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Anne Curtis, Carlo Aquino emotional as series 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' nears its finale

Published Sep 28, 2025 09:42 am
Anne Curtis and Carlo Aquino
Anne Curtis and Carlo Aquino
Actors Anne Curtis and Carlo Aquino got emotional as the series "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" neared its finale.
During a media conference at the Dolphy Theater recently, Carlo couldn't help but shed tears as he thanked viewers for the positive response to the series.
"Sobrang laki ang ibinigay ko sa show na ito. Thank you sa support dahil sinamahan ninyo kami na magheal. Sana kayo rin, nagheal din kayo sa inyong mga puso at kaluluwa habang nanonood sa amin. Marami pa kayong aabangan. Thank you. (I gave so much to this show. Thank you for your support because you joined us in healing. I hope you too, healed your hearts and souls while watching us. You have a lot more to look forward to. Thank you)," said Carlo.
The standout, poignant, and sharp performances of Carlo, Anne Curtis, and Joshua Garcia as lead stars in the Philippine adaptation of "It's Okay To Not be Okay" continue to draw praise from audiences across the country.
In the recent midseason poster launch of the show, Anne Curtis, who portrays the complex and emotionally layered role of Mia, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the encouraging feedback and glowing reviews.
“Maraming salamat, lalo na pag sinasabing we lived up to your expectations,” Anne shared. “We love how we gave it a Filipino touch.”
Anne also commended her co-star Carlo, whose portrayal of Mat-Mat, a character on the autism spectrum, has received significant praise from viewers.
Joshua Garcia plays Pat-Pat in the series.
Joshua Garcia plays Pat-Pat in the series.
“All praises for Carlo,” Anne said. “Pag sinasabi nila na maraming salamat for showing us how those in the spectrum can function — it really means so much to us.”
Carlo was also visibly moved by the audience's reaction, which resonated with the sensitive and respectful portrayal of his character.
“I'm happy, pero sana 'yung message na 'wag sana silang i-discriminate, kasi high-functioning naman sila,” Carlo said. “Kailangan lang ipaliwanag ‘yung iba sa kanila para maintindihan nila kung nasaan silang sitwasyon. (I'm happy, but I hope the message is that they shouldn't be discriminated against, because they are high-functioning. They just need to be explained to others so they understand where they are in the situation.)"
Netizens also commended Joshua for his compelling portrayal of Patrick or Pat-Pat, a character who quietly suppresses his own emotions while striving to give the best for his brother, Mat-Mat.
Recently, the show trended after viewers were in awe of the acting prowess showcased by the lead stars in the iconic pillow fight scene between Mia and Mat-Mat, as well as the intense confrontation between the brothers, wherein Mat-Mat asked Pat-Pat to decide whether he loved him more than Mia.
The hit ABS-CBN studios series has sparked conversations around mental health, neurodiversity, and compassion, making it not just a highly talked-about show but also a culturally significant series.
Don't miss the new episodes of "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" airing on weeknights at 8:45 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, TFC, and Kapamilya Online Live. The series is also available for advanced streaming on Netflix and iWantTFC.
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