Gabbi Garcia empowers young women to stay grounded and spark change
Published Mar 9, 2026 04:14 pm
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Updated Mar 10, 2026 09:42 am
Gabbi Garcia
With her natural beauty, talent, and wit, Gabbi Garcia has earned numerous accolades, including the 2025 Anak TV Seal Awards Female Makabata Star, the German Moreno Youth Achievement Awards, and a YouTube Creator Awards plaque. With millions of followers across her social media platforms, it is no surprise that she remains one of Gen Z’s most sought after personalities.
But beyond the red carpet and camera lights, Gabbi is also using her platform to speak about issues that matter. Among them is the call for women to find their voice and support one another in a time when conversations on gender equality are more visible than ever.
Filipinas owning their voices
As a Filipina, Gabbi shared that one of the most encouraging changes she sees today is how women are becoming more vocal, especially online. Social media, which often comes with its own pressures, has also become a space where women can challenge harmful behavior and support each other.
“Nowadays, I love it that women are speaking up against bullies and against men who are objectifying women,” she says. “Women are now more vocal, especially on social media, which is good because we need leaders like that.”
She believes this visibility is important for the younger generation growing up online. With many young girls spending time on social platforms, seeing women speak up can send a powerful message.
“A lot of young girls are on social media and they have to know that if we need to speak up, we speak up,” she adds.
The real challenges
Despite the growing movement, the “Encantandia” star acknowledges that there are still stereotypes that women continue to face. One of the most common, she says, is the double standard when women assert themselves.
“Whenever women speak up or stand up for themselves, people think that they are being bossy or emotional. But when others do it, they are seen as leaders or as someone commanding,” she says. For her, this mindset needs to change. “If it’s a girl, it’s emotional. If it’s a man, it’s a demand. It has to be changed. And also, it’s already 2026. We should not be objectifying women at this point.”
While she recognizes the noise that comes with social media, she remains aware of the responsibility that comes with her reach. Even simple messages, she says, can create ripple effects among those who listen. Because she is aware of the influence she holds, Gabbi believes it is important to communicate with her audience and stand by what she believes is right.
“When you know that you’re on the right track, it’s important that you have to be heard,” she says. “You need to communicate to your audience what should and should not be done.”
Still, the Gen Z actress admits that being constantly visible online comes with its own challenges. As a public figure, she faces criticism and unsolicited opinions from strangers. “Especially in my job, with social media, a lot of people can just say whatever they want toward you because you’re a public figure.”
Rather than letting it overwhelm her, she has learned to focus on self awareness and emotional discipline. “It taught me to understand myself more and to learn how to control the things I cannot control,” she explains. “And to be more mindful in what my actions should be.”
Stop pitting women against each other
For Gabbi, being a woman today is also about solidarity. In a digital environment filled with opinions and judgment, she believes women should choose to support rather than compete with one another.
“As women, I think we have to lift each other up, especially in this day and age where there’s so much noise on social media,” she says.
Among the women she admires are those who continuously speak about empowerment, including Bianca Gonzalez and Iza Calzado. Their advocacy, she says, serves as inspiration for many women in the industry. Still, when it comes to the person who shaped her the most, Gabbi points to someone closer to home.
“I know it sounds cliché, but it really is my mom,” she says. “The reason why I have all this wisdom and why I’m grounded is because of my mom. She showed me how a woman should be.”
As Gabbi continues to grow in her career, she hopes that the conversations happening today will encourage more young women to speak up, support one another, and remain confident in who they are. In a world that can sometimes be loud and critical, her message remains simple but clear: stay grounded, know your purpose, and use your voice when it matters.