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Bela Padilla's Most Special Memory Is Eating Bread in Paris — And She Calls Herself 'Patay-Gutom' for It

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Feb 28, 2026 — 1 min read

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When Boy Abunda asked actress Bela Padilla about a special memory during a guesting for her reunion movie 'A Special Memory' with Carlo Aquino, everyone probably expected a romantic revelation or a career milestone. Instead, Bela talked about... bread. In Paris. And honestly, it might be the most relatable celebrity moment of the year.

"Ako naman nasa Paris. It was a warm day, and I bought myself some bread. I felt so good that day," Bela recalled. "Sabi ko, I've worked hard to get here to buy myself this bread. I enjoyed every bite. That's it. Tinapay lang yung sa akin, eh. Parang patay-gutom ako."

It's a beautifully simple story. After years of working her way up from supporting roles to leading lady, writer, and director, Bela found her most meaningful moment in the quiet realization that her hard work had brought her to that exact spot — standing in Paris, eating bread she bought with money she earned. No fireworks, no award ceremonies. Just tinapay and gratitude.

Bela has been on a roll lately. Her film 'A Special Memory' under Viva Films, directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, marks her reunion with Carlo Aquino — a pairing fans have been waiting for. She's also been tagged the 'Queen of Heartbreaks' for her string of emotionally devastating film roles, a label she says she doesn't mind at all.

In a world of celebrity flexes and Instagram-perfect moments, Bela Padilla's bread story is refreshingly honest. Sometimes the most special memory isn't about the grandest gesture — it's about savoring a moment you worked your whole life for. Even if it's just tinapay. Especially if it's tinapay. 🥖

Source: PhilNews

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