From Bullying to Breakthrough: How Max Collins Found Strength in Her Struggles
MAX COLLINS – In a heartfelt revelation, actress Max Collins shared how motherhood became her anchor in dealing with anxiety and the harsh realities of show business.
Amid the relentless demands of show business and the growing issue of online bullying, actress Max Collins has learned the importance of prioritizing her mental health—something she attributes greatly to motherhood.
“I think I’m so fortunate to have a child,” Collins shared during a brand event held on Tuesday, Oct. 28. “Because I don’t think about myself anymore. I think about my son. And I know that I have to be mentally stable for him. I feel like it’s easier when you have that kind of motivation.”
Collins, who has been in the entertainment industry since her childhood, admitted that dealing with anxiety is a familiar experience among celebrities.
“Anxiety is common in our industry. It’s always anxious to be in front of the camera and in front of people all the time,” she said. “But then, I try to find a way to get through. In my long time in the industry, I’ve kind of mastered dealing with it. I always try to remember that it’s not the end of the world. I just count my blessings. That’s what keeps me going.”
The discussion about mental health resurfaced online after the tragic passing of Kim Atienza’s youngest daughter, Emman. Collins expressed her sympathy for the family, saying, “My heart breaks. I can’t imagine the pain. My heart goes out to him. And he’s handling it so well. His family also. It’s so devastating.”
Looking back on her early years in show business, Collins shared that she faced bullying because she didn’t know how to speak Tagalog.
“When I started, I couldn’t speak Tagalog. I couldn’t read it. I couldn’t understand it,” she recalled. “Everyone told me, ‘Don’t be an artist. It’s not for you. Just be a model.’ They always made fun of me because I couldn’t understand them. I just cried about it.”
After spending some time in the United States, she realized that her true calling remained in acting. “I love being with the people on set. I’m not for the corporate world. That’s why I came back; I realized this is my path,” she said.
Currently, Collins has wrapped up filming for her upcoming series Master Cutter alongside Dingdong Dantes. She also shared that she and her son Skye are traveling to Dubai for Halloween. “We’re going to Dubai because my son wants to go to the desert to see the camels,” she said with a smile. “He wants to be a penguin, so I asked him, ‘What am I going to be?’ and he said, ‘Mommy penguin.’ So that’s what we’re going to be, penguins.”