The Untold Story of Gigi de Lana’s Fight Against an Eating Disorder
GIGI DE LANA – Singer Gigi de Lana recently revealed her personal battle with bulimia, opening up about how she overcame the eating disorder and embraced a healthier lifestyle.
Gigi de Lana recently shared a deeply personal chapter of her life, revealing that she once battled bulimia, an eating disorder she has since managed to overcome. The revelation came during a vlog interview with journalist Julius Babao, where the singer courageously spoke about her struggles and growth.
In the conversation, de Lana also addressed rumors surrounding her personal life, including speculation about pregnancy. “I’m not pregnant. With who?” she responded, laughing off the false claims. Babao then mentioned another rumor linking her to actor Gerald Anderson, to which she clarified, “Opo. Napakabait na tao si Ge. Napakasarap niyang katrabaho kasi marami rin akong natutunan sa kanya bilang artista. Very humble and very sweet siya sa lahat.”
Gigi De Lana further denied accusations that she was involved in drugs. “No. Ang pinaka-drugs ko lang ngayon ay ‘yung cats ko. My cats. Foodie din kasi ako,” she joked.
But the conversation took a more serious turn when she opened up about her eating disorder. “I love food. I really love food. Kaso kasi noong time, may mga nagsasabi kasi sa akin na ang taba mo na, tumataba ka na, ang taba mo. ‘Yun ‘yung time na sinasabi healthy ang katawan ko. Actually doon sa sinasabi na healthy ang katawan ko that time, no. I’m not. I’m not healthy noong time na ‘yon, kasi mayroon akong bad eating habit… I’m bulimic po noong time na ‘yon,” she admitted.
Looking back, de Lana explained she wasn’t initially aware of how harmful her behavior was. “I want to eat what I want as many as I can and then isusuka ko siya… pero it’s really bad,” she confessed.
Now, she is proud to say she has fully recovered. “I’m happy na hindi na po ako ganoon. Yey!… Now, I’m healthier,” she said, noting that she now maintains her health through proper diet, controlled eating habits, and regular exercise.
Alongside her advocacy for health awareness, de Lana continues to pursue her music career. On Friday, she released her latest single “Ulap”, a collaboration with the acclaimed band Ben&Ben.