The Real Toni Fowler Speaks Out on Bashers Fame and Faith
TONI FOWLER – Vlogger Toni Fowler surprised viewers after showing a deeper and more reflective side of herself in Rico Hizon’s podcast.
Toni Fowler revealed a more introspective side of herself as she appeared in the premiere episode of “Rated R: The Rico Hizon Podcast,” where she spoke about motherhood, fame, faith, and authenticity. Known for her bold image and unapologetic online persona, the social media star showed viewers that beyond the glitz and controversies lies a woman grounded by her past and guided by her responsibilities as a mother.
In Wednesday’s premiere, Fowler’s candid, electrifying take on life shone through.
When asked how she deals with being called “wild,” “daring,” and “bastos,” Fowler made it clear that such labels do not shake her.
“Tanggap lang. Kung ‘yon po kasi ang sa tingin nila, na bastos ‘yon, eh wala po tayong magagawa,” Fowler said. “Depende po kasi ‘yon, kung ano ‘yung point of view o POV mo. Kung paano ka pinalaki. Nasa sa iyo ‘yan.”
As a mother of two, however, she admitted that parenthood, especially having a son, has changed her perspective.
“Lalo na po ngayon na lumabas ang anak kong lalaki. Hindi ko nga po alam, kasi for a long time, laging sinasabi sa akin, ‘ayusin mo nga ‘yan. Naggaganyan ka, ang iksi ng damit, may anak kang babae.’ Hindi ko nage-gets pero noong nagka-anak ako ng lalaki, parang bigla akong nahiya. Parang doon ako medyo (nag-iisip) ano gagawin ko nakakahiya naman sa anak kong lalaki. Ewan ko parang sa anak kong lalaki ako biglang nahiya. Iba ang impact niya sa akin.”
Despite moments of wanting to step back and live more privately, Fowler said she remains mindful of the people who support her.
“And, maraming times na gusto ko ito ‘yung reality, gusto ko maging private, gusto ko na makita nila ‘yung mga bagay na gusto ko na lang ipakita ‘yung very filtered na, ‘yung ganoon. Kaso kapag iniisip ko ‘yung mga naniniwala sa amin, naghihintay pa nag-aabang, iniisip ko sila. Ayaw ko sila basta iwan dahil kaya ko na,” added Fowler, who said that she is what she is on camera and behind the camera.
Fowler emphasized that her difficult beginnings keep her humble despite her fame.
“Siguro galing ka siguro sa hirap, tapos kapag may kaharap ka, mayaman o mahirap ‘yan, pare-parehas lang tayong tao. … Pare-parehas tayong anak ng Diyos. Ganoon siya. Though siyempre magkakaroon ka ng respeto sa ibang tao kapag alam mo ang hardship nila sa buhay o na-achieve nila, pero pare-parehas lang tayong mamamatay in the end. So sino ka ba para magmalaki, parang ganoon. Ang sa akin yayabang ako pagdating sa mga anak ko. Siguro rin mag-iiba ugali ko kapag anak ko na ang usapan or kapag inaapi ako. Pero hindi ko talaga nakita sarili ko na ‘ako celebrity ako,’ hindi po talaga,” she said.
“Simple lang po ang buhay. At saka lahat ‘yan ng fame, gamit, brand, hindi mo madadala sa langit ‘yan eh,” she added.
She also offered heartfelt advice to young girls who admire her.
“Kung mayroon kang magulang, pahalagahan mo, makinig ka sa kanila, hanggang nandiyan pa ang mga magulang mo. At kung feeling mo medyo mali or tama, pwede ka rin mag-research. Try to explain ng maayos sa magulang mo na ‘Ma, ito po ang reason ko. May time ka ba na makinig sa akin?’ Kasi kaming mga magulang, hindi kami palaging tama. Habang nagiging magulang kami ay inaalam pa namin kung paano maging magulang at most of the time nag-iisip kami kung tama ba itong ginagawa namin.”
“Laging priority mo si God, family, friends. Laging si God. Kapag may relationship kayo ng parents mo with God, talagang hindi basta matitibag ‘yon. And pangatlo sa mga kabataan, piliin niyo mabuti ang environment niyo. Huwag kayong basta magpapadala sa uso. Hindi porke ginagawa ng iba ay gagawin mo na rin. Babalik ka sa No.1: magtiwala ka sa pagmamahal ng magulang mo sa iyo.”
During the vlog, Fowler, best known for her reality show “Toro Family,” also reflected on her rise to fame, her role in normalizing enhancements, her childhood dreams, growing up in a broken family, and the ways she finds time to recharge amid a demanding public life.
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