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Iza Calzado is thinking of alternative ways to expand her family in the future because she plans to skip the good ole process of giving birth — at least for now. In a recent episode of Kris TV, Iza reveals she may turn to a surrogate mom for her bundle of joy.
The actress got some flak for it, mostly from people online who seem to know more about Iza’s life than Iza herself. This is why in an interview with Aquino & Abunda Tonight, the 33-year-old actress explained why she wants to exercise her right as a human being living in the 21st century who can afford the medical service she wants.
First, she says, it is not about vanity. Iza battled obesity when she was younger forcing her to turn to desperate measures, like starvation. Even with her figure now, the actress says she still has to deal with people who think her fitness is not up to par.
“Ang hirap eh. Kahit ngayon nga as is, ang dami ko nang effort para itong katawan na ito ma-maintain ko. Kadalasan ay hindi pa rin perfect sa ating televiewers,” Iza said.
Second, Iza believes she is not ready to carry a baby full-term.
“Right now, hindi ko pa ma-imagine yung sarili ko na nagbu-buntis. Siguro selfish pa ako ngayon. Masyado kong pinaghirapan yung katawan ko ngayon. When people scare you like that, it’s in your head,” she notes.
Anyway, all these are just plans and Iza is just happy she has a lot of choices when it comes to building her own family with Filipino-British boyfriend Ben Wintle.
“I’m not saying I’m definitely doing it. But it is a possibility, because we don’t want to be old parents also. I can’t see myself giving birth in the next three to five years,” she said.
Best of luck to the couple! And don’t listen to those haters.
