Liza Soberano takes part in event at 81st United Nations General Assembly

October 15 ------ Liza Soberano participated in the "Voices That Move" event at the 2026 Goals Lounge, held during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City. "Honored to have been part of the 81st @unitednations general assembly," she wrote.

Reflecting on her experience attending the event, Liza said: "The meaningful conversations had at the goals lounge alongside @pritikaswarup and @muhammadlila was so inspiring. Moments like this remind me of the importance of listening, learning from one another, and using the platforms we have to contribute to something bigger than ourselves."

The actress expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on various empowering topics. "I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my own perspective on advocacy, representation, and the responsibility that comes with having a voice. I am equally grateful for the perspectives, stories, and ideas shared throughout the conversation," she remarked. Liza recently starred as a voice actress for the DreamWorks Animation film Forgotten Island.

In the movie, she voices Raissa, a young woman who becomes stranded on Nakali, a mysterious island that steals memories, alongside her childhood best friend Jo, voiced by Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. As they search for a way home, the two must navigate the island’s dangers while facing the possibility that escaping could cost them some of their most treasured memories.

Liza moved to the US from the Philippines in 2022 to pursue a career in Hollywood. In an interview with Karen Davila in September, the actress opened up about the doubts she faced after leaving behind her established career in the Philippines. "It definitely wasn't easy. There was this time that I was full of self-doubt because I didn't know if I was good enough. I didn't know if it was the smart move," she confessed.

Apart from navigating a different entertainment industry, Liza also had to adjust to living independently and being away from her family. "Obviously, it was the first time also living on my own in the States so that was also scary being away from family. And also the way that the entertainment industry works in the States is completely different from the Philippines. Although there are similarities, pero I think the way artists kind of manage themselves is a lot different. Mas hands on po kami sa lahat," she relayed.

Liza shared that one of her biggest challenges when she first moved to Hollywood was gaining the confidence to audition for roles. "I would say the biggest challenge when I first moved was really the self-confidence. I would get a lot of auditions that were for projects that were based on genres that I never explored before or may mga character description na I just was like, 'That's not me. I can't do that.' And I would not even like entertain the self-tape or the audition," she said.

Over time, Liza learned to embrace the audition process, recognizing that regularly submitting self-tapes not only helped her improve her craft but also allowed her to gain exposure among casting directors and producers.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com