Isabel Oli to take a ‘break’ from showbiz after giving birth

MANILA, Philippines – Isabel Oli plans to take a “break” from showbiz after she gives birth in April next year.

“Years talaga, focus talaga (muna sa baby),” she replied when asked about taking a break after giving birth in an interview on Tuesday. “Guesting will still be there, mga raket. Mag-taping parang hindi pa talaga kaya.”

Members of the press talked to Isabel at Max’s 70th anniversary celebration, the brand which she said kicked off her showbiz career.

The actress admits she can’t give up work totally since she easily gets “bored” just staying at home, which she experienced recently for a month.

“I was in bed rest for a month. Kasi hindi namin alam na I was pregnant,” she recalled. “So nagte-taping pa ako, halos hindi na kami nagkikita. Hiking kami, run, may swimming pa ako. So parang nagka-blood sa tabi ng sac so kailangan mag-bed rest.”

For now, she’s doing TV guestings which was allowed by her doctor as long as she doesn’t stay up late or do strenuous activities.

Now that she’s on her third month of pregnancy, Isabel is picky with her food and prefers oatmeal and fruits.

She’s thankful that his husband John Prats is supportive and patient of her pregnancy despite her cravings and mood swings.