Why self-care is non-negotiable for Teejay Marquez

For Teejay Marquez, self-care isn’t just something nice to have—it’s essential. As an actor and singer with a demanding schedule, he’s learned the importance of making time to rest, reset, and protect his well-being, even when life gets hectic.

“Sa industry namin, I think self-care is knowing when to pause,” he said during a press conference for his latest wellness endorsement on July 10 in Pasig City. “Kasi for sure alam naman natin na na-o-overwhelm lahat ng celebrities kung anong meron sila, yung mga blessing, pero kailangan alam natin kung kailan tayo magpapahinga.

“’Wag nating sagarin yung sarili natin. Kasi pag siningil tayo, ‘di ba? Mahirap pag sumobra. Sayang naman lahat. So, kailangan natin alagaan yung sarili natin, protektahan yung sarili natin because our body is our temple,” he continued. 

When asked how he finds time for self-care amid his busy schedule, Teejay admitted that it hasn’t always been easy. But over time, he’s learned how important it is to make rest a priority.

“It’s really challenging sa totoo lang, pero parang for me, lahat naman tayo kasi masisipag… So natutunan ko throughout the years na I can’t pour [from] an empty cup. So kailangan ko talagang, because I’m always using my energy and I’m always giving my energy, so I need to recharge, to regenerate,” he shared.

One way he ensures regular rest and recovery is by making time for weekly visits to BlueWater Day Spa—a personal commitment that has become part of his self-care routine.

“So s-in-et ko talaga yung goal ko na once a week kailangan ko mag-visit sa BlueWater Day Spa para at least talagang makapagpahinga ako. Kasi kailangan kong alagaan yung sarili ko e. And after that, it works for me, kasi every time na magvi-visit ako ng BlueWater Day Spa, kinabukasan I’m ready to face another day. Parang feeling ko I’m ready kahit anong challenges ’yan. So, it helps me a lot.”

These reflections were shared during the milestone celebration of BlueWater Day Spa, where Teejay was officially introduced as the brand’s newest ambassador. He was presented alongside fellow ambassador Choi Bo Min—a rising Korean actor-idol and the lead star of Beauty Empire airing on GMA and VIU.

For Teejay, self-care is not selfish. It’s a way to stay grounded, healthy, and ready for anything.