Ben&Ben percussionist Toni Muñoz shares she has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.
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00:00 Ben & Ben percussionist Tony Munoz shares she has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.
00:06 In an Instagram post, Tony says the life update was something she wanted to share with her
00:10 followers since she has had the headspace and strength to do so.
00:14 She says her diagnosis came a few days before the band flew to Sydney, Australia for Ben
00:19 & Ben's 1MX show in October.
00:21 Tony writes the left of her face is now paralyzed, she is only able to wear half a smile, and
00:27 her way of speaking has slightly changed, but she adds she is grateful she can still
00:32 play, sing, do her job, even if it is more challenging now.
00:36 Tony has been one of the nine members of Filipino folk rock band Ben & Ben since its founding
00:41 in 2017.
00:43 Bell's Palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of
00:48 the face.
00:49 [MUSIC PLAYING]