EXEMPLARY – Colleague Mario Bautista said it all…and said it best.
Miss Gloria Romero is the paragon of professionalism. At 83 and all through these years, she remains hardworking, gracious to co-workers, be they big stars or small employees.
Mario B advised her young co-stars in “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” which airs on GMA every Sunday starting April 30, to follow the example of their Lola.
Gloria thanked Mario B for the kind words, “Gusto kong maiyak…masaya pa naman ang show.”
“Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko” is kid-friendly, family-oriented, with Gloria as the exemplary millennial Lola. Asked how long she’d act, “Hanggang kaya kong pang magmemorya ng mga linya. Kapag nawala na ako sa pelikula o television, ang ibig sabihin mahina na ang memorya ko.”
If this columnist may add, Miss Romero is the most regal among all movie queens. In the ‘50s she was the undisputed box-office star. And yet she remained humble and simple, loved by her Sampaguita colleagues.
By the way, Gloria could only tape until 12 midnight. At 83 she remains healthy, but for vertigo which attacks every now and then. “But I always have Serc tablets.”
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VALUES – GMA explains the aim of “Daig Kayo ng Lola KO.”
Aiming to shape children’s values through its stories, the show narrates the magical adventures of Lola Goreng, played by Ms. Gloria Romero, and her grandchild Alice and Elvis, portrayed by Jillian Ward and David Remo who find themselves with Moira, a child who they found on the streets, portrayed by Claui Malayao. Adding more magic to their story is Jorrel played by Julius Miguel.
Tagged as the “millennial lola” because of her previous roles, Ms. Gloria Romero is very pleased with the Network’s trust in her. “I’m flattered kasi ako ay kinuha ulit sa ganitong klaseng concept na show. Who would have thought that at my age, I will play a role of a fairy, ‘di ba?’’
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KIDS SPEAK – On the other hand, the kids are all smiles as they share their working relationship with the veteran actress.
Jillian said that she is inspired with her stories, especially when it comes to work. “Tuwing break po namin sa set, nakakatuwa yung stories ni Ms. Gloria kasi makakahanap ka talaga dun ng inspiration para mas pagbutihan mo pa yung work mo,” the Kapuso child actress said.
Meanwhile, Chlaui says she is overwhelmed with the simplicity and kindness of Ms. Gloria. “Nung una, nahihiya ako sa kanya pero super bait nya and simple sa maraming bagay.”