After tying the knot in February 2011, Priscilla Meirelles and John Estrada have since mastered the art of blending their families.
The Brazilian beauty queen, taking on the role of a stepmother, has nurtured a loving relationship with John's children from his previous marriage to Janice de Belen,
Priscilla recently appeared on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on May 13, 2024, where she discussed her close ties with her stepchildren — Inah, Moira, Kaila, and Yuan Estrada.
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BLENDED FAMILY
Born in 1983, Priscilla reflected on how the negligible age gap between her and John's kids has enabled them to foster a chummy treatment with one another rather than the usual mom-child dynamic.
Inah (born in 1992), Moira (1993), Kaila (1996), and Yuan (1998) have all grown up with Priscilla as a significant part of their lives.
She related, "I'm very close with the kids. I've seen them growing up. So then, yung tawag nila sa akin ‘ate’ kasi medyo hindi malayo yung age gap [namin]."
Her relationship with the kids has been built on mutual respect and love, acknowledging their support through different phases of her life.
"They're very sweet," she mentioned.
"Every time I go through trials, they're always there for me. They reach out and I appreciate that very much.
"And they know, no matter what, whenever they need, I'm just a phone call away, a text away, I'll be there for them."
Priscilla has a daughter with John, Anechka Estrada, whom they welcomed on February 6, 2012.
PRISCILLA'S APPRECIATION TOWARDS JANICE
During her interview, Priscilla also expressed her appreciation for John's ex-wife, Janice.
"When it comes to Ms. Janice, never kaming naging close," she admitted.
"Pero na-appreciate ko siya nang sobra kasi last year, actually nag-reach out siya sa akin, and I hope it's okay to share.
"She, you know, woman to woman, she was very kind. And I appreciate that because you know, we're never close, e.
"We did work together, but, of course, I'm married to her ex.
"Although I'm not the reason why they separated, please let me just clear it up, yung pagpasok ko sa buhay ni John, many years na siyang annuled.
"But again, woman to woman, I think she felt for me, and I think she understands where I am coming from.
"And I think she appreciated the fact that I'm good to her kids. And then they love me, and I love them."
Priscila did not mention the specifics, but last year, she and John were jolted by news of separation, following an alleged conversation between John and Cebu-based influencer Chiyo dela Vega.
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