Kumusta si Suzette Ranillo at papaano siya naka-cope sa pagkawala ng mommy niyang si Gloria Sevilla, na pumanaw noong April 16, 2022 sa California, USA?
Pag-amin niya, “Still in mourning. I spent most of my time with her. And you cannot not miss her because mom was larger than life! But we all have to move on. So I’m recalibrating my life. A bit difficult, but God is my refuge.
“I cherish all the wonderful memories with her, all the learnings from her as a mom, friend, mentor...from knowing your craft and having the discipline and professionalism… to staying strong and resilient in times of complexities and changes...staying humble, being respected and respectful… being compassionate especially to aging parents… love for God, family, friends, self...
“Mom wasn’t perfect like any of us, but I love her for what she was, and I so thank God for lending her to us.
“I’m keeping myself busy, staying positive and constructive.
“I surround myself with friends and build a support team. I hear mass as often as I can because I find accord and strength in doing so.
“Mom has left a legacy to bolster not just the Visayan movies and talents, but the whole regional filmmaking. And I plan to continue it. But I can’t do it alone. I hope to get support not just from the entertainment industry, but also some sort of a subsidy from the government,” ang mahabang pahayag ni Suzette.
Halos lahat ng miyembro ng Ranillo family ay nasa Amerika na. Kumusta na sila roon? Si Suzette, kailan babalik sa US?
Lahad niya, “Mabuti naman ang pamilya. Alam mo naman sa Amerika, mabilis ang pacing ng buhay so kailangan you have to keep up with it.
“Baka doon ako mag-celebrate ng Pasko at Bagong Taon. Pero babalik ako agad.”
WILL SUZETTE FILL HER MOM’S SHOES AT MTRCB?
Matagal na panahon na Board Member ng MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) si Tita Gloria. Si Suzette ba ang papalit sa mommy niya as MTRCB Board Member?
Aniya, “It would be an honor if I do. Mom was passionate with her work sa MTRCB as Board Member. She served 6 or 7 different MTRCB chairpersons.”
SUZETTE MOVED BY TOUCHING TRIBUTES FOR LATE MOM
Ngayong taon ay binuo ang Gawad Banyuhay Awards bilang pagpupugay sa yumaong Queen Of Visayan Movies.
Nakapanayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) via e-mail si Suzette, na nagkuwento tungkol sa Gawad Banyuhay Awards.
“Dr. Carl Balita Foundation is launched as Carl Balita Review Center celebrates its fifteenth anniversary on December 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Maynila Ballroom of The Manila Hotel.
“Gawad Banyuhay highlights the celebration with Banyuhay Icons awarding Banyuhay personalities in showbiz, business and professional world. Banyuhay Doctor, Teacher, Nurse, Criminologists, Architect, Social Entrepreneur, Woman and Youth Entrepreneur, Rider, Showbiz Couple, Actor, Actress, Singer and Social Media Influencer are awarded.
“For The Gloria Sevilla Actor and Actress awards, Gawad Banyuhay will choose who among our actors and actresses have contributed not just their talent but also their time, efforts to do social work,” lahad ng aktres.
Paano sila nagkakilala ni Carl Balita at paano nabuo ang Gawad Banyuhay?
“We met during the shooting of Maestra, a multi-awarded movie that Carl Balita produced. Mom won Best Supporting Actress at the Philadelphia International Film Festival in Philadelphia, USA, among other awards the film has garnered.
Ano ang mga criteria sa pamimili ng kanilang Banyuhay awardees?
“Gawad BANYUHAY will celebrate the lives of the transformative Banyuhay Icons and recognize the exemplary individuals who epitomize the Banyuhay (bagong anyo ng buhay), a metamorphosis that gives new life.
“This is the launching project of the Dr. Carl E. Balita Foundation Inc. (CEBFI) which coincides with the 15th Anniversary of the CBRC,” dagdag niya.
May iba pa bang tributes para sa mommy niya? Kumusta ang tribute kay Tita Gloria na ginanap sa Teatrino sa Greenhills noong July 30?
Saad niya, “Sa first death anniversary niya sa April 2023, may planong magkaroon ng tribute sa Los Angeles, California.
“The tribute for mom at Teatrino was memorable and nostalgic. It was a celebration of her full circle life. It showcased mom’s works for the past seventy-plus years.
“Her MTRCB Family, relatives, showbiz and non-showbiz friends and my brothers Jojo and Juni with wife Bengil and children Matthew, Zoey, Julia who are all based in the US were there to witness it.
“Mom was immortalized when highly acclaimed Visayan singers Pilita Corrales, Manilyn Reynes, Bayang Barrios, Thor Dulay, Manu Respall together with Bo Cerrudo, Jace Roque, Nick Gomez, and Micaela Torres [violinis] sang theme songs from her Visayan movies, while Epy and Ronnie Quizon, Maila Gumila, former Sec. Jess Dureza Jr, Annie Andanar, Baby Nebrida shared funny and notable moments with mom. Ali Sotto was a remarkable host. Johnny Revilla and Paolo Santos and the other MTRCB Board members also shared their sweet unforgettable memories with mom.”