TALK SHEET By REGGEE BONOAN
Magkakaroon na ng public viewing sa burol ng Queen of Philippine Cinema na si Ms. Gloria Romero sa Arlington Memorial Chapel sa Quezon City ngayong araw, Lunes hanggang bukas, Martes simula 9AM hanggang 1PM.
Ito’y para masilayan ang beteranang aktres ng mga taong nagmamahal at umi-idolo sa kanya.
Samantala, ginunita ni dating ABS-CBN President, Ms. Charo Santos-Concio si Ms. Romero dahil noong bata siya ay labis ang paghanga niya rito kapag napapanood niya sa pelikula.
Hanggang sa napasok na si Ma’am Charo sa showbiz at hindi niya akalain na ang hinahangaan niyang si Ms. Gloria Romero ay makakatrabaho niya as producer at bilang aktres sa pelikulang ‘Kapag Langit ang Humatol’ (1990) mula sa Star Cinema at sina Ms. Vilma Santos at Richard Gomez ang bida.
Ito ang kuwentong mala-Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) ni Ms. Charo sa kanyang Instagram account kung saan pinost niya ang mga larawan ni Ms. Gloria noong kabataan niya hanggang sa panahong may edad na ito.
Aniya, “As a young girl, I was mesmerized by her beauty and brilliance on the silver screen. Watching her movies felt like entering a world of magic, where she brought every character to life with such authenticity, elegance and grace. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day, I would have the honor of working with her.
“When I became a producer for ‘Kapag Langit ang Humatol’, I saw firsthand how dedicated and professional she was. Tita Glo had this remarkable way of making everyone around her feel valued and respected. She treated every role with the same reverence, from her award-winning performance in ‘Dalagang Ilocana’ (1954), her unforgettable portrayal in ‘Tanging Yaman’ (2003), to the heartwarming comedy of ‘Palibhasa Lalake’, (1987-1998) where she became our ever-charming Tita Minerva.
“On-screen, she brought laughter, joy, and wisdom as the lovable grandmother. Off-screen, she was just as warm and nurturing, always ready with kind words or a gentle smile that could brighten even the most difficult days.
“Tita Glo wasn’t just an icon; she was a guiding light for so many of us. She showed us how to carry success with humility, how to navigate challenges with grace, and how to leave a legacy that transcends time.
“Thank you, Tita Glo, for the laughter, the lessons, and the love you shared with all of us. You will forever live on in our hearts, a shining star whose brilliance will never fade.
“Rest in peace and power, Tita Glo. You are deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
“Nagmamahal,
“Charo.”