Sharon Cuneta pays tribute to OFWs

May 18, 2008

DOING “Caregiver” was an eye-opener for Sharon Cuneta. “Tumaas ng 1,000 percent ang respect ko for caregivers and all our kababayans who leave their families here at home to work abroad,” she says. “In my case, I was only away from my husband and kids for three weeks, pero parang masisira na ulo ko. What more sila na years bago makauwi uli rito? I play Sarah, a teacher who leaves my son, John Manalo, to work in London to give him a better future.

“Everything a caregiver does, ginawa ko, kasi may training kami bago umalis papuntang London where we learned everything they do. It’s not an easy job. You’ll feel proud kasi puro papuri ang tinatanggap ng caregivers natin for the good job they do, but then, mahirap talaga ang trabaho kaya maaawa ka rin. ”

Her last movie, “Crying Ladies,” was shown in 2003 yet. “Kaya excited ako. Sana, may puwang pa rin ako sa puso ng moviegoers natin. It’s showing on May 28 at bale 30th anniversary presentation ko dahil 30 years na ko sa showbiz, at 15th anniversary presentation naman ng Star Cinema. Also in the cast are John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Monique Wilson, Jhong Hilario, Boots Anson Roa, Marita Zobel, Lotlot de Leon, Mickey Ferriols and Makisig Morales.

“It’s no joke to shoot in London na sobrang lamig ng weather. Lamay kami lagi, then we keep on traveling, palipat-lipat ng location. Mahirap talaga. Sobrang homesick pa ako. I realized how much I love my husband and my kids, especially the two small girls, Frankie and Miel. Ayoko na uli malayo sa kanila ng ganun katagal.”

Those who’ve seen her acting say she’d surely win another award. “Pero ayoko ngang i-pressure ang sarili ko. Basta I’m proud sa pinaghirapan namin and I feel so blessed kasi ang ganda ng comeback movie ko. Masaya ako and grateful to Star Cinema and Direk Chito Roño. Also, mag-iiba rin ang tingin nyo to all caregivers all over the world at mas maa-appreciate nyo sila.”

At the presscon for “Caregiver,” Sharon only had one request: not to be asked any questions about Gabby Concepcion. This is understandable. If she’d answer questions about Gabby, she’d only be accused of using him to help promote “Caregiver.”

What can she say about the KC Concepcion’s forthcoming movie with Richard Gutierrez? Are the two now playing beautiful music? “Kung matutuloy ang movie, I’m happy for them kasi maraming nagre-request na magtambal sila. But I don’t know kung may ligawan between them. When it comes to KC’s love life, hindi ako nakikialam. Family friends sina Tito Eddie at Tita Annabelle but when it comes to love, it’s KC who makes her own decisions.”

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