All is well between Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda and Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition alumna Shuvee Etrata, as the two exchanged heartfelt words during the media conference for their upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Call Me Mother.
Seemingly putting an end to rumors about a supposed rift, the young Kapuso actress expressed her gratitude to Vice for being her “mother” in the industry.
“Siguro po si Meme. As I navigate kasi my way sa stardom, marami akong hindi alam. Meme has paved the way for me to learn, and be accountable and actually grow sa industry. He was like the lighting torch, he was like the guidance,” Shuvee said.
She added, “Naging guidance po ikaw Meme para malaman kung saan ako lulugar, saan ako dapat pupunta. Naging guide ko po si Meme. In a way, siya po naging mother ko sa industry.”
Vice, in return, thanked Shuvee for allowing him to take on that role and for trusting him enough to hear difficult but truthful conversations.
“Thank you rin kay Shuvee kasi inaallow niya ako na ganun, na pinapayagan niya ako na kausapin ko siya, na pwede ko siya pagalitan, na pwede ko siya pagsabihan,” Vice expressed.
Vice noted that their bond has deepened over time, saying, “Marami na kaming pinagdaanan, marami na kaming napagusapan, marami na kaming nasabi sa isa’t isa. Ganoon kaming dalawa na kapag may nararamdaman kami sa isa't’ isa, pwede na naming sabihin sa isa’t isa and pwede namin iresolve ng tayo lang ito.”
Vice emphasized that understanding and communication have always been the heart of their relationship.
“Love ko iyan si Shuvee kaya sabi ko ‘Wag tayo malulunod sa ingay and kailangan tayong dalawa magkaintindihan tayo.’ Nagkakaintindihan kaming dalawa ni Shuvee,” Vice expressed.
Hearing this, Shuvee became emotional as she described how big of an influence Vice has been in her life.
“Meme is Meme. I’m happy to be given this chance na makabreathe the same air sa Meme. Talaga pong si Meme hindi lang siya si Meme, marami na po siyang nabagong buhay and binago niya ang buhay ko sa pagiging artista ko po,” Shuvee said.
She further shared how much she looks up to Vice and what she has learned from him.
“Nagsimula kami sa PBB na hindi namin alam pinagagawa namin sa buhay. Ngayon narealize ko na ang mundong ito ay madali as long as you let them. You let them teach you, you let them guide you and actually you learn to be accountable and learn from your mistakes and always look up to the person who you always value the most. I love you,” she shared.
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Their exchange appears to put to rest speculations about a fallout between them, which resurfaced after Shuvee’s old post about the ABS-CBN shutdown and her comment in a “totropahin or jojowain” challenge involving Vice went viral.
In a previous interview with MJ Felipe, Shuvee clarified that she was always against the ABS-CBN shutdown and had long been a fan of the network.
“I was really against the shutdown of ABS-CBN. In fact, I was a fan and I even tweeted na ABS-CBN is a culture–– you’re taking something from us the people. For me, growing up, I’ve always watched ABS-CBN and Ms. Annette (Gozon-Valdes) knows about it,” she added.
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She also explained that the comment she made about Vice Ganda was because they are both girls and nothing more.
“I sent a message regarding yung mga fake [news], yung mga lumalabas sa [social media]. Kasi gusto ko lang din iclarify yung side ko na, 'Meme, I was always honest about my feelings to you, I never lied. I’ll wait, I’m here to wait naman,'” she explained.
Meanwhile, Vice Ganda and Shuvee both star in Call Me Mother along with its ensemble cast which includes Nadine Lustre, Brent Manalo, Mika Salamanca, Klarisse De Guzman, River Joseph, Esnyr, MC Muah, Iyah Mina, Divine Tetay, John Lapus, Carmi Martin, Chanda Romero, Ces Quesada, and Lucas Andalio.
The film, directed by Jun Lana, will exclusively premiere in cinemas on Christmas Day.