MANILA, Philippines - Mother’s Day is celebrated every second Sunday of May and on GMA News TV 11’s Gandang Ricky Reyes Todo na Toh (GRR TNT), a special tribute to all mothers will be featured on May 11, 9 to 10 a.m.
Jake Vargas will guest on the show for a one-on-one interview with host-producer Ricky. Jake will reminisce the last days on earth of his beloved departed mother.
“It was my Mom who encouraged me to join show business. At first, I was adamant. Kasi, tisoy man ako, di ako sing-taas ng ibang leading man. I became more interested to pursue an acting career, with Kuya Germs (Moreno) as my godfather when the doctors diagnosed cancer in my mother after she was hospitalized and began to weaken,†he says.
Also guesting is a very young mother who draws praises and favorable comments as she dresses, talks and acts like a real cool “groovy Mama.â€
If you are in a quandary on what to give your Mommy dearest on Mother’s Day, stay tuned as Ricky shares where to take her, what to buy or what things you should do to please her.
Alyssa Acillo used to savor the happiness of Mom’s Day with her husband and children. This year, however, she cannot help but be lonely with the thought of losing one of her kids to an incurable disease. Alyssa will share how she copes with the pain and great loss.