The Beautiful Complexity of Motherhood: Exploring the Many Faces of
- South Korean hit film ‘Picnic’ features veteran actresses Nova Villa and Ces Quesada
- The film tells the story of lifelong friendship and motherhood
- Maja Salvador shares her experience of motherhood
- Zsa Zsa Padilla talks about being a mom at a young age
- Geneva Cruz discusses balancing motherhood and her career
- Ces Quesada shares her struggles with motherhood and unconditional love
- Nova Villa talks about sharing maternal love through charity work
Entertainment: The many faces of motherhood
Motherhood is a journey filled with highs and lows, sacrifices, and rewards. This Mother’s Day, five women in the entertainment industry—Maja Salvador, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Geneva Cruz, Ces Quesada, and Nova Villa—share their personal stories about what it means to take on the lifetime role of being a mom and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
South Korean hit film ‘Picnic’ features the voices of veteran actresses Nova Villa and Ces Quesada with ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ alum Fyang Smith. Now showing in theaters nationwide, the comedy-melodrama (dubbed in Tagalog) tells about the lifelong friendship of childhood BFFs-turned-in-laws as they face the joys and challenges of parenting and aging. It’s the Mother’s Day offering of Nathan Studios.
Maja Salvador, known for her role in the TV show “Emojination,” made a deliberate decision to take a break from showbiz last year to focus on motherhood. She and her partner, Rambo Nunez, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Maria. With her new role in life, the actress has grown a deeper respect for her own mother, who raised her as a single parent.
Zsa Zsa Padilla, the Divine Diva, is a mom of three girls, namely Karylle, Zia, and Coco. After having her eldest Karylle when she was just 16, she reflects on the deep bond she shares with her daughter and the challenges of juggling motherhood and her career. Zsa Zsa’s ideal Mother’s Day gift would be performing alongside her Manila-based daughters Karylle and Zia on stage, which is happening at her “Through The Years” concert on May 17 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati.
Geneva Cruz, who is celebrating 35 years in the concert scene, shares her experience of being a mom to her daughter London, who wants to be a pop star like her mom. Geneva hopes her kids will learn from her journey and grow to be strong, kind, and compassionate individuals. Becoming a mom at 19, Geneva is grateful for the personal growth it brought her and the stability it provided in her life.
Ces Quesada, a veteran actress, shares her personal experiences that demonstrate the true meaning of maternal sacrifice. Ces was 35 years old when she gave birth to her child after years of struggling to get pregnant. She recalls the challenges she faced and the unconditional love she has for her child.
Nova Villa, another veteran actress, offers a different perspective on motherhood. Despite not experiencing parental love growing up, Nova has devoted her time to charity work, particularly visiting the Home for the Dying Destitute of Mother Teresa in Manila. She emphasizes the importance of love and compassion for others, regardless of their relationship to you.
As these five women in the entertainment industry share their stories of motherhood, they highlight the different facets of being a mom and the lessons learned along the way. From newfound appreciation for their own mothers to unconditional love for their children, each woman’s journey through motherhood is a unique and inspiring tale of strength, sacrifice, and love.
/Digital Sauce
