ANDI EIGENMANN ON JACLYN JOSE: I'VE ALWAYS BEEN MY NANAY'S BIGGEST FAN

Jaclyn, whose real name was Mary Jane Guck, passed away last March 2 at the age of 60.

- NATHALIE TOMADA

Before an audience comprising of industry colleagues and luminaries, an emotional Andi said in the acceptance message, "Hindi ko inaasahan makakaakyat pa ako sa entablado para sa industriyang ito. Pero para sa aking Nanay na si Jaclyn Jose, masaya po akong tumatayo dito para tanggapin ang parangal na ito para sa kanya. Maraming salamat po sa Film Development Council of the Philippines sa pagbigay ng parangal na ito sa aking Nanay." 

("I didn't expect to still be able to step onto the stage for this industry. But for my Mom, Jaclyn Jose, I'm happy to stand here to accept this award on her behalf. Thank you to the Film Development Council of the Philippines for honoring my Mom.") She continued, "Ako po ay pinagpala na lumaki sa mga kamay ng isang napakagaling na actress na ibinigay ang buong buhay, ang buong puso, buong kaluluwa niya sa paglikha ng mga pelikula at sa pag-arte.

"Masakit pa po sa akin na ako ang makakatanggap nito para sa kanya pero sigurado po ako na nakangiti po siya sa langit. She deserves this award. Masaya ko pong ihihilera ito sa kanyang mahigit 50 na tropeo, dahil sa kanyang galing sa pag-arte." ("I am blessed to have grown up in the hands of a very talented actress who gave her entire life, heart, and soul to making films and acting.

It hurts me that I'm the one receiving this for her, but I'm sure she's smiling in heaven. She deserves this award. I'm gladly adding this to her over 50 trophies, honoring her acting talent.") In a separate interview, Andi reflected further on her mom's latest recognition from the national agency for film.

"Obviously, it touched me. Even the postings about her naman, when she was still alive because I've always been proud of my mom, I've always been my mom's biggest fan although in private, 'di ba?" she said.