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Aiai Delas Alas may be miles away from the country, but she still feels the love and support from her fans and followers for her GMA drama series Raising Mamay.

According to the seasoned artist and Comedy Queen, who is currently based in the US, she felt flattered because her show is a hit among her kababayans abroad.

"Hindi nila ko tinatawag na Mamay pero ina-acknowledge nila ko na, 'Aiai alam mo ba parati kaming nanonood ng Mamay, 'di namin pinapalagpas 'yan.' So nakakatuwa naman. Sa Japan tinawag nila 'kong Mamay," she told GMANetwork.com in a virtual chat.

Raising Mamay was known for its heartwarming mother-daughter scenes featuring her and Shayne Sava.

As it bid farewell on television after 14 weeks, Aiai recalled the most heartbreaking scene she did for the well-loved afternoon drama.

"'Yung rehearsal pa lang nong iiwan na ko ni Mabi (Shayne) sa facility, 'yun talaga sobrang na-drain talaga ko no'n. Sobrang 'yung iyak ko no'n emotional na ayaw kong mahiwalay kay Mabi.

"Pati 'yung mga assistant director namin umiiyak. Alam mo 'yung mga boys umiiyak so I think 'pag nilapitan kasi nila ako sinasabi nila na naalala nila 'yung nanay nila sa 'kin.

"So kahit mga lalaki, 'yun mga barako, umiiyak so lalo tuloy akong naiiyak siyempre mga lalaki 'yun, 'pag umiyak 'yan alam mo na masakit,' di ba?"

Many loved the show's realistic storyline which shows the moments in one's life, both the good and bad, that leads one back to family.

In fact, after skimming through the comments on the social media pages of GMA, many requested for Raising Mamay to have an extension. With this, Aiai is beyond thankful for the good words that her show receives.

The Raising Mamay lead star said, "Sobrang happy ako and thankful ako to God, sa mga Kapuso natin...

"Nako maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat ng mga sumusuporta po d'yan."

Viewers can still watch the full episodes of Raising Mamay via GMANetwork.com or GMA Network app.

Beginning Monday, August 1, a new drama is set to heat up your afternoons, starring Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva.

Catch them in Return To Paradise, weekdays at 3:25 p.m. on GMA.

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE NEW AFTERNOON DRAMA: