Mela Franco Habijan looks back on first encounter with Thea Tolentino for 'Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko'

Sa pagwawakas ng GMA Afternoon Prime series na Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko, abot langit ang pasasalamat ng cast nito sa suporta at pagmamahal na kanilang natanggap mula sa Kapuso viewers.

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Pero si Mela Franco Habijan na gumaganap bilang best friend ni Venus, nagpaabot ng pasasalamat sa kanyang co-star. Binalikan ni Mela ang unang araw na nagkita sila ng Kapuso actress, at kung paano siya nasali sa teleserye.

"To my dearest Bezzie,

This photo was taken July of last year, our very first encounter. On this day, I, together with 4 of our trans sisters, was just supposed to mentor you about our lives as transgender women. You requested our good friend, Simoun Ferrer, for this meet up as you needed to step into our world as you prepare for your portrayal as a transwoman.

Pagpatuloy niya, "Little did I know that this encounter would actually change my life. If not for this day, I wouldn't be meeting the hardworking creative team of “Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko”, who would be inspired to create “Mela”. If not for this day, I wouldn't experience the chance to grow and be mentored by my loving friends, Direk Mark Sicat Dela Cruz and Direk Cac Cannu. If not for this day, I wouldn't realize how fun and inspiring it is to work with our dearest “Kapuso”, who would eventually become my friends too. And if not for this day, I wouldn't be calling you “my Bezzie”.

"You made me fulfill a childhood dream of seeing myself on TV. Though, I didn't expect to be acting as I dreamt of becoming a TV host. More importantly, you paved the way for me to become the Mela that I am today -- a proud transgender woman who is unstoppable to show the world how talented, valuable, and beautiful trans people are.

Some people say that it would be hard for us to make real friendships when we reach 30. But look at us now, I'm nearing my 32nd, yet I have gained a Bezzie in you whom I will forever treasure.

Thank you for being one of my life's greatest blessings. “Asawa Ko Karibal Ko” may be ending this Saturday, but our great friendship won't. In fact, it has just started.

Love you, Bezzie Thea Tolentino! Looking forward to more adventures with you -- whether it be in another teleserye or just our plain sleepovers!"

Nitong Linggo, March 3, napili si Mela bilang 3rd runner up sa Queen of the Philippines pageant.

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