Epy Quizon remembers lesson learned from his late father, Dolphy
'Voltes V: Legacy' stars Epy Quizon and Martin del Rosario recently made a guest appearance on 'Mars Pa More,' and during the 'Mars Sharing Group' segment they were asked to name people in their lives who they consider to be a “kontrabida” but were actually angels in disguise.
Epy Quizon named his parents as the “kontrabida” in his life that only wanted what was best for him.
“Ako madalas, kasi usually 'yung mga kumokontra sa'yo, 'yung palaging sinusuway 'yung mga lahat ng gusto mo 'di ba, usually 'yan 'yung mga concerned sa'yo.
“Like your mom, 'di ba? Number one 'yung nanay ko.”
Epy Quizon names the “kontrabida” in his life/ Source: Mars Pa More
The actor set to play Zuhl in 'Voltes V: Legacy' emphasized that he knows his mom was only opposing his interests because she was worried for his safety.
“Tuwing sasakay ako sa motor ko, lahat ng kumokontra sa'kin. 'Huwag kang nagmo-motor, ganyan.' It's because they don't want you to get hurt,” Epy said. “So, lahat ng kumokontra sa'yo actually kadalasan malapit sa'yo 'yan, mahal mo sa buhay.”
The late King of Comedy Dolphy, Epy Quizon's father / Source: @epyq (IG)
Epy also recalled how his father Dolphy, the late King of Comedy, used to let him do what he wants if he insists on doing so.
“Ako, daddy ko naman, 'Bahala ka.' Pero 'pag nagkamali ka naman, 'O, sabi sa'yo eh.' (laughs)”
Martin del Rosario on 'Mars Pa More' / Source: Mars Pa More
Martin del Rosario, who set to play Prince Zardoz in 'Voltes V: Legacy,' said he had a similar experience as Epy. He said his parents were also the “kontrabida” in his life.
Martin revealed that he and his mom used to argue about him drinking with his friends then driving home.
He said it was inevitable for him to take some shots since he was a co-owner of a bar before and needed to entertain friends and guests.
But just as his mom feared, he learned the hard way that drinking and driving truly don't go together.
“Nagkaroon ako ng aksidente dahil nga nakatulog ako sa pagda-drive,” Martin admitted. “After nun, talagang natauhan ako na hindi na ko magda-drive nang nakainom. So ayon. Nalaman ko naman na concerned lang sila sa'kin.”
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