Sen. Grace Poe reveals Susan Roces' little-known side: 'Nakakatakot magalit ang nanay ko'

Susan Roces has always been a charmer. All through her life, the actress has won the public over with her beauty, grace, and calm demeanor.

But on "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" Sunday, Susan's daughter Sen. Grace Poe said her mom can be scary, especially when she's mad.

"Nakakatakot magalit ang nanay ko," Grace began.

"Mapagtimpi sa maraming pagkakataon. Pero pag nagalit yan, ibang klase," she continued.

She recalled her mom's famous "not once but twice" speech that caught the public by surprise.

At that time, Susan was still mourning the death of her husband, Fernando Poe, Jr. and as GMA journalist Jessica Soho noted, "para siyang sumabog." 

According to Grace, it was Susan who wrote the speech.

“Meron siyang mga index cards. Naalala ko, inumaga na siya na natapos ‘yon. Tapos mga alas siyete binasa niya uli yung notes niya. Ako kasama niya, [kalmado] lang yung boses, tono niya,” she said.

“Nagulat na lang kami pagdating do’n, iba na ang delivery,” she added. “Marami ang nabuhayan ng luob  nung ginawa niya 'yon. Hindi dahil sa gusto ng nanay ko na sumabak sa pulitika o palitan ang nawala sa aking ama. Hustisya yung kanya.”

Grace shared how Susan held in high regard fighting for oneself. "Yung nanay ko, laging sinasabi dapat mahinahon, maayos ka. Wag kang pabugso-bugso. Pero pag ikaw naman ay inaapi o binabastos, wag kang papayag," she continued.

Susan Roces died on Friday due to cardiopulmonary arrest.

The late veteran actress’ public viewing is until May 25 at The Chapels at Heritage Park in Taguig City. The interment, meanwhile, is at the Manila North Cemetery on May 26. — LA, GMA News