Boy Abunda unveils meaningful stories in limited talk series 'My Mother, My Story'

“A mother’s love is the strongest and purest love there is. It is endless and will never change no matter what happens.”

The country’s King of Talk Boy Abunda is up for another challenge to bring out some of the most touching, beautiful, and inspiring stories in his limited talk series, “My Mother, My Story.”

Premiering on Mother’s Day this May 12, Tito Boy will tell the life stories of celebrities through the lens of their relationships with their mothers. The program will air every second Sunday of the month until October 2024.

For the show’s pilot episode, Tito Boy will feature actor and host Luis Manzano. Together, they will reminisce about the best moments of Luis and his mother, Star for All Seasons Ms. Vilma Santos. But behind their closeness and laughter, how did they figure out life puzzles together?

According to Tito Boy, “It’s very personal to me—the emotional and revealing conversations with celebrities tungkol sa kanilang mga relasyon sa kanilang ina.”

“Ibabahagi nila kung paano sila pinalaki ng kanilang magulang, paano itinaguyod, paano nasaktan, paano naging masaya sa buhay, paanong tinuruan magmahal at paanong hindi natuto magmahal. Pag-uusapan namin lahat ng mahahalagang karanasan na humubog sa kanilang pagkatao,” he explains.

The host guarantees that everyone can relate to their show and will learn a thing or two, “This is about us and our mothers. Makaka-relate tayo dahil lahat tayo ay anak. Proud kami sa proyektong ito. I had this concept a long time ago and we're putting this together para sa inyong lahat.”

Through the various perspectives in this special, guest celebrities and viewers will realize what they have become because of their mothers—how they turned out to be strong, independent, and loving. 

When asked about the same thing, Tito Boy shares that he learned to trust himself because of his mother. He says, “Hanggang ngayon ang lakas ng loob ko dahil sa nanay ko. Nung bata ako, tuwing sasali ako sa mga amateur singing or declamation contest, sinasabi ng nanay bago pa magsimula na ‘you are my winner.’ Paano naman ako matatalo eh para sa nanay ko ako ang panalo.”

Mothers truly play a pivotal role in their children’s lives from the moment they are born until they find their own path. A mother’s love should be celebrated every day, and this limited talk special is here to honor them and their sacrifices.

“My Mother, My Story” is made possible under the supervision of GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Business Development Department II Janine Piad-Nacar; Assistant Vice President for Business Development Department II Enri T. Calaycay; Senior Program Manager Cecille De Guzman; and Executive Producer Reylie Manalo.

The creative team behind this highly-anticipated show is composed of Head Writer Ardee Delola; Writers Yani Bautista and Bam Salvani; and Brainstormers Suzanne Samson and Sheba Gopita.

Treat your mothers on their special day this May 12 by tuning in to the pilot episode of “My Mother, My Story” — under the helm of Rommel Gacho — at 3:15 p.m. on GMA Network. 

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