Showbiz Central got the opportunity to meet and greet Lotlot de Leon at the GMA-7 presscon of Dyesebel held at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City last April 21. Lotlot will play the role of Dyesebel's surrogate mother Banak. Lotlot expressed elation and gratitude for being part of the big project.
"Maganda talaga yung role," Lotlot shared. "At gusto kong magpasalamat sa Channel 7 na pinagkatiwalaan nila ako sa ganitong klaseng project at role na binigay sa akin."
ISSUES ABOUT NORA AND NORIE. However, issues like a grudge between her and mother Nora
Aunor have proven difficult for Lotlot, especially since communication
between the two has been nil for quite some time.
"Wala naman kaming problema," a composed Lotlot said. "Hindi lang talaga kami nagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na makapag-usap. Nung huli, sabi sa akin ni Albert nasa Las Vegas si Mommy and continous pa rin yung mga shows niya. Actually, ang dami-dami nga niyang natatanggap na awards. She's still busy up to now, so that's good."
Nora's absence brought out speculation about Nora and her manager Norie Sayo's relationship. News also popped out that the two got married in America. This was an issue that needed clarification once Norie arrived from the States. Unfortunately, Lotlot did not get the explanation she needed from her mother's manager.
"Ang feeling ko naman kasi diyan, meron siyang gustong sabihin at i-explain, dapat matagal na niyang ginawa," Lotlot said. "But since walang ganoon, wala tayong magagawa, ‘di ba?
"Tampo? Siguro normal lang naman yung magkaroon ng mga tampu-tampo na ganyan. Sa akin kasi ngayon, kung hindi ako nabibigyan ng importansya bilang anak para doon sa manager niya, walang halaga ang pagiging anak ko, wala akong magagawa. Hindi mo puwede ipilit yun sa tao, ‘di ba? Ang tao dapat meron siyang sariling kusa at malasakit sa kapwa. Kung wala siyang ganoon para sa akin, wala akong magagawa."
When asked by SC about the truth behind the issues that still continue to hound her mother, Lotlot could only say this: "I cannot go into details, as much I would love to, it's really a private thing at talagang sobrang pamilya kasi itong usaping ito, e. So, ayoko magsalita ng patapos. Ayoko din na sabihin nila na masyado akong bitter, o nanghuhusga ng tao.
"Kung sino man ang nakakakilala sa akin, kung sino man ang nakakakilala sa mommy ko, mga kapatid ko, maiintindihan nila kung bakit nagiging ganoon ang reaksyon ko tungkol sa pamilya ko, lalo na sa mommy ko, mga isyung ganoon. Hindi ko na kailangang ipaliwanag."
As the intrigues persist, Lotlot will make sure that she would deal with problems her own way.
"Ang ginagawa ko na lang, e, ipinapasa-Diyos ko na lang ang lahat. Kasi kung didibdibin ko lahat ang nangyayari, maghahandusay na ako sa semento. I have to be strong, e. Especially for my family and for myself."