With Charlie Dizon becoming Mrs. Carlo Aquino, she steps into her new role as stepmother to three-year-old Enola Mithi, Carlo Aquino's daughter with ex-partner Trina Candaza.
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On June 23, 2024, the actress' fanpage with the handle @charlicuties_, posted a series of pictures showing Charlie and Mithi having a good time at an al fresco restaurant—she was casually dressed in a black tee with her hair in a side-parted low ponytail while the little girl was clas in a blue princess-like outfit with a velvet bodice and tulle skirt.
In one photo,the Third World Romance star was holding Mithi in her arms.
In another photo, the two exchange sweet kisses on the cheek, melting fans' hearts and showcasing the adorable bond between stepmother and stepdaughter.
Before these photos surfaced on social media, Carlo also reshared an Instagram story showing Charlie carrying a sleeping toddler on her shoulder.
It was Charlie's first photo with Mithi.
Curiously, the publicized photos and videos of Carlo and Charlie's "secret wedding" on June 9, 2024, at a private resort in Silang, Cavite, did not show Mithi attending the grand celebration.
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TRINA APPROVES OF LETTING MITHI MEET CARLO'S WIFE
Trina, who sat down with Ogie Diaz in a vlog interview in January 2023, stated her one condition for allowing baby Mithi to see Carlo's partner.
"Respect na lang muna sa akin na huwag muna ipakilala si Mithi sa mga panibagong partner," she expressed, highlighting her desire to protect her daughter's perception of relationships.
"Kasi ayaw ko rin i-instill sa utak ng anak ko, sa values niya, na okay lang magpapalit-palit ng partner."
Trina's priority is to ensure that Mithi grows up with a sense of consistency and stability, avoiding the notion that frequent changes in partners is a norm.
She proceeded: "Kaya para sa akin, if ever man dumating yung panahon na may papakasalan na siya, siguro yun kailangan na namin magkita-kita.
"Hahayaan ko na sila mag-bonding kasi yun na yung tatayong pangalawang ina ni Mithi."
Her willingness to support Mithi's relationship with Carlo's future spouse signals her openness to build a healthy co-parenting setup, collaborating alongside Mithi's potential step-parents.
Addressing false narratives she had seen on social media, Trina clarified: "Siguro yung mga headline ngayon na hindi ko raw pinapahiram si Mithi, at siya [Carlo] ang bumubuhay sa aming dalawa.
"That's not true kasi I also pay half of our expenses. So para sa akin, dalawa kaming nagpo-provide."
The celebrity mom aired out her frustration over misleading claims that suggest she relies solely on Carlo's financial support.
"Puwede naman niya sabihin na nagsusustento siya kay Mithi kasi totoo iyon. Pero para sabihin niya na binubuhay niya ako, nakaka-offend sa part ko," she stated.
"Nagtatrabaho rin ako, naghahanap ako ng ways of income para ma-provide ko ang kulang dun sa binibigay niyang sustento.
"Napansin ko lang, kapag ang lalake nagbibigay ng sustento for a month, mabuting tatay na sila.
"Pero kapag sa mga single moms, nagtatrabaho kami, inaalagan namin yung anak namin... Kapag may sakit yung bata, kami. Pero once na may mali kaming magawa, masamang ina na kami.
"Kay Carlo yung sustento niya, he can earn it in a day. Pero ako yung pino-provide ko na half, ilang trabaho yung katapat.
"Parang sabi ko, ang convenient pala maging lalaki."
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