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Yes Agad Kay Christopher – “…Walang limit ang age when it comes to acting and doing films, look at Tita Glo (Gloria Romero), look at Ms. Gina Pareño. At their age, kung may magandang project for them, give it to them because I’m sure they will deliver. I think what we need at this point is the opportunity. Mabigyan lang tayo ng break or opportunity, marami tayong senior stars na kakayanin yung ginagawa nila. Lalo na ang Pilipino, ma-abilidad. That’s one thing that we have…When this movie was offered to me, I just asked for the synopsis and who was going to be my co-actor. When they said, it’s Christopher de Leon, yes! Sinabi ko agad because I miss my team-up with Boyet, I know, somehow, nandiyan pa rin ang crowd namin ni Boyet. And it’s beautiful story. It’s a simple love story pero napakalalim (but very deep). It’s a big plus factor for me (to be working again with) Christopher de Leon and filming in Japan. With the visuals of Japan… it’s going to be beautiful to watch. (This film) is perfect timing…” – Vilma Santos-Recto, reported by Nathalie Tomada, The Philippine Star, 02 April2023

Similar Attention – “…The annual awardees, if there are Filipino cinema artists who have done exceptional work to bring the attention of Philippine cinema to the world, pararangalan namin. These are Soliman Cruz for the Romanian film he did, To the North; Dolly de Leon for reasons which are very apparent, for Triangle of Sadness and winning all these best supporting trophies and nomination; and thirdly, Martika Escobar for her film Leonor Will Never Die which really broke ground in Sundance and then eventually was nominated for the Independent Spirit Awards. Yung Lifetime Achievement, they’re self-explanatory. I will start with Nick Deocampo for his tireless, ceaseless, and endless film scholarship and these volume of books he has written about the history of Philippine films which are very vital to the archiving of the Filipino cinema. Secondly is Cinemalaya which is celebrating its 19th year and is really the pioneer of all Filipino film festivals na independent cinema. Third is Mother Lily. Mother Lily is Mother Lily; and fourth is Vilma Santos. Yes, Nora Aunor is the National Artist, but we want to give the similar attention to Vilma who is an example not only of a cinema artist but somebody who has achieved a great stature as a Filipino citizen because she used her celebrity to be a lawmaker…” – Director Joey Reyes, FDCP Technical Consultant, reported by Jojo Gabinete, PEP, 23 March 2023

Nasan si Vi – “Nakakakita ng malalaking banner ang isa naming kaibigan na may nakalagay na, “Nasaan si Vi.” Si Vilma Santos kaya ang pinatutungkulan ng mga banner na ‘yon? Sabi namin sa kaibigan, baka may kinalaman ang banner sa kanyang coming 60 showbiz anniversary special sa February 18 o ‘di kaya sa movie niyang gagawin. Eh, dahil malapit na ang EDSA Revolution sa February 25, hinahanap si Ate Vi dahil nga nakagawa na siya noon ng movie na Sister Stella L, huh! Baka naman may bagong pasabog si Ate Vi sa mga susunod na araw dahil balik-showbiz na siya at anibersaryo pa niya, huh! Abangers, Vilmanians!…” – June Nardo, People’s Tonight, 13 February 2023

Lola Vi’s apo, Isabella Rose Tawile Manzano – “…It was heaven the first time I saw my apo! She was so pretty and ang pula pula niya…Peanut!…Take note, may Rose… I am Rosa Vilma Santos Recto… oh di ba? Hahahahaha!…Papa na papa si Lucky and mom na mom si Jessy. Galing! Breastfeeding ang Peanut!!! Soooo happy for Lucky and Jessy. Next chapter in their lives…” – Vilma Santos-Recto, reported by Nathalie M. Tomada, The Philippine Star, 12 January 2023

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