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GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Margarita Fores' son Amado ties the knot with Carmela Fortuna
Margarita Fores' son Amado has tied the knot with Carmela Fortuna. Congratulations! On his Instagram Stories, Amado has reposted snaps and videos of his wedding day, which looked absolutely happy. According to the posts, Fr. Tito Caluag was the officiant, Sonja Ocampo provided the beautiful cake, and guests included Representative Sandro Marcos and broadcaster Korina Sanchez, whose Instagram post showed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., and First Lady Louise Liza Marcos were also in attendance. In her post, Sanchez wished for the newlyweds to "stay on Cloud 9 for eternity." "Margarita your Mom is grinning from Heaven," she added. In February, Amado announced Margarita's untimely passing, saying "It is with a heavy heart that I share the sudden passing of my Mom, Margarita A. Forés." "Our family is mourning this unexpected loss, and we kindly ask for your prayers during this time. We will be able to share more in due time," he added. Margarita, who was named Asia's Best Female Chef in 2016, is the genius behind restaurants like Cibo, Grace Park, Lusso, and Cafe Bola. Her son, Amado, followed in her footsteps, opening successful restaurants like A mano and Steak and Frice. In March, Margarita was honored with posthumous award by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, which Amado received in Seoul, South Korea. He also received the Presidential Medal of Merit given to Margarita and other cultural icons including Nora Aunor and Gloria Romero last May. But enough of the grieving for now. Congratulations and best wishes to Amado and his beautiful bride, Carmela! See Sanchez's Instagram post. — LA, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Jackie Lou Blanco opens up on losing Pilita Corrales, Ricky Davao: ‘We're still grieving'
Veteran actress Jackie Lou Blanco has opened up about the emotional toll her family is going through following the back-to-back losses of her mother, the legendary Pilita Corrales, and her former husband, actor-director Ricky Davao. 'It's been really very hard,' Blanco told reporters on Sunday during the conferment ceremony for Corrales at Malacañang, where the late singer was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit. 'Ricky had been sick for the last couple of months. He really fought a good fight,' she said. 'But it's difficult because grief doesn't end after you lay someone to rest. We're still mourning for my mom, and now we're grieving for Ricky.' Corrales, known as Asia's Queen of Songs, passed away on April 12 at the age of 85. Just weeks later, on May 2, Davao died at the age of 63 after a battle with illness. Blanco said the pain has been especially difficult for their children, who lost both their father and grandmother in a short span of time. 'They lost their dad and their 'mamita' almost at the same time,' she said. 'Is it difficult? Yes. But we are trying to draw strength from each other and praying for God's help so we can get through this together.' Despite the grief, Blanco said she encourages her children to carry forward the legacy of their beloved family members. 'I told them, 'We honor your mamita and your dad by being excellent in what you do and in how you treat other people,'' she said. Blanco remains hopeful that with time, faith, and the support of one another, they will find peace amid the pain.
