During a recent shoot for GMA’s upcoming station ID, veteran comedian Roderick Paulate was asked to write on a piece of white board whatever or whomever it is that he loves the most. He wrote “mom” on the board, referring to his diseased mother who passed away three years ago.
Roderick says his closeness with his mom is an “open book” in the industry. In his past talk and variety shows, the phrase, “I love you, mom!” was almost always a part of the actor’s closing spiels until his mom died.
Three years have passed since his mother’s death but until now, Roderick has not yet fully accepted his loss.
“I don’t want to be ‘plastic;’ I don’t want to be covering my emotions. Up to now, kahit three years nang wala na ang mommy ko I haven’t accepted it. E ganun e. Some people say you have to move on. Fine, but it’s easier said than done. Pero kahit tina-try ko na sabihin sa sarili ko na ‘she’s in heaven’ ganyan, of course I still miss her so much. I mean, I want her to enjoy the Kingdom of Heaven and the presence of God but as a human being it’s hard to do kasi nandito pa ako sa lupa e,” explains Roderick who was a bit reluctant to be interviewed about the matter at first.
