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Family of Eva Darren accepts FAMAS’ apology

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Hours after the Filipino Academy for Movie, Arts, and Sciences (FAMAS) issued their official statement on the incident involving veteran actress Eva Darren, the family of the actress accepted the apology of the award-giving body.</p><p>On his Facebook account, Fernando dela Pena, the son of the actress, spoke on behalf of the family and advised the FAMAS Awards to take it into account for the next awards season.  </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffernando.delapena.7%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02F9CmWjUmmJwWduG7UMawndL5sreCEX1WTXkSFkWrnZN7g5qCK86ehwih2Z1g9UGEl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500&amp;is_preview=true" width="500" height="281" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>This came after the FAMAS overlooked Eva as she was supposed to be partnered with Tirso Cruz III on stage to present an award.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/5/27/veteran-actress-eva-darren-overlooked-at-72nd-famas-awards-night-1626"><strong>READ: Veteran actress Eva Darren overlooked at 72nd FAMAS Awards Night<br/></strong></a></div><p>“My Dear Facebook Family… we truly appreciate the overwhelming display of love and support. Once again the people have spoken and proved that the keyboard is mightier than the sword,” he wrote.</p><p>Fernando shared that his mother has been a “tough cookie” and has survived several other battles apart from this one. He added that despite his post going viral on social media immediately after he posted it, their family didn’t mean to offend any individuals.</p><p>“My mom turned night into day to provide for us including an education that instilled fundamental virtues and principles of Filipino culture that necessitates respect for the elderly. It is far from our intention to ruffle feathers and in fact, our upbringing inclined towards avoiding trouble at all cost often at our emotional expense,” he added.</p><p>The son of the veteran actress stressed how important FAMAS was for their family as his mother was once a recipient of an award. He claimed that Eva was hurt because of the unexpected twist that happened as she brought along her grandchildren to the awards night.</p><p>“I firmly believe that what hurt my mother the most is disappointing her apos who tagged along in the hopes of seeing grandma on stage. We also know that Mr. Tirso Cruz III (Veteran actor loved by all, donor of many camping tents when I was a Boy Scout in grade school) and the PR Officer of FAMAS Mr. Renz Spangler (An incredible author and lover of classic cinema), have nothing to do with what happened and just the same, were casualties of someone’s questionable backstage judgment,” he continued.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/5/27/famas-issues-public-apology-to-eva-darren-1630"><strong>READ: FAMAS issues public apology to Eva Darren<br/></strong></a></div><p>Despite the apology of the FAMAS Board, he maintained that they could’ve spotted his mother during the show as she was seated “center adjacent to the stage” where other distinguished guests were as well.</p><p>“Our family accepts the olive branch that FAMAS has extended and only hope that future events would prove to be contrasting. I understand that we are but a small voice in the back row of a rowdy crowd, but if I may humbly, personally, recommend two things for the 73rd FAMAS Awards Night.</p><p>“Please stick to the script and maybe a nice pair of eyeglasses for all in charge,” he ended.</p><p>Several netizens expressed their support for the veteran actress on social media as they called out the &quot;unprofessionalism&quot; of FAMAS.</p>

<p>Eva Darren’s family issues a statement after FAMAS apology for awards night incident.</p>

Eva Darren’s family issues a statement after FAMAS apology for awards night incident.

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Family of Eva Darren accepts FAMAS’ apology

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Published May 28, 2024 03:50 PM PHT

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