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Stars On Stars: Jennica Garcia, mom Jean get candid as they talk about personal lives, career

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Mary Ann Bardinas

Ever since Jennica Garcia is able to get back to acting through her remarkable stint in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen">Dirty Linen</a>, people have been looking forward to see them together in a project. While it has not happened yet, we have already contented ourselves with their sightings together in interviews, such as in this latest episode of Jeepney TV’s “Stars On Stars.”While we’re accustomed in seeing them being asked about each other by the hosts of the previous shows they appeared in, this is only the time in forever that we got to watch them asking one another intriguing and too personal questions about their lives on and off the camera.Their one-on-one interview commenced with a short “Who’s Who” game, in which they exposed who between them was being described by the statements given to them. Starting off with who can’t live without social media, which was revealed to be Jennica since that is where she sells stuff, while it’s Jean who is so fond of shopping. Then, Jennica is the one falls in love easily and move on slowly, while Jean is proud to say that she is indeed a perfectionist.<div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="377" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqZGQcOC2zQ" title="Stars On Stars: Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia | Full Episode" width="670"></iframe></div>Moving on to the “Question and Answer” portion, it was Jean who took the first turn and asked her daughter when was the first time that she realized that her mom is actually a celebrity.Jennica recounted that although she’d witnessed her mom be approached by people to take pictures with her, it was only when she was already in highschool that it fully sunk into her that her mom is indeed famous. Jean explained that it’s probably because she really tried to separate her personal life with her showbiz life by not bringing her to work and prohibiting her from watching television until she was a teenager.In the slew of projects that Jean did in her almost four decades in the industry, Jennica revealed that the most remarkable for her was her 1989 horror flick “Impaktita.” It made her realize that she would never be comfortable in seeing her Mama on the screen. Her most favorite, on the other hand, was the live action adaptation of “Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa,” in which Jean played the role of the iconic villain Miss Minchin.When it comes to her top favorite teleserye of her mom, it would be the classic “Pangako Sa ‘Yo,” wherein Jean rose to popularity as Madam Claudia Buenavista. With how a massive hit it was in and out of the country, it is also one of Jean’s works that Jennica would love to be included in if there will be another remake. However, she’s not really keen in portraying Jean’s legendary role because she despised Madam Claudia so much, yet she would not decline it if that would be offered to her. The other one is “Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa” because she wishes to experience filming abroad anew since it was shot in Scotland according to Jean.With regard to her former leading men, Jean revealed that she actually used to have a crush on Ariel Rivera, which the actor and his wife (not to mention her friend) Gelli de Belen are both aware of. She then returned the question to Jennica, who was initially hesitant to divulge that it was Zanjoe Marudo for her. According to Jennica, that started when they got to work for the first time in “Banana Split” many years ago, and ended when they worked again in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen">Dirty Linen</a>,” wherein she called her “kuya” off-cam.Calling it quits with her ex-husband Alwyn Uytingco could be one of the hardest and biggest challenges that she had to go through in life, but that was also what helped Jennica realize that she really wanted to be an actress. She may have been in the industry even before she got married, but she admitted not being totally serious about it then, unlike now that she has her two kids as among her main motivation in doing her best in everything that she does.Being the child of a superstar have its perks and perils, and just like other celebrity kids, Jennica confessed that she also finds it hard to make a name for herself and step out of her Mama’s shadow. She conveyed, “Super. Super talaga. Iba kasi, Mama, kapag alam nila na anak ka ni Jean Garcia. Hindi na gano’n kahirap sa’yo kumpara doon sa mga artista na nag-a-audition talaga to get a role, to bag a job. So, ‘yon, thank you, Mama!”When asked who among the actors would make her feel intimidated to work with, she declared that it’s “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>” actor-director Coco Martin, who she admired so much for the passion that he has towards his craft. She wishes to be part of one of his projects, specifically a teleserye, and either become her sidekick, love interest, or sister, because of how his previous ones turned out successful and long-running, which she jested can surely help her earn money to buy properties.Even though she got praises on her commendable portrayal of her well-loved character Lala Millado in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen">Dirty Linen</a>,” Jennica imparted that she would only rate it as “7.” She explained, “No’ng ginagawa ko kasi ‘yong ‘Dirty Linen,’ I didn’t have a healthy mindset. I was still going through the process of healing. So, may mga eksena na feeling ko na [sana] mas maayos ‘yong bato ko. May mga eksena kasi sa ‘Dirty Linen,’ Ma, na magpa-panic attack ako, alam ko na mag-a-anxiety attack ako, so puputulin ko nang konti ang emosyon para hindi mag-full blown.” Thus, she’s very much thankful to her co-star-turned-close friend Christian Bables who guided and assisted her all throughout.Things then got emotional when they tackled Jean’s break up with Jennica’s dad Jigo and how it affected Jennica. Instead of resenting them and wishing for them not to be her parents, Jennica revealed that she actually wished instead for her to be Jean’s mom in their next life because she wants to take good care of her. And this was enough to touch the heart of veteran actress and made her burst into tears.With regard to her initial reaction regarding Jennica’s break up with Alwyn, Jean admitted that she was actually “hopeful” that they’re going to patch things up between them. She firmly believed that it was just “a phase” in their lives as individuals and as a couple, not to mention that her faith on their relationship was so strong, to the point that she considered their marriage as a good model. Jennica imparted that her siblings, as well as of Alwyn, were also in great disbelief when they found out about their split.As this turned her into a single mother, Jean divulged that she actually felt afraid that it would be tough for her to raise her two children singlehandedly. But, at the same time, she knew for sure that this chapter in her life would help her grow, be a better person, and make her stronger, which obviously happened.She might have her heart broken by love, but she’s not closing her heart to it. However, she doesn’t see herself getting married and pregnant again, even though she initially aspired to have a minimum of five kids. She explained, “Ayaw ko na ng anak kasi akala ko dati magiging sapat ako sa isang tao kapag nabigay ko ‘yon sa kanya. Tapos no’ng nakita ko na nabigay ko na pero kulang pa rin, wala na akong ibibigay. Wala na talaga.”They capped off this episode of “Stars On Stars” by conveying their heartfelt messages for one another, in which Jean expressed how she wants her to be always happy and how proud she is of her in everything that she’s doing. She also reminded her to keep on praying and that she and their family would always be there for her no matter what.Jennica, on the other hand, expressed her gratitude to her mom for all her sacrifices and the love that she has showered her growing up. She also apologized if ever she’d been a difficult child and promised to take good care of her now that she’s already capable of doing it for her.

Mother and daughter tandem Jean and Jennica Garcia open up about their personal lives in this episode of “Stars on Stars”!