Piolo trends on Twitter for touching portrayal of selfless father on 'MMK'
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Piolo trends on Twitter for touching portrayal of selfless father on 'MMK'
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 17, 2017 11:53 PM PHT
MANILA – Piolo Pascual earned praise on social media for his riveting performance on "Maalala Mo Kaya."
MANILA – Piolo Pascual earned praise on social media for his riveting performance on "Maalala Mo Kaya."
In an episode of the drama anthology that aired Saturday, Pascual played the role of Ryan Arebuabo, otherwise known as the “selfless father.”
In an episode of the drama anthology that aired Saturday, Pascual played the role of Ryan Arebuabo, otherwise known as the “selfless father.”
Arebuabo first caught the Internet's attention when someone photographed him as he sat and simply watched his daughters enjoy a fried chicken meal at a fast-food chain. The image was that of a father who put his daughters' happiness before him despite being down on their luck. The photo went viral when it began to circulate around the Web in March.
Arebuabo first caught the Internet's attention when someone photographed him as he sat and simply watched his daughters enjoy a fried chicken meal at a fast-food chain. The image was that of a father who put his daughters' happiness before him despite being down on their luck. The photo went viral when it began to circulate around the Web in March.
The episode showed how Arebuabo, driven to give his daughters a better life, battled through the ill effects of a debilitating stroke.
The episode showed how Arebuabo, driven to give his daughters a better life, battled through the ill effects of a debilitating stroke.
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Pascual's portrayal of Arebuabo was so gripping it trended high among local topics on Twitter.
Pascual's portrayal of Arebuabo was so gripping it trended high among local topics on Twitter.
Throughout the episode -- titled "Upuan"-- the hashtag #MMKSelflessFather was constantly at the top of the local trending topics on the microblogging site.
Throughout the episode -- titled "Upuan"-- the hashtag #MMKSelflessFather was constantly at the top of the local trending topics on the microblogging site.
#MMKSelflessFather Piolo Pascual ang galing mo talaga. Tatay Ryan saludo ako sayo.
— kaiadriano (@kaiadriano12) June 17, 2017
#MMKSelflessFather Piolo Pascual ang galing mo talaga. Tatay Ryan saludo ako sayo.
— kaiadriano (@kaiadriano12) June 17, 2017
Tonight's episode was epic. Kudos to Tatay Ryan, Piolo Pascual and the entire MMK team. Iba! 👏👏👏 #MMKSelflessFather
— Marla Ricafrente (@marlalacat) June 17, 2017
Tonight's episode was epic. Kudos to Tatay Ryan, Piolo Pascual and the entire MMK team. Iba! 👏👏👏 #MMKSelflessFather
— Marla Ricafrente (@marlalacat) June 17, 2017
#MMKSelflessFather Heart-wrenching & touching! Piolo Pascual's a great actor, he delivered it perfectly. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 2 ALL DA DADS! 😊
— Fhoebi Crysdelle (@Fhoebiruaryy) June 17, 2017
#MMKSelflessFather Heart-wrenching & touching! Piolo Pascual's a great actor, he delivered it perfectly. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 2 ALL DA DADS! 😊
— Fhoebi Crysdelle (@Fhoebiruaryy) June 17, 2017
Grabe. Sobrang saludo ako kay Tatay Ryan at sa tatay nia at sa mahusay na pagganap ni Piolo Pascual. 👐👏 hats-off! #MMKSelflessFather
— Carlalei (@carlabsyou08) June 17, 2017
Grabe. Sobrang saludo ako kay Tatay Ryan at sa tatay nia at sa mahusay na pagganap ni Piolo Pascual. 👐👏 hats-off! #MMKSelflessFather
— Carlalei (@carlabsyou08) June 17, 2017
You can't help but be touched by Piolo Pascual's portrayal of that poor dad in #MMKSelflessFather! Sana lahat ng tatay, ganyan.
— Mark Madrona (@FilipinoScribe) June 17, 2017
You can't help but be touched by Piolo Pascual's portrayal of that poor dad in #MMKSelflessFather! Sana lahat ng tatay, ganyan.
— Mark Madrona (@FilipinoScribe) June 17, 2017
A ton of my tears just poured because of the show in MMK. Piolo Pascual has the great acting for thiz week.#MMKSelflessfather
— Jake Andrei Ascano (@andrei_ascano) June 17, 2017
A ton of my tears just poured because of the show in MMK. Piolo Pascual has the great acting for thiz week.#MMKSelflessfather
— Jake Andrei Ascano (@andrei_ascano) June 17, 2017
Once again Piolo Pascual Proved that he is not a grand slam actor for nothing his acting in MMK is excellent.#MMKSelflessFather
— direk rodel (@direkrodel) June 17, 2017
Once again Piolo Pascual Proved that he is not a grand slam actor for nothing his acting in MMK is excellent.#MMKSelflessFather
— direk rodel (@direkrodel) June 17, 2017
Commend Piolo Pascual! Galing. 👏
At isa pa ang ganda ng istorya.#MMKSelflessFather
— Franz Rome Robles (@znarf_ATL) June 17, 2017
Commend Piolo Pascual! Galing. 👏
— Franz Rome Robles (@znarf_ATL) June 17, 2017
At isa pa ang ganda ng istorya.#MMKSelflessFather
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to the airing of the episode, Pascual acknowledged that he was inspired by Arebuabo's perseverance and his love for his children.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to the airing of the episode, Pascual acknowledged that he was inspired by Arebuabo's perseverance and his love for his children.
“Ang takeaway ko dito, when we become a parent, our life is not ours anymore. Hindi mo na solo yung buhay mo. It’s all about serving your family, your kids and making it better for them,” he said.
“Ang takeaway ko dito, when we become a parent, our life is not ours anymore. Hindi mo na solo yung buhay mo. It’s all about serving your family, your kids and making it better for them,” he said.
It has been five years since Pascual last appeared in an episode of “MMK.”
It has been five years since Pascual last appeared in an episode of “MMK.”
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