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Maricel Soriano with Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde. Photo courtesy of Kathy Molina Despa

Maricel Soriano with Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde

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Gretchen Fullido

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1722852943434080524_Maricel x Mother Lily.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Maricel Soriano with Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde. Photo courtesy of Kathy Molina Despa"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Maricel Soriano with Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde. <em>Photo courtesy of Kathy Molina Despa</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of Regal Films matriarch, Lily Monteverde. </p><p>Among those who paid tribute to &quot;Mother Lily&quot; is the Diamond Star, Maricel Soriano, who fondly remembers her as a second mother and a pivotal figure in her illustrious career.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/4/movie-mogul-mother-lily-monteverde-passes-away-1529">READ: Movie mogul &#x27;Mother Lily&#x27; Monteverde passes away</a></div><p>Soriano described Monteverde as more than just a producer.</p><p>&quot;She&#x27;s really like a mother. When she&#x27;s mad, she gets mad at me talaga. Papaglitan talaga ako. Walang mga label-label doon. Papaglitan ka talaga ng nanay mo,&quot; recalled Soriano, highlighting the genuine maternal bond they shared. &quot;Second mom ko talaga siya.&quot;</p><p>Soriano shared that Monteverde had a unique way of celebrating success, saying: &quot;&#x27;Pag maganda naman ang nagawa mo, at okay ang pelikula natin, kakanta siya: &#x27;Maria went to town. Maria went to town.&#x27; Ganoon &#x27;yun.&quot;</p><p>Yet Monteverde also knew when to maintain silence. &quot;Silence is the best. Huwag ka na magsasalita pag galit si Mother,&quot; said Soriano.</p><p>Soriano&#x27;s journey with Regal Films began when she was just 16 years old. Now at 59, she reflected on her enduring relationship with the production company.</p><p>&quot;Hindi ako nawawala sa Regal, kahit anong mangyari. &#x27;Pag kailangan ako ni Mother o ni Roselle, andiyan ako,&quot; said Soriano, who has starred in over 100 films under the Regal banner.</p><p>Asked about the significance of being a &quot;Regal Baby,&quot; Soriano said: &quot;Bongga ka!&quot;</p><p>&quot;Ang swerte-swerte namin,&quot; added Soriano as she looked back on her iconic movies &quot;Galawgaw,&quot; &quot;Babling,&quot; and &quot;Hindi Kita Malimot,&quot; directed by the legendary Ishmael Bernal.</p><p>The loss of Mother Lily has been deeply personal for Soriano, who is still coming to terms with her passing. </p><p>&quot;Up to now, I&#x27;m still in denial that Mother Lily is gone. Unless I see her really there. That&#x27;s a different story, diba? Hindi nag si-sink in sa akin. Kasi ayoko. Ayoko. Gusto ko parin yung &#x27;Mother, ang datung!&#x27; yun kasi yung lokohan namin,&quot; she said.</p><p>Soriano also expressed her immense gratitude to Monteverde, for her impact on her life and career. </p><p>&quot;Sobra ang ginawa ni Mother for us. I’m very grateful and thankful dahil si Mother Lily ang napili ni Lord na makasama namin sa matagal na panahon at makatrabaho,&quot; she said, while extending her condolences to the Monteverde family.</p><p>&quot;Para kay Dondon, Goldwin, Sherida, Winston, and Roselle... Alam ko napakahirap mawalan. Lakasan lang natin ang loob natin kasi ito will ni Lord sa atin. Masasanay din kayo kaya huwag niyo siya kakalimutan kahit anong nangyari. Pero ang alam ko eh, si father, si mother, sobrang sobrang na kayong mahal. Kayo lahat, yung mga anak nila sobra nila kayong mahal. Hindi sila magkakaroon na ganitong empire kung hindi nila kayo mahal. Iiwan nila lahat ito para sa inyo. I love you all,&quot; said Soriano.</p><p>Monteverde passed away on Sunday morning. She was 85.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HE9Pd1LUjso?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of Regal Films matriarch, Lily Monteverde. </p>

The entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of Regal Films matriarch, Lily Monteverde.

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Maricel Soriano reminisces moments with 'Mother Lily' Monteverde

Gretchen Fullido,

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Published Aug 05, 2024 06:17 PM PHT

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