Flonique Guimary

Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan

Article (news)

Peter Andrew Acierto

Push Team

<p>The Philippines’ Megastar, Sharon Cuneta, expressed how proud she is of her daughter, Frankie Pangilinan, who starred in her first-ever film, <em>EdJop</em>. A fundraising preview was held for the film earlier this month where the award-winning actress was able to see her daughter’s debut performance in a film.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLu4Y4ux-yt/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A6193603.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1095" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Frankie plays the role of the young Joy Jopson–– the wife of the lead character Edgar ‘EdJop’ Jopson (portrayed by Elijah Canlas). </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/11/jodi-sta-maria-wraps-up-filming-of-edjop-this-project-was-more-than-just-a-film-1111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Jodi Sta Maria wraps up filming of ‘Edjop’: ‘This project was more than just a film’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In a quick interview that Sharon shared on her Instagram account, she expressed how emotional she became after watching the film as it had an effect on her. She gave her praises to the lead stars of the film, Elijah and Jodi Sta. Maria for doing their best as well.</p><div><br/></div><p>“I’m a Jodi fan and now, Elijah [as well]. You kinda know what to expect because you know the story, the history. When I came, I sat, and I watched, it still hit me when I didn’t expect it to hit so it has such an effect on me that I cried,” she shared.</p><div><br/></div><p>In her caption, the Megastar shared how Frankie did a good job and “inherited” her acting prowess to the long list of actresses in their family tree–– from Sharon to Helen Gambao to Ciara Sotto and to her sister KC Concepcion. </p><div><br/></div><p>Frankie was able to join the cast while she was on vacation in Manila during her college years as she studied in New York at the time of filming. </p><div><br/></div><p>“My Kakie’s @frankiepangilinan first-ever movie which she filmed during vacations from college!!! She did very well in it and I am so so so so proud of her,” Sharon wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/19/sharon-cuneta-has-a-heartfelt-surprise-for-frankie-pangilinan-during-her-graduation-in-new-york-1613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Sharon Cuneta has a heartfelt surprise for Frankie Pangilinan during her graduation in New York</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Friends and fans of the actress shared in the comment section how proud they are seeing Frankie getting into acting. Other netizens added how excited they are as well to watch the film to see the Megastar’s daughter in action.</p><div><br/></div><p><em>EdJop</em> features the life of Edgar Jopson, a Filipino activist who was killed in 1982 at the height of Martial Law. Apart from Frankie, Jodi, and Elijah, the film also stars award-winning actor Cedric Juan. </p><div> </div>

<p>Frankie Pangilinan stars in her first-ever movie, 'EdJop', and her mother Sharon Cuneta couldn't be prouder. </p>

Frankie Pangilinan stars in her first-ever movie, 'EdJop', and her mother Sharon Cuneta couldn't be prouder.

Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s acting in 'EdJop'

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Celebrities

Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s acting in 'EdJop'

Drew Acierto,

Push Team

Published Jul 07, 2025 05:15 PM PHT

|

Updated Jul 07, 2025 05:16 PM PHT

Read More:

Sharon Cuneta

Frankie Pangilinan

Edjop

Jodi Sta Maria

Elijah Canlas

Cedric Juan

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.