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The Ultimate ‘Mama’: 10 times Mona became Stella’s strongest support system in “The Alibi”

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Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>While the world continues to grapple with—and sometimes turn against—Stella (Kim Chiu), a few people dear to her continue to show her love and care during her most crucial moments. One of them is Mama Mona, portrayed by Alma Moreno, the bar owner where Stella works as an escort. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/510vaeFN3tk" title="10 times Mona provided support to Stella in The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan | Kapamilya Toplist" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Although Stella has not had a good relationship with her own mother, it feels as though she has found one in Mona, who stands up for her and offers pieces of advice whenever she needs it. Here are 10 moments when Mona provided support to Stella in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/the-alibi"><strong>The Alibi</strong></a>.” </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. Mona’s reality check for Stella </strong></div><p>Stella causes a scene in the dressing room, clashing with Sugar (Yesh Burce) and Anika (Kim Tubiano). Mona confronts her about her behavior, especially since Stella’s rates have risen so high that Mona has had to assign her clients to the other girls. Stella argues that she is working hard to achieve her dreams and provide for her siblings, but Mona bluntly tells her that it is far from possible, and warns her further. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>2. Mona worries about Vincent </strong></div><p>As Stella rehearses for a performance that night, Mona guides her through the routines and facial expressions she should use. Stella asks for a short break, and Anika and Sugar show her an edited clip of Vincent (Paulo Avelino) confessing to killing Walter (Sam Milby). Mona then voices her concerns about Vincent.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>3. Mona warns Stella against risky affection </strong></div><p>Knowing that Vincent is not capable of committing such heinous crimes, Stella continues to defend his innocence to everyone around her. Hearing how much she cares for Vincent, Mona tries to knock some sense into Stella. She reminds her that, given their line of work, it is nearly impossible for anyone to love them genuinely, so Stella should not take her relationship with Vincent too seriously. </p><p> “Sinasabi ko lang na pag-isipan mong mabuti ang ugnayan ninyo ni Vincent. Baka kasi ’yon pa ang magpahamak sa’yo.” Mona leaves Stella with comforting words, and Stella reflects on them.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>4. Mona shields Stella and Vincent from the media </strong></div><p>Vincent has become the prime suspect in Walter’s case. With his involvement with Stella and the evidence pointing toward him, the allegations may be true. The media keeps a close eye on Vincent as he visits Stella at the bar. Unsure of how they will escape the press’ questions, Mona helps Vincent and Stella stall the reporters outside, leading them inside while Stella and Vincent slip out through the back door.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>5. Mona breaks the truth about Walter to Stella </strong></div><p>Due to the alleged use of illegal substances, Stella was arrested by the authorities and detained. Mona visited her in prison, and when Stella asked about her then-boyfriend Walter, Mona said she did not know where he was. Stella worried about him, as he had made no effort to come for her even though she had already been in jail for several years.</p><p>“Stella, kailangan mo na sigurong tanggapin na wala na si Walter,” Mona insists, adding that if Walter truly loved her, he would have shown up for her. Mona consoled her, reminding her to fight and live for her siblings.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>6. Mona gets Stella ready for the investors’ ball </strong></div><p>At the upcoming investors’ ball, Stella receives an invitation from Matthew (Rafael Rosell) to be his plus one. She sees it as an opportunity to investigate Matthew and Claudia (Sofia Andres), believing it could help prove Vincent’s innocence. As Charlie (PJ Endrinal) and Bubbles (Johaira Omar) assist Stella, Mona steps in and volunteers to glam her up.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>7. Mona and Stella reunite and stand together </strong></div><p>When Stella is finally released from prison, she tells Mona that she wants to immediately return to working at the bar. Mona worries about her, but Stella insists that she wants to keep working since she cannot see any other job opportunities coming her way. At the same time, Mona is also struggling to keep the business running, and Stella promises to help her bring back customers.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>8. Mona comforts Stella with a hug </strong></div><p>Mona is surprised to see Stella back, knowing she had decided to live with Vincent. Stella explains that she has parted ways with him. She adds that, no matter how hard she tries to start a new life, she can never escape her job as an escort. Mona hugs her tightly to comfort her.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>9. Mona protects Stella from Vincent </strong></div><p>Vincent attempts to visit Stella following the scene Claudia caused at the investors’ ball. Charlie and Bubbles tell him that Stella does not want to see him anymore, but Vincent remains persistent. Mona steps in to stop him, saying, “’Wag ka na magpaliwanag. Sobrang nasaktan si Stella.” She adds that despite Stella’s sacrifices, things still did not turn out well for her. Mona then drags Vincent out of the premises.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>10. Mona advises Stella to move on from Vincent </strong></div><p>After receiving the large sum Vincent promised her, Stella tries to unblock his number and call him to express her gratitude. Vincent does not answer her calls, and Mona notices how affected she looks. Mona tells Stella to just let things be. </p><p> “Senyales na ’yan na talagang pinuputol niya ang koneksyon ninyong dalawa,” Mona says, adding that what matters most is that Vincent lived up to his promises and paid Stella. Now that she has a lot of money in her hands, Mona reminds her to focus on that and not on Vincent.</p><p>Catch Alma Moreno as Mama Mona in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/the-alibi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan</strong></a>” weeknights at 8:45PM on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) on YouTube and Facebook. Episodes drop seven days ahead on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb"><strong>iWant</strong></a>.</p>

<p>Here are 10 moments where Mona (Alma Moreno) provided support to Stella (Kim Chiu) in “The Alibi.”</p>

Here are 10 moments where Mona (Alma Moreno) provided support to Stella (Kim Chiu) in “The Alibi.”