Iza Calzado, inalala ang ina sa kaarawan nito kasabay ng Araw ng Kalayaan
- Iza Calzado paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Mary Ann, on what would have been her birthday, which falls on June 12 alongside the Philippines' Independence Day celebration
- Sharing throwback photos, the actress reflected on how much she misses her mother and wished they had more time together, especially now that she is a parent herself
- Iza also expressed regret over having only a few photographs with Mary Ann and encouraged others to cherish their parents while they still can
- She ended her message by honoring her mother's birthday and memory while also calling on Filipinos to continue loving and defending their country
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Iza Calzado touched the hearts of her followers after sharing a moving tribute to her late mother, Mary Ann, on Friday, June 12.
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Coinciding with the celebration of Philippine Independence Day, Iza took to social media to honor both the nation and her beloved mother, whose birthday falls on the same date. Alongside a collection of throwback photos featuring Mary Ann, the actress reflected on the significance of the day and the memories she continues to cherish.
At the beginning of her post, Iza pointed out the connection between the country’s Independence Day celebration and her mother’s birthday, describing June 12 as an important occasion for both the nation and their family.
“June 12 ay araw ng Kalayaan ng ating Inang Bayan. Isang mahalagang araw na ating inaalala at ipinagdiriwang.
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Ito rin ay isang espesyal na araw para sa aming pamilya. Ito ang birthday ng aming Ina. Ang ganda niya ano? Please sabihin niyo 'oo' para kiligin siya sa langit! Feel na feel niya yun! Happy Birthday, Mommy!”
After recalling the special date, Iza opened up about the sadness of having only a limited number of photographs with her mother. She also expressed the longing she still feels, wishing she had more time with Mary Ann and that her mother had the opportunity to meet her daughter, Deia Amihan.
“Sayang kaunti lamang ang mga litrato ko ng aking Mommy Mary Ann. Sana mas marami pa. Sana mas matagal ko pa siyang nakapiling. Sana nayakap man lang niya si Deia Amihan. Ang dami kong tanong para sa kanya lalo’t na at ako ay isa nang nanay.”
Iza then reflected on the realities of life and encouraged her followers to treasure every moment with their parents while they still can. The actress urged people to express their love, create memories, and appreciate the simple yet meaningful experiences shared with family.
“Sadyang ganyan ang buhay. Kaya, kung buhay pa ang inyong mga magulang, yakapin niyo sila at sabihing mahal niyo sila. Kumuha kayo ng maraming litrato at video. Kausapin ninyo, kilalanin, namnamin ang kanilang mga yakap.”
Toward the end of her message, Iza broadened her reflection beyond family, calling on fellow Filipinos to also embrace and care for their country. Drawing a parallel between honoring one’s mother and loving the nation, she encouraged people to continue standing up for the Philippines.
“Sabay nito, yakapin at mahalin din natin ang ating Inang Bayan. Ipaglaban natin siya. Happy Birthday, Mary Ann! Happy Independence Day, Pilipinas! Mabuhay!”
Through her touching message, the actress not only honored her late mother’s memory but also reminded her followers of the importance of cherishing loved ones and making the most of the time they have together.
Iza Calzado is a Filipino actress and host. She rose to prominence with her role as Amihan in the hit fantasy series Encantadia, followed by major roles in both television and film. She's known for her performances in movies like Sigaw, Milan, Bliss, and Starting Over Again. Beyond her showbiz career, she is recognized for her advocacy work as well. She co-founded the non-profit She Talks Asia, which promotes mental health, body positivity, and women's empowerment. After nearly a decade with GMA Network, she signed with ABS-CBN in 2012 and has since taken on more diverse roles.
Iza recently paid tribute to her longtime friend Jodi Sta. Maria, whom she has admired since the latter’s Tabing Ilog days. On social media, Iza looked back on a promise they made while working together on Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin. She also encouraged her followers to watch Jodi’s latest film, Midnight Girls, praising the actress for delivering another brilliant performance. Touched by the message, Jodi said Iza makes life better simply by being part of it.
Through a touching Instagram Story, Bela Padilla honored Iza’s legacy and personal qualities. She applauded Iza’s generosity and poise, as well as the influence she has maintained throughout her career. Bela further described Iza’s film work as valuable enough to be studied by aspiring filmmakers and students. She also expressed strong support for recognizing Iza in an ongoing industry list.
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