Ms. Eva Darren at pamilya, tinanggap na ang paghingi ng paumanhin ng FAMAS

- Eva Darren and her family has accepted the apology issued by the FAMAS organization

- It can be recalled that the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) invited Ms Darren to grace the awards night and be one of its presenters alongside Tirso Cruz III

- When the time came for both of them to present the award, it was Tirso and an upcoming young singer who went onstage, instead of the veteran actor and Ms Darren

- According to FAMAS, they were unable to locate Ms Darren, hence the replacement

Eva Darren and her family accepted the apology that was issued by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS).

It can be recalled that the FAMAS organization invited Ms Darren to be one of the presenters alongside veteran actor Tirso Cruz III.

However, when it was her time to present the award, it was Tirso and a young star who went on stage to do so while Ms Darren was left sitting at her table.

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FAMAS later issued an apology and said they had to decide on a replacement after they failed to locate Ms Darren during the live event.

The family of Ms. Darren has opted to accept the apology and explanation of the FAMAS organization.

“We truly appreciate the overwhelming display of love and support. Once again the people have spoken and proved that the keyboard is mightier than the sword. Salamat my kinakapatid Reb Belleza and Miss Maila Gumila for spreading the word,” Ms. Darren’s son, Fernando dela Pena, wrote in a Facebook post.

“My mom is one tough cookie, she is a battle-tested survivor of life's arena. Ms. Eva Darren has found some comfort in the midst of a loving family which includes you all,” he added.

He then exonerated Tirso and FAMAS PR Officer Mr. Renz Spangler as they were innocent and were also confused as to what happened during the event.

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‘We also know that Mr. Tirso Cruz III and the PR Officer of FAMAS Mr. Renz Spangler (An incredible author and lover of classic cinema), have nothing to do with what happened and just the same, were casualties of someone's questionable backstage judgment,” dela Pena said.

Mr. dela Pena then said that he is accepting the apology issued by FAMAS on behalf of his mother and their entire family, expressing hopes it would never happen again.

“For the reasons I stated above and on behalf of my mother, Ms. Eva Darren, our family accepts the olive branch that FAMAS has extended and only hope that future events would prove to be contrasting,” Ms. Darren’s son wrote.

Near the end of his post, he then humbly offered his own advice to those concerned.

“I understand that we are but a small voice in the back row of a rowdy crowd, but if I may humbly, personally, recommend two things for the 73rd FAMAS Awards Night: Please stick to the script…and maybe a nice pair of eyeglasses for all in charge,” Mr. dela Pena concluded.

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Eva Darren is a Pinay actress best known for the supporting roles she played. She began appearing in movies during the early 1960s and won the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1969 movie "Ang Pulubi" starring Charito Solis. One of her most memorable roles was in the hit TV series of ABS-CBN "Pangako Sa 'Yo," where she played as the adoptive mom of Kristine Hermosa.

In an earlier report by KAMI, The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards apologized to Eva Darren. On Monday, May 27, FAMAS took to Facebook to address the issue on their page. According to FAMAS, it was not intentional, and they were not able to locate Miss Darren. They then sincerely apologized to Miss Darren and her family on social media.

Meanwhile, the "younger singer," Sheena Lee Palad, who got involved in the Eva Darren-FAMAS controversy has spoken up. In a Facebook post, she admitted that she was the one mentioned with Tirso Cruz III. She lamented that she was allegedly being harassed, maligned and called names. The "younger singer" then said that all she can say is that it's a good thing she has Lord Jesus Christ in her life.

Source: KAMI.com.gh