Pauleen Luna honors mentor Lolit Solis with emotional tribute; remembered as a loyal mother figure

• Pauleen Luna Sotto shared a deeply personal tribute to the late showbiz icon Lolit Solis, who passed away on July 3, 2025, revealing Solis's profound impact as a "mother, protector, and loyal" figure

• Pauleen talked about Lolit Solis's selfless nature, detailing how the gifts Solis requested from her "alagas" (talents) were consistently donated to those in need, showcasing a "very big heart" often unseen by the public

• Pauleen expressed immense gratitude for Lolit Solis's unwavering support and appreciation for her roles as a wife and mother, highlighting how Solis consistently celebrated her family life.

• The entertainment industry laments the loss of Lolit Solis, a prominent talent manager, host, and columnist who passed away at 78 from kidney disease, marking the end of a five-decade career

The entertainment industry mourns the passing of veteran talent manager, talk show host, and showbiz columnist L0lita "Lolit" A. Solis, who succumbed to kidney disease at the age of 78 on July 3, 2025.

Among the many hearts she touched, actress and host Pauleen Luna Sotto penned a deeply personal and loving tribute on social media, revealing a side of Solis not always seen by the public.

Pauleen, one of Solis's long-time "alagas" (talents or wards), shared heartfelt reflections on her 20-year relationship with the renowned showbiz figure.

In her tribute, Pauleen painted a picture of Manay Lolit as more than just a manager, describing her as "A mother, a protector, a fighter and someone who is very loyal."

She highlighted the late showbiz columnist’s unique way of expressing affection: "Hindi ka man magaling sa iyong mga salita, ang puso mo naman ay nagsusumabog sa pagmamahal. Hindi ito halata, it took me a while to see it, to feel it, to understand it... kakaiba ka talaga." (Though you may not be eloquent with your words, your heart bursts with love. It wasn't obvious, it took me a while to see it, to feel it, to understand it... you were truly one of a kind.)

Pauleen talked about Manay Lolit’s quiet generosity, a facet often overshadowed by her public persona.

She recalled how Manay Lolit would request specific gifts like lechon (roast pig) or electronic gadgets for her birthday and Christmas.

Pauleen initially wondered why, only to discover Solis's selfless intent: "every time her birthday and Christmas came, she would open her doors to people to come eat and feast and celebrate life with her.

Lahat ng mga tv, gadgets, appliances that she would ask for from her alagas, she would donate it to people who needed it.

In short, lahat ng hinaharbat nya ay hindi para sakanya. Hindi lang halata, but she had a very big heart." (She would open her doors for people to come eat and feast and celebrate life with her. All the TVs, gadgets, appliances that she would ask for from her talents, she would donate to people who needed them.

In short, everything she 'collected' was not for herself. It wasn't obvious, but she had a very big heart.)

Beyond career guidance, Luna-Sotto expressed profound gratitude for Solis's personal support, particularly in her roles as a wife and mother.

"You opened so many doors for me," Pauleen wrote. "But what i LOVED MOST about her is the way she appreciated me as a wife and as a mother.

She NEVER FAILED to make me feel like i was doing a good job. She was always happy for my family life and she always celebrated that.

She loved my husband, my children even from afar and would always tell me so i won't forget. She was so proud of me when i became a wife and a mother, the best years of my life and for that i am truly, truly grateful."

The veteran showbiz columnist, born L0lita A. Solis on May 20, 1947, had a career spanning over five decades, becoming a formidable force in Philippine entertainment.

Known for her unfiltered opinions and astute observations, she rose to prominence as a showbiz columnist and became a fixture on television, notably as a long-time host of "Startalk."

Despite controversies throughout her career, including the well-publicized 1994 Manila Film Festival scandal for which she later expressed regret, her influence as a talent manager and commentator remained undeniable.

Solis had been undergoing regular dialysis since 2022 due to kidney disease, a battle she faced privately.

The outpouring of condolences on Pauleen's post reflected the varied impact Lolit Solis had on people. User @beyjohsa commented, "Ang sweet ni nanay lolit. RIP nay lolit," while @jennasypr noted, "Nay Lolit is one of a kind 😢🙏🏼."

Others expressed deep sympathy for Pauleen's loss, such as @carlaangeline who wrote, "I’m sorry for your loss, Pauleen. 🙏🏻" and @lavlovescakes shared, "Thank you for sharing, made me change the way I perceived her😢."

The sentiment from @beyoncecharisse, "she was so proud of you 😢 RIP Manay Lolit 🙏," underscored the mutual affection.

Pauleen concluded her tribute with a heartbreaking yet comforting message: "You are family Nanay. 20 years with you is not enough.

It breaks my heart that you have left us but i find comfort in the fact that you are now happy, at peace and pain free.

Til we meet again, Nanay. Mahal na mahal din kita." (I love you very much too.) Lolit Solis's passing leaves a void in the industry, but her legacy as a formidable personality with a generous heart, as remembered by those closest to her, endures.

Lolit Solis was a well-known personality in the Philippine showbiz industry. Born on May 20, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, she started her career as an entertainment news writer and later became a talent manager and host of television talk shows.

In a related post, Mr. Fu has taken to social media to pay tribute to Lolit Solis. Solis passed away on Thursday, July 3, at 78 after her long battle with kidney disease. In a heartfelt post, Mr. Fu penned an emotional farewell message to Solis. He expressed gratitude to Manay Lolit and recalled his precious memories of her.

Another celebrity who shared his tribute online was former Senator Bong Revilla, who is also mourning the passing of Lolit Solis. He took to Instagram to post an emotional farewell message to his longtime talent manager. The actor-politician expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Solis, whom her treated as his second mother. Revilla also honored the late talent manager and showbiz columnist’s contributions to the local entertainment industry.

Source: KAMI.com.gh