Francine Diaz opens up about her close bond with her mom and siblings

• Francine Diaz shared that she and her five siblings remain very close to their mother despite growing older
• The actress revealed that their mother, Merdick Saenz, never showed favoritism among her children
• Francine said she considers her and her siblings as the greatest gift they have given their mom
• She also recalled a memorable pandemic bonding moment when they baked pastries for their mother

As one of six children in their family, Francine Diaz proudly spoke about the strong relationship she shares with her parents and siblings. The young actress recently opened up about their close-knit family while promoting her film "She Who Must Not Be Named," reported ABS-CBB

Francine shared that their mother, Merdick Saenz, has always treated all her children equally at home.

She also admitted that despite their closeness, they still feared their mom growing up because of her strict discipline.

“Lahat naman kaming magkakapatid, close kay Mama. Pero siyempre nandun pa rin ‘yung boundaries na may takot pa rin kami sa kanya kasi grabe ‘pag pinapalo kami dati, lalo ‘pag makulit. Lahat naman kami close sa nanay namin. And ngayon lang kasi, may pinagkakaabalahan siya sa sarili niya and ngayon na summer kasi, so lahat ng mga kapatid ko nasa bahay lang. So close talaga kami,” she shared.

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Even now at 22 years old, Francine said her mother continues to care deeply for all six of her children. When asked about the best gift they could give their mom, the actress immediately had a heartfelt answer.

“Kami! (laughs). Mga wish ko for Mama? Naku simple lang, kasi wala naman siya masyadong hinihiling ‘yung nanay namin eh,” said Francine.

She added that their family’s constant prayer is for their mother to remain safe, healthy, and happy. Francine also revealed that her mom always says her children are the greatest blessing in her life.

The actress likewise recalled one unforgettable moment during the pandemic when she and her siblings surprised their mother by baking cookies and a cake for her at home.

Francine Diaz, whose full name is Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz, is a Filipina actress, model, and brand endorser who gained massive popularity in the local entertainment scene through her acting projects. She became widely known after playing Cassandra “Cassie” Mondragon in the hit teleserye Kadenang Ginto. Her breakout role in the series helped boost her career and led to more television appearances, endorsements, and opportunities in show business.

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In other news, Seth Fedelin remained careful when asked about the real status of his relationship with Francine Diaz, choosing not to directly confirm anything. Still, the actor hinted that their bond has become “farther than before” privately, based on reports. He also playfully mentioned their much-talked-about kiss during the Bench Fashion Show, which sparked excitement among fans online. Meanwhile, Diaz expressed appreciation for Seth’s honest views about commitment.

Meanwhile, Janine Gutierrez caught the attention of netizens after reacting to the viral photos of Francine Diaz with a short but playful remark. Her response came after Diaz posted photos on Instagram with the caption “might delete later,” which quickly drew attention from fans and followers. Their lighthearted interaction soon circulated on social media, with many netizens enjoying the friendly exchange between the two actresses. The pair previously worked together in the drama series Dirty Linen.

Source: KAMI.com.gh