Matet de Leon, isiniwalat ang hindi inaasahang istilo ng pagdidisiplina ni Nora Aunor noon

• Matet de Leon recalled the strict upbringing she experienced under Nora Aunor during childhood
• She admitted she was the most “sutil” among her siblings, which led to stricter discipline from her mother
• Matet shared a specific childhood incident where she was punished after cursing at school
• Despite strictness, she said Nora Aunor also showed affection and made up for it in meaningful ways

Actress and online seller Matet de Leon opened up about her childhood experiences under the care of her late mother, Superstar Nora Aunor, during an interview with veteran broadcast journalist Kara David.

Matet fondly and honestly recalled how her mother was both loving and strict, especially toward her. According to her, she understood why she was often disciplined more compared to her siblings.

“Ako talaga pinakasutil niya in many ways. Pinalo ako ni mommy once kasi nagmura ako sa school – ng prep, akalain mo yun!? So, pag-uwi ko sa bahay, meron siyang ruler, pinalo ako sa pwet."

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"Tapos, pinaluhod niya ako, ganu’n siya, e, more on paluhod. ‘Lumuhod ka! Mag-sorry ka sa ginawa mo.’ So, more on ganu’n. So, ako talaga yung pinakasakit talaga ng ulo, malala,” Matet shared.

Despite the strict discipline, Matet emphasized that Nora Aunor treated all her children with equal love. She explained that her mother could be funny at times but was generally stricter with her.

“She can be funny but sa akin madalas, mas istrikto siya, kesa sa iba," she said.

Matet also shared that Nora Aunor made sure to compensate for her absence through special gestures and memorable experiences. She recalled moments when her mother would close amusement parks or arrange private screenings just for the family.

“Pagpapatuloy ng aktres, “When she has time naman, babawi talaga siya. Nagpasara siya ng amusement park, sa Fiesta Carnival. Pinasara niya yan."

“Hindi pa uso ang block screening, pinasara niya sa Virra Mall. Manonood kami ng Terminator 2. Last full show pero kami lang (na pamilya),” she added.

However, Matet also admitted the emotional distance she sometimes felt due to her mother’s busy career.

“Actually, hindi ko type kasi laging wala si mommy. Lagi siyang wala, lagi siyang nasa ibang bansa. Although, meron siyang pinapakausapan to take care of us – another national artist (si Ricky Lee)."

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“Mahal na mahal rin kami ni Tito Ricky. Mahal na mahal din namin siya so a few times a week, he would go to our house and take care of us."

“Kukumustahin niya kami, but then iba pa rin siyempre yung nanay ko nandoon. Medyo hindi namin siya nakakasama madalas,” Matet said

The actress reflected on how growing up with a superstar mother meant balancing love, discipline, and distance, shaping much of her childhood experience.

As a prominent member of a multi-generational showbiz family, Matet de Leon has carved out her own distinct legacy in Philippine entertainment since her debut as a child actress in 1986. Renowned for her natural humor and relatable charm, she remains a constant and beloved fixture on both the small and big screens.

In another report, Matet de Leon fondly looked back on her late mother Nora Aunor’s efforts to spend meaningful time with her children despite her demanding career. The actress shared that while her mother was often busy with work, she made sure to create special moments and memorable experiences for the family whenever her schedule allowed.

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Meanwhile, Matet de Leon addressed circulating rumors about supposed conflict among her siblings, clarifying that there is no serious rift within their family. She explained that what others perceive as a “rift” is actually just a minor misunderstanding and emphasized that their mother treated all of them equally, without favoritism.

Source: KAMI.com.gh