Ashley Rivera, hindi napigilang umiyak sa bagong show na inialay sa yumaong ina

• Ashley Rivera became emotional while discussing the recent death of her mother
• She said she is still struggling with grief two months after her mother’s passing
• Ashley dedicated her new show, KALURKS!, to her late mother, who was her number one fan
• Despite her loss, Ashley remains grateful for the blessings and dreams she continues to receive

Ashley Rivera became emotional as she opened up about losing her mother and the difficulty of moving forward just two months after her passing.

During the media conference for her new show KALURKS!, Ashley admitted that she is still struggling with grief. Her mother passed away in June after battling cancer, making the actress’ latest career milestone especially emotional.

"I'm not okay, to be honest. It's only been two months," Ashley said in a report by Nelson Canlas on 24 Oras.

Despite the pain, Ashley said she is doing her best to remain positive as she begins a new chapter in her career. KALURKS! marks her first show of this kind, making the experience bittersweet because she had hoped to share the achievement with her mother.

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"I'm really trying my best na to just stay positive. And I'm really happy kasi first time kong magkaroon ng ganitong klaseng show, and it just sucks na I won't get to share it with my mom because she's my number one fan."

Ashley’s mother was not only someone who supported her career but also her closest companion. The loss, she explained, therefore feels like losing more than one important person in her life.

"And like I always say, I feel like I'm grieving for two people because I didn't just lose my mom, I also lost my best friend."

Still, Ashley continues to find meaning in the blessings that have come her way despite her personal loss. She chose to dedicate her new show and the opportunities surrounding it to her mother, carrying her memory with her as she moves forward.

"Ever since nawala siya, tuloy-tuloy pa rin naman 'yung blessings ko, and I know na she's really guiding me every single day."

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For Ashley, KALURKS! is therefore more than just another career opportunity. It has become a way of honoring the woman who supported her dreams and remained her biggest fan.

While the grief remains fresh, Ashley continues to pursue her goals while holding on to the belief that her mother is still watching over and guiding her. Her emotional reflections highlighted the deeply personal meaning behind the new project and the strength she is trying to find amid her loss.

Ashley Rivera is a Filipino actress, comedian, and content creator who first rose to fame through her viral comedic online persona, "Petra Mahalimuyak". She later transitioned into mainstream entertainment, appearing in various films, television shows like Bubble Gang and Legally Blind, and serving as a host and DJ.

In another report, Ashley Rivera opened up about the heartbreaking discovery that her mother, Luz Maria Rivera, had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer following several medical tests. The comedian revealed that the illness was not detected during an executive check-up her mother had undergone months earlier. Ashley admitted that the diagnosis left her overwhelmed and filled with “what if” questions as she tried to process the difficult situation. Despite the emotional weight of what her family was facing, she said she chose to remain strong and hold on to her faith throughout their journey.

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Meanwhile, Ashley Rivera continued to grieve the passing of her beloved mother, Luz Maria Rivera, following her battle with cancer. She shared an emotional photo capturing their final days together and opened up about how deeply she misses the simple routines they once shared. Ashley also looked back on her childhood through several throwback family photos, remembering her mother for her timeless beauty and kindness. In her heartfelt messages, she assured her late mother that she would always remain her little girl, carrying their memories with her even after her loss.

Source: KAMI.com.gh