Ciara Sotto, ibinunyag kung paano niya na-mend ang relasyon ng kanyang pamilya kay Sharon Cuneta

• Actress and singer Ciara Sotto opened up in an interview with Bernadette Sembrano about the quiet role she played in healing the past rift between her family and Sharon Cuneta
• Despite feeling hurt during the height of the clan tension, Ciara remained respectful toward Sharon and was the one who responded when the Megastar asked to visit their home
• Ciara shared the emotional moment Sharon arrived at their house to make amends
• She also recalled accompanying Helen into Senator Kiko Pangilinan’s Senate office

Ciara Sotto looked back on the heartfelt steps she took to help mend her family's relationship with her cousin, Megastar Sharon Cuneta.

During her sit-down interview with broadcast journalist Bernadette Sembrano, Ciara was asked how the past political tension involving their clan, Sharon, and Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan was eventually resolved. Ciara candidly shared that she played a quiet part in bringing everyone back together:

"You know what? Hindi sa pagiging mayabang pero kasama ako dun. Kasama ako sa nag-resolve. Yes. Ako talaga kahit itanong mo si Ate Sharon."

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While emotions ran high across the family back then, Ciara admitted that even though she felt hurt too, fighting with Sharon was simply not in her nature:

"Kasi may time na galit na lahat eh pero ako, okay fine, galit, hurt ako. Tapos alam ko nagkaroon kami ng text exchange ni Ate. But I was very respectful. Hindi ko siya kayang awayin eh. Yung dalawang ate ko kaya nilang makipag-away kahit kanino. Ako parang medyo duwag akong makipag-away. Hindi ko talaga siya personality. Lalo na ate ko pa yun, idol ko pa yun. Hindi ko siya kayang awayin."

When Sharon eventually reached out asking if she could visit their home, Ciara stepped up and welcomed her:

"So nagkaroon kami ng text exchange, tapos may time na gusto niyang pumunta sa bahay. Hindi ata sumasagot yung dalawang ate ko. Eh ako yung sumagot. Sabi ko, 'Sige, ate, game, punta ka. Nandun ako.'"

Ciara coordinated with her older siblings and brother—who agreed it was time to forgive—noting that her mother, veteran actress Helen Gamboa, could never stay mad at Sharon for long because she raised her like her own daughter:

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"Kasi kaya nga siya hurt kasi sobrang mahal niya si Ate, anak-anakan niya yun eh. Diba sa kanya lumaki? So yun, pumunta siya sa bahay namin. Si Mommy parang nakakita ng multo, sumigaw, ganyan, umiyak, lahat. Pero naayos. Naayos, tapos nag-usap sila, nag-sorry si Ate kay Mama."

Following that emotional homecoming, Ciara prayed for her mother and Kiko Pangilinan to also make peace. Her chance to help arrived when she accompanied Helen to the Senate for a Senate Spouses event and spotted Kiko’s office nearby.

What happened inside the office turned into a touching moment of grace:

"Tapos sabi niya, 'Hi,' and then parang si Kuya Kiko, parang he couldn't believe his eyes na si Mama was walking in. And he was having a meeting, tapos iniwan niya yung meeting, niyakap niya si Mama. Wow, super ano yun. I think everything was God-ordained."

Reflecting on how their family moved forward from the painful chapter, Ciara credited her parents' forgiving hearts as the reason they continue to receive blessings.

Ciara Sotto is a Filipino actress, singer, and television personality who comes from one of the country's well-known showbiz clans. She is the daughter of actor-television host and Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III and Helen Gamboa. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in entertainment, Ciara entered showbiz at a young age. She gained further recognition through her appearances on the long-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! Beyond performing, Ciara has ventured into music, recording albums and performing live. In her personal life, she was previously married to Jojo Oconer, with whom she has a son named Crixus. In recent years, Ciara has balanced her engagements with motherhood and has remained active on social media.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Ciara Sotto marked her 46th birthday with a powerful, reflective post on social media. She shared some new, jaw-dropping pictures captured by @rapyuphotos. ​Ciara reminded her followers that her personal and physical strength did not develop overnight but through discipline. ​She expressed deep gratitude to faith, family, and loved ones who have continuously supported her.

Meanwhile, in 2025, Ciara Sotto revealed the emotional reason she cried at Vito Sotto and Michelle Cobb's wedding. According to Ciara, it was a full-circle moment that involved her son, Crixus When her son had walked down the aisle as the Bible bearer, Ciara was stunned. She was deeply moved that Vito had kept the sentimental gift she gave him before over the years which also touched her fans online.

Source: KAMI.com.gh