Ciara Sotto, naiyak at naging emosyonal sa mensahe niya sa kanyang anak na si Crixus

• Actress and singer Ciara Sotto turned emotional during a sit-down interview with Bernadette Sembrano on Side B while delivering a heartfelt message to her son, Crixus
• Ciara shared how deeply close they are, joking that Crixus treats her like a best friend
• She expressed her unconditional love for her child, sharing that she turned down numerous work offers in the past just to breastfeed and build a strong bond with him
• Holding back tears, Ciara explained that while she is sometimes strict with Crixus, her ultimate goal as a mother is to raise him into a strong, independent man

Ciara Sotto could not hold back her tears as she spoke from the heart about her son, Crixus.

Sitting down with broadcast journalist Bernadette Sembrano for a candid conversation on Side B, Ciara opened up about the close, joyful, and deeply devoted relationship she shares with her only child.

Laughing at how comfortable Crixus is around her, Ciara revealed that her son treats her more like a close buddy than a strict mom:

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"You know what, I think masyado kaming close na feeling niya tropa niya ako kaya minsan 'bro' tawag niya sa akin. Naiinis ako! 'Stop calling me bro!' Everyday conversation namin."

Beyond their playful banter, Ciara shared how hands-on she is in every aspect of Crixus’s daily routine—from school drop-offs and pick-ups to traveling for early-morning football matches.

Despite the exhausting schedule, Ciara said waking up early to cheer him on brings her pure joy:

"So pero masaya, I like what I'm doing. I like waking up early for him, bringing him to school. Masaya siya, nakakapagod pero masaya kasi ano eh, nakikita niya na yung mama niya is talagang supportive."

Asked by Bernadette to describe how much she loves Crixus, Ciara paused before expressing the depth of her devotion.

"Oh my gosh, ang hirap i-describe. Pero siya talaga yung pinakamahal ko, next to God. Parang si God lang ang makakapagmahal sa kanya more than I love him."

She recalled willingly turning down showbiz projects during his early years so she could focus on breastfeeding and nurturing their bond:

"Ang dami kong mga work dati na hindi ko tinanggap kasi gusto kong mag-breastfeed. Kaya rin kami naging super close, so it's really true na pag yung skin-to-skin tapos nag-breastfeed ka, magiging grabe yung bond mo sa anak mo."

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When invited to give a direct message to Crixus, Ciara immediately covered her face as tears welled up in her eyes, her voice trembling as she explained why she sets firm boundaries for him:

"Crix, sometimes I'm hard on you because I want you to be... I want you to be a strong man. I want you to be independent. And I know there will become... I'm raising you so that you won't need me. And that's going to be painful for me, but that's the goal—for you to be able to live your life independently without needing Mom anymore."

Ciara’s tender moment struck a deep chord with fellow parents online, with viewers praising her unwavering dedication as a hands-on mom and applauding the loving, grounded way she is raising her son.

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