On December 3, Asia’s Multimedia Star and Kapuso actor Alden Richards discussed whether he would set up his dad for a date.
At the media conference for ‘Family of Two,’ which LionhearTV covered, Richards said his father, Richard Faulkerson Sr, would be able to find love on his own.
“Yes, pero ‘yung question balik lang natin sa Tatay ko, kailangan niya ba ko? O kaya niya na ‘yun, feeling ko kaya niya na ‘yun. Pero ‘yun nga, when my mom passed away, April 8, 2008, almost 15 years ago.”
He then cited that he would support his dad in finding love as long as he maintained the essence of their family.
“I think my dad deserves to live his life the way he wanted to do. As long as hindi niya napapabayaan kaming mga anak niya, hindi napapabayaan ‘yung mga magulang niya na buhay pa rin hanggang ngayon, ‘yung Lolo at Lola ko.
“So, I think the essence of family should be secured and defended all the time. So as long as he’s able to do those things. I’m all for supporting him, kung ano ang gusto niya mangyari. Pero hindi na niya ako kailangan, kaya niya na ‘yun.”
He also talked about his mom, Rosario Reyes, who passed away in 2008.
“Tapos na ako sa stage na kasi ako sa stage na ‘yun, ‘yung mourning for my mom. All the things that I’ve been doing naman since I started showbiz. I know, down to my heart, this is for her because this is her vision. This is her dream for me.
“And I think ang masasabi ko talaga, if she, if there’s a chance, I would get to talk to her, ‘Ma, I have fulfilled your dream for me. So, I hope you’re happy.'”
As for his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 movie, ‘Family of Two’ stars Alden Richards and Sharon Cuneta. The cast features Miles Ocampo, Jackie Lou Blanco, Tonton Gutierrez, and Pepe Herrera.
Under the direction of Nuel Naval and the screenplay of Mel Del Rosario, ‘Family of Two’ opens in cinemas on December 25 during the MMFF 2023.
