Kapamilya actress Dimples Romana has once again proven her acting prowess with a deeply moving performance as Lovella Maguad in the two-part Mother’s Day special of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), which aired in May 2025.
The episode, centered on the tragic true story of the Maguad siblings’ murder in North Cotabato in 2021, has left viewers in awe of Romana’s ability to portray raw grief and resilience. Netizens on X have flooded the platform with praise, hailing her as one of the finest actresses of her generation for bringing such authenticity to the heart-wrenching role.
Romana, who played the grieving mother of Crizzle Gwynn and Crizville Louis “Boyboy” Maguad, described the role as the “most difficult and painful” of her career. In an Instagram post, she shared that the journey of telling the tragic yet inspiring tale of the Maguad family story was never easy.
Her portrayal captured the unimaginable pain of a mother who lost her children to a brutal crime committed by their adopted sister, Janice, portrayed by Karina Bautista. The emotional weight of the story, coupled with Romana’s nuanced performance, resonated deeply with audiences.
On X, fans expressed their admiration. User @romanafied posted, “It takes immense heart and skill to portray such deep, heart-wrenching pain — and @DimplesRomana did just that. napakahusay #MMKMaguadFamilyStoryPart2”.
Another user, @louiereyasher, wrote, “Just watched Maguad Family Story Part 2. This is one the most painful MMK episodes I’ve ever watched. Sobrang bigat! Napakahusay ni @DimplesRomana! Her portrayal of a grieving mother was raw and deeply moving.”.
“Dimples Romana deserves a best actress award for this MMK episode. Sobrang galing. Bawat linya, damang dama mo.”, reflecting the sentiment that Romana’s performance was award-worthy, another user, @auntieselina shared.
Romana’s ability to convey the Maguad family’s tragedy with sensitivity and depth has sparked conversations about justice and healing. Her emotional meeting with the real-life Lovella and Cruz Maguad further touched hearts, as she dedicated the episode to parents who have lost children to violence.
Netizens continue to laud Romana for honoring the Maguad family’s story with integrity, cementing her status as a storytelling powerhouse.
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