Vic Sotto with spouse Pauleen and daughters Tali and Mochi —@PAULEENLUNASOTTO INSTAGRAM
Seasoned actor and TV host Vic Sotto admits he was an absentee father to his older youngsters, and credit their moms for serving to form their character.
“They didn’t develop up with me. Their mothers performed an enormous position in forming their angle. That’s the unhappy half about being an absentee dad,” Sotto informed Life-style, referring to his youngsters Danica and Oyo with Dina Bonnevie, Vico with Connie Reyes, and Paulina with Angela Luz.
“Now that they’re older, I attempt to find time for them at the least as soon as per week. I go to them or have dinner with them. Typically, I simply watch a basketball recreation with them,” he added. His daughter Danica is married to Filipino French basketball participant Marc Pingris. “I make up for it by being supplier.”
Sotto, married to actress Pauleen Luna since 2016, now has two youthful youngsters—Tali, 7, and Mochi, 1.
“It’s completely different with these two. I acquired to witness Tali’s milestones as a result of it occurred throughout the pandemic after I wasn’t working. For nearly two years, I stayed residence. I acquired to take pleasure in it regardless of the concerns about what was taking place outdoors. It gave me time to loosen up after engaged on TV since I used to be 16.”
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He continued: “I heard Tali’s first phrases and noticed her first steps. I used to be in a position to spend time together with her. I’m doing the identical with Mochi now. Tali liked ‘Cocomelon,’ whereas Mochi is into ‘Ms. Rachel.’”
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Requested how he retains up with the youthful era in his residence, Sotto stated: “It’s important to alter, particularly in the way you discuss to them. With Tali, it’s like speaking to an grownup. At 7, she understands lots, and it’s straightforward to clarify issues to her. I simply flow. I even use phrases like ‘TYSM’ (thanks a lot). I’ve youngsters who’re millennials, zoomers, and Gen Alphas. Their language is so completely different—I can’t simply be a boomer.”
We requested Sotto to share some recommendation, notably on taking the very best couple selfies. “I do know loads of {couples} quarrel over selfies,” he stated, laughing. “However Pauleen already takes care of that for us. I solely take selfies when somebody with an extended arm is required.
Together with his “Eat Bulaga” cohosts —@vicsottoofficial INSTAGRAM.
“Petty stuff like that? We don’t battle about it. Pauleen’s cool, and I’m chill. I feel that’s the key—open communication. No secrets and techniques. If there’s one thing to speak about, you talk about it instantly,” he stated.
This month, Sotto and Luna will rejoice their ninth marriage ceremony anniversary. They initially deliberate to fly to Los Angeles for the 2nd Manila Worldwide Movie Competition, however the occasion was canceled because of the wildfires in California. Nevertheless, Sotto’s movie “The Kingdom,” directed by Mike Tuviera, will nonetheless display screen in different U.S. states, in addition to in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Italy.
Sport changer
For a comic like Sotto, attending to play a dramatic position in “The Kingdom” was a recreation changer. “It was a giant problem. When it was provided to me, I preferred the story instantly. I requested who I’d be working with, they usually stated Piolo [Pascual] was nonetheless in talks—this was early 2024. I stated, ‘If Piolo says sure, I’m recreation!’”
Sotto watched the movie for the primary time on the premiere. Tali, who joined him, couldn’t cease crying. “She and I nonetheless discuss concerning the film to this point. I needed to clarify why my character did what he did. Pauleen prepped Tali beforehand and even introduced her to the set whereas I used to be capturing my battle scene with Piolo. I needed to guarantee her that what she noticed wasn’t actual blood, simply strawberry-flavored syrup. I informed her, ‘You may odor it!’”
Sotto revealed that he’s in talks to create a collection for a streaming platform. “So long as I get gives that curiosity me, I’ll maintain going. On TV, we’re already making ready for the fiftieth 12 months of ‘Eat Bulaga.’ 5 many years of entertaining Pinoys—that’s laborious to beat,” he stated proudly.
In the course of the launch of Sotto because the ambassador of an natural well being and wellness product, he was requested whether or not he nonetheless has responsible pleasures at 70. He replied, “I ended smoking a few years in the past. I’m additionally not into sweets and sugary meals—maalat pwede pa. To this point, I don’t take any upkeep medication.”
Sotto was additionally requested concerning the courtroom case involving filmmaker Darryl Yap, however he declined to debate particulars, citing a gag order. The case stems from a teaser video for Yap’s movie “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma,” which Sotto claimed contained delicate “private data” about him. Sotto has additionally filed 19 counts of cyber libel towards Yap.
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“I’ve a clear conscience, so I’m not anxious. I’m simply chill. You’ll solely get burdened for those who maintain enthusiastic about it. God is not going to offer you issues that you simply will be unable to deal with,” he stated. “What’s nice is that I really feel the help of family and friends. They offer me energy. As for Pauleen, I take the lead, so she’s additionally chill. The identical goes for my youngsters—we’ve discovered to deal with points like this by way of the years.”
