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SHOWBIZ KONEK
ni Maricris Valdez
NANLIIT si Zsa Zsa Padilla pagkatapos hindi mabigyang pagkakataong makapag-speech matapos matanggap ang pagkilalang Lifetime Achievement Award sa katatapos na 38th Aliw Awards noong Disyembre 15, Lunes ng gabi, sa Manila Hotel.
Isasauli rin ni Zsa Zsa Padilla ang tropenong ipinagkaloob sa kanya.
Isang open letter ang ipinost ni Zsa Zsa sa kanyang Facebook at Instagram na nagpapahayag ng kanyang saloobin sa pangyayari. At kung bakit dumating siya sa desisyong ibalik ang tropeo na ipinagkaloob sa kanya.
Narito ang kabuuan ng open letter ng Divine Diva sa Aliw Awards Foundation:
“When I received word that I had been chosen as a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award, I was elated.
“I didn’t prepare a written speech, thinking it would be better to speak from the heart. After all, I had so much to be grateful for, having been in this industry for 42 years.
“I wanted to honor all the producers who worked tirelessly and risked their hard-earned money to mount concerts; the directors, musical directors, musicians, writers, and production teams behind every show; all the artists I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with throughout these 42 years; and most of all, our beloved audience.
“I intended to keep my remarks short. Some members of my family were present that night, as always offering their love, support, and encouragement.
“However, what happened during the awarding left me shocked and deeply disappointed.
“All Lifetime Achievement Award recipients were called onstage together, but only three of us were present: myself and Lani Misalucha for live performance, and Frankie Asinero for classical music.
“We were handed our awards and waited for a while, assuming we would be given the opportunity to say a few words.
“Instead, a production staff member eventually signaled for us to step down.
“I turned to Lani and said, ‘Wala ba man lang tayong speech?!’ Still, we respectfully went down together.
“As I exited the ballroom, a vlogger asked for my thoughts on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Ironically, that became the moment I delivered the acceptance speech I was never allowed to give onstage.
“Afterward, I felt like crying. I was still dumbfounded by how the awarding was handled.
“To be dismissed so abruptly after supposedly being ‘honored’ was shocking and embarrassing. What was the point of being there with our families?
“So, Aliw, please do better.
“Honor people properly. Prepare video presentations explaining why recipients are being given Lifetime Achievement Awards.
“I am familiar with the body of work of Lani Misalucha, as well as fellow recipients Gary Valenciano and Jed Madela.
“It would have been truly interesting and meaningful to learn more about Mr. Arturo Luis Pio’s work, as well as Mr. Frankie Asinero’s contributions.
“Everyone else that evening was given the chance to speak after receiving their awards. In fact, a speech was even read by a representative following our segment.
“When Jona won, she was still in her plain clothes, yet production waited until she could step onstage to receive her award.
“Rachel Alejandro arrived late but still received an award for a colleague and was able to give a short thank-you speech that evening.
“What was missing was sincerity.
“Instead of feeling honored, I was left feeling small as I walked off that stage. For that reason, I am returning the award to you.
“I hope you understand this gesture and take it as an opportunity to learn how to honor your recipients with the respect they deserve.”
