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 children, and credit their moms for serving to form their character.
“They didn’t develop up with me. Their mothers performed an enormous function in forming their perspective. That’s the unhappy half about being an absentee dad,” Sotto advised Way of life, referring to his kids 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 no less than as soon as every week. I go to them or have dinner with them. Generally, I simply watch a basketball sport with them,” he added. His daughter Danica is married to Filipino French basketball participant Marc Pingris. “I make up for it by being a great supplier.”
Sotto, married to actress Pauleen Luna since 2016, now has two youthful kids—Tali, 7, and Mochi, 1.
“It’s completely different with these two. I bought to witness Tali’s milestones as a result of it occurred in the course of the pandemic after I wasn’t working. For nearly two years, I stayed dwelling. I bought to take pleasure in it regardless of the concerns about what was taking place exterior. It gave me time to chill out 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 beloved ‘Cocomelon,’ whereas Mochi is into ‘Ms. Rachel.’”
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Requested how he retains up with the youthful era in his dwelling, Sotto stated: “It’s important to modify, particularly in the way you discuss to them. With Tali, it’s like speaking to an grownup. At 7, she understands so much, and it’s simple to elucidate issues to her. I simply glide. I even use phrases like ‘TYSM’ (thanks a lot). I’ve children 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, significantly on taking the perfect couple selfies. “I do know a whole lot 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 combat about it. Pauleen’s cool, and I’m chill. I believe 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 have a good time their ninth wedding 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. Nonetheless, 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 function in “The Kingdom” was a sport changer. “It was a giant problem. When it was supplied to me, I favored the story instantly. I requested who I’d be working with, and so they stated Piolo [Pascual] was nonetheless in talks—this was early 2024. I stated, ‘If Piolo says sure, I’m sport!’”
Sotto watched the movie for the primary time on the premiere. Tali, who joined him, couldn’t cease crying. “She and I nonetheless discuss in regards to the film thus far. 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 combat scene with Piolo. I needed to guarantee her that what she noticed wasn’t actual blood, simply strawberry-flavored syrup. I advised her, ‘You’ll be able to scent it!’”
Sotto revealed that he’s in talks to create a sequence for a streaming platform. “So long as I get affords that curiosity me, I’ll preserve going. On TV, we’re already getting ready for the fiftieth yr of ‘Eat Bulaga.’ 5 many years of entertaining Pinoys—that’s arduous to beat,” he stated proudly.
Throughout 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 finished smoking a few years in the past. I’m additionally not into sweets and sugary meals—maalat pwede pa. Thus far, I don’t take any upkeep medication.”
Sotto was additionally requested in regards to 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 info” about him. Sotto has additionally filed 19 counts of cyber libel in opposition to Yap.
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“I’ve a clear conscience, so I’m not fearful. I’m simply chill. You’ll solely get harassed if you happen to preserve serious about it. God won’t offer you issues that you just will be unable to deal with,” he stated. “What’s nice is that I really feel the help of family and friends. They provide me energy. As for Pauleen, I take the lead, so she’s additionally chill. The identical goes for my kids—we’ve realized to deal with points like this by the years.”
