Eddie supports Annabelle’s political plans
Eddie Gutierrez has given his go signal to wife Annabelle Rama’s plans of running for Congress in the 2013 elections and is confident of her chances of winning.
“Wala naman sa plano namin na she will run for congresswoman of Cebu. Pero itong mga nakaraang araw na I was with her and I see that the masa of Cebu, they kind of like her. They reciprocate Annabelle’s being a Cebuana. They like her, parang ganoon. Nag-e-enjoy sila sa kanya,” Eddie told Yahoo! Philippines OMG at the pictorial of ABS-CBN’s newest drama “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” on Friday, Sept. 7.
He described how Cebuanos support Annabelle.
“Lumalabas yung mga tao from their windows and doors. They know that she is really a Cebuana. She tells her story, kung saan siya lumaki, kung saan siya nag-aral, kung ano nangyari sa buhay niya.”
This prompted Eddie to say “I think she has a chance.”
Soft spot
Eddie defended his wife from detractors, saying that Annabelle may be known as a “frank and strong person,” but she has a soft spot especially for fellow Cebuanos whom she wants to serve.
“I know that if she wins, she will do something for the poor people of her district. Sabi nila matapang, pala-away. Pero, nowadays I don’t see any setback. Especially now, parang ganado siya.”
Eddie advises Annabelle in her clashes with various personalities.
“I talk to her in a nice way. Meron siyang mga battles na, ‘Relax ka lang,’ you know? ‘I-avoid mo na 'yan.’ Kung merong gustong mag-provoke ng away sa kanya, (I tell her) ‘Refrain.”
Eddie is excited for “Ina, Kapatid, Anak,” where he is paired with Pilar Pilapil.
“In ‘Walang Hanggan,’ I shot only for ten days. Here, I’ve been taping for more than 20 days. Continuing pa. My role is (someone who is) very strong, powerful and very rich. I did a role sa isang pelikula na ginawa ko kay Carlito Siguion-Reyna, where I won Best Actor. Yung role na iyon was similar, but this is stronger,” Eddie said.
“Ina, Kapatid, Anak” also stars Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee.
