Boots Anson-Rodrigo seems again on a lifetime of gratitude, love, and giving again. —PHOTOS FROM BOOTS ANSON-RODRIGO FACEBOOK
Veteran actress Boots Anson-Rodrigo simply turned 80, and he or she’s celebrating the milestone by giving again.
“It’s all about gratitude,” she mentioned in a current interview with Life-style. “At this age, each morning when King and I get up, we simply say thanks that we’re nonetheless alive.”
She has been married to worldwide lawyer King Rodrigo since 2013. “Sure, we kiss once we get up. We additionally give one another again rubs,” she added with amusing.
Her three-part celebration—a household reunion, a fundraising live performance, and the launch of her long-awaited autobiography—wasn’t only a occasion. It was a mission to assist the Film Staff Welfare Basis (Mowelfund), which has lengthy offered help to business staff in want.
Anson-Rodrigo’s upcoming e-book, fittingly titled “Grateful,” is one thing she has wished to put in writing for over a decade. The thought was first advised by her cousin Victor, the daddy of singer Gary Valenciano. He even gathered a few of her pictures and laid out pages for her. Sadly, he died earlier than the challenge could possibly be accomplished.
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“On his deathbed, I promised him I’d do it—or else he’d begin haunting me!” she recalled, laughing.
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The e-book, set for launch in March, will spotlight key moments in her life: her 11-year keep in Washington, D.C., her years as a professor at Ateneo and the College of the Philippines (10 years) and De La Salle (two years), and naturally, her profession in present biz.
There’s additionally a chapter about how her resolution to pursue appearing was deeply influenced by her father, the late Oscar Moreno, a matinee idol within the ’50s and ’60s. “As they are saying, it’s within the blood,” she declared.
Anson-Rodrigo’s good pal Jenny Illustre will co-write the e-book, she mentioned. It would additionally contact on her 2004 senatorial bid. “I realized so much from that have. However as they are saying, irrespective of how laborious you propose, if God says it received’t occur, then it received’t occur,” she identified.
Low upkeep routine
At 80, Anson-Rodrigo stays lovely and youthful, although she insisted she has by no means been obsessive about magnificence rituals. “I’m so lazy! I simply wash my face with water, no cleaning soap,” she confessed. “However when I’ve to placed on make-up, I take advantage of a cleanser and astringent.”
She credit her youthful glow to good genes and a humorousness. “I by no means had pimples rising up—identical to my mother. Lately, I’ve wrinkles, however I name them my chuckle strains. As for my eye luggage—okay lang ang luggage, basta Gucci or Louis Vuitton!”
Relating to weight loss program, she admitted to being a delinquent. “I’m my physician’s nightmare. I don’t comply with any weight loss program! I’m simply fortunate I don’t have upkeep meds, aside from a small dose for ldl cholesterol,” she added.
Boots Anson-Rodrigo with husband King
Rodrigo’s birthday festivities started with a household reunion on Jan. 30. “I’m now the household matriarch of the Ansons. I’m the oldest!” she mentioned, embracing the function with pleasure. Her family members, together with her youngsters and grandchildren flying in from Virginia, had been all there. As a substitute of presents, she requested company to donate to Mowelfund.
The second occasion, a live performance titled “Groovin’ Boots” on Jan. 31, featured OPM legends Ding Mercado, Ray-An Fuentes, Leah Navarro, Pat Castillo, Mitch Valdez, and Nanette Inventor. “We’re getting a number of cooperation from business folks,” she mentioned, grateful for the assist.
Lastly, there’s the e-book. Anson-Rodrigo admitted she introduced it publicly on goal. “I assumed, if I announce it, I’ll really feel pressured to essentially do it,” she defined.
At 80, what does she nonetheless pray for? “I pray simply to precise my gratefulness,” she mentioned. “There’s a lot to be glad about. My life has not been a mattress of roses—after all, I’ve issues—however when God provides me some, He additionally makes certain I’m able to dealing with them.”
She added: “I’ve nothing extra to ask, besides that no matter blessings come my means, I deserve them and share them with others via service.”
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And when the time comes, she already is aware of what she desires written on her epitaph: “Serviam,” she declared. “Which suggests, ‘I served.’” INQ
