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 position in forming their perspective. That’s the unhappy half about being an absentee dad,” Sotto informed 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 per week. I go to them or have dinner with them. Typically, 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 very good supplier.”
Sotto, married to actress Pauleen Luna since 2016, now has two youthful kids—Tali, 7, and Mochi, 1.
“It’s totally different with these two. I acquired to witness Tali’s milestones as a result of it occurred through the pandemic after I wasn’t working. For nearly two years, I stayed house. I acquired to take pleasure in it regardless of the troubles about what was occurring outdoors. 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 liked ‘Cocomelon,’ whereas Mochi is into ‘Ms. Rachel.’”
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Requested how he retains up with the youthful technology in his house, Sotto mentioned: “You need 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 clarify 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 totally different—I can’t simply be a boomer.”
We requested Sotto to share some recommendation, notably on taking one of the best couple selfies. “I do know plenty of {couples} quarrel over selfies,” he mentioned, laughing. “However Pauleen already takes care of that for us. I solely take selfies when somebody with an extended arm is required.
Along with his “Eat Bulaga” cohosts —@vicsottoofficial INSTAGRAM.
“Petty stuff like that? We don’t struggle 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 mentioned.
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 Pageant, however the occasion was canceled as a result of 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.
Recreation changer
For a comic like Sotto, attending to play a dramatic position in “The Kingdom” was a sport changer. “It was an enormous problem. When it was provided to me, I favored the story instantly. I requested who I’d be working with, and so they mentioned Piolo [Pascual] was nonetheless in talks—this was early 2024. I mentioned, ‘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 so 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 taking pictures my struggle scene with Piolo. I needed to guarantee her that what she noticed wasn’t actual blood, simply strawberry-flavored syrup. I informed her, ‘You possibly can odor it!’”
Sotto revealed that he’s in talks to create a collection for a streaming platform. “So long as I get affords that curiosity me, I’ll maintain going. On TV, we’re already getting ready for the fiftieth yr of ‘Eat Bulaga.’ 5 many years of entertaining Pinoys—that’s onerous to beat,” he mentioned proudly.
Through 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 date, I don’t take any upkeep medication.”
Sotto was additionally requested in regards to the court docket 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 towards Yap.
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“I’ve a clear conscience, so I’m not nervous. I’m simply chill. You’ll solely get pressured when you maintain desirous about it. God is not going to provide you with issues that you just will be unable to deal with,” he mentioned. “What’s nice is that I really feel the assist of family and friends. They provide me power. 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 via the years.”