‘Grateful’ Boots Anson-Rodrigo writes her autobiography at 80

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 stated 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 celebration. It was a mission to help the Film Employees Welfare Basis (Mowelfund), which has lengthy offered help to trade employees in want.

Anson-Rodrigo’s upcoming e-book, fittingly titled “Grateful,” is one thing she has wished to jot down for over a decade. The concept was first instructed 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 may be additionally a chapter about how her choice to pursue performing 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 buddy Jenny Illustre will co-write the e-book, she stated. It can additionally contact on her 2004 senatorial bid. “I realized so much from that have. However as they are saying, regardless of how laborious you intend, if God says it gained’t occur, then it gained’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 exploit 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. As of late, I’ve wrinkles, however I name them my snicker strains. As for my eye baggage—okay lang ang baggage, basta Gucci or Louis Vuitton!”

With regards to food plan, she admitted to being a delinquent. “I’m my physician’s nightmare. I don’t observe any food plan! I’m simply fortunate I don’t have upkeep meds, apart 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 stated, embracing the position with pleasure. Her family members, together with her kids and grandchildren flying in from Virginia, had been all there. As a substitute of presents, she requested visitors 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 variety of cooperation from trade individuals,” she stated, grateful for the help.

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 actually do it,” she defined.

At 80, what does she nonetheless pray for? “I pray simply to precise my gratefulness,” she stated. “There’s a lot to be pleased about. My life has not been a mattress of roses—in fact, 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 manner, I deserve them and share them with others by way of service.”

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