Cheer Factor: Thanksgiving

NORA Aunor

Stars share the many reasons that they are grateful as another year ends.

Singer-actress Nora Aunor:

“Nagpapasalamat ako at nakabalik ako sa Pilipinas nang matiwasay at naramdaman ang mainit na pagtanggap sa akin ng ating mga kababayan. Salamat sa TV5, kay Gov. ER Ejercito at, higit sa lahat, sa Diyos at nakasama kong muli ang aking mga anak, mga kaibigan sa industriya—lalong lalo na ang mga tagahanga na matagal ding naghintay sa aking pagbabalik-pelikula. Nagpapasalamat din ako sa mga kabataan na mga bago kong taga-suporta. Labis po akong natutuwa sa kanila.”

Actress Eugene Domingo:

EUGENE Domingo

“I am most thankful for my health and energy all year round and in the years to come. To be always ready to rise and shine in the morning is a most precious gift. That’s the greatest realization for me after hurting my back while filming ‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank.’ I was unable to move for almost two weeks.”

MARIA Isabel Lopez

Actress Maria Isabel Lopez:

“I am thankful for wonderful projects like Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s ‘Prey.’ I also have two entries in the indie section of the Metro Manila Film Festival: Neal Tan’s ‘HIV (Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V)’ and Yeng Grande’s ‘Ritwal.’ I am happy that I survived nine days in ‘Survivor Philippines ’ season four, too. It was a miracle.” Bayani San Diego Jr.