Charo Santos credits MMK for her growth as woman
Charo Santos credits MMK for growth as woman | Image: Screengrab from YouTube/ABS-CBN Entertainment
Charo Santos acknowledged how telling inspiring real-life stories through her former program “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) made her a better individual.
Speaking at Women Lead Conference 2024 on Monday, March 11, to celebrate International Women’s Month, the veteran host recounted how Asia’s longest-running drama anthology gave her the opportunity to tell empowering stories that helped her survive her personal experiences as well.
“People often thank me for making a difference in their lives through MMK. But it is I who should be grateful to them. Their beautiful stories of prevailing over the toughest of odds ground me and lift me up during my times of self-doubt and despair,” she said in her speech.
Santos remarked that hosting MMK for 31 years made her a better person because of the humane stories that she and the program got to feature.
“Through MMK, I experienced God’s handiwork first-hand and gained a deeper appreciation of what it is and how it is to be human. I have become a better person because of MMK,” she added.
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On Instagram, the seasoned media executive and actress also expressed how difficult it was for her to be a woman who strived to have a place in a patriarchal society.
“It’s not easy being a woman! My life has been a constant uphill battle. From my probinsyana beginnings to the boardroom, my road to success has been full of challenges,” she wrote.
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With MMK, Santos became a household name and an entertainment pillar. The anthology series has also cemented its place in the hearts of it’s viewers, showcasing the heartwarming real-life stories portrayed by some stellar actors in the industry over the years.
In 2022, MMK bid its farewell after three decades of being on air. In December of the same year, Santos got reunited with 31 letter senders and had heart-to-heart conversations for a two-hour special episode titled “MMK Grand Kumustahan.”
