A heartwarming reunion unfolded as acclaimed actress Claudine Barretto recently shared glimpses of a lunch gathering with her past mentors from Star Cinema and ABS-CBN, Malou Santos and Olivia Lamasan, affectionately known as “Inang.”
On August 12, Claudine took to Instagram to express her joy in reconnecting with the stalwarts of Star Cinema, the esteemed movie arm of ABS-CBN. It was Star Cinema that had enabled her to be a part of memorable and enduring cinematic creations, which continue to resonate with audiences.
“It was a great day to have had lunch with 2 of my Mentors ❤️ my Tita Malou & inang Olive,” Claudine affectionately captioned her post.
“Thank you so much for lunch & bonding. To great projects ahead. Thank you so much & thank u Lord.”
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In a subsequent Instagram update, she added, “@direk.olivialamasan @malousantos03 thank u so much for having me. Had fun with you both & I really missed u both. 😘🙏 thank u Lord for a blessed day 🙏.”
While the exact nature of their meeting wasn’t explicitly revealed, numerous online speculations are suggesting that this reunion might be hinting at Claudine’s potential return to Star Cinema with an upcoming film project.
The online community is abuzz with discussions that this reunion could be an exciting prelude to Claudine’s comeback on the silver screen. Many fervently believe that Claudine’s stellar track record as a “box office queen” during her tenure with the esteemed movie company deserves another chance in the limelight.
Some of Claudine’s notable films under the Star Cinema banner include cinematic gems like “Milan,” “Dubai,” “Got 2 Believe,” “Nasaan Ka Man,” “Sukob,” “Etiquette of Mistresses,” and “Anak.”
Claudine took a temporary hiatus from the entertainment spotlight after her departure from Star Magic and ABS-CBN in 2009. The recent reunion has sparked anticipation among her fans and the industry, hinting at potential exciting projects in the horizon.
