#MPK: “Tukso Ng Tadhana” - The Eva Eugenio Story (Full Episode) Magpakailanman
Aired (March 11, 2004): Eva (Rufa Mae Quinto) is one of the most popular singers of her time, but her story of success is not as easy as it seems. Before she released her most famous song, she had already released a lot of songs that the public chose to ignore.
Cast: Rufa Mae Quinto, Zoren Legaspi, Ryan Eigennman, Dexter Doria, Ronnie Lazaro, Manny Castaneda, Simon Soler, Denise Laurel
Cast: Rufa Mae Quinto, Zoren Legaspi, Ryan Eigennman, Dexter Doria, Ronnie Lazaro, Manny Castaneda, Simon Soler, Denise Laurel
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00:00:00 [Music]
00:00:20 [Foreign Language]
00:00:49 [Foreign Language]
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00:01:29 [Music]
00:01:59 [Foreign Language]
00:02:09 [Foreign Language]
00:02:27 [Foreign Language]
00:02:56 [Music]
00:03:05 Let's rest.
00:03:07 You know, one day, you will thank me for all of this.
00:03:13 That's enough, let's rest.
00:03:16 Let's bring this. Let's move this.
00:03:22 [Music]
00:03:30 [Foreign Language]
00:03:43 [Music]
00:03:57 [Applause]
00:04:02 And now, the moment we've all been waiting for has come.
00:04:05 And we will know who will be the winner of this competition.
00:04:10 Friends, let's not delay. And the winner is none other than...
00:04:16 Ta-da!
00:04:19 Binibiling Marietta Tabor!
00:04:22 [Applause]
00:04:25 I told you, you're just here.
00:04:33 I thought you stopped participating in contests like this.
00:04:39 You, aren't you ashamed?
00:04:41 How many times do you have to lose before you accept that singing is not for you?
00:04:46 You have no talent in singing.
00:04:48 Enough!
00:04:50 Instead of just going to school as a judge, you even put singing in the front of those singing contests.
00:04:57 But Eva is good in her class. She doesn't run around.
00:05:01 That's what's hard for you. You always make your daughter's side with you, that's why you're getting arrogant.
00:05:08 Do you think that something will happen to her singing?
00:05:11 Do you really think that our daughter will become a singer?
00:05:15 In our situation?
00:05:17 Your daughter has a dream.
00:05:20 We also had a dream back then.
00:05:22 You, what happened to your dreams?
00:05:27 Did you become a pilot?
00:05:31 Did I become a doctor?
00:05:36 We already know that you will put those dreams first.
00:05:40 Those who study and work should be the ones to be put in the hands of your children.
00:05:44 Our children are still young.
00:05:47 How can we let them be a child?
00:05:50 Let your children have their dreams.
00:05:53 Nothing bad will happen to them.
00:05:55 The bad thing is, if they find out that they're just here,
00:06:00 I don't want them to feel that.
00:06:05 I don't want them to know that we're just like this.
00:06:08 That we have no enemies.
00:06:14 Despite her mother's teachings,
00:06:27 sometimes, the children don't die.
00:06:31 Sometimes, Eva's dream of becoming a singer doesn't die.
00:06:35 She carries it until she grows up.
00:06:38 You know, brother.
00:06:41 She's a beautiful singer.
00:06:43 But she doesn't look like it.
00:06:45 Don't believe that.
00:06:47 She's just a week old.
00:06:49 She's an amateur in the other town.
00:06:51 She's different.
00:06:53 She's like a belly.
00:06:55 She's so good at holding the microphone.
00:06:57 Right, Eva?
00:07:00 Eva?
00:07:01 You know what?
00:07:04 You have nothing to do with your lives.
00:07:06 Why don't you try to find a job?
00:07:08 You have a family to take care of.
00:07:10 Yes, I'll find a job.
00:07:12 Eva, you're so early.
00:07:15 Who's not early in the morning?
00:07:19 You're so early.
00:07:21 You're drunk.
00:07:23 Yes, you're right.
00:07:26 You're not ashamed of Eva.
00:07:29 You know, there's a way to avoid...
00:07:32 Being embarrassed?
00:07:34 There's a way.
00:07:36 It's simple.
00:07:38 Kiss her first.
00:07:40 Kiss her first!
00:07:42 Ouch!
00:07:44 You're so rude!
00:07:46 You're so rude!
00:07:48 I hope your souls burn in hell!
00:07:51 You're so rude!
00:07:54 After listening to her favorite songs on the radio,
00:07:57 Eva continued to rehearse and practice.
00:08:02 And it didn't take long...
00:08:04 There's a limit
00:08:08 But now I feel
00:08:14 The sadness
00:08:19 Is what you used to remember
00:08:25 The one who has the courage
00:08:31 To forget
00:08:35 The one who has the courage
00:08:40 To forget
00:08:45 The one who has the courage
00:08:51 To forget
00:08:57 The one who has the courage
00:09:04 The second song of Marpok
00:09:18 is none other than
00:09:21 Bilibining Eva Johanio!
00:09:24 [applause]
00:09:29 Thank you so much!
00:09:31 Mom,
00:09:47 I won.
00:09:53 Here, I brought a trophy.
00:09:56 I'm congratulating you.
00:10:03 But I'd be happier if...
00:10:07 One day, you won't get a trophy and a diploma.
00:10:12 Mom,
00:10:15 why are you like that?
00:10:17 Why don't you understand me?
00:10:21 I don't understand.
00:10:22 Because your dreams are just a cover.
00:10:29 Do you think that just because you're in a trophy like that,
00:10:34 your luck will continue?
00:10:36 No, Mom.
00:10:38 I thought that because of this trophy,
00:10:42 you'd be able to raise me.
00:10:45 I thought that you'd finally believe me.
00:10:49 Why?
00:10:50 But Mom,
00:10:52 because of whatever you do,
00:10:56 I'll work hard to reach my dreams.
00:10:59 Mom, I love you.
00:11:03 But you can't stop me from doing what I want.
00:11:08 I'll leave this place.
00:11:12 And you can't stop me.
00:11:17 I'll fight for what I want.
00:11:20 I won't let this place be ruined, Mom.
00:11:25 Mom, let me go.
00:11:36 [sobbing]
00:11:37 I know you're hurt.
00:11:48 But don't forget that your mother loves you so much.
00:11:54 Don't be mad at her.
00:11:58 Just don't let go of your studies.
00:12:05 [sobbing]
00:12:06 I know that, Dad.
00:12:12 But do I still need to graduate before I find a way to help you in your hardship?
00:12:22 I want to get married right away.
00:12:32 Dad, I don't want you to see Mom in hardship.
00:12:38 Sometimes, when we don't have food,
00:12:42 I want to blame myself.
00:12:46 I should have been able to give you all your needs.
00:12:52 But you're really a good person.
00:12:57 I do everything for you, but it's still not enough.
00:13:01 [sobbing]
00:13:02 Dad, don't say that.
00:13:10 You're never short of us.
00:13:16 Even if we don't have food, we're still full of love for you.
00:13:30 Dad, just give me a chance.
00:13:34 You've already sacrificed a lot for us.
00:13:39 Let me help you.
00:13:45 Just trust me.
00:13:50 I know it's hard at first,
00:13:57 but I can do it.
00:14:00 You taught me how to fight, right?
00:14:07 You taught me how to be brave.
00:14:16 I will not give up, Dad.
00:14:23 [sobbing]
00:14:25 This promise was made when Eva convinced her mother to let her go to Manila
00:14:34 where she plans to continue her studies and find a better opportunity.
00:14:40 While she was being strict with her grandmother,
00:14:46 and even though she was full of self-confidence at first,
00:14:51 she slowly realized that unlike the province,
00:14:54 it's not easy to get along with the people of Manila.
00:14:59 We have a new schoolmate.
00:15:11 Yes, she's a real prom.
00:15:13 Maybe she's like our classmates.
00:15:16 Did you hear me?
00:15:19 What about you?
00:15:21 Nothing.
00:15:24 You know, you don't have mercy on people.
00:15:33 Don't say that she's like the province.
00:15:35 In the middle of her studies, Eva got a chance to work in Manila.
00:15:47 But she's not the province, but her voice.
00:15:50 Okay, that's enough. Next!
00:16:04 Can I accept this?
00:16:08 What do you mean?
00:16:10 I need a senior here, not a waitress.
00:16:15 No audition. Next!
00:16:16 Miss, Iha.
00:16:23 You know, Iha, you have potential.
00:16:31 Your voice is beautiful.
00:16:33 But I hope you'll get better.
00:16:35 Where did you get that reading?
00:16:38 It looks like it's from a curtain.
00:16:41 I'm Henel, I'm a fashion designer.
00:16:45 I'm watching your auditions because I have a friend who owns this.
00:16:50 The one who's a bit of a jerk?
00:16:54 That? No, he's just an employee here.
00:16:58 He's a bit of a jerk because he's a layman.
00:17:01 You know, he's a god.
00:17:03 He doesn't have a good fortune.
00:17:05 He can't be a good man.
00:17:09 You know, your talent is a waste.
00:17:11 You really need to get better.
00:17:13 You know, in this time, packaging is really important.
00:17:17 Your voice is beautiful, but you look like a jerk.
00:17:22 Who will listen to you?
00:17:24 But you know, he'll do something about your looks.
00:17:27 Do you want me to fix you?
00:17:29 Really?
00:17:31 It's okay. That's our role in the world.
00:17:35 You know, to make new friends, spread goodwill, and promote tourism.
00:17:40 I thank you. That only.
00:17:43 With the help of her new friend, Eva's confidence returned.
00:17:51 She auditioned again, and she was accepted as a singer.
00:17:56 It's like this is the beginning of the next good luck for Eva.
00:18:02 [Singing]
00:18:10 Hi.
00:18:23 You're really good.
00:18:25 Thank you.
00:18:27 Come here.
00:18:29 Wait. Why are you so excited?
00:18:31 Because I have customers that I want to let in the corporate show.
00:18:34 They're waiting for me in the private room.
00:18:36 Come here. I want to talk to them. Come here.
00:18:38 Sir might catch you. He's a student.
00:18:59 Sorry. I'm a bit shy.
00:19:03 Why?
00:19:08 Nothing. I'm just admiring how good you are at singing.
00:19:13 How did you know?
00:19:16 I told you, you won't remember me.
00:19:19 I'll watch you in the club where you sing.
00:19:22 I'll greet you that night, but I think you're busy.
00:19:28 I'm Jason.
00:19:29 I'm Eva.
00:19:31 My goodness, Miss Eugenio.
00:19:34 If you want to date, you can do it after class.
00:19:38 But for the meantime, concentrate on my lecture.
00:19:42 [Cheering]
00:19:50 In a short time, Eva and Jason's feelings for each other became clear.
00:19:57 Until they fell in love.
00:19:59 Despite their relationship, Eva's determination to be a singer doubled.
00:20:06 She was addicted to singing in clubs.
00:20:09 That's why she decided to do it one day.
00:20:12 Mom.
00:20:15 Yes, what is it?
00:20:16 I know.
00:20:19 I didn't give myself to not hear you two talking.
00:20:25 Mom, this is for the promotion of our family.
00:20:30 This is for my siblings.
00:20:33 And mom, I'll earn more by doing this.
00:20:38 It's just for 6 months.
00:20:42 6 months?
00:20:43 What about your studies?
00:20:46 I already agreed that you'll be a part-time singer in Manila.
00:20:53 While you're studying, why are you still going to Japan?
00:20:56 I'll go back to my studies, mom.
00:21:00 It's up to you, Eva.
00:21:02 Anyway, I'm always the one who's against your parents.
00:21:09 I thought that when you left us, we're still a family.
00:21:21 But because of what you did, you made me look like you have your own plans in life.
00:21:29 And I'm just a hindrance.
00:21:31 It's up to you, Eva.
00:21:37 From now on, you won't hear anything from me.
00:21:42 Mom.
00:21:50 [sobs]
00:21:51 You should understand your mom.
00:22:01 Of course, she's thinking that you might get in the way.
00:22:04 You know that it's not good for people to look at women who are going to Japan.
00:22:10 Huh? So if I go to Japan, you'll look at me like that?
00:22:18 I thought you're my friend.
00:22:20 Eva, I'm already looking for a friend.
00:22:24 I'm just here to sing at the bar. They're already talking about it.
00:22:27 What are they talking about?
00:22:30 Nothing.
00:22:32 But you're beautiful.
00:22:35 And there are a lot of crazy people in that place.
00:22:37 Men won't trust you.
00:22:39 Right? What if something happens to you?
00:22:41 What do you really want to say?
00:22:44 Why didn't you tell me?
00:22:47 Why?
00:22:48 I don't know.
00:22:51 My family is conservative.
00:22:54 I can't explain my work to them. What if you go to Japan?
00:22:59 Then tell them that I'm a singer there.
00:23:03 What's so hard to explain there?
00:23:05 Maybe your friends will look at you like a crazy person.
00:23:12 And they'll look at me like I'm a bad person.
00:23:16 Eva, if you can avoid the problem, then stay away from it.
00:23:20 What if someone gives you a lot of money in exchange for...
00:23:25 What? My body?
00:23:34 Is that what you think of me?
00:23:38 Jason, my parents raised me well and decently.
00:23:45 But this is all just a job.
00:23:52 I worked hard to earn money.
00:24:01 That's all.
00:24:03 I thought that's what you saw.
00:24:10 I thought that's the reason.
00:24:13 The reason?
00:24:14 What reason do you have to love me?
00:24:19 If you really love me, then you'll do what I want.
00:24:24 I don't want you to go to Japan. I won't let you leave.
00:24:27 Eva, wait.
00:24:30 Let me go.
00:24:32 You're both the same.
00:24:34 Your thoughts are both bad.
00:24:40 I'll leave and no one can stop me.
00:24:44 Do you know why?
00:24:46 Because around you, I love my family more.
00:24:51 They're the reason why I'm so desperate to work.
00:24:57 I can't accept that only one man will be the reason.
00:25:02 My family will be a hurdle for my dreams.
00:25:07 I'm not just anyone.
00:25:16 Eva!
00:25:35 Eva went to Japan despite the advice of her loved ones.
00:25:40 Despite the thoughts of others, she rejected love.
00:25:45 She rejected her own happiness.
00:25:47 She had to hide it from her family.
00:25:49 Because of her hard work, Eva succeeded in Japan.
00:25:54 In a short time, she was able to save for her family.
00:26:00 (Indistinct chatter)
00:26:08 Dad, I have something for you.
00:26:14 Wow!
00:26:16 This is a very expensive brand.
00:26:18 Yes, so you can use it.
00:26:20 Thank you, son.
00:26:23 Mom.
00:26:29 It's beautiful.
00:26:30 It's beautiful.
00:26:32 Mom, this is what I got for you.
00:26:35 Look.
00:26:37 It's beautiful.
00:26:38 It's a scarf.
00:26:39 It's a good size for you.
00:26:41 Just give it to your brother.
00:26:43 I don't need a new scarf.
00:26:45 What are you saying?
00:26:47 It's a gift from your son.
00:26:49 He worked hard for it. Just accept it.
00:26:51 What can I do with a scarf?
00:26:54 It's a waste.
00:26:57 (Birds chirping)
00:26:58 Let me put it on his pillow.
00:27:09 He will like it.
00:27:11 Come here.
00:27:12 Hey, you know what?
00:27:18 I thought you got married to a rich Japanese.
00:27:21 I thought you wouldn't come back here.
00:27:23 Is that possible?
00:27:26 I don't want to marry a Japanese.
00:27:27 And I want to perform in front of my fellow Filipinos.
00:27:32 And there's no blue eyes there.
00:27:35 I want blue eyes.
00:27:37 But it's good that you came back.
00:27:39 Because you know what?
00:27:41 A new recording artist is looking for an octoarch.
00:27:45 And they don't just want to sing well.
00:27:47 They want to be sexy.
00:27:49 See, it's perfect for you.
00:27:53 He was chosen to be an octoarch recording artist.
00:27:56 But it wasn't easy for Eva to achieve her dream.
00:28:00 The song "Ikaw Ang Mahal"
00:28:04 which is the first song in her record
00:28:07 didn't reach the audience.
00:28:10 [Music]
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00:28:23 [Music]
00:28:28 [Music]
00:28:34 [Music]
00:28:41 [Music]
00:28:44 [Music]
00:28:50 [Music]
00:28:55 [Music]
00:29:00 [Music]
00:29:09 [Music]
00:29:12 Dad, why are you still awake?
00:29:16 I heard your song.
00:29:20 That's why I woke up.
00:29:22 Son, don't make it hard for yourself.
00:29:32 That's just your first song.
00:29:35 You have a lot of songs to sing.
00:29:39 Your dream of a song that's not that popular is not yet over.
00:29:44 I think my dream is not yet over, dad.
00:29:50 People are not ready for a singer like me.
00:29:55 Imelda Pappin and Didi Treyes are still famous.
00:30:00 Who am I to be with them?
00:30:07 You're different from them.
00:30:08 You have a different voice.
00:30:10 You have a different personality.
00:30:13 And that's what people love about you.
00:30:16 It's not yet now, but don't rush.
00:30:22 It will come.
00:30:24 What's important is that you've already started.
00:30:27 Just a few steps and you'll hear their personality.
00:30:33 I believe in your ability, son.
00:30:35 I believe.
00:30:37 It seems like Eva's father was lucky.
00:30:45 Soon, her dream of a song that will take her to the top of the charts came true.
00:30:54 [Music]
00:30:59 [Singing]
00:31:03 [Music]
00:31:06 [Singing]
00:31:10 [Music]
00:31:14 [Singing]
00:31:17 [Music]
00:31:21 [Singing]
00:31:24 [Music]
00:31:28 [Singing]
00:31:32 [Music]
00:31:35 [Singing]
00:31:39 [Music]
00:31:43 [Singing]
00:31:47 [Music]
00:31:51 [Singing]
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00:32:00 [Singing]
00:32:03 The song "Tukso" became Eva's signature song.
00:32:08 But others followed suit, like "Kalikayahang Pansamantala," "Ano Ang Gagawin Kapag Wala Ka Na," and "Ang Pag-ibig Na Walang Dangal"
00:32:17 which attracted more attention from Eva's fans.
00:32:20 Eva's life was full of ups and downs.
00:32:26 But she did not expect that her good fortune would change.
00:32:33 [Clapping]
00:32:36 There are so many viewers. I'm so happy.
00:32:40 Thank you. I have so many fans.
00:32:43 [Laughing]
00:32:45 [Music]
00:32:51 [Music]
00:32:55 [Music]
00:32:58 [Music]
00:33:02 Dad.
00:33:06 Eva.
00:33:07 What happened?
00:33:09 It's not good.
00:33:14 I feel that
00:33:16 he's slowly leaving us.
00:33:21 He woke up earlier.
00:33:25 He's saying so many things.
00:33:27 He's telling me so many things.
00:33:32 Eva.
00:33:36 Dad.
00:33:38 I'm here.
00:33:39 I'm here.
00:33:41 Why? Are you hungry?
00:33:46 Do you want to eat something?
00:33:52 He's a good man.
00:33:54 He's a good man.
00:33:57 Why? Why, Dad?
00:34:02 I was talking to a man earlier.
00:34:04 An old man.
00:34:08 I was telling him that I have a son.
00:34:13 He's a singer.
00:34:14 He's a good singer.
00:34:17 [Crying]
00:34:19 He doesn't want to leave.
00:34:25 He said that
00:34:28 he can't hear
00:34:32 your voice.
00:34:35 He doesn't want to leave.
00:34:38 Go ahead, son.
00:34:46 Go ahead.
00:34:47 Go ahead and sing.
00:34:49 [Singing]
00:34:57 [Crying]
00:35:09 Dad.
00:35:16 You're so young.
00:35:18 Why are you leaving us?
00:35:23 Eva's father has been in a coma for a long time
00:35:29 because of her feelings.
00:35:31 And during those times,
00:35:33 Eva was the one who stood up for her brothers.
00:35:38 Have you been together for a long time?
00:35:42 I have something to tell you.
00:35:45 Oh, I forgot.
00:35:47 I'm sorry.
00:35:49 Here's your tuition.
00:35:51 I just gave it to you because
00:35:53 you know that I earn money from my job.
00:35:56 We're spending it on your father's hospitalization.
00:35:59 This is for you.
00:36:03 What is this?
00:36:05 I can't continue my studies.
00:36:11 What?
00:36:12 What is this nonsense?
00:36:14 Rose is pregnant.
00:36:16 I need to get her married.
00:36:20 Why are you still here?
00:36:27 You know that dad is in the hospital.
00:36:30 I'm sorry.
00:36:32 We didn't mean to.
00:36:36 It just happened.
00:36:40 Are you two not thinking?
00:36:42 My dad will be mad if he finds out what happened to me.
00:36:47 He should be mad!
00:36:49 You two should be mad!
00:36:52 Because you don't know how hard it is for your parents
00:36:56 to raise you two.
00:36:58 And you, Marlon.
00:37:01 Are you not thinking?
00:37:03 Don't you know how lucky you are?
00:37:08 You're not even a kid anymore.
00:37:10 You're working to be able to study.
00:37:12 And I have a responsibility, Rose.
00:37:17 I promised him that I won't leave him.
00:37:21 I'm here.
00:37:23 But I hope you're thinking.
00:37:26 You don't know what responsibility means.
00:37:32 You're still young.
00:37:37 Why are you two together?
00:37:39 Hello?
00:37:40 Yes, Emma. Why?
00:37:43 We're going there.
00:37:48 Sister, dad is here.
00:37:52 What?
00:37:54 Dad.
00:37:58 [sobbing]
00:38:00 David.
00:38:22 You take care of your mom and your siblings.
00:38:27 Don't let them down.
00:38:29 My son,
00:38:32 when I reach the age of maturity,
00:38:35 I will consider you as my son.
00:38:39 After the death of the father,
00:38:51 it seems that the soul of all the people is gone.
00:38:56 All the famous people who have met Eva,
00:38:58 became sad and lonely.
00:39:01 She couldn't accept that the person who guided her dreams is gone.
00:39:07 Henir, I don't want to sing anymore.
00:39:11 Eva,
00:39:13 you know, I understand you.
00:39:18 I know you miss your father.
00:39:22 But it's not because he's gone,
00:39:24 that you'll be gone too.
00:39:26 Eva, you have a name.
00:39:30 You're famous.
00:39:32 And I hope that you won't let all of this go.
00:39:37 You know, if there's something bad happening,
00:39:42 that's your father.
00:39:43 But you still owe your father all the success you've achieved.
00:39:50 [sniffles]
00:39:51 Eva,
00:39:59 just continue going to the States.
00:40:04 After that,
00:40:07 you can rest.
00:40:09 Do everything you want.
00:40:11 If you want to study,
00:40:13 then you can come back here.
00:40:18 I'm sure that you'll be ready to face all of your work.
00:40:22 Go ahead.
00:40:33 This is embarrassing.
00:40:36 Huh?
00:40:38 Okay, okay, okay.
00:40:40 Thank you.
00:40:43 Thank you.
00:40:44 What did he say?
00:40:50 Is your friend coming here?
00:40:52 Is he going to help us?
00:40:53 No.
00:40:55 He has work.
00:40:57 He can't leave.
00:40:58 What?
00:41:00 What's he going to do now?
00:41:02 We've been here for almost an hour.
00:41:04 Oh, Henir.
00:41:06 I didn't dream that you'll be deported to the Philippines.
00:41:11 You're the one who invited us to come here.
00:41:14 What?
00:41:16 Your friend is a promoter that if I see him, I'll kill him.
00:41:19 Sir,
00:41:21 excuse me.
00:41:22 Yes, sir.
00:41:24 Are you going to allow us to enter the United States of America?
00:41:27 Yes.
00:41:29 He's Danny Santiago.
00:41:31 He's also a Filipino.
00:41:32 He will act as your guarantor and guardian.
00:41:35 He will make sure that both of you will not be illegal aliens in the United States.
00:41:41 Thank you, sir.
00:41:42 Alright.
00:41:43 Don't listen to what he's saying.
00:41:45 I'll take care of it.
00:41:46 I'm sure you guys are tired.
00:41:48 Where's your luggage?
00:41:50 Okay, just follow me.
00:41:52 I'll take care of it.
00:41:53 Come on.
00:41:54 My friends, we thought that we won't be able to come here to America.
00:42:00 I told my friend,
00:42:02 "Oh, my God.
00:42:04 I don't want to go home to the Philippines.
00:42:09 It's a good thing that a man came to help us."
00:42:13 He's here, Danny.
00:42:16 Danny, thank you very much.
00:42:24 He helped us.
00:42:26 He saved us.
00:42:27 And if it wasn't for him,
00:42:29 Ms. Eva Eugenio wouldn't be able to sing in front of you right now.
00:42:34 So, for you,
00:42:36 I will sing a song for you.
00:42:39 And of course,
00:42:40 for my knight in shining armor,
00:42:43 Danny.
00:42:44 [Applause]
00:42:50 [Music]
00:42:53 [Music]
00:42:57 [Music]
00:43:01 [Music]
00:43:04 [Music]
00:43:08 [Music]
00:43:12 [Music]
00:43:16 [Music]
00:43:20 [Music]
00:43:24 [Music]
00:43:29 [Music]
00:43:32 [Music]
00:43:36 [Music]
00:43:40 In a short time,
00:43:42 Eva's heart fell
00:43:44 to the man she thought would give her happiness.
00:43:49 But she didn't accept the trial that was waiting for her.
00:43:54 [Music]
00:43:59 [Music]
00:44:00 Eva thought that her husband would give her the happiness she was longing for.
00:44:07 But she was wrong.
00:44:09 Just a year ago,
00:44:11 the true nature of the man she married came out.
00:44:15 Excuse me.
00:44:16 You used to be a singer in the Philippines, right?
00:44:20 Yeah.
00:44:21 Yeah, yeah. She's a singer in the Philippines.
00:44:24 Yes.
00:44:26 Danny, we need some ice here.
00:44:28 Okay, I'm sorry.
00:44:29 Eva, can you guys sit down first?
00:44:32 They said there's no more.
00:44:33 Okay.
00:44:36 I'll get you guys some ice.
00:44:39 Thanks.
00:44:41 Thank you.
00:44:42 [Laughter]
00:44:54 My friends are not like that.
00:44:56 That's your problem.
00:44:58 Why do you always think that people are jealous of you?
00:45:02 You know what?
00:45:06 You know what your problem is?
00:45:08 You are so insecure.
00:45:10 That's your problem.
00:45:11 It hurts to talk.
00:45:14 I'm insecure if I'm insecure.
00:45:18 But Danny,
00:45:22 I can't accept your friends.
00:45:24 Danny,
00:45:29 let's go back to the Philippines.
00:45:33 Come with me.
00:45:38 Let's live there.
00:45:40 Here it is.
00:45:42 Here's what I'm saying.
00:45:43 This is also where we're talking about going back to the Philippines.
00:45:49 We've talked about this so many times and you know my answer.
00:45:52 Eva,
00:45:55 the people in the Philippines dream of going to America.
00:45:59 You're so easy to be happy with the sound of America.
00:46:04 I'm not happy here.
00:46:08 I'm sad here.
00:46:11 I have no one to know here.
00:46:14 I have no friends.
00:46:17 Danny, I'm trying to bear it.
00:46:19 I'm so sad here.
00:46:22 I'm trying to bear it.
00:46:24 Let's just be together.
00:46:25 But I can't anymore.
00:46:27 Let's go back to the Philippines.
00:46:28 Okay, granted.
00:46:31 Let's go back to the Philippines.
00:46:33 What are we going to do?
00:46:34 What are you going to do?
00:46:36 Are you going back to singing?
00:46:38 Eva,
00:46:41 you're so...
00:46:43 [sobs]
00:46:48 Can we drop this conversation?
00:46:50 Why didn't you tell me?
00:46:52 I've been away for so long.
00:46:54 Away?
00:46:56 Why didn't you tell me?
00:46:59 Why didn't you say anything?
00:47:04 Why do you have to say that?
00:47:12 I don't want to hurt your feelings.
00:47:14 But like I said,
00:47:18 our future is here in America.
00:47:21 And it's not in the Philippines.
00:47:23 [music]
00:47:45 Eva,
00:47:46 are we going to do the laundry now?
00:47:49 Because I have something to do later.
00:47:52 Eva.
00:47:53 Don't follow me.
00:48:09 Let's just accept
00:48:11 that we're not meant for each other.
00:48:14 We're in love, Eva.
00:48:18 [music]
00:48:36 Eva decided to return to Manila
00:48:38 even though she doesn't have a home here.
00:48:41 Eva faced the challenge of a single mother
00:48:47 and a single husband.
00:48:48 These are the cassettes you asked me to buy.
00:48:50 These are the cassettes of your album.
00:48:52 Wow.
00:48:54 Don't you miss it?
00:48:55 Which one?
00:48:57 The recording.
00:48:59 The song.
00:49:00 I'm about to have a baby.
00:49:03 I've been forgetting how to sing for so long.
00:49:07 And Eva,
00:49:11 how about this?
00:49:15 I have a visitor.
00:49:17 I think I want to talk to her.
00:49:20 Wait.
00:49:23 Wait.
00:49:24 Eva,
00:49:43 Eva.
00:49:44 Wait a minute, please.
00:49:48 Let's talk.
00:49:50 How are you?
00:50:06 Do you know
00:50:11 that if I don't go back to the Philippines,
00:50:14 you won't know that you're pregnant
00:50:17 and that
00:50:19 I'm going to be a father.
00:50:22 I'm going back here.
00:50:26 I'm trying to convince you
00:50:31 to go back with me.
00:50:35 No,
00:50:39 you can't convince me to go back with you.
00:50:42 We're going to have a baby.
00:50:48 My child
00:50:51 and us.
00:50:53 What will happen to us?
00:50:55 Danny,
00:50:59 don't worry.
00:51:01 I'll explain to our child.
00:51:06 I'm sure he'll understand if I don't break up with him.
00:51:13 Eva,
00:51:16 I love you.
00:51:17 But if you have a decision,
00:51:21 I already have one.
00:51:24 I know that.
00:51:28 And I understand that.
00:51:34 I know that your family is in America.
00:51:36 My family
00:51:38 and my uncle's love for me.
00:51:41 We'll have a lot of children.
00:51:45 Maybe we'll be sad when we're together.
00:51:50 But that can't be the reason
00:51:53 to be together for the rest of our lives.
00:51:56 I hope you understand me.
00:52:02 I do.
00:52:03 My child,
00:52:30 I'm so sorry.
00:52:32 Are you crying because of your song
00:52:40 or because you can't sing anymore?
00:52:44 Mom,
00:52:48 they were right.
00:52:51 You're famous when your song is famous.
00:52:54 But it's all in the past.
00:52:59 Especially if you don't have a new song to make famous.
00:53:03 People will forget you easily.
00:53:08 Mom,
00:53:15 I'm so confused.
00:53:19 I don't have my fame anymore.
00:53:27 I don't have my family anymore.
00:53:29 And
00:53:32 my family that I've been dreaming of is gone.
00:53:36 You're not a coward anymore.
00:53:42 You achieved your dreams.
00:53:48 This is not because of you.
00:53:55 You let go of this because of the anger in your heart.
00:53:58 You shouldn't be ashamed of yourself
00:54:02 or us
00:54:04 because you proved yourself.
00:54:08 Especially with the songs you made famous.
00:54:12 You became a good daughter.
00:54:17 And that's the most important thing.
00:54:20 That's the most important thing.
00:54:24 That's the most important thing.
00:54:25 [singing]
00:54:27 Happy birthday to you!
00:54:50 Happy birthday to you!
00:54:55 Happy birthday!
00:54:57 Happy birthday!
00:54:59 Happy birthday to you!
00:55:03 Okay, make a wish then blow.
00:55:06 Okay, wish then blow.
00:55:07 That's amazing.
00:55:10 Wait a minute.
00:55:14 Wait a minute.
00:55:16 There's someone who will give a special song.
00:55:19 Who?
00:55:22 Then who? Me!
00:55:24 Go ahead.
00:55:27 [singing]
00:55:31 [singing]
00:55:33 Back then, did you have a thought about love?
00:55:56 At that time, when everyone was with you,
00:55:59 you were popular, you were beautiful,
00:56:02 all the men adored you.
00:56:05 Maybe after three years,
00:56:07 you were looking for someone.
00:56:10 You were becoming monotonous.
00:56:12 So you're looking for somebody.
00:56:15 You're looking for a family.
00:56:17 How does it feel
00:56:19 to experience that from a professional like you?
00:56:24 To realize that you are not there forever.
00:56:28 When you're with God,
00:56:30 you know that eventually,
00:56:32 all of that will happen.
00:56:33 You'll not be always there.
00:56:35 And the hardest thing probably,
00:56:37 in being popular,
00:56:39 is to accept the truth that
00:56:41 you're not there anymore.
00:56:43 When you were popular,
00:56:45 and when you were low,
00:56:47 what was the difference?
00:56:49 Did your personality change?
00:56:51 When I decided to have a family,
00:56:54 I really wanted it.
00:56:56 So I'm ready for everything.
00:56:58 You're ready to give up everything?
00:56:59 I'm ready to give up everything.
00:57:01 Because I said,
00:57:02 while you're still there,
00:57:03 it's better if you're not there,
00:57:05 than if you're not with your spouse.
00:57:09 While you're still on the top,
00:57:10 it's better if you exit a little.
00:57:14 Eva, you know that there are a lot of young people now,
00:57:17 who are really trying.
00:57:19 They reached the peak,
00:57:21 they reached someone like you.
00:57:23 What would you advise them?
00:57:25 Number one is to be patient.
00:57:27 You have to be patient.
00:57:29 And definitely,
00:57:30 you have to have faith in God.
00:57:32 Because He's the one who will guide you.
00:57:36 And if you have a goal,
00:57:39 because my goal that day,
00:57:41 I want to give a good future to my family.
00:57:44 So, I don't think,
00:57:46 if you're that focused on life,
00:57:48 you will never go wrong.
00:57:50 The world is round.
00:57:51 So, while you're on the top,
00:57:54 and you're popular,
00:57:56 what you should think is to save.
00:58:00 And definitely,
00:58:01 don't be busy.
00:58:04 And you have to have a clean living.
00:58:07 That's the most important.
00:58:09 Eva, thank you so much.
00:58:11 And you encouraged us to use your life,
00:58:14 to serve as an inspiration to our televiewers.
00:58:17 Thank you very, very much to you.
00:58:19 Thank you very much, Mel.
00:58:20 Thank you so much to Magpakailaman and Channel 7.
00:58:24 They gave me a chance
00:58:26 so that they can learn something
00:58:28 and I can dedicate my life
00:58:30 to have even a little bit of education
00:58:33 to those who want to be a singer like me.
00:58:37 Thank you very much.
00:58:38 Thank you.
00:58:39 Eva never stopped fighting for her dream
00:58:42 to be a singer.
00:58:44 She was given many opportunities,
00:58:47 but she never stopped striving.
00:58:50 And with the help of God,
00:58:51 she continued to strive for her talent
00:58:55 until the good opportunities for her were opened.
00:58:59 Eva proved that more than luck,
00:59:02 determination and a strong heart
00:59:05 is what will bring success to a person.
00:59:09 I am Mel Tiangco,
00:59:13 and this is the story of each one of us.
00:59:15 Now, tomorrow and forever.
00:59:19 Sa pwing kinakailangan mo,
00:59:23 narito ako,
00:59:26 handang dumamay
00:59:29 sa iyong lulo.
00:59:34 Abang buhay ay
00:59:37 hinding-hindi maglalaho.
00:59:42 Ang inig natin ay
00:59:45 aawitin ko.
00:59:50 Sana ay pakindang
00:59:54 tayo ay walang hanggang.
01:00:00 Magpakailanman,
01:00:04 hindi magbabago.
01:00:09 Ang sinisigaw
01:00:12 nitong aking puso.
01:00:16 Magpakailanman,
01:00:20 magpakailanman.
01:00:24 (upbeat music)