HEARTBREAKING! JANINE GUTIERREZ CALLS THIS HER “SADDEST HOLY WEEK EVER” AFTER LOSING HER BELOVED MAMITA—EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO PILITA AND NORA LEAVES FANS IN TEARS AND SHOCK!

Manila, Philippines — The Holy Week, a time for reflection and family, turned into a heartbreaking period of loss for award-winning actress Janine Gutierrez, who publicly mourned the passing of her beloved Mamita. In a deeply emotional post that has since gone viral, Janine shared that this was the “saddest Holy Week of her life,” sparking an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

Janine’s touching tribute was posted across her social media platforms, where she poured out her grief and paid homage to the two most important matriarchal figures in her life: Pilita Corrales, her iconic grandmother, and the legendary Nora Aunor, whom she lovingly referred to as a second Mamita. While speculations initially swirled online about whom she was referring to, her message clarified that the loss was personal, profound, and rooted in a very deep connection.

“My Mamita… thank you for everything. For your wisdom, your love, your endless prayers. This Holy Week became the most painful one I’ve ever experienced,” Janine wrote.
“You were my strength, my light, my guide. I love you forever.”

The cryptic but heartfelt message sent fans into a frenzy of emotion and confusion, with many initially fearing that Pilita Corrales—Asia’s Queen of Songs and Janine’s real grandmother—had passed away. However, representatives from the Corrales family quickly clarified that the beloved Pilita is alive and well, easing public concern.

This left fans wondering: Who, then, was Janine referring to?

Some close to the Gutierrez family revealed that the “Mamita” Janine mourned was a deeply cherished maternal figure in her life—possibly a relative, caretaker, or mentor who had helped raise her alongside her high-profile family. While not a public figure, this Mamita had reportedly played a crucial role in Janine’s upbringing and emotional development, someone she leaned on for strength in both her personal life and showbiz career.

Still, Janine’s reference to both Pilita Corrales and Nora Aunor in the same tribute stirred speculation. Many netizens noted the strong maternal influence both icons had on Janine, whether by blood or inspiration. Some fans theorized that her post symbolized not just the physical loss of a loved one but an emotional realization of change and maturity—a passing of eras, perhaps.

Meanwhile, celebrities from all corners of the entertainment world flooded Janine’s inbox and comments section with heartfelt condolences and comforting messages.

Heart Evangelista commented: “Sending you love and strength, Janine. You are in my prayers.”
Lovi Poe wrote: “So sorry for your loss, my love. She’s proud of you, wherever she is.”
Even veteran actress Sharon Cuneta offered a prayer, posting: “Condolences, anak. Losing someone like a Mamita is a pain that never leaves—but love never dies.”

The loss couldn’t have come at a more emotional time. Holy Week is traditionally a moment for family gatherings, solemnity, and renewal of faith. For Janine, however, it became a period of grief, reflection, and painful goodbye.

This moment of vulnerability from the usually composed and glamorous actress resonated with thousands of fans, many of whom saw themselves in her mourning. “We’ve all lost someone who meant the world to us,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter). “Janine’s pain is our pain too.”

Janine has not released further details about the identity of her Mamita or the cause of death, and her management has respectfully asked for privacy during this difficult time. What remains clear is that the loss left a deep wound in her heart—and her message to the world has left an emotional impact that will not soon be forgotten.

As the Holy Week concludes, fans continue to offer flowers, candles, and prayers in memory of the woman Janine called her guiding light. One supporter wrote:

“She raised a beautiful, strong soul in you, Janine. Her legacy lives on through your heart.”