GERALD ANDERSON’S MOTHER OPENS UP ABOUT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEA ALONZO AND HER SON — “I NEVER LIKED HER”
In a shocking and emotional revelation that has reignited past controversies in Philippine showbiz, Evangelina “Vangie” Opsima, the mother of actor Gerald Anderson, has finally broken her silence about her son’s past relationship with actress Bea Alonzo — and her words were anything but sugar-coated.
“I never liked her,” she declared in an exclusive sit-down interview with the digital talk show Heart2Heart Confessions, hosted by veteran host Cherie Santos.
Fans and netizens alike were left in utter disbelief as Gerald’s usually low-key mother opened up about what she described as “a toxic relationship” between her son and the multi-awarded actress, Bea.
THE SHOCKING INTERVIEW THAT BLEW UP SOCIAL MEDIA
The full interview dropped at midnight, but within an hour, #TitaVangieTellsAll was already trending across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.
Dressed in a simple white blouse, with no makeup and no entourage, Evangelina Anderson sat down with Cherie Santos for what seemed to be a casual interview — until the conversation shifted to the Bea-Gerald relationship.
“I stayed silent for years,” she said, “but now I think it’s time people know the truth.”
According to Gerald’s mother, she “never felt at ease” with Bea. She claimed the actress had a tendency to control her son, and made him feel “guilty and inadequate” during their time together.
“There were days Gerald would come home drained—not just physically, but emotionally. And as a mother, you know when someone is slowly breaking your child’s spirit.”
ALLEGATIONS OF EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION
Perhaps the most explosive part of the interview was when Evangelina accused Bea of emotional manipulation.
“She knew exactly how to get what she wanted from Gerald—by playing the victim. It was always ‘me, me, me.’ My son lost his smile during those years. He became a different person.”
She also recalled an incident where Gerald allegedly skipped a family event in General Santos because Bea had “anxiety issues” about him being away.
“She didn’t want him with his family too much. She always found a way to guilt-trip him. I told Gerald, ‘If you marry her, you’ll lose us.’”
FANS REACT: DIVIDED AND SHOCKED
The reaction from fans was immediate and intense. Some applauded Evangelina for speaking out, calling her brave and authentic. Others accused her of “reopening old wounds” and unfairly smearing Bea’s name.
On social media:
One user wrote: “I always felt something was off during the Bea-Gerald relationship. Tita Vangie just confirmed it.”
Another posted: “How low can you go to blame a woman for your son’s choices?”
Bea Alonzo has not released a public statement regarding the accusations, but sources close to the actress say she is “deeply hurt and disappointed” by the resurfacing of issues she thought were already behind her.
A HISTORY OF HEARTBREAK
Bea and Gerald’s relationship has long been the subject of tabloid headlines. After dating on and off for years, the two infamously broke up in 2019, with Bea claiming she was “ghosted” by Gerald.
This led to public outrage and heavy backlash against the actor, especially after he was seen shortly afterward with actress Julia Barretto, who many believed was the third party.
Now, with Evangelina’s statements, fans are questioning everything they thought they knew.
GERALD’S RESPONSE: A SON TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND LOYALTY
Just hours after the interview aired, Gerald posted a cryptic Instagram story:
“You only get one mother. Don’t make her regret defending you.”
While he did not tag anyone, fans quickly interpreted the post as an indirect response to critics blaming his mom. Insiders say that Gerald was aware of the interview beforehand but did not expect it to gain such massive traction.
A source close to the actor said:
“He didn’t ask his mom to do it, but neither did he stop her. In a way, she said things he was too afraid to say himself.”
INDUSTRY INSIDERS WEIGH IN
Entertainment insiders are now debating whether Evangelina’s move was courageous or calculated.
Veteran columnist Lolit Solis commented:
“It’s rare for parents to speak up, especially on camera. This tells me that Tita Vangie reached her boiling point. But should she have said all that? That’s the bigger question.”
Meanwhile, showbiz insider Ogie Diaz warned:
“This could backfire. Bea has a loyal fanbase and a clean reputation. Attacking her now, years later, might make people sympathize with her even more.”
THE BEA-JULIA PARALLEL
Interestingly, Vangie also praised Julia Barretto during the interview.
“With Julia, Gerald laughs more. He spends more time with his family. She’s not perfect, but she respects us. That’s all we ever wanted.”
This only added more fuel to the fire, as many saw it as a direct comparison—and dig—at Bea.
IS LEGAL ACTION NEXT?
Bea’s management agency, Cornerstone Entertainment, is reportedly consulting legal counsel about the “defamatory and damaging statements” made in the interview.
“We will protect our artist’s name if this crosses into character assassination,” a representative stated.
As of now, no formal complaint has been filed.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
This unfolding drama has once again pitted fandoms against each other, forced celebrities to take sides, and reminded the public of how messy and deeply personal showbiz relationships can get — especially when family is involved.
Whether Evangelina’s truth will be celebrated or condemned, one thing is clear: the wounds between Bea Alonzo and the Andersons are far from healed.
And with public opinion now divided once more, the real question is:
Will this bold revelation bring closure — or chaos?
Stay tuned. This story is only getting started.
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