It's been 40 years since I recorded this as the theme song of Jackielou's and my movie "Friends In Love," with our co-stars William Martinez and Rowell Santiago. She was nineteen, and I, seventeen. So much had happened in our own separate lives since then, but somehow, we lost the chance to be there for each other.
I've always said that life has a way of stealing things, moments...and people from you. Add to that that the industry we have both been a part of for most of our lives is nothing short of complicated that even individual personal time has always been elusive. Somehow, God has brought us together again. And we are more than grateful for our renewed friendship.
With this song, now exclusively about just friends without the "in love" part (I know the great Tito George Canseco who wrote this song didn't mind when I tweaked the words a bit) - no boys involved now, just two girls who have grown into women, now battle-scarred and hopefully, wiser - and always - filled with hope - we pray that our song (well, Jacqui's version with me as her support) touches your hearts, brings back good memories of your years growing up shared with us two - our history together with you all.
We treasure you.
This is a gift from us both. Especially from Jackielou. On her birthday today, I hope that you will remember her in the movies she and I made together - from "My Only Love" when I was sixteen and she, eighteen, to "Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin," and yes - "Friends In Love" of course. Her star never should have taken a break. Let's all together make her shine again - and even brighter now, because that is what she has always deserved.
Thank you so very much and may God bless us all! We love you!
Happy, happy birthday Jacqui! My "Mama" and friend forever.
I love you very much.💖💖💖
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