KC Concepcion on acknowledging parents’ respective families: They have to get along

April 13 ------ KC Concepcion opened up about her unique position as the daughter of two Filipino showbiz icons, Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion, saying she wants to be respectful and acknowledge that her parents now have different families.

KC said in a podcast interview with Karmina Constantino on Sunday, April 12, that she intends to be sensitive enough to acknowledge Sharon and Gabby’s respective partners and their children, and to recognize their efforts to make her feel welcome. “I would like to respect the actual families, my mom has with my Dad — I used to call him Tito Francis [Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan], but I call him Dad [now] — and my Papa and Tita Gen [Genevieve Gonzales]. I want to be sensitive about acknowledging that that’s their family now,” she said. “Through the years I’ve sat in these chairs and interviews, and I had a mic in front of me, most definitely I shared my perspective where it’s difficult to be in between and to somehow be everywhere and aware, at the same time,” she continued.

Despite her parents having separate families, KC said they fully understood the silent code that seemingly enjoins everyone to get along, though she said it’s not always the case. But she would rather see it as Sharon and Gabby trying their best to make her feel welcome. “I think [they’re placed in that situation] where they have to get along. Parang silent antenna. I see that a lot of friends have similar family backgrounds, and my parents and their partners, they did their best. They are continuing to do their best to nurture their marriages and their families, which are also my families. That’s all we know, right?” she said.

KC also explained that she “1000% doesn’t belong to either family,” and she accepted the reality of her unique situation, adding that not being resentful of where she came from was a “breakthrough” for her. “There will always be blurred lines, but when I accepted the reality of my position and the reality of the setup, and naintindihan ko na ‘yung side ng stepparents ko na tao lang din sila,” she said. “I’m so appreciative because it’s not about belonging and being an outsider or not; it’s just the realization, acceptance, and understanding of that world that was a breakthrough for me. I love this unique situation I’m placed in, and I hope I make it right,” she continued.

KC’s familial bonds with Sharon and Gabby have long made headlines, including the mother-daughter estrangement in 2024, though both of them are already on good terms now.

Source: inquirer.net