Zsa Zsa a proud stage mother

Zsa Zsa Padilla is happy to be a ‘stage mother’ to Zia Quizon, who is starting to make a name in the music industry.

From a meeting in ABS-CBN, Zsa Zsa went straight to watch Zia perform in a Bloggers Night at Club Phi in Ortigas on Tuesday, February 21.

Zia launched her self-title album under PolyEast Records in October 2011 and her singles “Simple Girl,” “Ako Na Lang” and “Dear Lonely” are doing well on the charts and air waves.

“During Karylle’s time, I never had the chance to be a stage mother. So ngayon talaga, dream come true ito. To the hilt,” Zsa Zsa said in jest.

While Zia was performing on stage, Zsa Zsa was sitting at the side, taking photos and videos of her daughter. Zsa Zsa, who got teary-eyed upon watching Zia, was called on stage at the end of the performances.

“Pasensya na marami akong naluha kanina. I’m so proud of you Zia,” Zsa Zsa said.

Zia may still be considered as a newbie singer, but she has already made a big impression, even among the likes of Lea Salonga. Zia is nominated in three categories at the MYX Music Awards 2012.

“Thank you for making my dream come true to be a stage mother. I’m so proud of you, Zia. You’re truly a wonderful performer. It’s true that a lot of my co-artists come to me and say ‘I am a fan of Zia,’” Zsa Zsa added.

After you, Mommy Divine!

She said that she now knows the feeling of mothers who support their children’s career, such as Divine Geronimo (Sarah Geronimo’s mom) and Raquel Pempengco (Charice’s mother).

“Alam ko na yung feeling nila mommy Divine, na-portray ko rin yung mommy ni Charice (in “Maalaala Mo Kaya”). Sabi ko, ‘Ganoon pala yung feeling kapag kumakanta, then nagvi-video ka,” Zsa Zsa said.

She added that she met with ABS-CBN bosses because “they want to make her (Zia) a star in the movies and TV.”

Early signs

The proud mother said she already saw Zia’s potential as a singer since she was a baby.

“I’ve been a believer of Zia’s music since she was young because my father was the one who told me na as a baby she would sing. He could hear her humming raw. Then, kumakanta nga. Meron palang ganun, unbelievable. So I knew that this day will come,” Zsa Zsa revealed.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom