The young stars of “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso” expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the one and only Diamond Star, Maricel Soriano, for her special participation in the Kapamilya afternoon series after her character was killed recently.

Elisse Joson, Alexa Ilacad, Charlie Dizon, and Loisa Andalio led the cast in thanking Maricel for accepting the role of Amanda and for yet another stellar performance in her illustrious career.

“Sobrang saya po namin na nakasama ka namin dito sa aming munting paraiso. Nakatawanan, nakatrabaho, at higit sa lahat nayakap namin nang buong-buo ang isang Diamond Star,” said Elisse.

For Alexa, their on-and-off cam moments will forever be priceless. “Isa po sa mga bucket list wish ko ay makatrabaho kayo at masaya ako na nangyari na. Ipagmamalaki ko talaga ‘to. Thank you sa mga wisdom na binigay niyo at ipinasa sa amin,” she shared.

“Sobrang saya ko po na nakatrabaho ko na po kayo. Sana hindi pa po ito ang huli. Forever ko po itong tatanawin na isang karangalan na naka-work kayo at naka-eksena ko na kayo,” said Charlie.

“Maraming salamat po sa pag-oo na makasama kami, isang karangalan po. We love you,” expressed Loisa.

Viewers praised the natural chemistry between the characters of Maricel and Elisse, Alexa, Charlie, and Loisa as their confrontation scenes and heartwarming lola-granddaughter moments went viral on social media.

In the current story of “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,” the search for the murderer of Amanda has intensified as Diana’s (Charlie) enemies pin the blame on her as the main suspect.

Uncover the secrets in “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,” Monday through Friday at 3 PM and on Saturdays at 2:30 PM, on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, and TFC.

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