Eva Darren. Image: Facebook/Fernando de la Pena Fernando de la Peña, son of screen veteran Eva Darren , called out the organizers of the recent Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences ( FAMAS ) awards for its alleged “last minute” removal of Darren as one of the presenters for the ceremony last May 26. In a lengthy Facebook post on Monday, May 27, de la Peña his mother was excited at having received an invitation to be one of the presenters of the star-studded event last Sunday, May 26, along with Tirso Cruz III, but this turned into dismay upon learning that she had been unceremoniously replaced without so much as a notice by the organizers.
This action, he said, was not only rude, but also “disrespectful,” “unethical,” and “unprofessional” towards an “icon of Philippine cinema.” FAMAS has apologized for the matter hours after de la Peña made public his sentiments. De la Pena shared that Darren was willing to prepare for the event, brave the stormy weather, and even spend a “price tag of P5,000 per plate” to accommodate her three grandchildren who accompanied her to the event.
“With a price tag of P5,000 ($90) per plate for four people, needless to say, it was not a cheap evening. It was all worth it though. After all, the last time she was on stage during a FAMAS awards night was back in 1969,” said dela Peña.
“Being the true professional that my mother is, she memorized and rehearsed her script to perfection, braved the downpour of.