Willie talks about God, kids on 50th birthday
In two days time, Willie Revillame will be celebrating his 50th birthday. As he reaches this milestone, the controversial host says nothing is more important to him than assuring the future of his children and keeping a close relationship with God.
"Magalit na sa 'kin ang buong mundo wag lang magalit sa akin ang Panginoong Diyos. Ayawan man ako ng tao, ng buong sambayanan wag lang ang Panginoong Diyos. Kakampi ko nga ang tao galit naman sa akin ang Diyos bale wala lahat ito. Kaya nga sabi ko sa Panginoon pag nagdadasal ako mag-isa lang pag dumadalaw ako sa simbahan na ako lang sabi ko 'Lord anytime na kunin mo 'to lahat kahit ngayon, wala kayong madidinig sa 'kin basta wag mo lang akong iwan," Willie said in an interview with the TV5 showbiz-oriented talk show "Paparazzi" last Sunday.
Willie received a fair amount of criticism and support in his numerous controversies in the five years as host of the ABS-CBN noontime show "Wowowee" and currently as host-producer of the TV5 early evening game show "Willing Willie." He maintained that while he continues to get pummeled by his detractors, Willie only devotes time to what his supporters have to say and how to make them happy.
For his children
During the same interview with "Paparazzi," Willie revealed that the fortune he amassed as a prized game show host was not merely his own but for his children.
Willie was named the top taxpayer from the entertainment industry and third overall, having paid over P57 million in taxes in 2009, according to an online report of the Bureau of Internal Revenue released late last year.
"Hindi ko nararamdaman na ganoon yun. Nararamdaman mo lang yan dahil una marami kang binibiling properties (dahil) future mo yan at saka future ng mga anak mong maiiwan. Hindi lang para sa akin ito. Para sa mga anak ko na to eh. Maaaring magkakapamilya pa ako, so para sa magiging anak ko."
Willie is aware of all his shortcomings as a father. In the interview, he asked forgiveness from his children for all he's done wrong and vowed to be there whenever they need him.
Willie has three daughters and a son with different partners. Among his children are Meryl, an award-winning actress and his daughter with Maricel Soriano's sister Bec-Bec, and Juan Emmanuel or Juamee, his son with ex-wife Liz Almoro.
"Sana kung may pagkukulang ako dati patawarin nila ako...Sana lang eh patawarin nila ako sa aking mga nagawang kasalanan. Patawarin nila ako sa kung ano man yung mga pagkukulang ko noong mga panahon na kasama nila ako. Nandito naman ako na pwede nilang lapitan. Nandito naman ako. Pinagkaloob sa akin ng Diyos to eh para meron pa rin akong parte sa buhay nila."
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