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Posted: 7:17 PM (Manila Time) | October
08, 2001
Teary-eyed
MARK Anthony Fernandez gets teary-eyed
when the subject is his mom, Alma Moreno, who is suffering from multiple
sclerosis.
Mark may have a rugged image, but
the 23-year-old actor is a softie when it comes to his family and is not
beyond crying even in front of media people.
He says his mom never told him about
her real condition and he only learned about it in the newspapers.
"When she went to the States, I didn't
know it was that serious," he says. "She's a very strong woman. Probably
she didn't want us to worry too much about her so she didn't tell us."
It has been one big blow after another
for Mark, who also had to contend with depression. But he is secure in
the knowledge that he has the support of his family.
"First, my dad lost in his political
bid and now, my mom is sick," says the son of actor Rudy Fernandez, who
ran for mayor of Quezon City. "I'm thankful that my family is always behind
me. I draw strength from them. My dad, my stepdad (actor and Parañaque
Mayor Joey Marquez) and my brothers -- Van Dolph, Renz and Rap-Rap -- have
always been very supportive."
Mark has successfully overcome his
drug problem and is now ready to return to the business that recognizes
him as one of its best young actors. In fact, he has his hands full with
film commitments. After starring with Joyce Jimenez in the action-drama
flick "Biyaheng Langit," Mark will be seen in "Dos Ekis," a Viva Films
production where he is paired for the first time with sexy actress Rica
Peralejo.
Mark remembers Rica as his costar
in the now-defunct ABS-CBN sitcom, "Palibhasa Lalake."
He also plays the lead in the forthcoming
Regal action vehicle "Jesus Rebolusyonaryo," with Singapore-based VJ Donita
Rose.
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"But I never thought we would one
day work in a film like this," he says.