Actress Sharon Cuneta shared an experience she had on a plane when she was headed to Los Angeles for her ‘Dear Heart’ concert. Her seatmate did not recognize her as a celebrity.
Her plane seatmate was Dr. Lilia Luna, an OB-Gyne specialist and a professor at FEU.
On Instagram, Sharon narrated the whole experience:
“MegaTeammate Angel saw this online and sent it to me! Am reposting it because it had already been posted. I met this very sweet lady, Dr. Luna, on my PAL flight to LAX. We were seatmates. And it was a pleasure flying beside her!
Yes, from the time I sat down, I said “Ma’am, if I may help you with anything po, please just let me know.” It is the way my parents raised me. I am very mindful and respectful of ANYONE I come across, especially if they are older than I. More than the fear that Mom & Dad might rise up from their crypts and bonk me on the head if I didn’t show respect, demonstrating what your folks taught you all your life honors them always.
We then introduced ourselves, and whenever, wherever I do, I just say “Sharon.” We ate, and slept with only a few exchanges. When I woke up, Dra. wasn’t in her seat. When she walked back, she greeted me with a cheerful “Good Morning!”
Afterwhich she immediately said “You know, I have to apologize to you! I didn’t know I was seated beside the ‘great’ (her word not mine!☺️) Sharon Cuneta!
Now I never expect anyone I meet to know who I am because of what I do for a living. People come from everywhere all across the world and many, even fellow Filipinos, have never heard of me or other Pinoy Celebrities.
I never introduce myself as a celebrity but always, as the person I am 24/7. But then those very sweet words kicked off a nice conversation that really brought me many smiles.
I am happy to have met you, Dr. Luna. And if and when I become 87 (!), I pray that I be just as sharp, strong, and beautiful as you! I will never forget you! And I will happily push your luggage cart again anytime.
God bless you always and lots of love and hugs and kisses!”
(Photo source: Instagram – @Sharon Cuneta)
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