Aiko napraning: Akala ko may COVID ako, nawalan ako ng panlasa…

“AKALA ko me COVID ako. Nawalan ako panlasa and me makati sa throat ko. Ha-hahaha!”

Ito ang sagot sa amin ni Aiko Melendez nang hingan namin ng paliwanag sa nabasa naming status niya sa Facebook ngayong araw na halos mapraning na siya.

Ayon sa post ng aktres, “Eto ‘yung araw na akala namen lahat me Covid ako. Nawalan ng panlasa. Protocol is isolate ka agad sa set. That’s how strict GMA is kapag me symptoms ka. 

“They made me wear PPE straight in my room until I got my test result which is negative. I was brought to the hospital to get my swab.

“And Dang that was the longest 45 minutes of my Life waited and prayed. And what got me going was while I was escorted by the ambulance, back in the set they were all praying for me Led by Direk Tuding Alajar (Gina Alajar).

“Since I didn’t have my mom on the set, direk Gina acted as my mom gave me all the energy boosters. Sharing this story coz being in a lock-in set up is never easy. Everyday we pray for safety.

“Just to be able work and give our viewers what they deserve to watch comes risks also to our health. But my Lord is bigger than any of this scare!  I’m completely healed and surrounded with People who prays so hard. 

“Salamat Lord! I’m back negative! And ready to be Kendra again. In a few days our last stretch of lock-in will come to end. Can you blame me if I will surely be missing this set? 

“We don’t know yet if there is book 2 so, pls to our viewers give it your best shot to watch our remaining episodes. Buwis buhay episodes coming up! Like what I’ve said Times like these you’ll know who’s up for concern and up dedma ahahahaha! At least I know.”

Hindi naman itinanggi ng aktres na talagang mahabaan at matagalan ang lock-in taping nila para sa “Prima Donnas” at sobrang nami-miss na niya ang kanyang pamilya.

Dagdag post pa ni Aiko, “Thank you Lord. I know my energy comes from you. I almost got sick but you healed me right away. Got a Covid scare coz I had symptoms. GMA had me tested ‘coz nawala panlasa ko only to find out I have tonsillitis. 

“Thank you to my GMA family who took good care of me until I tested negative. And to direk Tuding Alajar who is just like my 2nd mom on the set. Made sure to give me the proper meds and vitamins. 

“Was telling direk sana sya nalang naging step mom ko Hahahahah! Coz alam Mommy, Papa Jimi had a crush on her. I love you direk. To my EP’s Ms Marissa Jesuitas-Hilario and Sir Edwin Manzano Hilado round the clock checking on me when I got isolated. 

“And to our PM Ms Redgynn Alba who prepared my favorite tacos as my comfort food just to ease the tension while waiting for my result. To my Ms Chanda Romero who was so worried about me thank you. Lady Prima your highness. And to sis Maria Katrina Halili, Wendell Xavier Ramos, James Blanco who prayed for my healing salamat.

 “I sincerely appreciate it ate Mel Kimura also who constantly checked on me love you ate. Negative Result! Tonsillitis kaya wala panlasa times like this you’ll know who cares for me.

“To my family who I caused Anxiety! Ok na ako and du’n sa mga tao na dapat andun for me Salamat nalang. You know when you are sick you tend to be emotional. Thank you Kuya Arnold Vegafria and Vanessa Marcelo who checked on me. To GMA bosses for adjusting the scripts just for me able to rest! Salamat Mahal ko kayo,” mensahe pa ng aktres.

Hanggang Dis. 3 pa tatagal ang lock-in taping ng “Prima Donnas.”