“If This Is the Last Time…”: Sharon Cuneta and Willie Revillame Recall Kris Aquino’s Farewell

“If This Is the Last Time…”: Sharon Cuneta and Willie Revillame Recall Kris Aquino’s Farewell

A quiet, emotional wave is sweeping across the Philippine entertainment industry as two of Kris Aquino’s closest friends—Sharon Cuneta and Willie Revillame—opened up for the first time about what may be the “final farewell” of the country’s long-reigning “Queen of All Media.”

This goodbye, they made clear, was not a publicity stunt or dramatic flourish. It was a quiet, private decision made by Kris herself—spoken in confidence, shared with love, and delivered with a kind of peace that only comes after enduring a long battle.

 

Willie Revillame on ABS-CBN stars who transferred to GMA-7 | PEP.ph

In a recent conversation, Sharon Cuneta, who has considered Kris family for decades, shared the painful truth behind the scenes. Her voice was calm but laden with the kind of emotion that only comes with acceptance.

“She told me herself—this time, she won’t be coming back to television,” Sharon said softly. “This upcoming six-month isolation period for treatment will be extremely difficult. And if she gets through it, she wants to leave the spotlight for good.”

 

I'm 47, he's 58': Kris responds to teasing over Willie's sweet gesture |  ABS-CBN Entertainment

Sharon explained that Kris has come to terms with her physical limitations and that her priority now is not a comeback—but healing, rest, and being with the people she loves most.

“I wouldn’t call it retirement,” Sharon added. “It’s more of a homecoming. A return to what truly matters: her sons, her family, and herself.”

Willie Revillame echoed the sentiment during a recent live broadcast, his tone more subdued than usual. Known for his optimistic, energetic persona, Willie this time spoke with a somber honesty.

“Kris is a fighter, but her body is tired,” Willie said. “I can’t promise we’ll ever see her on TV again. She didn’t say goodbye out loud, but in my heart, I know… she’s stepping away.”

He confirmed that Kris is preparing for an intense six-month treatment protocol overseas—one that includes strict medical isolation and limited interaction with the outside world. According to medical advice, this will likely be the deciding phase of her health journey.

 

Kris Aquino wipes sweat off Willie Revillame's face while co-hosting a TV  Special on GMA-7 | GMA News Online

The reality of this farewell is further supported by details shared previously by Kris herself. Back in February 2025, she revealed via Instagram that she was only 37 kilograms in weight and medically “not fit to work.” Her exact words: “I’m not ready to go back yet.” On Reddit, fans reposted her heartbreaking message: “I cannot walk. Each step is agony. The pain goes from my knees all the way to my feet.” These aren’t metaphors. They are a reflection of the very real, very physical battle she’s been enduring for years.

The words of Sharon and Willie aren’t speculative or sentimental—they are grounded in this reality. They come not from a place of performance, but from people who truly know her, who have seen the toll her illness has taken.

 

What did Kris Aquino do that Sharon Cuneta will never forget? | ABS-CBN  Entertainment

And yet, through all the gravity, there is no melodrama. Sharon and Willie are not selling sorrow. They’re simply telling the truth—on behalf of someone who may no longer have the strength to say it herself.

Sharon closed the conversation with a heartfelt request from Kris to the fans:
“If I make it through this, I won’t return to the spotlight. I no longer dream of being on screen. I only dream of quiet mornings, my children’s laughter, and pain-free nights.”

Willie, too, shared what Kris had asked of him:
“She said, ‘Willie, if I can’t speak anymore, please help me thank everyone who watched me, laughed with me, cried with me. Tell them how grateful I am.’ And so I’m doing that now.”

No spotlight shines forever. No camera stays on one face for life. But some people leave a glow that lingers far beyond the stage.

Whether this is truly Kris Aquino’s last goodbye, one thing is certain: her voice, her courage, and her legacy will remain etched in the hearts of the people she touched.

And if this really is the end, at least we were given a chance to say goodbye—not with fanfare, but with quiet understanding and deep respect.

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