In a raw and emotional interview that no one saw coming, veteran actress Dina Bonnevie has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life — her distant relationship with her stepson, Vico Sotto. What she shared wasn’t scandal, but something more disarming: honesty, regret, and a mother’s longing for healing.

For years, fans speculated about the perceived coldness between the two. As the son of Vic Sotto and Coney Reyes, Vico grew up in a complex blended family, and Dina’s role as stepmother was often a silent question mark in that equation. Until now, that story remained untold.

“I Wasn’t Ready”: Dina Breaks Down Walls

With visible emotion, Dina revealed how the disconnect with Vico wasn’t rooted in anger, but in her own unpreparedness as a young woman navigating a new marriage, a booming career, and her own identity crisis.

“I was too busy surviving,” she admitted. “I didn’t have the emotional tools to understand what Vico needed at that time — and that’s something I carry with me to this day.”

She described feeling like a stranger in a family she desperately wanted to belong to, unsure how to step into the shoes of a stepmother to a child who already had a loving, present mother in Coney Reyes.

“I tried to be kind, I tried to show up — but I realize now that I was emotionally unavailable. And children feel that. Vico felt that.”

A Turning Point No One Expected

The healing, she said, came years later, in the most unexpected way: a short birthday message.

“He messaged me ‘Happy Birthday, Tita Dina.’ It was simple, but it broke me. It meant so much more than those three words.”

That message, Dina said, was a crack in the wall that had stood between them for decades. It wasn’t grand, but it was sincere — and for her, that was enough.

Vico’s Quiet Grace

Known for his integrity and humility as Pasig City’s mayor, Vico Sotto has rarely addressed anything personal in public. Dina acknowledged this, calling him a man of quiet strength.

“He had every right to keep his distance. But he never disrespected me. His silence was not coldness — it was maturity, restraint, and grace.”

She credits Vico not only for his leadership but for the silent example he set in how to handle pain and broken relationships with dignity.

“He could’ve chosen to resent me, but he didn’t. And that speaks volumes about the kind of man he’s become.”

Fans React: “Now We Understand”

The interview struck a nerve online. Many fans admitted they had misjudged Dina in the past, and praised her for finally speaking her truth.

“It takes real strength to admit mistakes,” one fan commented. “She didn’t make excuses. She just opened her heart.”

Others were moved by the reminder that blended families come with unseen emotional wounds, often misunderstood by outsiders.

No Dramatic Reunions — Just Peace

Dina isn’t expecting a perfect fairy-tale ending. But she says that’s not the point.

“Sometimes, healing is quiet. It’s not in the big gestures, but in the softening of hearts.”

She’s grateful for the peace she now feels — and the small, respectful gestures that tell her she’s been forgiven, even if only silently.

In an industry where drama often overshadows truth, Dina Bonnevie’s confession is a rare act of grace. It’s a reminder that even public figures are vulnerable to regret, growth, and the long journey toward healing — and that sometimes, the most powerful reconciliations happen in silence.