What started as silent resentment ended in unexpected admiration.

In a jaw-dropping confession that took fans and netizens by surprise, Atasha Muhlach — daughter of Philippine screen legends Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales — admitted she once hated rising political star and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto.

“I didn’t like him. Not one bit,” Atasha revealed in an intimate feature interview.

But what makes this story so compelling isn’t just the confession — it’s the unexpected moment that completely turned her perception upside down.

“It Wasn’t Personal… But I Just Didn’t Get the Hype”

Atasha said her initial dislike wasn’t rooted in anything personal. It was distrust — the kind deeply rooted in growing up surrounded by politics, performance, and public personas.

“To me, he was just another politician with a familiar last name,” she said.
“I thought it was all curated. I didn’t believe the ‘good guy’ narrative. I thought it was all… image.”

Coming from a family known for both showbiz and public service, Atasha admitted she had grown tired of seeing people praised for doing the bare minimum — especially those with powerful surnames.

Then Came the Moment That Changed Everything

But one rainy night in a forgotten corner of Pasig City proved her wrong.

Atasha, who had quietly joined a volunteer drive in a flood-prone barangay, witnessed something she couldn’t forget: Vico Sotto, knee-deep in muddy water, helping an elderly couple escape their submerged home.

“There were no cameras. No assistants. No PR team. Just him. Soaked. Carrying groceries. Holding on to the old man like it was his own grandfather.”

In that raw moment — away from all the flashing lights — the image of the “untouchable mayor” was stripped away, replaced by something far more powerful:

A real public servant.

“I Misjudged Him — And I’m Not Afraid to Admit That”

“I felt ashamed,” Atasha admitted.
“I realized I had been wrong. He wasn’t trying to impress anyone. He was just… doing his job.”

Since then, her opinion of Vico Sotto has drastically changed — and her decision to speak out about it has drawn praise across social media.

Netizens React: “We Need More Honesty Like This”

Thousands of comments poured in within hours of the story breaking:

“Atasha just proved it takes real humility to admit you were wrong.”

“Imagine what our country could be if more people judged based on actions, not family names.”

Even some skeptics found themselves moved by her honesty, noting that it’s rare for celebrities to publicly correct themselves about another public figure — especially one in politics.

Final Thought: A Lesson in Truth, Humility, and Change

In an era where reputations are built on carefully curated posts and hollow statements, Atasha Muhlach’s confession hits different. It reminds us that sometimes, our loudest assumptions are silenced by the quietest acts of integrity.

And Vico Sotto? He never even knew she hated him. He was just busy wading through floodwater — saving lives, not trying to win hearts.