"On my way to retirement."
This was the announcement of Sharon Cuneta on social media on Saturday, October 10.
On her Instagram page, the Megastar posted a photo of herself looking seemingly exhausted. In the photo she wrote the words: "Kids, it's almost time. Mama's tired. I love you!"
She also changed her bio to: "Retiring soon."
This is not the first time that the singer-actress opened up about her plans of retiring.
In her Instagram post in September 2019, Sharon said that she has been considering semi-retiring to enjoy a more private life. This was after she parted ways with her daughter Frankie Pangilinan who stayed in New York for college.
"Since last year l have seriously been thinking of semi-retiring. I am so very tired. It has been 41 years of work, work, work for me, and at some point, kailangan na rin sabihin sa sarili na ‘tama na.’ When will it ever be enough? Sometimes you just have to put your foot down and say it’s okay, and it’ll all be okay," the Megastar revealed.
She stressed that she might still do a few projects but she wants to stay away from the limelight for most times to be with her family.
"Maybe I’ll do a concert here and there every once in a while, or a movie that I feel will really be worth the few months it’ll take me away from my home and family. Sinasabi ko na sa inyo ito, mga mahal kong Sharonians. Mahal na mahal ko kayo...pero pagod na rin si Mama," she stated.
The Kapamilya star added, "Di naman siguro ako biglang forever na mawawala...pero konting-konti na lang siguro ang kakayanin kong ibigay until magpahinga na ako at i-enjoy naman ang tinatawag na private life na alam ng karamihan pero tungkol saan kokonti lang ang alam ko."
She pointed out that it has nothing to do with Kakie (Frankie) leaving.
"Like I said, last year ko pa naiisip at nararamdaman ito, at kinausap ko na rin ang pamilya at manager at team ko noon pa tungkol dito. I love you all so much, and I will try my very best to give you the best of me before I say goodbye," she remarked.
Sharon has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years.
She started her career in showbiz in 1978 as a recording artist.
She eventually became a movie star.
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The actress starred in more than 50 films already and won several awards throughout her career. She recently headlined the movies Unexpectedly Yours, Three Words to Forever, and Kuwaresma.
Her recent television appearances include The Voice Kids and Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.