Kris Aquino recently shared an emotional moment with her close friend Dindo Balares, admitting that she deeply misses her old self as she continues to battle serious health issues.
Balares visited Aquino at the beach resort where she is currently recuperating and posted a heartfelt update on Instagram. He recalled moments of laughter between them, including a viral video mash-up featuring Aquino and Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. The video compared Dela Rosa’s recent comment about being guided by the Holy Spirit to a humorous line from Aquino’s former show “KrisTV.”
“She laughed so hard, and her joy was contagious,” Balares wrote. He added that they continued chatting about it even after he returned home.
Aquino, known for her self-deprecating humor, told Balares, “When you can laugh at yourself, you’re a winner.”
However, their lighthearted exchange turned deeply personal when Aquino reacted to a comment from a fan who said, “I miss Krissy.” She responded, “People don’t realize how much I miss the old me… I am human, and it hurts so much.”
In a separate Instagram post, family friend Loi Villarama shared that “Vitamin Sea is working for her” and reassured fans that Kris is in a safe place. He encouraged continued prayers, warning against false online rumors and clickbait surrounding her health.
Aquino is currently living with nine autoimmune diseases, five of which she says are life-threatening.