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Published February 22, 2025 4:43pm
Andi Eigenmann revealed that her new tattoo is in honor of her late mom, Jaclyn Jose.
The content creator got a palm leaf tattoo on her right arm days before commemorating the award-winning actress’ first death anniversary.
On Instagram, Andi said that the tattoo has multiple meanings, but “all relating to the facets of her being that I would also like to embody.” She said it represents Jaclyn’s strength, which remained despite her challenges and is “The most admirable thing about her.”
The tattoo also means victory, as Andi said she witnessed Jaclyn “always striving for excellence in doing what she loved most. Her dedication to evolving in her art was a testament to her passion. What a privilege to have this woman as my mother.”
“She won many accolades for this, and the first Asian Palm d'Or winner for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival so far, is just one of them. I'll always cherish this moment, and the fact that she chose to share this with me.”
She added the tattoo also means, “Eternal life. As she will always and forever live in me.”
Andi said that in almost one year of mourning Jaclyn and going through grief, she always thought of ways to honor her.
“Recently I've come to realise that there is no better way than to take a good look at this life that she gave me. The best gift yet. And to continue to treasure and cherish it by living it the best way I know how. Just as she would always want me to,” she said.
“As grief changes me, I would like to carry these facets [of] who she was, alongside those of mine that I know she always loved,” she added.
To end her post, Andi told her Nanay, “This journey of grief has been long and tough, and quite frankly, sometimes dark. But I believe that the love you showered me with should be enough to trust that I will again see the light.”
Jaclyn passed away on March 2, 2024. Andi revealed in a press conference that it was due to a heart attack.
Celebrities and industry colleagues mourned the award-winning actress and paid tribute to her on social media.
—Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
