Tributes pour in for Lolit Solis

By Jefferson Fernando

The Philippine entertainment industry lost one of its most iconic, controversial, and beloved pillars—Lolit Solis, known to many simply as Nanay Lolit. With a sharp pen, a sharper tongue, and a heart that beat fiercely for her alagas, friends, and country, Manay Lolit was more than just a veteran columnist, manager, and showbiz insider—she was family to generations of stars. In the days following her passing, a flood of tributes revealed the woman behind the headlines: a fiercely loyal protector, a generous giver in disguise, and a second mother to many. Beneath the fearless commentaries and bold soundbites was a woman whose love ran deep, even if not always gently. ⸻ “Feisty, loyal, and deeply loving.” — Lorna Tolentino Veteran actress Lorna Tolentino, one of Lolit’s closest friends, mourned the passing of a woman she called “a staunch supporter, manager and friend.” In her quiet words, she captured what many knew but rarely articulated: Nanay Lolit’s love was loud in its own way. ⸻ “Hindi lang halata, pero sobrang laki ng puso mo.” — Pauleen Luna Sotto In a deeply personal letter, Pauleen Luna revealed the softer, giving side of the woman many feared yet fiercely admired. “Every year, Nanay Lolit had a list of gifts she wanted… pero lahat ng hinaharbat niya, hindi pala para sa kanya,” Pauleen shared. From lechon to gadgets, Nanay would share her birthday and Christmas bounty with those in need. “You are family, Nanay,” Pauleen wrote. “Twenty years with you is not enough.” ⸻ “You’ve been a solid rock for me, and my family.” — Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. For Bong Revilla, Nanay Lolit was more than a manager—she was a maternal figure. His farewell post was filled with pain and gratitude. “Para akong nawalan ulit ng nanay,” he said, echoing the sentiment of so many she had guided and cared for like her own children. ⸻ “You were my adviser, my ninang, my confidant.” — Lani Mercado Revilla For Lani, Nanay Lolit was a source of wisdom and strength. “It is now time to rest, Nay… May you rest in peace. Mahal ka naming lahat,” she wrote, her words weighted with the ache of personal loss and lasting love. ⸻ “You made me feel safe, seen, and loved.” — Yasmien Kurdi Yasmien Kurdi, who called Nanay Lolit her manager for ten years, shared memories of laughter, long travels, and even moments of conflict—each wrapped in care. “She had a heart of stone at times,” Yasmien admitted, “but beneath it was a love so genuine and deep.” From van rides filled with sweets to tearful scoldings that turned into lessons, her tribute was a testament to the multi-layered love Nanay gave freely. ⸻ “Happy harbat in heaven!” — Mr. Fu TV personality Mr. Fu honored Nanay Lolit in a way only he could—lighthearted, cheeky, and filled with affection. “Rest in peace… happy harbat in heaven!” he wrote, reminding everyone that humor was a huge part of Nanay’s charm, even in life’s most serious moments. ⸻ In her final Instagram posts, Lolit Solis spoke with raw honesty about her fading strength, her gratitude for life, and her readiness for what lay beyond. “If I will leave now, no regrets,” she wrote. “Life was good to me… people are nice… what more can I ask?” She had been preparing all of us for goodbye—but no amount of preparation could soften the loss. She was, and always will be, a force in Philippine showbiz. But more than that, she was Nanay. To her artists, her readers, her friends, and the many she touched quietly from behind the scenes. Rest well, Manay Lolit. Salamat sa lahat. Hindi ka malilimutan. ?

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