20 Years Of MMK

This is one show I grew up with.  And I’m happy that it continues to give us quality, heart warming and memorable stories of Pinoys in and out of the Philippines.  Ever since it started in 1991, it has become a Thursday habit for my parents and I.  I remember my how my dad used to tease my mom whenever he catches her crying.  I don’t blame my mom.  MMK is really a tearjerker.  Up until now, in its Saturday time slot.  It never fails to get my mom.  This time, I’m the one who teases her.  And occasionally, I also find myself with dripping nose and wet tissue.

One of my favorite episodes would be “Cap” with Noel Trinidad.  It is about the plight of Pinoy war veterans living in the states.  This one is really heart breaking.  It also close to my heart because my grandfather was also a war veteran.

Another favorite which brought me and my mom to tears, was the Ramon Zamora starer “Shades.”  It is a story of a little girl who ran away and met a blind musician who took care of her.  This episode reminded me of my dad who have gone blind because of sickness.  I just couldn’t stop crying while watching this.

MMK is truly a gem with its beautiful stories, delicate directing and superb acting no wonder it remains to be one of the longest running shows on Pinoy TV.  And as its host shares, as long as there are Pinoys willing to share their stories, MMK will always be there.