Vice Ganda Gifts "Call Me Mother" Co-Star Lucas Andalio a New Dior Bag
Both Vice and Lucas won acting awards for their Metro Manila Film Festival entry Call Me Mother!
by Em Enriquez
Published on Dec 31, 2025
The 51st edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival has brought powerhouse comedienne Vice Ganda and child star Lucas Andalio together for Call Me Mother. The comedy-drama revolves around Twinkle, played by Vice, and his struggle to keep his adoptive son Angelo in his life. With the likes of Nadine Lustre, John "Sweet" Lapus, Brent Manalo, and Mika Salamanca also in its cast, the movie is currently dominating the box office with Christmastime audiences.
Less than a week after their nationwide premiere, Vice and Lucas have been riding high, especially during the film festival's awards night last December 27. Right before the festivities began, Vice gave her on- and off-screen son a special present for his MMFF debut.
Vice Ganda's Designer Bag Gift to Lucas Andalio
In a reel uploaded by makeup artist Jelly Eugenio, Lucas can be seen visiting her "mama Twinkle" as she was getting ready for the big night. While she was perched on a makeup chair, she instructed the child actor to open a gift she prepared for him. Emerging from the box was a backpack decked out in Dior's unmistakable Oblique motif. Lucas was too excited to put down the bag that he just had to try it on immediately! The two leads shared a sweet hug before snapping photos and heading to the blue carpet.
Lucas' new backpack is a pretty covetable piece for fashionistas of all ages. While there's certainly no stopping kids like him to wearing the designer carrier to school, it can also be worn by adults for office days or overseas trips. At P170,000, it's a bag that will definitely catch the gaze of those around you.
Vice Ganda and Lucas Andalio Win for "Call Me Mother"
Call Me Mother proves to be a monumental project for both Vice and Lucas. Aside from being the latter's MMFF debut, it also bagged him the Best Young Actor award! Vice also took home a trophy during the awards night, winning in the ultra-competitive Best Actor category for her heart-wrenching portrayal of Twinkle.
After years of contributing to the film festival's success, this was the first official time her acting chops were recognized. As she exclaimed in her acceptance speech, "queer people can be best actors!" Hear, hear!
Call Me Mother and seven other entries to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival are screening in cinemas until January 14.
Em is queer and probably daydreaming somewhere. They're Preview's associate entertainment editor who's often spotted in cowboy boots and lemon-tinted sunnies.