Iza Calzado Instagram – Like everyone else, I am still in shock as I begin to write this tribute for you. I still remember the first time I saw you in 2002 or 2003 in GMA. There was a shoot with all of the artists and you were standing in line like everyone else. I looked at you and immediately wanted to hug you because you reminded me of my mom who I just lost in 2001. Tisay and a bit short but had an intensity and mystery about you that just gave off a “Wag mo akong subukan.” Kind of energy. As luck would have it, you ended up playing my mother in Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man. I had the opportunity to work with you a few more times, Eternity was one of them, and the last long one was my first series in ABSCBN, Kahit Puso’y Masugatan. You treated me like a daughter and I looked up to you as a mentor and mother. Jane Guck or Nanay Jane I would fondly call you. Our shared love for tequila and rockstars made us click. You were both generous and kind with your words of encouragement and support be it on or off cam. You were also very stern when you needed to be. That’s one of the best things about you — napakatotoo mo. I last saw you, briefly, at a party for actors where we came together to further understand the Eddie Garcia Bill. You passionately asked questions and, with no pretenses, expressed your personal opinion and concerns on a lot of things. I had no idea that would be the last time I would see you. Kung alam ko lang, I would have hugged you more that night, yung yakap na sobrang higpit para alam mo na mahal na mahal kita. I truly love, respect and appreciate you, Jane Guck. It has been an honor and great pleasure to know you and cross paths with you in this lifetime. Pahinga ka na. Until the next one. 🙏🏽 P.S. Taos pusong pakikiramay sa iyong mga mahal sa buhay lalo na sayo baby girl @andieigengirl 🙏🏽❤️