In the latest twist of the FAMAS awards saga, veteran actress Eva Darren found herself upstaged in a plot twist that could rival any telenovela. 

Invited to co-present at the prestigious event, the 77-year-old star meticulously rehearsed her lines and splurged on a glamorous look, only to be unceremoniously replaced by a younger actress. 

Her son’s recounting of the night paints a picture of high drama and low professionalism. Despite shelling out P5,000 each for dinner tickets for her party, Darren’s excitement turned into embarrassment as the spotlight was snatched away without warning. No apologies, no explanations—just the echo of yet another FAMAS fiasco. 

This incident not only sullies the reputation of the once-revered academy but also serves as a grim reminder that even legends can be left in the wings while the show, and the questionable practices, go on.

Here’s the complete account from Darren’s son: