SI Aiko Melendez pala ang aktres na na-blind item na nagka-Covid daw habang nasa lock-in taping ng isang TV show ng isang network. Pero, hindi na pinatagal ni Aiko na manghula ang readers kung sino ang aktres na tinukoy sa blind item, pero mali ang aktres sa pag-akalang sintomas ng Covid-19 ang mga naramdaman niya.
Nasa lock-in taping ng Prima Donnas ng GMA-7 si Aiko kasama ang ibang cast ng hit Afternoon Prime kung saan, gumaganap siya sa role ng kontrabidang si Kendra.
Para mas malinaw, iku-quote na natin ang ilang bahagi ng kanyang post sa Facebook nang pinagdaanang medical scare.
“Eto ung araw na akala namen lahat me covid ako. Nawalan ng panlasa. Protocol is isolate ka agad sa set. That’s how strict GMA is kapag me symptoms ka. They made me wear PPE straight in my room until I got my test result which is negative. I was brought to the hospital to get my swab. And Dang that was the longest 45 minutes of my Life... waited and prayed. And what got me going was while i was escorted by the ambulance, back in the set they were all praying for me Led by Direk Tuding Alajar.
Since I didn’t have my mom on the set, direk Gina acted as my mom gave me all the energy boosters. Sharing this story coz being in a lockin set up is never easy. Everyday we pray for safety. Just to be able to work and give our viewers what they deserve to watch comes risks also to our health. But my Lord is bigger than any of this scare! Im completely healed and surrounded with people who prays so hard. Salamat Lord! I’m back negative! And ready to be Kendra again... in a few days our last stretch of lockin will come to end... Can you blame me if i will surely be missing this set? We don’t know yet if there is book 2 so pls to our viewers give it your best shot to watch our remaining episodes. Buwis buhay episodes coming up! Like what ive said, times like these you’ll know who’s up for concern and up dedma ahahaha! At least i know.”
May kasunod pang post si Aiko sa pinagdananan niyang Covid scare na tiyak, hindi nito makakalimutan.
“Thank you Lord! I know my energy comes from you. I almost got sick but you healed me right away... Got a covid scare coz I had symptoms. GMA had me tested coz nawala panlasa ko only to find out i have tonsillitis. Thank you to my GMA family who took good care of me until i tested negative. And to direk Tuding Alajar who is just like my 2nd mom on the set. Made sure to give me the proper meds and vitamins. Was telling direk sana sya na lang naging step mom ko. Hahaha! Coz alam mo my Papa Jimi had a crush on her. I love you direk. To my EP’s ms Marissa Jesuitas-Hilario and Sir Erwin Manzano Hilado round the clock checking on me when i got isolated. And to our PM Ms. Redgyn Alba who prepared my favorite tacos as my comfort food just to ease the tension while waiting for my result. To my Ms. Chanda Romero who was so worried about me thank you, Lady Prima your higness, And to sis Maria Katrina Halili, Wendell Xavier Ramos, James Blanco who prayed for my healing salamat. I sincerely appreciate it. Ate Mel Kimura also who constantly checked on me love you ate.
Negative Result! Tonsilitis kaya wala panlasa. Times like this you’ll know who cares for me. To my family who i caused anxiety! Ok na ako and dun sa mga tao na dapat andun for me salamat na lang. You know when you are sick you tend to be emotional.. Thank you Kuya Arnold Vegafria and Vanessa Marcelo who checked on me. To GMA bosses for adjusting the scripts just for me able to rest! Salamat mahal ko kayo.”
Sabi ni direk Gina, sa February 2021 pa magtatapos ang Prima Donnas at game sila kung maaaprubahan na ma-extend ng ilang months ang drama series.
-NITZ MIRALLES