The decision to adopt Matet de Leon may not necessarily be considered the “biggest mistake” in Nora Aunor’s life, as it was a personal choice made out of love and the desire to build a warm family. However, like any family relationship, the bond between Nora Aunor and Matet de Leon has not always been smooth. Over the years, there have been tensions and conflicts between them, leading the public and fans to question this decision.

One of the reasons for the tension in their relationship may be issues with communication, misunderstandings, and family problems. Matet de Leon has openly shared her feelings of being hurt and abandoned by her adoptive mother when Nora Aunor decided to start a business similar to hers, which significantly impacted their emotional bond.

Additionally, pressures from their personal lives and careers could also be factors that have caused difficulties in their relationship. Public arguments and conflicts may make outsiders view the relationship negatively. However, calling it the biggest mistake might be a subjective perspective, and it cannot be judged solely based on events or emotions in a short period of time.

More importantly, the efforts to understand each other and find ways to heal the family bond, despite facing difficulties, could help improve the relationship and strengthen the family connection.

Matet de Leon slams mother Nora Aunor after competing with her business: ‘Para akong tinraydor’

Actress and businesswoman Matet de Leon aired her frustration on social media last Sunday, December 4, after she felt betrayed by her adoptive mother, veteran actress Nora Aunor.

Matet expressed her disbelief following her mom’s actions, revealing that she was asked to promote a product that was directly competing with hers.

On Instagram, Matet showed her mother’s product as well as hers so that her followers would know why she felt frustrated over the situation.

“Would you do this to your children? HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER. HOW? How can I do that now? Ay, AMPON PALA AKO. Nung isang gabi, sinabihan ako na na mag resell na lang ng products ng nanay ko,” she shared.

The actress couldn’t believe that Nora would do such a thing as her mother knew she sells the exact same product.

Matet revealed that Nora reasoned out that she has been doing financially well due to the number of shows she gets that’s why she decided to sell the same product as her daughter’s.

“Pinaghihirapan namin ang pagtitinda. Bakit all of a sudden, nagulat na lang ako, naglabas ang nanay ko ng direktang kumpitensya ng produkto ko. Alam niyang may produkto akong ganyan,” she said.

“Marami naman daw akong taping. Ano sa tingin niyo gagawin ko ngayon? Ano magandang gawin? Kung may anak kayo, GAGAWIN NIYO BA SA MGA ANAK NIYO TO,” she added.

“Imbis na sinuportahan ako, imbis na ‘go anak!’ hindi [parang] ‘mas magaling ako sayo,’ ganun ba iyon? Di ko talaga alam kung anong rason [niya]. Pinapakita ba [niya] sa akin na mas sikat kasi siya, mas magaling, at mas maraming fans? Kaya mas maraming bibili? Di ko talaga sure. This is my opinion, ang aking pakiramdam, sa tingin ko lang,” she said.

“I don’t even know her products/ I don’t care. What I do care about is what she did. She sent it to me, parang ‘Look, what I got here!’ Parang ganun ‘yung ginawa eh. So weird,” she continued.

Matet went on to share different experiences she had with the Filipino superstar growing up as an adoptive daughter.

Despite the awkward situation that happened between them, Nora said she still loves her mom.

Matet de Leon, Nora Aunor end misunderstanding over competing ‘tuyo’ businesses

Matet de Leon revealed that she and mother, Nora Aunor, have reconciled after they had a misunderstanding over their competing tuyo businesses late last year.

The actress addressed the issue yesterday during the livestreamed second episode of her “Dear Mars Matet” series on her YouTube channel.

It is a series where she reads letters from her fans and interacts with them by reading the chatbox. The second episode started with her answering questions such as her advice on long-distance relationships.

“Kami ni mommy ko ay nagkaayos na. Nakita na nila, nag-upload na ng video si Kuya John. I think I spoke too soon when I said I didn’t want to talk to her anymore… See what anger can do?” said Matet on the 32nd minute of her live vlog.

She referred to John Rendez, the actor-singer who uploaded his vlog on YouTube where she and Nora were seen together. 

Her husband, Mickey Estrada, said Matet said those words out of frustration, anger and shock at finding out that her mother had also planned on selling gourmet bottled sardines and dried fish. In Matet’s previous video, she revealed that it was Mickey who cooks and makes their tuyo.

“Nag-chat sa akin si mommy na sana maging maayos na, maging OK na kami, na sana kasi bagong taon. Kalimutan na natin ‘yung mga nangyari nitong nakaraan. Who am I not to say yes to that and (not) to agree with her? Sino ako?” Matet said.

“Ang Diyos nga nagpapatawad — ang mali ko lang dun, sinabi ko na hindi ko na siya kakausapin. Hindi ko pala kaya,” she added.

She and Mickey denied that the entire misunderstanding was a gimmick because it was not Matet’s character to resort to it.

“Definitely, lahat ng taong nakatrabaho ko at naging kaibigan ko, na kilala ako, alam na alam nila na hindi ko gagawin ‘yan,” Matet stressed.

Her older brother, Ian de Leon, joined the chatbox and left encouraging messages for his younger sister. Ian is the only biological son of Nora with her ex-husband, actor Christopher de Leon. Matet, along with actress Lotlot de Leon, were adopted by Nora.

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Matet considered her mother’s age when she looked back at their rift. Nora will turn 70 in May.

“Nagkausap na kami. Nagkaintindihan na kaming dalawa. I spoke too soon when I said I didn’t want to talk to her anymore. That time, it was fresh,” Matet said.

She added that after that episode she learned not to read comments and to focus on the good and positive things.

“Bago mag-Christmas, I wanted to send mommy a message na maayos na pero nauna si mommy na mag-chat sa akin. I think that’s God’s way para maging maayos ang lahat,” the actress added.