The dream-like wedding of internet superstar Zeinab Harake was filled with glitz, glamour, and celebrity sparkle — but one noticeable absence cast a long, emotional shadow over the occasion: her own biological mother.

For days, fans speculated. Was it a scheduling issue? A misunderstanding? But now, in a deeply emotional and candid statement, Zeinab’s mother has broken her silence — and confirmed the heartbreaking truth:

“Hindi ako nandoon kasi si Zeinab mismo ang nagdesisyon na huwag akong imbitahan.”
(“I wasn’t there because Zeinab herself made the decision not to invite me.”)

A Mother’s Silent Grief Now Speaks

In an emotional interview posted on Facebook Live, Zeinab’s mother, holding back tears, shared how she waited — hoped — for an invitation that never came.

“Bilang ina, masakit. Gusto ko sanang makita ang anak kong ikinasal. Pero hindi ako kasama sa araw na ‘yon. Hindi ako binigyan ng puwang.”

She clarified that there was no misunderstanding, no last-minute change. She was explicitly not invited, and was instructed not to come.

Why the Rift?

While she didn’t go into full detail about the root of their conflict, Zeinab’s mother admitted that their relationship has had painful chapters, but she never thought it would lead to this kind of exclusion.

“May mga hindi pagkakaintindihan, oo. Pero akala ko bilang ina, kahit paano, may karapatan pa rin akong makita ang anak kong magpakasal.”

Fans React: Divided and Emotional

As clips from the interview spread, the internet responded with a mix of shock, sympathy, and debate.

#ZeinabMomSpeaks

#LetMothersIn

#FamilyAboveFame

“This is so painful to hear. No mother deserves to be shut out like that.”
“We don’t know the full story. If Zeinab made this choice, maybe she had a reason.”
“Heartbreaking. That one day was supposed to be shared by both hearts that created her.”

Zeinab Remains Silent — For Now

As of this writing, Zeinab Harake has not addressed her mother’s claims, and continues to post honeymoon and post-wedding content online. Some supporters praise her for staying focused and composed, while others criticize the silence as cold and dismissive.

Insiders say Zeinab is aware of the backlash but is choosing not to engage — possibly to protect her peace or avoid deepening the wound.

Final Thought: A Wedding Without a Mother’s Blessing

Zeinab Harake’s wedding may have been beautiful on the outside — but for one woman, it was the day her heart quietly shattered.

Whether you stand with Zeinab’s decision or feel for her mother’s pain, one thing is clear:
Behind the viral videos and wedding gowns, there’s a family grieving in silence.

“Anak ko pa rin siya… kahit pinili niyang talikuran ako sa araw na dapat kasama niya ako

Zeinab Harake didn’t invite her mother to the wedding, how true?
Is it TRULILI that the rumors that Zeinab Harake’s own mother, Mariafe Ocampo, was not invited to her grand wedding to basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr., are true?

A netizen is now making the rounds on social media claiming that he saw the social media personality’s mother at a convenience store in Cavite.

“I saw Zeinab’s mother on June 1 around 6pm-7:30pm at Alfamart here in Silang, Cavite. Two women came in, one older, dressed formally like she just came from an event.

“As she entered the door, she was saying things like (not exactly but the same thought) ‘I’m her own mother, Zeinab didn’t invite me to the wedding’, ‘Do they want to be famous?’ They will become more famous for what they do. I’ll post them on my Facebook, both of them, Zeinab and Ray Parks,” the netizen said in the comment. Netizen Ivana Alawi immediately checked Zeinab and her mother’s Facebook and TikTok accounts and confirmed that it was the vlogger’s mother that she saw.

Also based on the released vlog of her wedding, it can be seen that her mother was not there and only her father walked her down the aisle.

When we visited Zeinab’s mother’s Facebook account, it had cryptic stories.

“When people hurt you emotionally. Take it as a sign that they are not worth your presence. Distance yourself and don’t let them destroy your mental health

Your inner peace is more important,” the first story reads.

In the second story, Zeinab’s mother refers to “toxic people”.

“Toxic people will do you dirty, then try to convince people that you’re the problem.”

Meanwhile, Zeinab’s manager, Jhay Isidro, answered the question of why his beloved’s mother was absent from her big day.

“Not feeling well,” was his short answer. The rumors that there might be a misunderstanding between the two have only intensified because of Zeinab’s latest story.

“Listen to God, not them.”

Meanwhile, BANDERA is open to Zeinab’s side and clarification about her mother’s absence on her most important day.