With the number of ink on her body, Andi Eigenmann has proven how tattoos go beyond mere aesthetics. Her latest one—a palm leaf etched on the back of her right arm—was dediated to her late mother Jaclyn Jose.
Andi Eigenman Gets New Tattoo In Honor of Jaclyn Jose
One of the most legendary actresses in Philippine show business, Jaclyn shocked the nation with her untimely passing last March 2, 2024. And so a few days before her first death anniversary, Andi made the meaningful gesture of sharing her new way of paying homage to her mother's memory to the world as well.
In an Instagram post, Andi detailed the special meanings behind her palm leaf tattoo. She wrote, "Indicative of multiple meanings all relating to the facets of her being that I would also like to embody."
The first one is strength. Andi describes her mother to be someone who had remained strong throughout her life, and for Andi, it was the most admirable thing about Jaclyn. The palm leaf also symbolizes victory which was something that she had always seen in her mother. Jaclyn was known for her impactful acting that made all her roles memorable for most Filipinos.
"Growing up was special, witnessing someone first-hand, constantly refining her craft, always striving for excellence in doing what she loved most. Her dedication to evolving in her art was a testament to her passion," she said in her post.
Andi also recalled how her mom was the first Filipina to win the Palme d'Or for Best Actress in the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Andi even came with Jaclyn to personally receive the award in the globally renowned film festival. "I'll always cherish this moment and the fact that she chose to share this with me," Andi added in her dedication message.
Last but not least, her new tattoo will be a sign of her mom's life in her. "Eternal life. As she will always and forever live in me," she wrote.
"As grief changes me, I would like to carry these facets of who she was, alongside those of mine that I know she always loved. This journey of grief has been long and tough, and quite frankly, sometimes dark. But I believe that the love you showered me with should be enough to trust that I will again see the light," Andi concluded.
This story originally appeared on Cosmo.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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