Maricel’s demise in ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso’ shocks viewers

CEBU, Philippines — Another shocking plot twist caught viewers off guard in “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso” as Maricel Soriano’s character suddenly met her demise in a pivotal episode of ABS-CBN’s afternoon drama series.

Amanda (Maricel) was found lifeless in her room as Baby (Loisa Andalio) was shocked to see a trail of blood when she walked in. Right before this, Amanda might have finally uncovered the truth about who the real Amy Paraiso is as she turned emotional over the results of a certain DNA test.

With no concrete evidence as to who murdered the real estate mogul and grandmother of the Paraiso sisters, Jacinda (Snooky Serna) is pinning the blame on Diana (Charlie Dizon), who previously held a grudge against Amanda, while Carlota (Nikki Valdez) believes Baby is the real culprit.

Viewers of were all praises for the Diamond Star’s remarkable portrayal of Amanda wherein she displayed her feistiness against her enemy Jacinda, and at the same time a loving grandmother in heart-wrenching confrontation scenes with the characters of Charlie, Loisa, Elisse Joson, and Alexa Ilacad. Who killed Amanda? Are Diana and Beth (Alexa) inching closer to the truth about Amy or have they been completely derailed?

“Pira-Pirasong Paraiso” airs Monday through Friday at 3 pm and on Saturdays at 2:30 pm, on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, and TFC. — (FREEMAN)