Sneezy McDonald Opens Up About Her Mother, Lolit Solis
SNEEZY MCDONALD – The daughter of showbiz columnist Lolit Solis shared her honest feelings about her late mother during her wake. She admitted that while many people saw Lolit as a loving and caring person, for her, Lolit wasn’t really a “good mom”—at least not in the traditional sense.
Sneezy, also known as Angel Lizza Pasamonte, explained that growing up, her mother acted more like “the best dad.” Lolit was strict, strong, and focused on providing for the family. As a single mom, Lolit had no choice but to work hard and be tough. Sneezy said she often wished her mom had been softer and more nurturing, but as she grew older and became a mother herself, she finally understood why Lolit had to be that way.
She also shared that while she didn’t feel her mother’s warmth directly, Lolit showed that side to her “alaga” or showbiz talents, whom she treated like her own children. Hearing stories from Lolit’s friends and protégés helped Sneezy see her mom in a different light—as someone who could be loving and caring, just not to her own children in the same way.

Sneezy also recalled painful moments from their past, like when Lolit tried to end her life during the 1994 Manila Film Festival scandal. Even then, Lolit tried to shield Sneezy from the harsh realities of her situation. One thing that stood out to Sneezy was that Lolit never stopped her from talking to Gabby Concepcion, one of her mom’s former close talents, even after their falling out.
Reflecting on her mother’s life, Sneezy said she admired how Lolit built her success through hard work, saying her mom “made the Solis name famous” through her own efforts. Sneezy admitted she didn’t inherit her mother’s strength, but she carried with her one important lesson: “Perception is everything.”

In the end, despite their difficult relationship, Sneezy was thankful that in Lolit’s final years, they became emotionally closer—exchanging simple but meaningful messages that showed her mother’s love in her own quiet way.
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