Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto was escorted by her son Ryan Christian Santos Recto for the three-day 2024 Barako Festival kick-off ceremony in Lipa City, Batangas, on March 14.

During a media conference for the annual festival on Thursday, Vilma addressed queries about Ryan's potential political career.

"Someday, we don't know; he's still young, kung papasok siya sa politics. Just in case he will be a public servant, ang unang-unang ituturo ko sa kanya, mag-Tagalog," Vilma said.

When asked to choose between politics and showbiz, Ryan said, "I like music. Politics is also interesting. I grew up with my parents (in politics), so either or."

Ryan was also asked to name his showbiz crush. "Marami naman magaganda. I can't just pick one. There are so many beautiful ladies. I can't choose now. Dapat kasimbait ni mom."

The 27-year-old son of Vilma and Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said he loves music.

"Our family loves music in general. I grew up with my dad and my mom loving music. That's why I'm excited to be here in the next few days for the BarakoFest.

"I won't perform, but I can't wait to be part of the festival. I'll be a spectator, going around to check the stalls and watch the shows and games. I'm excited about that," Ryan said.

Vilma said Ryan needs to become more familiar with showbiz personalities.

"Hindi pa siya gaanong familiar sa showbiz because he's focused on his studies. Minsan kapag nanonood ako ng TV at napadaan siya, sasabihin niya, 'Mom sino yan? Maganda yan ah!' So hindi pa siya ganoon ka well-verse sa mga artista natin. Sino ba yung nakita mo noon na sinabihan mo na maganda? Was it Bela Padilla? Pero hindi lang talaga niya kilala. Basta maganda," Ate V recalled.

Vilma added: "Mahilig talaga ang pamilya namin sa music. Wala lang talagang hilig ang music kay Lucky. At saka sa akin walang hilig ang music. Pero bayad ako kapag kumakanta ako. Pero si Ryan, bata pa lang ito may tono na. The way I see it, talagang sa music siya eh. Parang hindi acting. But he loves to sing. Gusto niya magkaroon ng banda. Naka-focus talaga siya sa music."

The former congresswoman also said her granddaughter Rosie, daughter of Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola, frequents Batangas province.

"Si Peanut, madalas sila sa The Farm. Madalas din sila sa Batangas, sa Tanauan sa Vineyard. So sanay yung apo ko mamasyal. Nakarating na yun sa Palawan, sa Singapore, sa Hong Kong. So si Peanut, layas! Layas na baby yun. I'm very proud of my son Jessy and Lucky kasi hindi nila masyadong sine-shelter yung bata. Kung saan man, pinababayaan nila ang anak nila to be normal. For that I commend Lucky and Jessy. So sanay mamasyal si Peanut," Vilma added.