Pinoy lola in 'Blue's Clues': 'They are going to get to know the Filipino culture'

Filipinos were amazed when Joshua dela Cruz's lola was introduced in a teaser of popular American kids' show "Blue's Clues."

And the actress who portrayed said lola, Caroline Fe, was no less thrilled.

In an interview on Canadian newscast Omni News, anchored by none other than Rhea Santos, Caroline said that the development was "huge."

"All I can say is that it blew my mind that we are going to be represented in the biggest way," she said.

"Can you imagine the next generation of children in general, they are going to get to know the Filipino culture," she added.

Caroline said Filipinos have been present in North America since the 1500s, and that it was high time they were acknowledged.

"We have been present, silently present, and I think it's about time that we do come out and show how we've integrated, accepted their culture and now it's out turn to share our culture to them," she said.

In the clip, Josh, the new host of the show who is proudly Pinoy, showcased Filipino culture by greeting his lola with a "mano."

We have an entire generation of American kids being exposed to a Filipino dude on TV, doing the “Mano po” to his Lola, & making bibingka. My kids are seeing their lives on TV. ???????? pic.twitter.com/ds4zgdxOJ9

— E.J. Ramos David. Ph.D. (@ejrdavid) November 12, 2020

This did not escape the notice of netizens, who felt well-represented on screen and are eagerly awaiting to see what the episode would contain.

Caroline only had good things to say about the show, saying that it was about love — "love of your friend, Josh to Blue, love of your family, Josh to Lola."

She also had something to say about grandmothers: "Lolas are the coolest people in the world. Lolas have a lot of stories to tell."

"And just because when we get up off that chair our backs may hurt, doesn't mean we're not badass. We are badass lolas! Go hug your lolas today!" she added.

This episode of Nickelodeon’s kids’ show “Blue's Clues & You!” is set to air on November 20 in the US. —JCB, GMA News