In The Caretakers, Iza Calzado and Dimples Romana explore the themes of land ownership, power struggles, and the strength of motherhood.
Offscreen, their perspectives as mothers added another layer of depth to their roles—making their performances even more poignant and personal.
In a recent interview, Iza and Dimples emphasized the importance of defending property and family while discussing their experiences as mothers and their commitment to securing a better future for their children.
Iza, mother to Deia Amihan, contemplated the challenge of supporting her family while nurturing resilience.
“I read this book called The Daily Dad—it really stuck with me. It says you should give your children anything but not everything. They need to know how to struggle in life. It cannot be too easy,” she told Manila Standard Entertainment.
Meanwhile, Dimples brought a different perspective as a mother of two—one rooted in experience and years of parenting.
“I’ve been a mom for 21 years. At first, you think there are limits to what you can give, but when you’re in the moment, you realize you’ll do anything for your child. A mother’s love expands. It knows no bounds,” Dimples said.
Echoing Dimples’ statement, Iza shared that this kind of love isn’t limited to biological children.
“Motherhood is beyond just having a child. I have a younger brother whom I love like my own. If he needed me, I would do anything for him. Family is family,” Iza explained.
Iza added that, as a new mom, she’s just beginning to understand the extent of this love.
“I’ve never felt anything like this before. I don’t even know how it will grow as the years go by. It’s something I can’t even grasp yet,” she continued.
In The Caretakers, both actresses portray women who fiercely defend their land rights—something Dimples connected with deeply.
“When you’re fighting for your home, for what’s rightfully yours, you give everything. You sacrifice so much, sometimes even your peace, just to make sure your family has a future,” she stated.
Iza agreed, though she hesitated to use the word “fight” in its most literal sense.
“The film shows how far people will go when their rights are threatened. But in reality, I hope we can resolve things in ways that don’t push us to extremes,” Iza added.
As the interview wrapped up, both actresses reflected on how their roles in The Caretakers mirrored their real-life journeys as mothers and protectors of their families.
“At the end of the day, it’s about love. And love—whether for a home, a child, or a family—will always be worth fighting for,” Dimples ended.