We got to experience all these extreme moments alongside them, and their story still isn’t over.
Angelica:Thank you.
Sunhe:Thank you.
We never thought it would go this far.
Angelica:We didn’t.
I want to start at the beginning.
How did you first get involved with the show?
Sunhe:It was all her actually.
I didn’t want any involvement.
But then I have to think about, I have to support her in her dreams.
So after thinking about it, I was like, “Let’s do it.”
Angelica:Thank goodness!
[Laughs] I kind of need you to do it!
Angelica, what made you want to be a part of the show?
My mom has established this wonderful relationship with me.
When I saw the casting, I knew that we would be perfect for it.
I literally knew that this is us.
Sunhe:Her excitement was exhilarating.
Sunhe:Of course it’s not.
It’s more than what we even planned or [had] seen for the future.
We never expected such success with the show.
We’re going to Season 3 now, and I still can’t believe it.
Angelica:I 100% agree with my mom.
We never thought that it would go this far.
We’re glad that it is, but we hope it continues to go for a few more seasons.
Sunhe:And all at once.
[Laughs]
I noticed that!
[Laughs]
Sunhe:Yeah!
[Laughs]
Angelica:And now with everyone on national TV.
Was it strange to get used to having cameras around all the time?
Because I know, Sunhe, you said you’re a very private person.
Sunhe:You know, actually it doesn’t bother me.
Or, “Can we angle the camera a certain way?”
I take a stab at take over.
[Laughs]
Angelica:[Laughs] Imagine that.
Sunhe:I venture to take over, and it’s like, “We got this.”
Yeah, they put me back on like, “We got this, Sunhe.
Don’t worry.”
Were either of your fiances hesitant about joining the show with you at first?
Sunhe:I don’t remember them being hesitant.
I think, actually, it was the opposite.
They were excited about it.
So for me that was a plus.
And, Sunhe, were you there for that?
Sunhe:That’s when I first met him.
[Laughs]
Angelica:Actually, Jason and I were friends first.
So he had been asking me out.
I think he asked me out like 10 times, because I said, “No.”
And we’re just sitting there, jamming to some music, having a good old time.
And I was like, “Who the hell are you?”
[Laughs]
Angelica:Yeah, and then I was like, “This is my mom.”
And he was like [Angelica makes a shocked face].
He was being friendly.
Sunhe:A little too friendly.
[Laughs] We’ll never forget that moment, though.
Sunhe, what about your first date with Brett?
Sunhe:Well, the first time Angelica met Brett was actually, it was a planned date.
He was going to meet her.
But on an actual date with us three, that wasn’t what happened.
It was a different setting.
It’s about the relationship that you have with these men as well.
They have to share their time.
And obviously, our time together is the most important.
Sunhe:It is the most important.
We are the priority.
Angelica:Yes, each other.
What qualities do you see in Brett that resemble your daughter?
Sunhe:That’s a good question.
Thank you for asking.
I think the loyalty is top of the list.
Very loyal and supports … things that I pursue and loves me for me with all my bad attitudes.
Angelica:She doesn’t have any bad attitude.
I don’t know what she’s talking about.
Sunhe:See, look how she is.
She’s so, like she’s extremely protective, and she is my No.
And I feel that Brett is the same way.
Sunhe:He still blushes.
It’s going on six years next month.
That’s a long time.
[Laughs]
Sunhe:Or “mmm, mmm, mmm.”
[Laughs]
You have to be with someone like that.
Sunhe:Yes, it is important.
Angelica:Every woman deserves to feel beautiful with their own partner.
I wanted to ask you the same question, Angelica.
What do you see in Jason that is similar to your mom?
You know, Jason is probably one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever known besides my mom.
He definitely takes care of me.
I really don’t have to worry about anything, and that’s what my mom does for me.
I never have to worry about anything.
And just the comradery I have with Jason, it’s different than what I have with my mom.
That’s exactly how my mom and I are.
And I was like, “I don’t know.”
Sunhe:I had a feeling that’s what he was going to do.
I’m so glad he did though.
And how was the cruise, because we never saw that!
Angelica:It was amazing.
It was so relaxing, and the Bahamas were beautiful.
The water is crystal blue.
[Laughs] She went, too.
What are you feeling?
Sunhe:We’re still so tickled when we watch ourselves on television.
It’s like, “Who is that?
Who is that?”
We’re still humbled by the fact that we’re still on television.
We could never take it for granted.
And so thankful for this opportunity.
Angelica:We’re so very blessed to be able to share our journey in our lives with everyone.
Sunhe:Uh, excuse me?
I’m the mom.
[Laughs]
Angelica:Oh, my gosh.
Sunhe:She was my surrogate!
[Laughs]
Angelica:She keeps saying, “My daughter.”
I’m like, “No!
She’s your granddaughter!”
Sunhe:Or “Mama will get you baba,” which means bottle, of course.
And I’m like, “Oh, yeah.
Angelica is your mother,” so I catch myself saying stuff like that.
It’s not being vindictive or anything like that.
It’s just, naturally, I think the mother side is definitely taking over.
That instinct, yeah.
Are you really involved then?
Sunhe:Extremely involved.
I’m with her 24/7.
Angelica:All the time.
Sunhe:24/7 I’m with her.
Angelica:I would not know what to do.
I probably would be bald by now if my mom wasn’t here helping.
They can venture to help.
Do you understand that a little bit more since you now have your own daughter?
Angelica:I definitely do now, and I think I might be worse.
[Laughs]
Sunhe:She’s the smothering mother now.
Angelica:Yes, yes.
I don’t know.
What is she doing?
Am I going to have to FaceTime her?
Or whatever the technology will be at that point.
So now I definitely know how my mom feels.
So I’m like, “It’s me first!
I’m the grandma!”
Was there something that wasn’t included in an episode?
Sunhe:The gender reveal.
Angelica:Yes that.
Because you don’t really see that.
And I wish fans could see more of that and how funny she is.
Sunhe, is there something else you wish that fans saw?
Sunhe:Gosh, I don’t know.
I can’t answer that right now.
Angelica:Have you seen the “sMothered Knows Best” episodes?
But when we’re doing the “sMothered Knows Best,” we can be ourselves
Sunhe:More.
We can be ourselves a little more.
More relaxed, more You just get to see the sides that the show doesn’t convey or show.
It’s like a breath of fresh air when you see that.
Absolutely like take a step back, kind of watching everything.
Sunhe:Yes, and see the laughter and see the jokes that you make with each other.
It’s pretty special.
Angelica:Oh, my goodness.
I cry so much on the show.
I don’t cry that much in real life.
[Laughs]
Sunhe:She really doesn’t.
And then here we are all of a sudden, we’re exposing that and sharing that.
Then we start crying, and it’s almost like we’re in therapy.
It’s therapeutic in the same sense.
Angelica:It’s almost like our vulnerability.
We’re vulnerable with everybody that’s watching us.
And that’s not something that we are.
We’re not outwardly like that, so the show really brings that out.
So it’s kind of nice that we get to share that with everyone.
Sunhe:Because we share those secret treasures of memories and things that’s happened to us together.
Angelica:With each other.
Sunhe:Yes, but we don’t generally share it with anyone.
We’re the safe place together.
Angelica:My home.
It was something very new for me.
She was raising me during those you want to call them “party years.”
Sunhe:I was a mom.
I was definitely a mom.
Angelica:And we would tell people that we were sisters with different dads.
[Laughs]
Sunhe:Yeah, they would believe us.
They would literally believe us.
Like I’m the older sister.
She’s the youngest sister.
Angelica:My dad’s obviously taller.
We’re also going to meet Jason’s mom.
Is there anything else you could tell us about the new season?
So we’ll see how that goes.
Angelica:We’re the only duo that has three generations, and that’s it.
I can’t wait!Thank you so much.
It’s been fun chatting with you guys!
Sunhe:Thank you, Kelsie!
Angelica:You too!
Thank you so much.
Sunhe:Hopefully, we’ll see you again.
Angelica:Oh, my gosh!
Sunhe:Oh, my goodness!
That would be fabulous.
Angelica:The future, honey.
The newest season of TLC’s “sMothered” will be airing on an all new night.
Season 3 premieres on Monday, May 31 at 9 p.m. EST/PST.
