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More celebrities pay tribute on last night of Gloria Romero's wake
More celebrities pay tribute on last night of Gloria Romero's wake
MANIKA -- The late great Gloria Romero will be cremated on Wednesday afternoon, January 29. And on the eve of her cremation, more celebrities paid tribute to the movie icon at the mass and necrological service held Tuesday evening.
MANIKA -- The late great Gloria Romero will be cremated on Wednesday afternoon, January 29. And on the eve of her cremation, more celebrities paid tribute to the movie icon at the mass and necrological service held Tuesday evening.
Romero's relatives, colleagues and closest friends in the industry gave heartfelt eulogies including Amy Perez, who worked with Romero for a decade in their iconic sitcom "Palibhasa Lalake."
Romero's relatives, colleagues and closest friends in the industry gave heartfelt eulogies including Amy Perez, who worked with Romero for a decade in their iconic sitcom "Palibhasa Lalake."
Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez offered special song number for movie icon Gloria Romero.
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"Siya talaga ang nanay-nanayan ko sa showbiz," part of Perez's message while sharing unforgettable stories she has spent with Romero.
"Siya talaga ang nanay-nanayan ko sa showbiz," part of Perez's message while sharing unforgettable stories she has spent with Romero.
John Estrada, who was fondly called Juanito by Romero, shared that during their "Palibhasa Lalake" days, she would pull him on the side and reprimand him about being serious and professional while on the set.
John Estrada, who was fondly called Juanito by Romero, shared that during their "Palibhasa Lalake" days, she would pull him on the side and reprimand him about being serious and professional while on the set.
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"Sabi nya 'Juanito, gusto mo ba tong gingawa mo?' Opo Tita gusto ko naman. 'O alam mo you'll not last in this industry kung ganun-ganun ka lang. Pag-aralan mo script mo, mag-memorize ka.'
"Sabi nya 'Juanito, gusto mo ba tong gingawa mo?' Opo Tita gusto ko naman. 'O alam mo you'll not last in this industry kung ganun-ganun ka lang. Pag-aralan mo script mo, mag-memorize ka.'
He continued, "Kung hindi nasabi ni Tita Gloria 'yun, wala siguro ako mararating bilang artista."
He continued, "Kung hindi nasabi ni Tita Gloria 'yun, wala siguro ako mararating bilang artista."
Veteran actors Charo Santos, Bembol Roco, Boots Anson Roa Rodrigo, Tirso Cruz III, Jamie Rivera, Lou Veloso, Ali Sotto, Michael de Mesa, director Joel Lamangan, Philip Salvador, and Snooky Serna were also present Tuesday night.
Veteran actors Charo Santos, Bembol Roco, Boots Anson Roa Rodrigo, Tirso Cruz III, Jamie Rivera, Lou Veloso, Ali Sotto, Michael de Mesa, director Joel Lamangan, Philip Salvador, and Snooky Serna were also present Tuesday night.
Singers Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Marielle Montellano and Tina Paner offered special song numbers for the beloved movie icon.
Singers Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Marielle Montellano and Tina Paner offered special song numbers for the beloved movie icon.
Romero's grandson, Chris, also sang her favorite song "Blue Moon" by Frank Sinatra.
Romero's grandson, Chris, also sang her favorite song "Blue Moon" by Frank Sinatra.
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