Blockbuster filmmaker, actor, writer and talent manager April 8, 1950 – August 31, 2020 CLOYD ROBINSON (April 8, 1950 – August 31, 2020) was a director, actor, recording artist, scriptwriter, and talent manager. Even though critics often took a dim view of his films during the height of his filmmaking Read more…
Entertainment journalist, editor, and erstwhile talent manager 1964 – 2020 KC GUERRERO (1964-2020) was a veteran entertainment writer and editor and for a time also managed showbiz talents. Guerrero is remembered for the high bar he set for stories from the entertainment beat: they had to be compelling and exciting Read more…
Beloved and respected makeup, costume, and prosthetics artist & stylist 1974 – 2020 JUVAN MOLINO BERMIL (1974-2020) was a treasured artist in the Philippine filmmaking industry. Everyone who worked with him grew fond of him because of his work ethic, kindness, humor, and generosity. Assistant director and acting coach Bombi Read more…
Theater actor, TV commercial artist, and kiddy theater educator May 25, 1978 – June 14, 2020 IRENE H. DELARMENTE (also known as Manay Irene, Reyna ng QT-han, Quality Time or QuenTuhan, 1978-2020) was a theater actor, children’s theater educator, event host, TV commercial artist, and occasional film actor. She was Read more…
Marxist political economist, prolific author, and witty educator May 6,1940 – September 7, 2020 EDBERTO MALVAR VILLEGAS (also known as Ed, Doc Ed, EdVil, and Mad Marx, 1940-2020) was a political prisoner, educator, novelist, and poet. As an academic scholar for almost 60 years, Villegas exemplified the Marxist maxim of Read more…
Multi-genre actor; TV producer and director; and entrepreneur April 22, 1957 – August 23, 2020 ARIOSTO REYES, Jr. (April 22, 1957 – August 23, 2020) was an actor for theater, film and television. He was a versatile artist who pursued his passion for theater, TV, and film all his life: Read more…
National Book Award Finalist (2012), author, theater artist, and activist February 6, 1961 – July 14, 2020 Susan Ferrer Quimpo (February 4, 1961 – July 14, 2020) was a storyteller, author, theater artist, art therapist, and activist. She co-wrote a book entitled ‘Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Read more…
Haligi ng kilusan para sa reproductive health at sexual rights ng kababaihan; mang-aawit at kwentista Marso 9, 1953 – Mayo 16, 2020 Para kay MERCEDES LACTAO-FABROS o “Mercy”, katulad ng isang malinamnam na pagkain, ang sining ay isa sa pinakamahahalagang bahagi ng buhay na siyang nagpapasaya at nagpapasigla sa ating Read more…
Architect who created iconic designs for churches, designed the papal chair for Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the Philippines August 3, 1969 – July 9, 2020 Rev. Fr. ALEX O. BAUTISTA (1969 – 2020) was an architect and a Catholic priest who designed the liturgical furnishings, the sacristy, and the Read more…
Revolutionary and dedicated peace talks leader August 8, 1944 – July 23, 2020 FIDEL V. AGCAOILI (also known as “Ka Fidel”, August 8, 1944 – July 23, 2020) was a Filipino activist, revolutionary, and peacemaker. His storied life demonstrated how his spirit was never broken despite imprisonment and torture; he Read more…