The Philippine entertainment industry was rocked by the news last night of the passing of the original Queen of Philippine Cinema, Gloria Romero.
The news was first broken by Widows' War actress Lovely Rivero in a social media post and later confirmed by Gloria Romero's daughter Maritess Gutierrez, who also shared the schedule for the public viewing that fans and the public can attend.
Since the confirmation, condolences have poured in from the many people that Gloria Romero has worked with during the course of her more than 70-year career. These include Star of the New Gen Jillian Ward, Barbie Forteza, and Gloria Romero's Palibhasa Lalake co-stars Amy Perez and Richard Gomez.
Check out the gallery below to see the other celebrities that have expressed their condolences at the news of Gloria Romero's passing.
Star of the New Gen Jillian Ward uploaded a photo of Gloria Romero on her Instagram Story along with a broken heart emoji. Jillian worked with Gloria Romero in the Kapuso fantasy series Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko.
Barbie Forteza also expressed her condolences on X, writing “This is so heartbreaking. Buong buhay ko pong ipagmamalaki na nakatrabaho ko po kayo. Rest in paradise, Ms. Gloria Romero.”
Widows' War actress Lovely Rivero was the first to break the news of Gloria Romero's passing, posting on both her Facebook and Instagram accounts. In the post, Lovely wrote that the acclaimed actress would “never be forgotten.”
Amy Perez posted an Instagram Reel of her with Gloria Romero, with the background music being “Special Memory” by The Company. Amy wrote that she will miss Gloria Romero and that she would love her forever. Amy and Gloria both stared together in the long-running sitcom Palibhasa Lalake.
Richard Gomez was another one of Gloria Romero's Palibhasa Lalake co-stars and the actor posted a throwback photo of him with the actress on his Instagram Story. Richard also wrote that it was “fun” working on several movies and Palibhasa Lalake with the acclaimed actress.
Shaina Magdayao worked with Gloria Romero in the film Tanging Yaman, and in an Instagram Story Shaina uploaded a clip of her with Gloria Romero along with text recalling that it was the veteran actress who taught her how to pray the rosary. Shaina also wrote that she was blessed to have shared the screen with Gloria Romero.
David Remo was another one of Gloria Romero's Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko co-stars, and he uploaded an Instagram Story recalling his experience working with the respected actress. David wrote that he came to love Gloria Romero like his own grandmother and that his time with her on the show was “full of laughter and love.” He also added that the acclaimed actress helped guide him and his fellow child stars to be better people.
Actress Melissa Mendez also remembered Gloria Romero on her Instagram account, posting a photo of the veteran actress and asking her followers for prayers for strength and comfort for Gloria's daughter, Maritess Gutierrez.
Charo Santos-Concio shared multiple images on her Instagram account remembering Gloria Romero, describing her as an icon and a guiding light that showed people in the Philippine entertainment industry how to “carry success with humility, how to navigate challenges with grace, and how to leave a legacy that transcends time.”
Charo Santos-Concio also recalled her time working with Gloria Romero on the movie Kapag Langit ang Humatol, which was produced by Charo and also a film she co-starred in with the veteran actress.
Singer and actress Zsazsa Padilla also remembered Gloria Romero on her Instagram account, posting an Instagram Story where she wished for “Mama Glo” to rest in peace
Actor and politician Robin Padilla also remembered Gloria Romero on his Instagram account, sharing a short video of him meeting her.
Actress Barbara Miguel shared throwback pictures with Gloria Romero during their Munting Heredera taping days. On her Instagram post, she thanked Gloria for being her "first on-screen Lola" and wished "I could've hugged you more, and expressed how much you truly mean to me--as an actress and a child."
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis actor Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. remembered Gloria Romero's passing as a great loss to the film and television industry. He mourned her death and said Gloria's versatility, dedication, and beauty will always inspire the industry.
Kapuso director Rico Gutierrez expresses his love to the 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko' star Gloria Romero, who played the role of Lola Goreng.
Versatile actress Frances Makil-Ignacio poured her heart out as she remembers her Tita Gloria, whom she had the pleasure to work with in 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'.
Frances posted on Instagram, “Thank you for the love, friendship and opportunity to spend that time with you, a truly beautiful soul. Go with God. I, along with so many, celebrate your life. I love you.”
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Megastar Sharon Cuneta fondly remembers the time she worked with her Tita Glo, whom she described as both “regal” and “funny.”
“I am grateful and blessed to have been able to work with her and get to know her better than most other co-stars. A Queen through and through. So gentle, regal, yet funny and such great company. I am honored to have even been able to sit beside you, Tita Glo, “Ninang…” I will never forget you. And we will all greatly miss you…May you rest well in God our Father's loving arms.”