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More celebrities mourn the death of Director Peque Gallaga

By Cherry Sun
Published May 7, 2020 2:44 PM PHT

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Anne Curtis and Solenn Heussaff


Anne Curtis, Solenn Heusaff, and other celebrities recall their fond memories of the late director.

Celebrities pay tribute to the life of Director Peque Gallaga by posting about their fondest memories with the late director.

Solenn Heussaff posted an old photograph with the director and expressed her gratitude for all the life lessons he has taught her.

She wrote, “I Love you Direk Peque. Thank you for always believing in me and being the best teacher I could ask for. You literally moved my scenes with music and taught me to be simple in a loud way. Will miss your joie de vivre, your sarcasm and views on certain subjects/people, the way you brought a cast together, and made the set feel like an actual home. I will forever be your fan in all aspects of your Art and the great human being you are. RIP, I love you.”

I Love you Direk Peque. Thank you for always believing in me and being the best teacher I could ask for. You literally moved my scenes with music and taught me to be simple in a loud way. Will miss your joie de vivre, your sarcasm and views on certain subjects/people , the way you brought a cast together and made set feel like an actual home. I will forever be your fan in all aspects of your Art and the great human being you are. RIP, I love you.

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Anne Curtis, meanwhile, expressed her thanks for getting chosen for his film, Magic Kingdom and her regrets for the lost chance to introduce to him her baby girl, Dahlia, the namesake of her character in the movie.

She said, “I will forever be grateful to him and Direk Lore for choosing me to be their Princess Dahlia.. it breaks my heart knowing that he won't get to meet my own little Dahlia. Direk Peque, thank you for giving me a role that would change my life forever. I will miss you and will treasure the memories and lessons you taught me in the craft of acting. Rest In Peace. I love you. My deepest condolences to the Gallaga Family.”

I will forever be grateful to him and Direk Lore for choosing me to be their Princess Dahlia in Magic Kingdom.. it breaks my heart knowing that he won't get to meet my own little Dahlia. Direk Peque, thank you for giving me a role that would change my life forever. I will miss you and will treasure the memories and lessons you taught me in the craft of acting. Rest In Peace. I love you. My deepest condolences to the Gallaga Family.

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Judy Ann Santos also posted a collection of photos she had with Direk Peque.

She recalled, “My dearest, Direk Peque... I will forever be grateful for the chance na nakatrabaho kita.. your passion for you craft is undeniable in so many ways.. your wisdom in many things, your honesty, professionalism, genuine love, and kindness to everyone around you, your hugs and laughter I will miss the most... thank you for allowing me to know you personally.. you and Direk Lore and Ate Jo will forever have a special place in my heart... you added more color and texture in my career... maraming maraming salamat sa lahat, Direk Peque Gallaga... #rip.”

My dearest direk peque... i will forever be grateful for the chance na nakatrabaho kita.. your passion for you craft is undeniable in so many ways.. your wisdom in many things, your honesty, professionalism, genuine love and kindness to everyone around you , your hugs and laughter i will miss the most.. thank you for allowing me to know you personally.. you and direk lore and ate jo will forever have a special place in my heart.. you added more color and texture in my career... maraming maraming salamat sa lahat direk peque gallaga... #rip

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More seasoned actors like Gardo Versoza and Janice de Belen also extended their words of love and sympathies for the late director and his bereaved family.

rest in peace direk peque gallaga 🙏

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MY DEAREST EL POGI. YOU HAVE BEEN NOT JUST MY DIRECTOR BUT A DEAREST FRIEND❤ I AM TRULY LUCKY TO HAVE EXPERIENCED BEING YOUR ACTOR...I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU❤ MY HEART GOES OUT TO TITA MADIE., MICHELLE, DATU, JUBAL, WANGGO AND BING❤❤💐 AND HIS WORK PARTNER AND FRIEND DIREK LORE.❤ PEQUE GALLAGA 1943-2020 #OnceUponATime #Tiyanak #IsangArawWalangDiyos #Abandonada #shake,RattleandRoll2,3,4 #Aswang

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Direk Peque passed away today, May 7, following his hospitalization due to complications from his past health conditions. He was 76.