Netizens mourn the death of 'La Primera Contravida' Cherie Gil
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Rest in power, Lavinia Arguelles.
It seems the weather was also in mourning on Friday, August 5, as many parts of the country were drenched in heavy rains when news broke out that screen legend Cherie Gil passed away.
The death of the showbiz icon was confirmed to GMA News's Lhar Santiago by her nephew, The Fake Life star Sid Lucero.
Immediately, several netizens and celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to Cherie, who immortalized the character of Lavinia Arguelles in the film Bituing Walang Ningning, acting opposite Megastar Sharon Cuneta, who played the role of Dorina.
In fact, the name of the late actress was still trending on Twitter in the morning of August 6.
International fashion icon Heart Evangelista, who had the opportunity to stand as judge with Miss Cherie and Jose Manalo in StarStruck in 2019 retweeted an old photo with the great actress.
I'm gonna miss you pic.twitter.com/MhuPhaybUQ
-- LoveMarie O. Escudero (@heart021485) August 5, 2022
Sparkle actress Gabbi Garcia also expressed her sadness over the death of Miss Cherie.
“Ms. Cherie Gil, so heartbreaking. I'm so honored to have been able to work with a legend. Rest in Power 😔”
Ms. Cherie Gil 💔🙏🏼 so heartbreaking. I'm so honored to have been able to work with a legend. Rest in Power 😔
-- Gabbi Garcia ♡ (@gabbi) August 5, 2022
2015. Ms.Cherie Gil, one of the best actors I've ever worked with. I will forever treasure this. Truly an honor 😔🙏🏼 https://t.co/6KxskVLpMm
-- Gabbi Garcia ♡ (@gabbi) August 5, 2022
Meanwhile, KnamaDrama posted, “One of the greatest actresses, such a great loss for Philippine cinema, Ms. Cherie Gil. You will be missed.”
One of the greatest actresses, such a great loss for Philippine cinema, Ms. Cherie Gil. You will be missed. 😭
-- ❣️call me K❣️ (@KnamaDrama) August 5, 2022
📽 BITUING WALANG NINGNING (1985):
“But we, Filipinos? When it comes to acting? Oh, we can give them a run for their money.”
pic.twitter.com/9kZmqm99Hq
Check out the other posts of netizens mourning Cherie's death:
To say that she was a great actress is an understatement. She was one of the few actresses who really showed everyone what "acting" really is. Despite her kontrabida roles, you can't help but to root for her because she was just THE best. Rest in peace, Ms. Cherie Gil. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/tM1yjqYCic
-- anne | will miss you, eva 🕊️ (@loumillerswifey) August 5, 2022
Sa mga batang 80's she was very popular! famous lines "you're just a trying hard 2nd rate copy cat"
-- Jackie Carrington (@FhqJackie) August 5, 2022
RIP to the most eloquent & wonderful actress Ms. Cherie Gil 🙏
Rest in Peace, Ms. Cherie Gil. You're one of the gems of the Philippine showbiz industry. You will remain remarkable. 🕊🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/B4iOznNusR
-- cdtwtseryes (@cdtwtseryes) August 5, 2022
Grabe makakilabot, we lost a legend. RIP ms Cherie Gil.
-- mione (@PearlMione) August 5, 2022
So much love and respect for this classy woman!❤️❤️
-- Kai Cassano (@HyungKai_03) August 5, 2022
Rest in Power, Ms. Cherie Gil. :(( pic.twitter.com/CBw8T8Voxc
Cherie Gil is the daughter of Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil. Her siblings, the late Mark Gil and Michael de Mesa, are seasoned actors, too.
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