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Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to Jaclyn Jose
The Cannes Film Festival has joined in paying tribute to Jaclyn Jose following her passing.
On Instagram, the renowned film festival posted a photo of the late actress when she received the Best Actress Award in 2016 for her role in “Ma’ Rosa,” directed by Brillante Mendoza.
“On learning of the death of Filipina actress Jaclyn Jose, the Festival de Cannes remembers her face beaming with emotion when she received the Award for Best Actress in 2016 in Brillante Mendoza's Ma'Rosa,” the post said.
“As with so many of her roles, she illuminated this beautiful portrait of a woman, embodying it with grace and humanity,” it added.
Jaclyn made history by being the first Filipino to win the Best Actress trophy at the Cannes Film Festival.
In the film, she portrayed a mother who runs a sari-sari store to support her family, and also sells illegal drugs. When she is caught by the police, her children find ways to release her.
Born Mary Jane Guck, Jaclyn died on March 2 at 60 years old. Her daughter, Siargao-based former actress Andi Eigenmann revealed that she died due to a heart attack.
Jaclyn’s death was first announced by her agency, PPL Entertainment. Her family, through the Philippine National Police, also previously said that there was no foul play involved.
More of Jaclyn’s notable performances include roles in films like "The Flor Contemplacion Story" and "Patay Na Si Hesus.” She also starred in several GMA Network series, including "Marimar," "The Millionaire's Wife," and "D'Originals."
The Eigenmann family, celebrities, and industry colleagues are mourning the award-winning actress and have paid tribute to her on social media.
—Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
