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Mikee Quintos pays tribute to Cherie Gil: 'She inspired me so much'
Mikee Quintos took to Instagram to pay tribute to her “Sirkus” and “Onanay” co-star, the late veteran actress Cherie Gil.
The Kapuso actress posted photos of them on set, plus a video of their scene from “Onanay,” where Cherie threw a drink at Mikee.
“I remember my [19-year-old] self feeling intimidated by just her presence on the set," Mikee wrote. "Seeing a woman wearing her wit with confidence can be overwhelming for some but she inspired me so much.”
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She added that working with Cherie for two shows in a row made her realize what “a true actress really is.”
“Her versatility and range really made me want to be like her,” she said.Mikee ended her post by giving thanks to Cherie.
“I am honored to be one of the many lives you touched. And I’ll forever be grateful for the moments I shared with you, Ms. Cherie. Cheers for you.”
Cherie passed away due to a rare form of endometrial cancer. She was 59.
The legendary actress was known for her long and multi-awarded acting career and memorable characters in over 100 films, television shows, and theater plays. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA News