Michael Flores says Red Sternberg was set to return to PH for 'T.G.I.S.' reunion project

Red Sternberg was planning to return to the Philippines for a highly anticipated “T.G.I.S.” reunion project, his co-stars revealed.

In  Friday’s "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Michael Flores, Bobby Andrews, and Angelu de Leon honored and remembered the late actor.

“Plano niyang bumalik dito. Plano nga niyang mag-artista ulit eh. Gusto nga niyang mag-artista daw ulit eh,” Michael said.

According to Michael, Red even sought advice from him and Bobby on who to approach regarding management for his return to acting.

“‘Pag naging OK baka mag-stay muna sila dito for a while kung OK ‘yung magiging outcome. And then, ‘yun nga, mag-ce-celebrate pa kami ng 30 years namin. Anniversary ng ‘T.G.I.S.’ So talagang sobrang excited siya to the point na nag-workout siya, nag-diet siya,” Michael said.

He also revealed that a “T.G.I.S.” reunion project had already been planned.

“Kaya masakit nga eh. Kasi nga ‘yung pag-uwi niya rito, meron talaga kaming pinaplanong reunion project. Hindi pa namin puwedeng sabihin in details pero meron na talaga. Kasi matagal na ‘yan eh,” Michael said, acknowledging their fans’ constant requests.

Bobby added, “Ayos na lahat ng logistics, lahat ng ano, everything. And that was the reason why he was so excited to come home.”

When asked what they realized following Red’s passing, Angelu said that “time is fleeting. And you really don’t know what will happen tomorrow.”

For Bobby, Red’s passing is a “wake up call,” noting that they’re not that young anymore, so they must value the time they have left.

Michael remembered that life is indeed not short and nothing is permanent.

“Sabi nga nila, ‘di ba, hiram lang naman ‘tong buhay natin eh,” he said.

Red passed away on May 27 at 50 years old, three days before his birthday on May 30. 

His wife, Sandy Sternberg, said that he died due to a heart attack, according to "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Friday. 

The “T.G.I.S.” barkada mourned Red’s passing with social media posts and messages.

"T.G.I.S." was a popular youth-oriented afternoon weekly show that ran on GMA Network. It premiered on August 12, 1995 and had more than 200 episodes, plus a spin-off film "T.G.I.S.: The Movie" that premiered in 1997. The show is set to mark its 30th anniversary this year.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News