Filipino actors who deceased at age 71
Here are 2 famous actors from Philippines died at 71:
Jaime de la Rosa
Jaime de la Rosa (September 18, 1921 Lubao-December 2, 1992) a.k.a. Tommy Dela Rosa, Tomas de la Rosa, Jaime Dela Rosa, Tomás de la Rosa or Jimmy was a Filipino actor.
Jaime de la Rosa was one of the most prominent leading men during the Golden Age of Philippine cinema. He appeared in over 300 movies throughout his career, which spanned four decades from the 1940s to the 1970s. Some of his most notable films include "Sa Kabukiran," "Badjao," and "Noli Me Tangere."
Aside from acting, de la Rosa was also a talented singer and recorded several albums. He was also a skilled athlete and represented the Philippines in the 1946 Asian Games, where he won several medals in the swimming events.
De la Rosa was a recipient of various awards, including the FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award and the Gawad Urian Lifetime Achievement Award. He passed away in 1992 due to cardiac arrest.
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Fred Panopio
Fred Panopio (February 2, 1939 Nueva Ecija-April 22, 2010 Quezon City) a.k.a. Alfredo Panopio was a Filipino actor, singer and comedian. He had one child, Jennifer Panopio.
He died caused by cardiac arrest.
Fred Panopio started his career as a singer and became known for his distinctive voice and the ability to yodel. He was often dubbed as the "King of Filipino Yodelers" and was credited for popularizing yodeling as a genre in the Philippines. Some of his popular songs include "Pitong Gatang," "Bato sa Buhangin," and "Tuloy Pa Rin," among others.
Aside from singing, Panopio also ventured into acting and appeared in several films and television shows. He starred in movies such as "Sino Ba Ang Tatay Ko?" and "Kaming mga Talyada," and had guest appearances on TV shows such as "That's Entertainment" and "Eat Bulaga."
In 1997, Panopio took a break from showbiz and migrated to the United States with his family. He eventually returned to the Philippines in 2002 and continued performing until his untimely death in 2010.
Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Panopio remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to perform and share his talent with his fans until the very end.
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