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Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso passed away last Sunday, October 15. He was 67 years old.
According to his manager, Shirley Kwan, Alonso died at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Chinese General Hospital in Manila due to colon cancer.
Kwan said arrangements are being finalized for the actor's wake at the Garden of the Divine Word in Christ the King in Quezon City.
A distinguished theater actor since the '60s, Alonso was also part of many films and teleseryes. His recent projects include the ABS-CBN shows "Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon" and "Wildflower," and the movies "Etiquette for Mistresses" and "The Healing."
A product of the University of the Philippines, Alonso joined the international group of the UP Concert Chorus and appeared in many concerts and musicals here and abroad.
Theater aficionados also remember his portrayals of Captain von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," Don Quixote in "Man of La Mancha," and Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady."
RIP. Does he have kids? No mention of family kasi sa news article.
ReplyDeleteMeron. Si Ralion Alonzo nag-artista dati. Crush ko nga yun eh.
DeleteSi Ralion Alonzo
DeleteRIP, Chinggoy Alonzo.
Ralion Alonso. He’s a theater actor who ventured into showbiz during the ‘90s
DeleteSi Ralion Alonzo yung anak nya. Nag-artista yun dati. Ka-love triangle nila Donna Cruz & Ian de Leon sa Habang may buhay na movie.
ReplyDeleteanak nya si Ralion Alonso, a former actor
ReplyDeleteRIP po. Una ko cya nkta sa sunday soapopera na AnnaKareNina ng GMA.
ReplyDeleteRIP. Magaling na actor pa naman. Lagi nakikita sa mga drama at movies
ReplyDeleteI always remember him as the loving lolo in Anna Karenina (the original version), RIP and condolence to his family
ReplyDeleteRIP. siya yung laging 'Don' ang ganap.
ReplyDeleteNakakalungkot naman :( rest in peace
ReplyDeleteRIP Sir. isa ka mga magaling actors.
ReplyDeletesuch a loss for theater lovers.. but also for everyone who enjoys his excellence in portraying different characters.. May his soul rest in peace w/our Lord.
ReplyDeleteHis sons are very active and very good in local theatre productions.
ReplyDeleteRIP, isa sa mga magagaling at beteranong artista si Chinggoy Alonso
ReplyDeleteRest in peace
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