Susan Roces

Veteran actress Susan Roces has died on Friday, her daughter, Senator Grace Poe, confirmed. She was 80.

Popularly known as the "Queen of the Philippine Movies," Roces first hit the spotlight in the 1950s as she became one of the most sought-after leading ladies of local cinema. Her most recent role was that of 'Lola Flora' in ABS-CBN's long-time running series "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano." "With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jesusa Sonora Poe, whom many of you know as Susan Roces," Poe's official statement read.

Escudero has been close to the Poe family as he was the spokesperson of Roces' husband, the late king of Philippine movies Fernando Poe Jr. when he ran for ...

Susan Roces — daughter, mother, grandmother, a true Filipina, and a national treasure,” she added. Television host Bianca Gonzales also offered condolences to the bereaved family. Escudero then teamed up with Roces’ daughter, Senator Grace Poe, in the 2016 presidential race. Hinding hindi ko makakalimutan ang kabaitan mo sa amin mga nakatrabaho mo. Isang napakabuting tao ang nagpaalam. “My sincerest condolences to Sen. Grace and the family and loved ones of Ma’am Susan Roces… Rest in peace po Ninang Susan… you will be missed…,” Escudero said.

Roces, who would have turned 81 in July 28, died on Friday evening, her daughter Sen. Grace Poe confirmed her..

She was the first Philippines woman to become the lady of local cinema. The famous Queen of the Philippines movies passed away on Friday evening as confirmed by her daughter. The statement read that Susan Roces lived a happy and peaceful life. Roces was married to the late Philippine King of Movies Fernando Poe Jr. she was known early in her career for various movies where she starred alongside her husband. Susan Roces — daughter, mother, grandmother, a true Filipina and a national treasure.” When the celebrated Actor and Comedian Bob Saget died back in January, a huge outpouring of grief occurred.

The film icon was the widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr., who died in 2004. In a statement sent to the media, Senator Poe said ...

In a statement sent to the media, Senator Poe said that her adoptive mother died peacefully on Friday evening, May. 20. “She lived life fully and gracefully. She was 80.

The Filipino people and the Philippine movie industry were shocked to learn Friday night, May 20, 2022, that movie icon Susan Roces had passed away, ...

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ABS-CBN on Saturday honored local showbiz legend Susan Roces, whom it called 'a source of inspiration and strength as she served' Filipinos.

Miss na miss pa naman na kita. "We will continue to honor her legacy as the Queen of Philippine Movies and as one of the beloved pillars of the entertainment industry." "For many years, she has instilled the values of love, faith, and hope with her loving portrayal of Lola Flora in 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'," the company said in a statement.

Susan, the wife of late screen veteran Fernando Poe, Jr. (FPJ), has built a reputation as one of the foremost actors in the country with a career spanning 70 ...

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Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. mourned the passing of Filipino film icon Susan Roces who died at the age of 80 on May 20.

We got it from the Roman emperors who adopted their heirs never their sons so they knew who they were passing on the power to.— Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) https://t.co/udEbdpEZjg April 18, 2019 She was adopted by Susan Roces—a Locsin. In my family adoption is better than just being accidentally conceived. She embodied in life and on screen everything graceful about our people without compromising on courage & integrity; she could fight, fiercely even; never without grace.— Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) https://t.co/vbK8v6JT01 May 21, 2022

The Philippine showbiz industry remembered the life and legacy of the “Queen of Philippine Movies” Susan Roces. She died at the age of 80 on May 20.

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Fellow veteran actresses like Vilma Santos-Recto and Marciel Soriano led the tributes by posting throwback images with the late actress. Actors John Arcilla and ...