Susan Roces
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Susan Roces | |
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Born | Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora July 28, 1941 |
Died | May 20, 2022 San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines | (aged 80)
Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1952–2022 |
Spouse | |
Children | Grace Poe (adopted daughter) |
Relatives | Rosemarie Sonora (sister) Sheryl Cruz (niece) |
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 – May 20, 2022), known professionally as Susan Roces (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈɾɔsɛs]), was a Filipino actress. She was the wife of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr.[1] Roces was regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Movies" and starred in more than 130 films and television programs.[2] She won five FAMAS Awards, including two Best Actress wins. Luna Awards honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing career and contribution to Philippine cinema.[3] In 2005, Roces was one of the first inductees on Eastwood City Walk of Fame.[4] She played the character "Lola Flora" on the ABS-CBN television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano since the pilot episode in 2015. Months prior to her death in 2022, Roces was honored by The Philippine Post Office with a commemorative stamp.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Susan Roces was born as Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora[6] in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on July 28, 1941.[7] She was the daughter of Jesus Tonggoy Sonora and Purificacion Levy.[8]
Roces finished her high school studies at the La Consolacion College (LCC) in Bacolod in 1956.[9] It was during her stay at LCC that she committed to pursue a career in acting. Her third year high school teacher Luisa Medel recognized her talent in public speaking and acting and advised her to take the same course as her for her tertiary education. After graduating from high school, Roces went to Manila to follow her mentor's advice.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Susan Roces married Fernando Poe, Jr. on December 25, 1968, at the Santuario de San José in Greenhills, San Juan del Monte.[10] They have an adopted daughter, former MTRCB Chairperson and now Senator Grace Poe and sister of Rosemarie Sonora.
She was an advocate for her husband, who ran for president in the 2004 Philippine presidential election, and later died of stroke in December 2004. Roces convinced that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo won the election through electoral fraud at her husband's expense, demanded Arroyo to resign in June 2005.[11]
On September 29, 2007, ABS-CBN Corporation acquired the exclusive rights for the movie library of Fernando Poe Jr. after Roces signed the contract. ABS-CBN Chairman Eugenio Lopez III, Cory Vidanes, Senior Vice President of TVP Production, and Poe's daughter Grace Poe, were present.[12]
On the night of December 23, 2007, ABS-CBN Channel 2 aired Alay ni Da King: a Fernando Poe Jr. Special, hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Roces contributed on the feature of their married life. A 38-minute music video was also shown featuring various scenes from several Poe's movies, a project Poe himself had just finished working on before he died.[13]
She also spoke Hiligaynon language.[9]
Career
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Roces began her film career as a child actress debuting in the 1952 film Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan at age 11.[10] In 1956, Roces went to Sampaguita Pictures' office in Quezon City to meet her idol Gloria Romero. Jose Perez, founder and head of the film studio, offered Roces a contract on the spot leading to her first starring role in Boksingera.[2] Roces also starred in several Philippine feature films including Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965), Gumising Ka Maruja (1967), Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara (1974), Maligno and Mano Po 2: My Home (2003).[14] She has also garnered five FAMAS Awards; two of which are Best Actress awards.[10] During her career as a celebrity endorser, she appeared in various brands including Coca-Cola, Lux, Blend 45, and Lavoris, as well as on TV commercials of RiteMed and Champion Detergent.[10]
She appeared in two episodes of the long-running drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya. In Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection (2008–2009), she played the character "Amanda" in the TV adaptation of Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara, and also served as a host in Maligno and Florinda. Roces was cast as "Lola Aura" in Iisa Pa Lamang (2008), and later guest-starred on episodes of May Bukas Pa (2009) and 100 Days to Heaven (2011). She was also part of the TV5 drama series Babaeng Hampaslupa in the main role of "Helena".
Roces became recognized to new audiences as "Lola Henya" in Walang Hanggan (2012), where she shared credits with Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Helen Gamboa, Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez, among many others.[15] Walang Hanggan was a phenomenal success and the role earned her a PMPC Star Awards for TV nomination for Best Drama Actress.[16] Roces worked again with Montes in Muling Buksan ang Puso (2013) and with Martin in a 2013 Christmas episode of fantasy anthology series Wansapanataym.[17][18] She later co-starred in Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon (2014) as "Ruth".
Her final television assignment FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2015), an adaptation of her late husband's of the same name which would go on to be the longest-running Philippine drama series of all time. Again co-starring with Coco Martin, she portrayed the key character "Lola Flora", grandmother of the series' protagonists Ador de Leon and Cardo Dalisay. Her long-standing participation in the series lasted for six years, until her untimely death in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic era.[19]
Death
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Roces died on May 20, 2022, at the age of 80, due to cardiopulmonary arrest. A day earlier, she was rushed to the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Metro Manila because of chest pain and difficulty in breathing.[14][20][21] Her daughter Grace Poe had also said "My mother is already old." The cause of her death was listed as heart failure.[22] The Senate and the House of Representatives passed resolutions to honor her legacy.[23] The ACT-CIS Partylist proposed to posthumously award Roces the National Artist of the Philippines Award for her contributions to the entertainment industry.[24] She was buried next to her late husband in the Manila North Cemetery.
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anita Mariano | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Pahiram ng Isang Pasko" |
1997 | Wansapanataym | Lucring | Episode: "The Christmas Witch" | |
2006 | John en Shirley | Encarnation Ramirez | Supporting Cast | |
2008 | Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara |
Amanda | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Angge | Episode: "Basura" | ||
Iisa Pa Lamang | Aura Castillejos | Supporting Cast | ||
2009 | May Bukas Pa | Nieves Antazo | Guest Cast | |
2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Remedios Dionisio | Main Cast | |
2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Helena See | ||
100 Days to Heaven | Amelita Manalastas-Salvador | ABS-CBN | Guest Cast | |
2012 | Walang Hanggan | Virginia "Henya" Cruz | Supporting Cast | |
2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Adelina Laurel-Beltran | ||
Wansapanataym | Fenny | Episode: "Simbang Gabi" | ||
2014 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Special | Maria | Television film; episode: "Karugtong ng Puso" | |
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Ruth Gaspar | ABS-CBN | Supporting Cast | |
2015–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Flora Borja-de Leon | Main Cast (Finale TV appearance) Signing Off |
Film
[edit]Year | Original title | English title | Production Company |
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1952 | Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan | Stars of the Future | Nepomuceno Pictures |
1956 | Boksingera | Female Boxer | Sampaguita Pictures |
Kulang sa 7 | Less than 7 | Vera Perez Pictures | |
Mga Anak ng Diyos | Children of God | Sampaguita Pictures | |
1957 | Sino ang Maysala? | Who Is Guilty? | Vera Perez Pictures |
Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak | The Wild Flowers | Sampaguita Pictures | |
1958 | Prinsesang Gusgusin | Unkempt Princess | |
Ako ang Maysala | I Am the Guilty One | Vera Perez Pictures | |
Mga Reyna ng Vicks | The Queens of Vicks | Sampaguita Pictures | |
Madaling Araw | Dawn | ||
Tawag ng Tanghalan | Call of the Stage | Vera Perez Pictures | |
Ulilang Anghel | Orphaned Angel | Sampaguita Pictures | |
1959 | Ipinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak | I Sold My Son | |
Handsome | |||
Pitong Pagsisisi | Seven Repentance | ||
Debutante | Debutant | ||
Mga Anghel sa Lansangan | Angels on the Streets | ||
Susan Roces at the Pacific Festival[25][26][27] | |||
Wedding Bells | |||
1960 | Beatnik | ||
1964 | The Dolly Sisters | ||
1965 | Portrait of My Love | ||
Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw | You Are My World | FPJ Productions | |
Pilipinas Kong Mahal | My Beloved Philippines | ||
1966 | Zamboanga | ||
Pepe en Pilar | Pepe and Pilar | RVQ Productions | |
1967 | Maruja | Lea Productions | |
Langit at Lupa | Heaven and Earth | FPJ Productions | |
1968 | To Susan with Love | Rosas Productions | |
Anong Ganda Mo? | Sampaguita Pictures | ||
Bakasin Mo sa Gunita | Trace It Back to Memory | Lea Productions | |
Bandana | Bandanna | Rosas Productions | |
Sorrento | FPJ Productions | ||
Magpakailan Man | Forevermore | ||
Tanging Ikaw | cOnly You | ||
Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig | Love is Rose Tinted | Rosas Productions | |
1969 | Perlas ng Silangan | Pearl of the East | FPJ Productions |
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | You are My Everything | ||
1970 | Divina Gracia | Divine Grace | |
1972 | Salaginto't Salagubang | Goldbug and Junebug | |
1973 | Karnabal | Carnival | |
Florinda | Rosas Productions | ||
1974 | Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara | Scare Barbara To Death | |
1977 | Maligno | Evil | |
1978 | Gumising Ka, Maruja | Wake Up, Maruja | FPJ Productions |
1979 | Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | Love... Where Were You Last Night? | |
Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Nanaman | Love... You Came Home Late Again | ||
Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina | Angelita... I Am Your Mother | Larry Santiago Productions | |
1980 | Tanikala | Chain | Cine Filipinas |
1982 | Manedyer si Kumander | The Wife Is the Manager | FPJ Productions |
1984 | Hoy Wala Kang Paki | Hey It's None of Your Business | Vanguard Films Twin Bee Production |
1986 | Nasaan Ka nang Kailangan Kita? | Where Were You When I Needed You? | Regal Films |
Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Inday, Inday on the Balitaw | ||
Payaso | Clown | Sialina Film Enterprises | |
1987 | Bunsong Kerubin | Youngest Cherub | Regal Films |
No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | No Retreat... No Surrender... For the Commander | FPJ Productions | |
1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen) | Regal Films | ||
1988 | Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita | Love Boat: Love I Like You | |
Kambal Tuko | Twin Geckos | ||
Buy One, Take One | VIVA Films | ||
1989 | Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | All of These and Even Heaven | |
Here Comes the Bride | Regal Films | ||
1990 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Even If the World Ends | Seiko Films |
Feel na Feel | Feel to Feel | Regal Films | |
1991 | Ubos Na ang Luha Ko | I Have No More Tears to Shed | Seiko Films |
1997 | Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina | I Accused My Mother | VIVA Films |
2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home (Last Movie Appearance) | Regal Entertainment |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Award-giving body | Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result | |
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FAMAS Awards | 1959 | Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial Award | — | Won | |
1966 | Best Actress | Ana-Roberta | Nominated | ||
1968 | Maruja | Nominated | |||
1969 | To Susan with love | Nominated | |||
1971 | Divina Gracia | Nominated | |||
1973 | Bilangguang puso | Nominated | |||
1974 | Hanggang sa Kabila ng daigdig: The Tony Maiquez Story | Nominated | |||
1975 | Patayin mo sa Sindak si Barbara | Nominated | |||
1978 | Maligno | Won | |||
1979 | Gumising ka Maruja | Won | |||
1987 | Nasaan ka ng kailangan kita | Nominated | |||
1988 | Paano Kung wala ka na | Nominated | |||
1990 | Ang lahat ng Ito pati na ang langit | Nominated | |||
1998 | Isinakdal ko ang aking ina | Nominated | |||
2003 | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | ||
2004 | Huwarang Bituin | — | Won | ||
22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2008 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Nominated | |
Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival | 2009 | Cinema One Legend Award | — | Won | |
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2011 | Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | |
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2012 | Best Drama Actress | Walang Hanggan | Nominated | |
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Walang Hanggan | Nominated | |
FAMAS Awards | 2015 | Iconic Movie Queen of Philippine Cinema | — | Won | |
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2016 | Drama Supporting Actress | Ang Probinsyano | Nominated | |
FAMAS Awards | 2017 | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | |
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Ang Probinsyano | Nominated | |
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2018 | Ang Probinsyano | Nominated | ||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2019 | Outstanding Star of the Century (Natatanging bituin ng siglo) | — | Won | |
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2019 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Ang Probinsyano | Nominated | |
Entertainment Editors Choice Awards | 2022 | Posthumous Award | — | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Lu, Monet (August 3, 2012). "Susan Roces: The True Queen of Philippine Movies". Asian Journal. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "Susan Roces: Queen of RP Movies". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Archived from the original on December 30, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Absent ang mga major winner ng FAP" [Major winners of FAP absent]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Eastwood City Walk of Fame". Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) – Philippines. Archived from the original on April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "Post Office stamps 'immortalize' 10 outstanding Filipinos". Philippine News Agency. February 28, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Lara, Tanya (May 9, 2021). "Grace Poe, Injap Sia, Rex Gatchalian: Lessons my mother taught me". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ Co, Adrian (May 21, 2022). "Bacolodnon 'movie queen' Susan Roces passes away". Panay News. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b Gomez, Carla (May 21, 2022). "A look back at Susan Roces' beginnings in Bacolod". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Susan Roces to grace alma mater's centennial celebration in Bacolod". Sunstar. March 5, 2019. Archived from the original on March 5, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Susan Roces: The Face that Refreshes". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ Mendez, Christina. "Susan ready to replace GMA". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ^ Mario Dumaumal "ABS-CBN acquires right to 'Da King's' movie library" Archived April 26, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, 29 September 2009.
- ^ ‘Alay ni Da King: An FPJ Special’ encores tomorrow Archived May 21, 2022, at the Wayback Machine. mb.com.ph, 22 December 2007.
- ^ a b "Veteran actress Susan Roces dies at 80". Rappler. May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Susan Roces glad to be part of 'Walang Hanggan'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). January 11, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- ^ "'Walang Hanggan' gets 7 nominations in Star Awards". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). November 5, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
- ^ "Susan Roces has not sealed her heart". Inquirer Entertainment. July 14, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Coco Martin, Susan Roces reunite in 'Wansapanataym'". ABS-CBN News. December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- ^ "'Andiyan lang sila': Susan Roces' final scene in 'Ang Probinsyano' about departed loved ones". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). May 21, 2022. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ Nemes, Adrian III (May 23, 2022). "Negrenses mourn death of Susan Roces". Sunstar. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Veteran actress Susan Roces dies at 80". Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Ramos-Araneta, Macon; Cruz, Maricel (May 24, 2022). "Senate, House honor Susan Roces". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Paggawad ng National Artist award kay Susan Roces isusulong ng asawa ni Raffy Tulfo; ano'ng reaksyon ni Grace Poe?" [Conferrment of the National Artist award to Susan Roces to be pushed by Raffy Tulfo's wife; what's the reaction of Grace Poe?]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Susan Roces 'short' set for showing". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. November 9, 1959.
Cameraman Amaury Agra... recorded the highlights of the [Pacific] Festival.... The Sampaguita short feature...
- ^ "Comedy addicts have field day in riotous Sampaguita offering". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. November 16, 1959. p. 5-B.
'Ipinagbili Kami Ng Aming Tatay' will be shown along with a special added attraction, 'Susan Roces at the Pacific Festival,' a four-reeler...
- ^ "...Why Sampaguita Pictures quit the FAMAS". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. March 1960.
Awards returned by Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.... Documentary: 1959—Susan Roces at the Pacific Festival
External links
[edit]- Susan Roces at IMDb
- 1941 births
- 2022 deaths
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino women comedians
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino philanthropists
- Filipino television personalities
- Actresses from Bacolod
- Poe family (Philippines)
- Hiligaynon people
- Visayan people
- Comedians from Bacolod