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Marcos mourns passing of Philippine cinema queen Gloria Romero
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed deep sadness over the passing of iconic actress Gloria Romero, describing her as a "great lady with the dignity of a true star."
Marcos recalled meeting Romero on the set of the 1965 film "Iginuhit ng Tadhana," where she portrayed former First Lady Imelda Marcos and he played himself.
The President described her not just as a brilliant artist but also as a very fine person, adding that the world of Filipino cinema and entertainment will never forget her contributions.
The veteran actress, widely regarded as the "First Lady of Philippine Cinema," passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, at the age of 91.
Her wake is being held at Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City.
Romero had a career spanning over 70 years, appearing in over 250 movies and TV productions, and won multiple acting awards, including from FAMAS, Film Academy of the Philippines, and Gawad Urian Awards.
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