
MANILA, Philippines – Six years after his death, family and friends remembered the late Francis Magalona (fondly known as Francis M) on his birthday. The rapper would have turned 51 years old on October 4.
Francis M died on March 2009 after battling leukemia. The son of film legends Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, Francis is known as the master rapper of the country and started his career in showbiz in the movie Bagets before pursuing music. Some of Francis M’s well known songs include “Mga Kababayan Ko,” “Cold Summer Nights,” Kaleidoscope World,” “Ito Ang Gusto Ko,” and more.
Here are photos from family and friends in celebration of his special day.
Actress Maxene Magalona shared these photos on Instagram.
“Happy 51st birthday, papa!” she wrote.
Daughter Saab posted this photo.
TV host Joey de Leon posted this.
Janno Gibbs shared a photo of him and Francis together from a movie they did back in the ’90s.
Parokya ni Edgar’s Chito Miranda posted this.
Gloc 9 shared this photo.
On Saturday, Elmo Magalona and brother Arkin performed as the opening act in Eat Bulaga. The show paid tribute to Francis in the “Bulaga Pa More” segment. Nino Alejandro won the contest, which was judged by Elmo.
Francis M Pa More kasama sina Elmo at Arkin Magalona! #BulagaPaMore #FrancisMPaMore Grand Finals na! 😀
Posted by Eat Bulaga on Friday, October 2, 2015
– Rappler.com
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