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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine cinema lost one of its greats on October 5 with the death of actress Amalia Fuentes at age 79.
In the wake of her passing, celebrities paid tribute to Fuentes. Among them were members of her family – many of whom were actors themselves.
In a touching message on Instagram, her nephew Aga Muhlach said: “You started it all for us. You have taught me so much in life. You were an inspiration.”
Another nephew, former child star Niño Muhlach, posted a video of his son Alonzo serenading Fuentes with a song.
Fuentes’ son-in-law, actor Albert Martinez posted several photos of the actress, including one with her daughter, Albert’s late wife Liezl, who died in 2015. In the caption he simply wrote “Amalia Fuentes 1940-2019 Rest In Peace.”
Martinez’s children, Alfonso, Alyanna, and Alissa, who announced their grandmother’s death, also posted their own tributes on their social media accounts.
Alyanna and Alissa shared old photos of Fuentes with their mother, saying that the two women are now reunited.
Musical theater star Lea Salonga offered her condolences to Fuentes’ family, saying “Rest in Peace, Tita Nena.”
Rest In Peace, Tita Nena. To the entire Muhlach clan, you are in my thoughts. Condolences to you all. https://t.co/TdObsJOXpX
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) October 5, 2019
Eat Bulaga! host Ruby Rodriguez mourned both Fuentes and theater veteran Tony Mabesa, who died a few hours before Fuentes, late on October 4.
It so sad to hear Tony Mabesa passing and the beautiful Amalia Fuentes RIP
— ruby rodriguez (@rodriguezruby) October 5, 2019
Dancer and host Regine Tolentino sent her love to Fuentes’ family, and described her as “one of the queens of Philippine cinema.”
Sending love, and caring thoughts to the Martinez and Mulach families for the loss of your Lola Nena. She was one of the Queens of Philippine Cinema and will remain one in the hearts of cineastes in the country.#AmaliaFuentes #RestInPeace #PhilippineCinema #MovieLegend https://t.co/FLQTG9fnps
— Regine Tolentino (@reginetolentino) October 5, 2019
– Rappler.com
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