Iza Calzado pens emotional birthday tribute to late father Lito Calzado
- Iza Calzado recently honored her late father, Lito Calzado, with a sentimental social media tribute on his birthday
- She shared a collection of photos featuring him and expressed a deep longing for their time together and her regret over not having more recorded memories of his vibrant life
- The actress credited her father for teaching her how to embrace imperfection and for instilling in her the capacity to love and show compassion toward herself and others
- She concluded her message by celebrating his lasting legacy in the entertainment industry and noting that he remains well-loved by many even years after his passing
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Filipino actress Iza Calzado recently took to social media to share a moving tribute in honor of her late father, the legendary choreographer and director Lito Calzado, on his birthday.
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Sharing a collection of cherished photographs, Iza expressed the deep void left by his absence. She began her message by reflecting on their shared history, writing: “Happy birthday in heaven to the OG Daddy, I miss doing life with you so much. I wish I had more photos and videos of us—of you dancing, laughing, and doing what you loved most: living life to the fullest.”
Lito was widely known in the Philippine entertainment industry for his vibrant energy and immense contribution to dance and television. Iza acknowledged this legacy while expressing a daughter's regret over the fleeting nature of time. She continued: “You really lived it, tinodo mo talaga. I know you had a beautiful and vibrant life. I’m so grateful for the gift of calling you my father. I just wish I had known how little time we had, sana mas naiparamdam ko pa sayo ang pagmamahal ko.”
Beyond his professional achievements, Iza highlighted the personal lessons she gathered from observing her father’s journey and his approach to humanity. She noted the profound impact he had on her emotional growth: “Thank you, Daddy, for showing me how to be an imperfectly perfect human, always putting your heart into everything you did. Because of you, I’ve learned to love deeply and have learned to have compassion for others and, more importantly, myself. That is one of the greatest gifts you gave me. Salamat.”
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The actress concluded her tribute by celebrating her father’s enduring spirit and his lasting popularity among those who knew him and his work. She ended her post on a lighthearted yet sentimental note: “Celebrating you today, your graceful, groovy moves, and your beautiful, brilliant heart and soul. P.S. I’m sure kinikilig ka in Heaven because so many people still remember you! Sikat ka pa rin! Ikaw na! Haha! Love you, Daddy!”
The post garnered an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues in the industry, many of whom remembered Lito as a pillar of the golden age of Philippine variety shows.
Iza Calzado is a Filipino actress and host who rose to fame for her role as Amihan in the fantasy series Encantadia. She has since taken on numerous major roles in both television and film, including Sigaw, Milan, Bliss, and Starting Over Again. Beyond her acting career, Iza is also active in advocacy work—she co-founded She Talks Asia, an organization that champions mental health, body positivity, and women’s empowerment. After nearly a decade with GMA, she transferred to ABS-CBN in 2012, where she has continued to take on diverse and challenging roles.
In December 2025, Iza marked 14 years with her husband, Ben Wintle, by sharing a heartfelt social media reflection on their eight-year marriage and the obstacles they have overcome together. The post featured nostalgic wedding imagery that prompted an outpouring of warm wishes from fans celebrating the couple's enduring bond.
Earlier, Iza utilized social media to highlight the devastation caused by recent Philippine storms, criticizing fund mismanagement while urging immediate support for displaced families and flood victims. She encouraged public action and compassion, promoting donations to trusted relief organizations and advocating for the nationwide accountability initiative, the Trillion Peso March Movement.
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