'Miss Q&A Reyna Talakera' weekly finalist Anika Garcia, pumanaw na

Published 12 Nov 2026 at 7:57 PM

by Triz Pereña

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Anika Garcia, a weekly finalist in "It's Showtime's" Miss Q&A Reyna Talakera, has passed away, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Quebiawan announced on Thursday, November 12
The council paid tribute to Anika, whose real name was Darryl Bie, recognizing her courage in embracing her identity and sharing her talent
Netizens also expressed their condolences in the comments section, offering sympathy and support to her family
The council remembered her as an inspiration whose light and contributions would never be forgotten

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Anika Garcia, a weekly finalist in "It's Showtime's" Miss Q&A Reyna Talakera, has passed away, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Quebiawan announced on Thursday, November 12.

'Miss Q&A Reyna Talakera' finalist Anika Garcia, pumanaw na
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Anika, whose real name was Darryl Bie, was remembered by the local youth council as someone who brought pride and inspiration to their barangay. Following the announcement, netizens also filled the comments section of the post with messages of sympathy and condolences for her family and loved ones.

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In its tribute, the SK council extended its condolences to those closest to Anika and acknowledged her as a proud representative of Barangay Quebiawan in the television competition.

"The Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Quebiawan extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Darryl Bie, more affectionately known as Anika Garcia, our proud representative in It's Showtime's Miss Q&A Reyna Talakera."

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The council also paid tribute to Anika's courage in expressing herself and embracing her identity as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. It emphasized that her talent and authenticity left a meaningful impact on the people around her.

"Anika was more than a representative of our barangay. She was a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who courageously embraced her identity, shared her talent, and brought pride and inspiration to the people of Quebiawan. Her presence and contributions serve as a reminder that authenticity, self-expression, and the courage to be one's true self are worth celebrating."

The SK council further acknowledged the loss felt by Anika's family and the community. It expressed hope that her story would encourage others to embrace who they are with confidence and dignity.

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"Her passing is a great loss, not only to her loved ones but also to the community that witnessed her shine in her own way. May her life continue to inspire others to embrace their identities with pride, dignity, and confidence."

In its final message, the council assured Anika that her contributions and the impact she made on Barangay Quebiawan would not be forgotten.

"Rest in power, Anika. You will always be part of Quebiawan's story. Your light, courage, and colors will never be forgotten.

"Our heartfelt condolences," it said in its message to the bereaved family.

As previously reported by KAMI, Ate Gay has been laid to rest, marking the final goodbye to the comedian who brought joy and laughter to many. His family shared the news on social media on Tuesday, November 10, along with a photo of his final resting place at Forest Lake Memorial Parks in Biñan, Laguna. They accompanied the post with a touching message expressing their love for him, writing, “Mahal ka namin.” The post also received heartfelt messages from netizens who extended their condolences and prayed for his eternal peace.