Eddie Gutierrez, di napigilan ang mapahagulgol sa lamay ng kaibigang si Susan Roces: “See you in heaven”
- Eddie Gutierrez wasn’t able to hold back his tears anymore as he gives his eulogy during the wake of his best friend and co-worker, Susan Roces
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- In a speech punctuated by sobs, a grieving Eddie recalled the good times he had with Susan whom he has worked with since November of 1958
- The veteran actor then revealed that during the last birthday of Susan, the veteran actress told him over the phone to take care because she loves him and Eddie gave the same reply to her
- Eddie and Susan became close friends during the early 60s and at this time, they frequently appeared together in various movies
Eddie Gutierrez openly cried while giving his eulogy during the wake of his best friend and co-worker, Susan Roces.
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In a speech interrupted by sobs, a grieving Eddie talked about the good times he had with Susan whom he has met and worked with since November of 1958.
“I met Susan Roces in 1958, November, when I signed a contract with Sampaguita Pictures. And my first dialogue was with Susan. The movie was Prinsesang Gusgusin,” Eddie said.
He also talked about the time he and Susan, along with other companions, met Elvis Presley while making a movie in the US.
“Sabi niya sa amin, ‘You folks from the Philippines?’ ‘Yes,’ sabi ko. ‘Well, I met some Filipino folks, they surely don’t look like you!’” Eddie narrated.
“Sabi ko, ‘Who did you meet?’ ‘I met the ReyCards!’ Si Carding pala!” the veteran actor humorously added.
At this point, the veteran actor was unable to hold back his tears anymore as he reminded everyone that Susan has a good heart.
“Alam naman ng lahat na si Susan, hindi lang maganda kungdi pati puso niya maganda,” Eddie said in between sobs.
He then shared a conversation over the telephone he had with Susan on her birthday.
“Nu’ng last birthday niya, tinawagan ko siya. Sabi ko, ’80!’ ‘Oo nga, 80 na ako,’ sabi niya. Nag-usap kami almost an hour. Sabi niya, ‘Eddie, wala na yung mga kasama natin. Si Bobby, si Amalia, si Jose Mari, si Liberty, si Lito Legaspi. Tayo na lang dalawa,’
“Hanggang, yun nga, birthday niya, parang all of a sudden, naging malungkot siya. Tapos nagpaalam na kami, sabi niya sa akin, ‘Take care,” the veteran actor said.
At this point, Eddie was crying profusely as he said that he noticed the voice of Susan seemingly sad.
“Sabi ko, ‘Ikaw rin, take care. Mahal na mahal kita, Susan.’ ‘Ikaw rin,’ sabi niya, ‘Mahal kita,’” Eddie said while crying.
Then, facing the casket of Susan, the veteran actor said that he’s going to miss her.
“I miss you, you will always be a part of my life…see you in heaven,” Eddie said.
The two met in 1958 though it wasn’t until the early 60s that the two became close friends and remained so until the death of Susan last May 20, 2022.
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, better known as Susan Roces in the Philippine entertainment industry, was a Pinay actress often referred to by the media as the “Queen of Philippine Movies.” She is the better half of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, professionally known as Fernando Poe Jr. or FPJ. Susan has starred in over 130 films and bagged five FAMAS Awards, which include two Best Actress awards. She was born on July 28, 1941 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, and died on May 20, 2022
Recently, Coco Martin also gave his own tribute at the wake of the veteran actress. He is one of the closest people to Susan having worked together on various TV projects. As he delivered his emotional eulogy, the famous actor was not able to hold back his tears throughout it all.
Other celebrities, like Lovi Poe, took to Instagram to express her grief over Susan Roces' passing. The veteran actress died on May 20, which was confirmed by Senator Grace Poe. Furthermore, Lovi posted an old photo of Susan taken when she was younger. The Kapamilya actress wrote a short but heartfelt tribute to the late actress.
Source: KAMI.com.gh
