Ogie Alcasid mourns passing of '90s actor Patrick Guzman
MANILA, Philippines (Updated, 3:47 p.m.) — Singer-host Ogie Alcasid posted on Instagram a throwback photo of him with '90s actor Patrick Guzman, whom he said "have gone to heaven so suddenly."
On his Instagram earlier today, Ogie posted a photo of him with Patrick, Anjo Yllana and Michael V in their younger years for the photo shoot of "Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na," the sequel to the hit 1993 movie "Mama's Boys."
"Here you are Pat Guzman with @michaelbitoy and @anjoyllana in our younger years doing our photo shoot for our blockbuster hit 'Mama’s Boys 2.' So shocked and sad that you have gone to heaven so suddenly. Rest now brother. I will always remember the wonderful times we had while filming so many movies together. Be with Jesus," Ogie wrote on Instagram.
Guzman was cast with Michael V, Anjo and Ogie with other stars that include Nanette Inventor and Sunshine Cruz in the buddy comedy film.
"Oh no," commented Michael V on Ogie's post.
Other celebrities also expressed their shock and extended their prayers.
They include Guzman's fellow '90s stars Gelli de Belen, Dingdong Avanazado, Bing Loyzaga, Dennis Padilla and Randy Santiago.
According to the Facebook post of seasoned showbiz columnist Aster Amoyo, Patrick died due to a heart attack last June 16 (Manila time) in Toronto, Canada. He was 55.
According to a 2019 Instagram post of actress and acting coach Beverly Vergel, she and Patrick have been based in Toronto, Canada.
On her Instagram post today, Vergel recalled the days she worked with Patrick back in 2019. She wrote and directed "BROmance The Movie."
"I was excited to have you as the lead actor. You said yes without seeing the script! Thank you for your trust, Patrick. Although you expressed reluctance because you haven’t acted onscreen for a long time, it was a full-length comedy film," she said.
She recalled assuring the actor, adding that she will hold a workshop to prepare the cast before they do the movie.
"I’ll never forget how happy you were at doing a comedy workshop. You enjoyed the funny and silly exercises despite the whole body workout. It was one full day of laughter. I will forever cherish those memories. I know the entire cast and crew will surely miss you!!! You are our very own and Canada’s PAPA P!!!" she wrote.
The actress-acting coach extended her condolences to the actor's wife and son.
Guzman rose to fame as a commercial model of a popular watch brand. He later acted in several films "Una Kang Naging Akin" (1991), "Koronang Itim" (1994) and "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko" (1994).
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