‘End Of An Era: Celebrities, Friends Honor Cherie Gil With Heartfelt Tributes

MANILA, Philippines - Friends, relatives and celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to dear friend and entertainment icon Cheri Gill, who died on Friday, August 5 at the age of 59.

The veteran Filipino actress, who starred as Lavinia Arguelles in the 1985 film Between Wallang Ninging, is known for her iconic line, "You're just a second-hand impersonator, tough!" - Considered by many to be the truest, sweetest friend in the industry. Unique person and icon in memory.

Sharon Cuneta

In a lengthy Instagram post, Sharon Cuneta shared a photo of herself in Cherie's hospital bed in her final moments. Sharon, who flew to New York, said she held out a "glimmer of hope" that God would work a miracle and let Cheri do it. She said she was "very grateful for [the] few hours they spent together and the love and words they exchanged in person." Sharon and Cheri both starred in Between Wallang Ningning.

Sharon expressed her pain knowing she would never see her friend again, that she still couldn't handle it and that it felt so unfair. "I'll never be the same without you. I'm saying you have to fight please because you can't leave me and you're my partner there's no one like you.... You said yes but God brought you home; it's all pain away," Sharon said.

"My heart is breaking again and now I don't know how to put it back together because of all the people I've lost in the last few years, you are and always will be the one I love the most..." A very important part of life and my story I love you from my heart. It's the end of an era now that you've left us... What will I do if I love you now?” added Sharon.

Gabi Eigenmann

Actress Gabby Eigenmann, Cherie's niece, posted a series of candid photos of her beloved aunt's return, which she says is hard to put down.

"You are back together. I love you with all my heart. Thank you Lord for sharing with us. I love you TITA," wrote Gabby, Cheri's late brother, son of actor Mark Gill.

The only cruise

Actress Sunshine Cruz posted several pictures with Cheri on Facebook. He said it was an "honour" to work with him in Sweet Love 2016.

“A truly sad day for the industry. RIP Mrs Cheri Gill. My deepest condolences to the entire Eigenman family,” Sunshine said.

Sid Lucaro

Sid Lucero, who confirmed the news of his aunt's disappearance, posted a photo of himself on Instagram with the caption: “I love you. A deep rumble. #baglove.”

Dennis Trillo

Actor Dennis Trillo, who played Cheri in GMA-7's Legal Wife, also paid tribute to her best friend, who played Jaina Mcadato in the show.

"Palam inakole...", she captioned a picture on Instagram from a scene of them together.

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Actress and Ika-13 Kapitulo co-star Zsa Zsa Padilla recalls her first days working with her best friend Cheri and the last time she met Antonio in Tagaytay. He recalled how "beautiful and lively" Cheri was on her golden birthday and how "great it was to be with [her]".

"You tango and I remember that this woman can do anything she wants! You are always so enthusiastic and full of life! That's how I will always remember you, Cheri, my twin sister! I miss my beautiful friend. Until we meet again." ", Zsa Zsa wrote.

Gabby Garcia

Cherry's Mag Werlanman co-star Gabby Garcia praised her as one of the best actresses he's ever worked with, calling Friday, August 5 a "sad, sad day for the industry."

"I will treasure this forever. What an honor. So heartbreaking. So honored to work with such a legend. Rest in power", he wrote.

Pops Fernandez

The pop singer and friend of Fernandez posted pictures of herself, Cheri and Jim Paredes in various silly outfits.

Aljihon Lucas

John Lucas, who starred alongside Cherry in Tadhana, paid tribute to a "different" Cherry

"He was something, not of the second order, he didn't try hard, he was never a free rider", he wrote, expressing his condolences to the entire family.

Cherry also starred in Filipino classics such as Manila by Night in 1980 and Oro, Plata, Mata in 1982.

After taking an 11-year hiatus from show business to focus on her family in 1994, Cheri Sugatang Puso made a comeback in the film, which won her the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2018, he appeared briefly in the film Citizen Jake, for which he received his first Gawad Urian Award.

During the pandemic, he became an acting consultant, giving online masterclasses to both aspiring and veteran actors. In February 2022, she announced that she left the Philippines to move to New York to be with her children.

Cherry was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. -Rappler.com

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