Tributes pour for ‘90s teen heartthrob Patrick Guzman

By Aric John Sy cuA ManilaTimes.net

TRIBUTES poured in for former 1990s teenage heartthrob Patrick Guzman whose death in Canada was announced on social media by friends. His family has yet to make a statement.

Comedian-singer Ogie Alcasid was among the first to pay tribute to Guzman, in now-deleted posts from his Facebook and Instagram pages.

De Guzman was said to have died of a heart attack in Toronto on Friday, June 16.

“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,” wrote Alcasid on Saturday, June 17, showing a photo of himself, Guzman, comedian Michael V., and Anjo Yllana during their photo shoot of the 1993 movie “Mama’s Boys 2: Let’s Go Na!”.

Other celebrities like Michael V., Amy Perez, Dennis Padilla, Gelli de Belen, and Dingdong Avanzado have also paid tribute to Guzman in Alcasid’s original post on Instagram.

Veteran actress-director Beverly Vergel, sister of late actor Ace Vergel, who is also based in Canada, was shocked at Guzman’s passing and in a separate post, honored him after starring as the lead actor in the film “BROmance the Movie”, which she wrote and directed.

“You are one of the kindest, most sincere, gentlest of souls of a gentleman. You deserve all the superlatives and more,” Vergel wrote on Saturday on her social media platforms.

“I’m sure all who know you will be so sad that you’re back in heaven joining your league of angels because a man like you is so rare.”

Filipino Canadian community journalist Tess Cusipag has also mourned the death of a “dear friend.”

“Another beautiful soul has gone to the great beyond. A dear friend, a former famous actor in the Philippines, Patrick Guzman. You are now at peace and may it comfort the family and relatives that others care and deeply sympathized,” she wrote on Facebook on Saturday.

Filipino Canadian photographer Jemelyn Dela Cruz sent condolences to Guzman’s family.

“I remember when you used to come to our store in and out and just happy to be around Filipinos,” she wrote.

“ I was shocked the first time I met you was in our kitchen. My family loved you and we know you are in a better place now. My condolences to the whole family.”

As of posting time, no further details were revealed on Guzman’s death.

Guzman was the leading man of Sharon Cuneta in three movies: Una Kang Naging Akin (1991), Ikaw (1993), and Kung Ako Na Lang Sana (2003). n by the contestants in a raffle) in the pageant:

1. Hannah Pearcey

2. Matea Smith

3. Alexia Reign Hernandez

4. Jesse Grace Felix Soriano

5. Raphaella Del Rosario

6. Rylen Steinbuch

7. Brooke Barredo

8. Claudia Vidanes

9. Denisse Nicole Samaniego

10. Patricia Bianca Tapia

11. Janessa Gwen Rubio

12. Amanda Russo

13. Keilin Tankiamco

14. Alyanna Joelle Santos

15. Katie Mcilroy

16. Sandra Irene Goff

37. Kawena Kanhai

38. Sabrina Pajarillo

39. Mary Ann Monda

40. Issha Rose sensation.

The candidates were revealed in the press presentation hosted by two talented Filipino Americans – TV personality and “Inside Edition” correspondent Victoria Recaño and performance artist Alex Maarte.

The women will vie for these titles: Miss Filipina International; Miss Tourism; First Runner-up; Second Runner-up; and Third Runner-up.

Another Filipino American, Juls King, also livened up the press presentation with his song, Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits.” King, considered a heartthrob, demonstrated why he is known as a total performer.

The lovely candidates wore platform heels by Jojo Bragais Shoes at the presentation and will also wear shoes by the pioneering young shoe designer when they compete during the coronation night.

MFI climaxes with an exciting and elegant black tie coronation night on August 5 at the famous International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton. The night will celebrate the Philippines and its people, rich culture, arts and fashion, gathering Filipinos and guests in the prestigious ballroom, the venue of the Golden Globe Awards, the Academy nominees luncheon, Clive Davis’ preGrammy party and other high profile events.

After months of the selection process, the following are the MFI official candidates, listed by their numbers (randomly drawn

17. Aira Lei Maigue

18. Angelique De la Cruz

19. Princess Caventa Reyes

20. Caroline Luce

21. Mia Valdes

22. Alexandria Bollier

23. Heather Casigna

24. Lauren Skeoch

25. Hope Corpus

26. Hannah Angelica Marte

27. Samantha Gavin

28. Sarah Lizaso Obal

29. Beatriz Mclelland

30. Jessica Zemanek

31. Bryanna Vasquez

32. Aliza Orjalo

33.Ronniedith Dimapasoc

34. Skylar Vasquez

35. Dakota Swart

36. Kelly Mcilroy

MFI also announced in the media presentation that in partnership with Jonas Gaffud’s Empire Philippines, three winners will be eligible to compete next year in Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) while two winners will vie in The Miss Philippines pageant.

Manila-born Tiana Kocher, a rising singer-songwriter in America, performed her two songs, “Por Tiempo” and “Take Over,” which raised the energy level at the presentation. Kocher took over and commanded the stage with her self-penned hits. The candidates and guests were carried away by the infectious upbeat music and performance of the R&B

In addition to the previously announced top prize of a BMW 3 Series car, the winner will also receive a $10,000 gift certificate from iSkin Beverly Hills. Other prizes include $5,000 cash and a $10,000 gift certificate from iSkin for Miss Tourism; a $2,500 cash prize and a $5,000 gift certificate from iSkin for each of the First, Second and Third Runnersup.

MFI’s sponsors include the Philippine Department of Tourism, Philippine Airlines, BMW, David Tupaz Couture, Narcisa Pheres (MFI crown designer), Belle Beachwear and The Beverly Hilton. For sponsorship inquiries, email: missfilipinainternational@ gmail.com. n