Rapper Francis Magalona passes away

March 06, 2009 2:17 PM

Touted as the King of Pinoy Rap, performer Francis Magallona passed away early this morning, March 6 at the Medical City due to complications from leukemia. Francis has been battling cancer since August of 2008.

Francis M left behind his wife Pia Arroyo and eight children--Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Isabella, Elmo, Arkin, Clara, and actress Maxene Magalona.

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El Ultimo Participante Jommy Teotico

CONGRATULATIONS

Jommy Teotico is declared the very first El Ultimo Participante of Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America last night, besting other 12 contestants. The 24-year-old model defeated Janna Dominguez in the Car Roll Over stunt of the El Ultimo Duelo. ABS-CBN.com was there with all the Participantes and the entire PFF staff during the victory party after the telecast of the final episode, and Jommy was obviously overjoyed with his win. “Sobrang saya ko dahil nagbago ‘yung buhay ko dahil sa Pinoy Fear Factor. Dati iniisip ko paano kaya ako magkakaroon ng P2 Million at ng bahay at lupa. Ngayon meron na ako nun, at ang bata ko pa para makuha ‘yung mga ‘yun. Sobrang swerte ko. Thank you, Lord! Magnenegosyo ako kasi baka maubos ‘yung pera ko, sayang naman (laughs). Kapag kumikita na uli ako tsaka na ako manlilibre. Siyempre dapat ang blessing isini-share ‘yan. Ngayon din lang nalaman ng family ko. Malamang nagsisigawan na sila sa bahay ngayon. Medyo may confidence na babae ‘yung nakalaban ko sa final stunt. Siyempre physical stunt ‘yun so medyo mahihirapan kapag babae ang gumawa. Thank you sa lahat ng sumuporta sa akin, pati na rin sa lahat ng naasar (laughs). Thank you na rin,” Jommy exclusively told ABS-CBN.com.

Second placer Janna was teary eyed during the final announcement. The 18-year-old stand up comedienne said that she was overcome with emotions, as the feeling of regret came back to her. “Kahit matagal ko nang alam kung sino ‘yung nanalo sobrang bumabalik pa rin ‘yung panghihinayang. Isang tapak na lang ako. Bilang pangalawa ang pakiramdam mo eh panghihinayang. Umasa talaga ako na mapapauwi ko na ‘yung tatay ko from Japan. Sobrang sakit lalo na nung mga time na ‘yun. Iyak ako nang iyak tuwing gabi.” Nevertheless, reaching the finale was still a big achievement for Janna. “Natutuwa ako kasi out of 12 ako ‘yung second place. Ilang lalaki at babae ‘yung natalo ko kaya sobrang saya.”

Jommy’s rival Manuel Chua showed no bitterness but instead congratulated the hailed El Ultimo Participante. “Masaya ako na si Jommy ang nanalo nung prize. Totoo ‘to, walang halong intriga (laughs). Congratulations Jommy. Sa car stunt nung nakita kong tumayo ‘yung kotse ni Jommy at umandar pa feeling ko talaga siya na ang panalo. Siguro hindi ko na kailangang mapanood ‘yung susunod kasi alam ko talagang para sa kanya na ‘yun.”

Since PFF was canned September of last year, the identity of the winner was kept secret. There were many hints that went around, but no one actually came out to confirm that it was Jommy who won, and this elevated the credibility of the show. Business Unit Head Laurenti Dyogi thanked all the Kapamilyas who made the first Filipino version of the Fear Factor worldwide franchise a big hit. “For my team we learned a lot from the Argentine staff, the Participantes. Hopefully we get to do another season. It was an amazing journey for all of us. It was fun doing it in Argentina. I had a good cast. Marami pong salamat sa pagtitiyaga, pagpupuyat, pagsuporta sa mga Participantes. Umasa kayo na we will continue to give you quality programs.”

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Source: ABS-CBN.com by Napoleon Quintos | February 21, 2009 1:13 AM

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