Manny Castañeda at Sharon Cuneta
BASAG na basag na naman ang puso ng nag-iisang Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta dahil sa pagpanaw ng kanyang kaibigan at nanay-nanayan sa showbiz.
Ipinagluluksa ngayon ni Sharon ang pagkamatay ng veteran actor-director na si Manny Castañeda na itinuturing na niyang parang tunay na ina mula pa noong magkatrabaho sila sa kanyang musical show.
Ayon kay Sharon, isa sa mga pinakamalungkot na bahagi ng buhay niya ang pagpanaw ng veteran comedienne na kung tawagin niya ay “Inay Manny.”
Sa kanyang social media accounts, ibinahagi ni Mega ang litrato ni Manny kalakip ang madamdaming mensahe ng pamamaalam.
“On one of the saddest days I have had to live through, I said ‘Goodbye…’ to another dear friend,” ang simulang pagbabahagi ni Sharon.
Pagpapatuloy niya, “My ‘Inay Manny’ was my first writer for my show (TSCS) from IBC-13 in 1986 to many years after we moved to ABS-CBN in 1988. We also did movies together.
“More than having fun and working well with each other, we became friends. Inay Manny was one of those I could trust with my innermost feelings, as well as expect to be comforted by, often ending in fits of laughter.
“He was loving, kind, witty and smart. I will miss him terribly. There is a whole novel I could say about him, but this has been another unwelcome punch in the gut.
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“So I will end it here, in this way: I love you, Inay. Thank you for touching my life, doing a great job with me on my show, inspiring me to be better not just at work but as a person,” lahad pa ni Ate Shawie.
Sa huli, pinasalamatan din niya ang yumaong direktor, “Thank you for your friendship.
“My deepest, sincerest condolences to those he loved and left behind. Hugs especially to his best friend, my Direk Joey Reyes. @direkjoey #tscsfamilyforever,” ani Mega.
Maraming nakiramay kay Sharon at nag-alay ng panalanagin kay Direk Manny at sa naulila nitong pamilya, kabilang na ang mga kaibigan niyang celebrities.
Komento ni Carmi Martin, “I’ve worked with him on stage, tv and movies. You will beat yearly missed by the industry bye for now my friend see you in heaven in God’s s time.”
“Hugs BFF,” ang mensahe ni Ogie Alcasid.
“My heartfelt condolences,” pakikiramay naman ng broadcast journalist na si Connie Sison.
Samantala, ayon naman sa ulat ng veteran showbiz columnist na si Gorgy Rula, natagpuan lamang ang bangkay ni Direk Manny makalipas ang tatlong araw nang siya bawian ng buhay.
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Ayon sa pamangkin ni Direk Manny na si Michael, natagpuan ang wala nang buhay na katawan ng direktor ng isang tenant sa pag-aari niyang apartment.
Magbabayad sana ito ng renta pero hindi raw sumasagot si Direk Manny. Agad itong ipinaalam ni Michael sa kanyang mga magulang na siyang nakadiskubre sa bangkay ng aktor at direktor.
Nabatid na magaganap ang funeral service para sa labi ni Direk Manny da Sanctuarium Crematory sa Quezon City.