Susan Roces, a Philippine cinema star whose career lasted 70 years and who was still working until recently, has died, know her cause of death
She was 80 at the time of her demise.
Susan Roces Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Age, Biography, Husband, Sister, Movies, Video, Net Worth, News
Roces, who would have turned 81 on July 28, died on Friday evening, according to her daughter Sen. Grace Poe. Her family’s official statement reads,
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jesusa Sonora Poe, whom many of you know as Susan Roces. She passed away peacefully on a Friday evening, May 20, 2022, surrounded by love and warmth, with her daughter Grace, her nephews Joseph and Jeffrey and many of her family and close friends. She lived life fully and gracefully.
Since then, lots of people are paying their last respects to her and his memories have been dominating the local as well as international news channels. So, let’s find out more about her:
Who Was Susan Roces?
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora, popularly known as Sonora, was a well-known Filipino actress and producer. As one of the most senior and experienced performers in the Philippine entertainment business, she was dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Movies.”
On July 29, 1941, she was born in Bacolod to Jesus Tonggoy Sonora and Purificacion Levy. Her mother was a mestiza of French American Jewish origin, while her father was a mestizo of Spanish and Chinese descent.
Roces studied at La Consolacion College (LCC) in Bacolod with a high school diploma in 1956. Her decision to pursue a profession in acting was made during her time at LCC.
Luisa Medel, her third-year high school teacher, saw her potential for public speaking and acting and encouraged her to continue her study in the same field. Roces travelled to Manila after graduating from high school to follow her mentor’s guidance.
Roces is married to Fernando Poe Jr., and they have one adoptive daughter, Grace Poe, who is currently a Senator and the former Chairperson of the MTRCB.
Her Career
Roces made her film debut at the age of eight in the 1952 film Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan, and went on to star in a number of superhit films. She has also won five FAMAS Awards, including two for Best Actress.
During her early career, she was also selected as a celebrity endorsement for products including Coca-Cola, Lux, Blend 45, and Lavoris. Roces would still feature in television ads for products like RiteMed and Champion in her later years.
Her Filmography
- Her television career
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2015–2022 | FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano | Flora “Lola Flora” S. Borja-de Leon |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Ruth Gaspar |
| Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Special: Karugtong ng Puso | Maria | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Simbang Gabi | Lola Fenny |
| Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Donya Adelina Laurel-Beltran | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Virginia “Manang Henya” Cruz |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Amelita Manalastas / Amelita Salvador |
| Babaeng Hampaslupa | Helena See | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Nieves Antazo |
| Sana Ngayong Pasko | Remedios Dionisio | |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Aurora “Aura” Castillejos |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Lola Angge | |
| Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Amanda | |
| 2006 | John en Shirley | Encarnation Ramirez |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pahiram ng Isang Pasko | Anita Mariano |
- Her film career
| Year | Original title | English title |
| 1952 | Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan | Stars of the Future |
| 1956 | Boksingera | Female Boxer |
| Kulang sa 7 | Less than 7 | |
| Mga Anak ng Diyos | Children of God | |
| 1957 | Sino ang Maysala? | Who Is Guilty? |
| Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak | The Wild Flowers | |
| 1958 | Prinsesang Gusgusin | Unkempt Princess |
| Ako ang Maysala | I Am the Guilty One | |
| Mga Reyna ng Vicks | The Queens of Vicks | |
| Madaling Araw | Dawn | |
| Tawag ng Tanghalan | Call of the Stage | |
| Ulilang Anghel | Orphaned Angel | |
| 1959 | Wedding Bells | |
| Mga Anghel sa Lansangan | Angels on the Streets | |
| Pitong Pagsisisi | Seven Repentance | |
| Debutante | Debutant | |
| Handsome | ||
| Ipinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak | I Sold My Son | |
| 1960 | Beatnik | |
| 1964 | The Dolly Sisters | |
| 1965 | Portrait of My Love | |
| Ang Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw | You Are My World | |
| Pilipinas Kong Mahal | My Beloved Philippines | |
| 1966 | Zamboanga | |
| Pepe en Pilar | Pepe and Pilar | |
| 1967 | Maruja | |
| Langit at Lupa | Heaven and Earth | |
| 1968 | To Susan with Love | |
| Anong Ganda Mo? | ||
| Bakasin Mo sa Gunita | Trace It Back to Memory | |
| Bandana | Bandanna | |
| Sorrento | ||
| Magpakailan Man | Forevermore | |
| Tanging Ikaw | Only You | |
| Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig | Love is Rose Tinted | |
| 1969 | Perlas ng Silangan | Pearl of the East |
| Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | You are My Everything | |
| 1970 | Divina Gracia | Divine Grace |
| 1972 | Salaginto’t Salagubang | Goldbug and Junebug |
| 1973 | Karnabal | Carnival |
| Florinda | ||
| 1974 | Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara | Scare Barbara To Death |
| 1977 | Maligno | Evil |
| 1978 | Gumising Ka, Maruja | Wake Up, Maruja |
| 1979 | Mahal… Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | Love… Where Were You Last Night? |
| Mahal… Ginagabi Ka Nanaman | Love… You Came Home Late Again | |
| Angelita… Ako ang Iyong Ina | Angelita… I Am Your Mother | |
| 1980 | Tanikala | Chain |
| 1982 | Manedyer si Kumander | The Wife Is the Manager |
| 1984 | Hoy Wala Kang Paki | Hey It’s None of Your Business |
| 1986 | Nasaan Ka nang Kailangan Kita? | Where Were You When I Needed You? |
| Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Inday, Inday on the Balitaw | |
| Payaso | Clown | |
| 1987 | Bunsong Kerubin | Youngest Cherub |
| No Retreat… No Surrender… Si Kumander | No Retreat… No Surrender… For the Commander | |
| 1 + 1 = 12 Plus 1 | ||
| 1988 | Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita | Love Boat: Love I Like You |
| Kambal Tuko | Twin Geckos | |
| Buy One, Take One | ||
| 1989 | Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | All of These and Even Heaven |
| Here Comes the Bride | ||
| 1990 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Even If the World Ends |
| Feel na Feel | Feel to Feel | |
| 1991 | Ubos Na ang Luha Ko | I Have No More Tears to Shed |
| 1997 | Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina | I Accused My Mother |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home |
Death Cause of Susan Roces
Susan Roces died of cardiopulmonary arrest, a kind of heart failure, on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Net Worth Of Susan Roces
Her projected net worth in 2022 and at the time of her death was $8.7 million.
She stood up for the truth. All the more this should be remembered today. Rest in Peace, Ms. Susan Roces. 💐 pic.twitter.com/5ReYRCPkJr
— ＫＡＲＬ 🗯 (@karldesantos) May 20, 2022