Late actress Matutina remembered by family on her 79th birthday
In a message sent to GMA News Online, Shiela Guerrero, Matutina's daughter, looked back on her mom's profound impact on Philippine entertainment.
Guerrero shared a heartfelt message to her mother's fans, urging them to keep her memory alive.
"I hope they will always remember Mama, especially today, which would have been her 79th birthday, and her contribution to the Philippine entertainment industry. I also hope they will never forget how she brought them so much joy," she said.
To honor Matutina, the family has planned an intimate remembrance.
"We will attend mass later at 6 p.m. then dinner with my father and my kids," Guerrero said. "We will also visit Mama at the columbarium."
Matutina passed away on February 14.
Born Evelyn Bontogon-Guerrero on July 10, 1946, Matutina played the role of Donya Delilah's helper in the 1970s series "John en Marsha," which starred Dolphy and Nida Blanca. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
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