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Filipino Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Alynna Velasquez pens emotional tribute to Hajji Alejandro: ‘No more pain, love'
Alynna Velasquez, longtime partner of late OPM icon Hajji Alejandro, took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute following his passing. Posting a cherished photo of them together, Velasquez recounted their final days and the deep bond they shared. 'My love, we spent the last 8 days of your life together. I am grateful to your kids, Ali and Rachel, for reaching out to me. I have been waiting. I think of you every hour of every day,' she wrote. Velasquez opened up about Hajji's two-month struggle with Stage 4 Metastatic Colon Cancer. She revealed that he had declined another hospital trip and instead chose to remain at home under palliative care, surrounded by loved ones. 'You knew you were leaving us soon,' she said. 'We listened to our favorite songs, and we both had tears in our eyes… I felt your love even without words.' Despite the physical pain and weakened condition, Hajji still tried to hold her hand, she recalled. 'I whispered in your ear, 'Go with God. I love you so much. See you in my dreams,'' she wrote. 'No more pain, love. Just pure bliss with our Heavenly Father.' Velasquez shared that Hajji spent his final hours embracing his faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Tuesday would have marked their 27th anniversary. 'Thank you… Thank you for your love. See you in God's time. I love you eternally,' she said. Hajji Alejandro's passing was confirmed by his manager GR Rodis. He had been battling cancer since early 2025 and underwent surgery in February, according to Velasquez. Born Angelito Toledo Alejandro, Hajji rose to fame as a member of the Circus Band and became a pillar of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), known for hits like 'Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,' 'Panakip-butas,' and 'Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan.'
Ya Biladi
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan filmmaker Hicham Hajji's «The Lost Princess» set for May release
Moroccan filmmaker Hicham Hajji's action-adventure film «The Lost Princess» is scheduled for VOD (video on demand) release on May 13, 2025. The trailer reveals a story of forbidden love, historical intrigue, and adventure filmed in Morocco. According to the film stars Cillian O'Sullivan as American billionaire Alec Touati, who discovers his roots through an Ayahuasca vision that transports him to a haunted Moroccan castle. There he meets Hanna, who shares her mother's tragic tale of forced marriage to a Saudi Prince and a secret love affair with the castle's caretaker. The cast includes Gary Dourdan, Soraya Azzabi, Robert Knepper, Irma Lake, Melodie Casta, and Eric Roberts. This is Hajji's second feature film after «Redemption Day». Before directing, Hajji gained industry experience working as a second assistant director in Morocco and later founded H Films, which serves international productions filming in Morocco. Hajji divides his time between Morocco and Hollywood, bringing foreign productions to shoot in his home country while creating films for international audiences.
