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The Province
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Injured actor Noel Johansen remembers his wife who died in Lapu Lapu Day attack
Noel Johansen told the crowd at a vigil at the site of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy "my heart is broken". Noel Johansen spoke at vigil for the victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival attack about his wife Jen Darbellay who died at the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. Photo by GOFUNDME / HANDOUT Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Noel Johansen, an actor who has appeared in several Hallmark movies and various other TV series, paid tribute to his wife Jenifer Darbellay at a vigil held in memory of victims in the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Darbellay, an artist and costumer for theatre and film, was one of the 11 people who died when a driver in an SUV rammed into the crowded festival celebrating Filipino culture on the evening of April 26. Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, faces eight counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of victims ranging in age from five to 65 years old. Johansen and their 7-year-old daughter, along with more than 20 other people, were also injured. The couple also have a 15-year-old son. Johansen, who has appeared in the films Reunited at Christmas, Harvest Love and the TV series When Calls the Heart, Loudermilk, Fargo and The Good Doctor as well as multiple voice acting credits, stood on crutches Monday night as he spoke to a crowd gathered near the site of the incident at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street. 'What you see here is an injury that means nothing to me because what's inside my heart is broken. Because my wife passed away behind me at the incident,' Johansen said in a video posted by Global News. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'She never celebrated herself in her life. She never thought of herself, she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach,' said Johansen holding back tears. 'And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her. 'So don't be small in life. Be big, reach out and reach out as a human being with everything you have — and please remember us who went through this.' Theatre and film costumer Jenifer Darbellay was one of the 11 people killed at the deadly Lapu Lapu Festival on April 26. Darbellay's husband Noel Johansen, who along with the couple's daughter was injured, spoke about his wife at a vigil at the site on April 28. Photo by GOFUNDME / HANDOUT A GoFundMe for the family has been posted by Michael Daingerfield Hall, a close friend and business partner of Johansen who described Darbellay as 'one-of-a-kind,' and an 'incredibly thoughtful, warm, caring, smart, stylish, artistic woman. A gifted painter, a selfless mother, and a loving wife.' Read More
Calgary Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Injured actor Noel Johansen remembers his wife who died in Lapu Lapu Day attack
Article content Noel Johansen, an actor who has appeared in several Hallmark movies and various other TV series, paid tribute to his wife Jenifer Darbellay at a vigil held in memory of victims in the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. Article content Darbellay, an artist and costumer for theatre and film, was one of the 11 people who died when a driver in an SUV rammed into the crowded festival celebrating Filipino culture on the evening of April 26. Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, faces eight counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of victims ranging in age from five to 65 years old. Article content Article content Johansen and their 7-year-old daughter, along with more than 20 other people, were also injured. Article content Article content Johansen, who has appeared in the films Reunited at Christmas, Harvest Love and the TV series When Calls the Heart, Loudermilk, Fargo and The Good Doctor as well as multiple voice acting credits, stood on crutches Monday night as he spoke to a crowd gathered near the site of the incident at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street. Article content 'She never celebrated herself in her life. She never thought of herself, she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach,' said Johansen holding back tears. 'And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her. Article content 'So don't be small in life. Be big, reach out and reach out as a human being with everything you have — and please remember us who went through this.' Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Injured actor Noel Johansen remembers his wife who died in Lapu Lapu Day attack
Article content Noel Johansen, an actor who has appeared in several Hallmark movies and various other TV series, paid tribute to his wife Jenifer Darbellay at a vigil held in memory of victims in the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. Article content Darbellay, an artist and costumer for theatre and film, was one of the 11 people who died when a driver in an SUV rammed into the crowded festival celebrating Filipino culture on the evening of April 26. Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, faces eight counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of victims ranging in age from five to 65 years old. Article content Article content Johansen and their 7-year-old daughter, along with more than 20 other people, were also injured. Article content Article content The couple also have a 15-year-old son. Article content Johansen, who has appeared in the films Reunited at Christmas, Harvest Love and the TV series When Calls the Heart, Loudermilk, Fargo and The Good Doctor as well as multiple voice acting credits, stood on crutches Monday night as he spoke to a crowd gathered near the site of the incident at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street. Article content 'What you see here is an injury that means nothing to me because what's inside my heart is broken. Because my wife passed away behind me at the incident,' Johansen said in a video posted by Global News. Article content 'She never celebrated herself in her life. She never thought of herself, she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach,' said Johansen holding back tears. 'And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her. Article content 'So don't be small in life. Be big, reach out and reach out as a human being with everything you have — and please remember us who went through this.' Article content Article content
West Australian
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Noel Johansen: Hallmark star shares heartbreaking tribute after wife killed in Vancouver car attack
A Hallmark star has spoken of his anguish after his wife died in the horrific Vancouver car ramming attack. Noel Johansen was with his family at the Lapu-Lapu event celebrating Filipino culture when an SUV ploughed into the crowd, killing his wife, Jen Darbellay, and 10 others. At a vigil in Canada, a devastated Johansen, who appeared opposite Blake Lively in Age of Adaline and in several Hallmark and Lifetime movies, told mourners how the tragedy had unfolded. He said Ms Darbellay was just metres behind him and their children when the SUV struck and it 'felt like a 'giant tidal wave'. 'It hit us before we knew. I was falling in slow motion trying to save my head from smashing in the pavement.' Johansen and son, Ford, 15, and daughter Darby, 7 were all injured in the attack. Propped up on crutches, Johansen described his wife as a selfless, creative and empathetic person. 'She never thought of herself; she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach,' The Sun reports. 'And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her.' Close friend and business partner, Michael Daingerfield Hall, has set up a GoFundMe for the actor and his children. 'This is an incredibly difficult time for Noel, and moving forward with his life is going to feel insurmountable. I know that his work will undoubtedly be affected and I would really like for him and his family to be supported during this time,' he wrote. He went on to say Ms Darbelly was 'one-of-a-kind'. 'She was an incredibly thoughtful, warm, caring, smart, stylish, artistic woman. A gifted painter, a selfless mother, and a loving wife. She gave the best hugs, was always there to listen without judgement, and had the sweetest voice,' Mr Hall wrote. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder and more charges are possible. Investigators ruled out terrorism and said Lo had a history of mental health issues.
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hallmark star speaks after wife dies in car ramming horror
A Hallmark star has spoken of his anguish after his wife died in the horrific Vancouver car ramming attack. Noel Johansen was with his family at the Lapu-Lapu event celebrating Filipino culture when an SUV ploughed into the crowd, killing his wife, Jen Darbellay, and 10 others. At a vigil in Canada, a devastated Johansen, who appeared opposite Blake Lively in Age of Adaline and in several Hallmark and Lifetime movies, told mourners how the tragedy had unfolded. He said Ms Darbellay was just metres behind him and their children when the SUV struck and it 'felt like a 'giant tidal wave'. 'It hit us before we knew. I was falling in slow motion trying to save my head from smashing in the pavement.' Johansen and son, Ford, 15, and daughter Darby, 7 were all injured in the attack. Noel Johansen with wife Jen Darbellay. Credit: The Nightly Noel Johansen at a vigil in Vancouver. Credit: Lindsey Wasson / AP Propped up on crutches, Johansen described his wife as a selfless, creative and empathetic person. 'She never thought of herself; she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach,' The Sun reports. 'And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her.' Eleven people died in the attack. Credit: Unknown / X formerly Twitter The SUV ploughed through crowds at the festival. Credit: Unknown / X formerly Twitter Close friend and business partner, Michael Daingerfield Hall, has set up a GoFundMe for the actor and his children. 'This is an incredibly difficult time for Noel, and moving forward with his life is going to feel insurmountable. I know that his work will undoubtedly be affected and I would really like for him and his family to be supported during this time,' he wrote. He went on to say Ms Darbelly was 'one-of-a-kind'. 'She was an incredibly thoughtful, warm, caring, smart, stylish, artistic woman. A gifted painter, a selfless mother, and a loving wife. She gave the best hugs, was always there to listen without judgement, and had the sweetest voice,' Mr Hall wrote. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder and more charges are possible. Investigators ruled out terrorism and said Lo had a history of mental health issues.
