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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Red Sternberg dies at 50: Which of his iconic 1990s roles will you remember most?
Red Sternberg, the actor best known for his role as Kiko in the iconic 1990s Philippine youth drama series T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado) , has died at the age of 50. His wife, Sandy Sternberg, confirmed that Red passed away suddenly on the morning of May 27, just three days before his 51st birthday. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born Rodwick Sternberg on May 30, 1974, Red became a household name in the Philippines for his portrayal of the charming and comedic Kiko, a role that endeared him to a generation of viewers. The series, which aired on GMA-7, featured a star-studded cast including Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon, Michael Flores, Raven Villanueva, Onemig Bondoc, and Rica Peralejo, with whom Red shared a memorable on-screen love team. Sandy Sternberg shared her grief in a heartfelt Facebook post, writing, 'It is hard to find the words right now to say that this has been the most difficult time I have ever gone through my whole life. To be greeted 'happy birthday' and 'sorry for your loss' at the same time three consecutive days of what was supposed to be a celebration full of birthdays. May was our month! 5th, 28th, 29th and 30th. My husband suddenly passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 27th.' She added, 'To those who knew him from his early acting days, he was 'Kiko,' but to our three kids and I he was simply Daddy/Dada. Today would have been his 51st birthday.' Director Mark Reyes, who helmed T.G.I.S. , also expressed his sorrow on Facebook, stating, 'The entire T.G.I.S Barkada is heartbroken to lose one of our own. We just confirmed with Red's wife Sandy Sternberg of his passing a few days ago. Their family requests privacy at this time and your kind understanding as they navigate this sudden passing of Red. Kiko we love you and we're giving you a group hug right now.' Red Sternberg's career extended beyond T.G.I.S. , with notable appearances in films such as T.G.I.S.: The Movie , Silaw , Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? , and Laging Naroon Ka . After stepping away from showbiz, he moved to the United States and focused on his family life. The news of his passing has shocked the Philippine entertainment industry, with many celebrities and fans expressing their condolences and sharing fond memories of the actor. Red is survived by his wife and three children. Memorial arrangements will be announced by the family in the coming days.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Red Sternberg from ‘T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado)' passes away at the age of 50
Red Sternberg, who was well known for playing the character Kiko in the Philippine youth drama series 'T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado)', has passed away at the age of 50. The news was confirmed by Sandy Sternberg, his wife. Red Sternberg passes away aged 50 The actor Red Sternberg passed away at the age of 50 in the early hours of May 27, as confirmed by his surviving wife, Sandy Sternberg. In an online social media post, his wife revealed that the actor passed away due to undisclosed reasons, only 3 days before his 51st birthday. In the post she shared, Sandy stated, 'It is hard to find the words right now to say that this has been the most difficult time I have ever gone through in my whole life. To be greeted with 'happy birthday' and 'sorry for your loss' at the same time on three consecutive days of what was supposed to be a celebration full of birthdays. May was our month! 5th, 28th, 29th and 30th.' She continued in her post, saying, 'My husband suddenly passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 27th. To those who knew him from his early acting days, he was 'Kiko', but to our three kids and me, he was simply Daddy/Dada. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en La Plata (ver precio) Verisure Undo Today would have been his 51st birthday. 'Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. I would kindly request our need for privacy at this time as we navigate this difficult journey.' More about Red Sternberg Red Sternberg, born Rodwick on May 30, 1974, was a prominent name in the entertainment industry and was well known for being Kiko in 'T.G.I.S.' He worked alongside some of the best-known actors in the industry, like Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon, Michael Flores, Raven Villanueva, Onemig Bondoc, and Rica Peralejo. He also worked on projects like 'T.G.I.S.: The Movie', 'Silaw', 'Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim?' and 'Laging Naroon Ka'. Director of 'T.G.I.S.' also paid his respects Mark Reyes, the director of 'T.G.I.S', paid his respects to the late Red Sternberg. The director shared that 'The entire T.G.I.S Barkada is heartbroken to lose one of our own. We just confirmed with Red's wife, Sandy Sternberg, of his passing a few days ago. Their family requests privacy at this time and your kind understanding as they navigate this sudden passing of Red. Kiko, we love you, and we're giving you a group hug right now. ' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘T.G.I.S.' actor Red Sternberg passes away at 50
Red Sternberg, known for his role as Kiko in the Filipino youth drama T.G.I.S., has passed away at the age of 50. His wife, Sandy Sternberg, confirmed the news through an emotional Facebook post shared on May 30. 'To be greeted 'happy birthday' and 'sorry for your loss' at the same time three consecutive days of what was supposed to be a celebration full of birthdays. May was our month! 5th, 28th, 29th and 30th,' she wrote. She added, 'My husband suddenly passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 27th. To those who knew him from his early acting days, he was 'Kiko,' but to our three kids and I he was simply Daddy/Dada. Today would have been his 51st birthday.' Sandy also asked for prayers and privacy for the family as they grieve. She noted that details regarding the memorial service will be announced at a later date. 'T.G.I.S.' director Mark Reyes paid tribute to Red with a heartfelt message. 'The entire T.G.I.S Barkada is heart broken to lose one of our own,' he posted. 'Kiko we love you and we're giving you a group hug right now.' He also tagged fellow cast members Angelu De Leon, Bobby Andrews, Michael John Flores, Rica Peralejo, and Ciara Sotto.
