Cielito del Mundo
| Cielito del Mundo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Cielito del Mundo 1935 or 1936 |
| Died |
(aged 80) Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America |
| Cause of death | Stroke, Brain tumor |
| Other names | Mahal |
| Occupation | Host, actress, singer |
| Years active | 1960sā1990s |
Cielito del Mundo (1935/1936 ā January 9, 2016), also known as Mahal, was a Filipina singer, actress, civic leader, politician and television host. She was one of the original hosts of Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko in 1975, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko is the longest running public service television program in the country aired on GMA Network. She was also the host of "Mahal", a similar public service program aired on Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13), while acting as the chairman of her own foundation, the Mahal Foundation. Mahal also entered the politics when she was elected as councilor of Quezon City's 4th District.
Death
Del Mundo died on January 9, 2016 (US time), while in coma in a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after she suffered massive stroke and brain tumor.[1] Mahal's remains will not be buried in Manila.[2]
Filmography
Television
- Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA, 1975-circa 1990s)[3]
- Mahal (IBC 13, 1975-1989)
- 1997 - 2001 Klik na Klik sa Trese Noon time show produced by Paul Pajo Jr.
Films
See also
References
- ā Martinez-Belen, Crispina (8 January 2016). "Prayers needed for Mahal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ā "Former 'Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko' host Mahal Del Mundo passes away at 80" (in Filipino). GMA News Online. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Santiago, Ervin (11 January 2016). "Former Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko host Cielito 'Mahal' del Mundo dies at 80" (in Filipino). Pep.ph. Retrieved 11 January 2016.