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Susan Roces Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Age, Biography, Husband, Sister, Movies, Video, Net Worth

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Susan Roces, a Philippine cinema star whose career lasted 70 years and who was still working until recently, has died, know her cause of death

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She was 80 at the time of her demise.

Susan Roces Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Age, Biography, Husband, Sister, Movies, Video, Net Worth, News

Roces, who would have turned 81 on July 28, died on Friday evening, according to her daughter Sen. Grace Poe. Her family’s official statement reads,

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jesusa Sonora Poe, whom many of you know as Susan Roces. She passed away peacefully on a Friday evening, May 20, 2022, surrounded by love and warmth, with her daughter Grace, her nephews Joseph and Jeffrey and many of her family and close friends. She lived life fully and gracefully.

Since then, lots of people are paying their last respects to her and his memories have been dominating the local as well as international news channels. So, let’s find out more about her:

Who Was Susan Roces?

Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora, popularly known as Sonora, was a well-known Filipino actress and producer. As one of the most senior and experienced performers in the Philippine entertainment business, she was dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Movies.”

On July 29, 1941, she was born in Bacolod to Jesus Tonggoy Sonora and Purificacion Levy. Her mother was a mestiza of French American Jewish origin, while her father was a mestizo of Spanish and Chinese descent.

Roces studied at La Consolacion College (LCC) in Bacolod with a high school diploma in 1956. Her decision to pursue a profession in acting was made during her time at LCC.

Luisa Medel, her third-year high school teacher, saw her potential for public speaking and acting and encouraged her to continue her study in the same field. Roces travelled to Manila after graduating from high school to follow her mentor’s guidance.

Roces is married to Fernando Poe Jr., and they have one adoptive daughter, Grace Poe, who is currently a Senator and the former Chairperson of the MTRCB.

Her Career

Roces made her film debut at the age of eight in the 1952 film Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan, and went on to star in a number of superhit films. She has also won five FAMAS Awards, including two for Best Actress.

During her early career, she was also selected as a celebrity endorsement for products including Coca-Cola, Lux, Blend 45, and Lavoris. Roces would still feature in television ads for products like RiteMed and Champion in her later years.

Her Filmography

Her television career

Year	Title	Role
2015–2022	FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano	Flora “Lola Flora” S. Borja-de Leon
2014	Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon	Ruth Gaspar
2014	Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Special: Karugtong ng Puso	Maria
2013	Wansapanataym: Simbang Gabi	Lola Fenny
2013	Muling Buksan Ang Puso	Donya Adelina Laurel-Beltran
2012	Walang Hanggan	Virginia “Manang Henya” Cruz
2011	100 Days to Heaven	Amelita Manalastas / Amelita Salvador
2011	Babaeng Hampaslupa	Helena See
2009	May Bukas Pa	Nieves Antazo
2009	Sana Ngayong Pasko	Remedios Dionisio
2008	Iisa Pa Lamang	Aurora “Aura” Castillejos
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura	Lola Angge
	Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara	Amanda
2006	John en Shirley	Encarnation Ramirez
1996	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pahiram ng Isang Pasko	Anita Mariano

Her film career

Year	Original title	English title
1952	Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan	Stars of the Future
1956	Boksingera	Female Boxer
	Kulang sa 7	Less than 7
	Mga Anak ng Diyos	Children of God
1957	Sino ang Maysala?	Who Is Guilty?
1957	Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak	The Wild Flowers
1958	Prinsesang Gusgusin	Unkempt Princess
	Ako ang Maysala	I Am the Guilty One
	Mga Reyna ng Vicks	The Queens of Vicks
	Madaling Araw	Dawn
	Tawag ng Tanghalan	Call of the Stage
	Ulilang Anghel	Orphaned Angel
1959	Wedding Bells
	Mga Anghel sa Lansangan	Angels on the Streets
	Pitong Pagsisisi	Seven Repentance
	Debutante	Debutant
	Handsome
	Ipinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak	I Sold My Son
1960	Beatnik
1964	The Dolly Sisters
1965	Portrait of My Love
	Ang Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw	You Are My World
	Pilipinas Kong Mahal	My Beloved Philippines
1966	Zamboanga
1966	Pepe en Pilar	Pepe and Pilar
1967	Maruja
1967	Langit at Lupa	Heaven and Earth
1968	To Susan with Love
	Anong Ganda Mo?
	Bakasin Mo sa Gunita	Trace It Back to Memory
	Bandana	Bandanna
	Sorrento
	Magpakailan Man	Forevermore
	Tanging Ikaw	Only You
	Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig	Love is Rose Tinted
1969	Perlas ng Silangan	Pearl of the East
1969	Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin	You are My Everything
1970	Divina Gracia	Divine Grace
1972	Salaginto’t Salagubang	Goldbug and Junebug
1973	Karnabal	Carnival
1973	Florinda
1974	Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara	Scare Barbara To Death
1977	Maligno	Evil
1978	Gumising Ka, Maruja	Wake Up, Maruja
1979	Mahal… Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?	Love… Where Were You Last Night?
	Mahal… Ginagabi Ka Nanaman	Love… You Came Home Late Again
	Angelita… Ako ang Iyong Ina	Angelita… I Am Your Mother
1980	Tanikala	Chain
1982	Manedyer si Kumander	The Wife Is the Manager
1984	Hoy Wala Kang Paki	Hey It’s None of Your Business
1986	Nasaan Ka nang Kailangan Kita?	Where Were You When I Needed You?
	Inday Inday sa Balitaw	Inday, Inday on the Balitaw
	Payaso	Clown
1987	Bunsong Kerubin	Youngest Cherub
	No Retreat… No Surrender… Si Kumander	No Retreat… No Surrender… For the Commander
	1 + 1 = 12 Plus 1
1988	Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita	Love Boat: Love I Like You
	Kambal Tuko	Twin Geckos
	Buy One, Take One
1989	Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit	All of These and Even Heaven
1989	Here Comes the Bride
1990	Mundo Man ay Magunaw	Even If the World Ends
1990	Feel na Feel	Feel to Feel
1991	Ubos Na ang Luha Ko	I Have No More Tears to Shed
1997	Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina	I Accused My Mother
2003	Mano Po 2: My Home

Death Cause of Susan Roces

Susan Roces died of cardiopulmonary arrest, a kind of heart failure, on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Net Worth Of Susan Roces

Her projected net worth in 2022 and at the time of her death was $8.7 million.

She stood up for the truth. All the more this should be remembered today. Rest in Peace, Ms. Susan Roces. pic.twitter.com/5ReYRCPkJr

— ＫＡＲＬ (@karldesantos) May 20, 2022