Gloria Romero. Image: Instagram/@chefmgutierrez
The remains of late veteran actress Gloria Romero, dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Cinema,” have been cremated following her death on Jan. 25 at the age of 91.
Romero’s daughter Maritess Gutierrez and grandson Chris as well as her close friends and fellow actors attended the necrological Mass in Arlington Memorial Chapel, Quezon City on Wednesday, Jan. 29, prior to bringing the late actress to the crematorium.
While still in grief, Romero’s family addressed her supposed last will and testament that surfaced on social media immediately after her death, stressing that there is no truth to this.
Several art cards and online posts claim that Romero has more than P700 million in the bank, and that certain percentages of it will supposedly be used to build a provincial high school and to help charity institutions.
Romero’s loved ones regarded the false claims as “misleading,” as per entertainment reporter MJ Marfori via “Frontline Pilipinas.” The family also appealed to the public to give them time as they mourn Romero’s passing.
Film critic and close family friend Butch Francisco also addressed such claims during an interview with INQUIRER.net on Wednesday, saying “Gloria Romero is not that rich.” He further said the individuals behind these posts should respect the grieving family, and that the public should do better than to believe these “fake news” that come from nowhere.
Romero’s career as an award-winning actress spanned decades, starring in several films including “Dalagang Ilocana,” “Tanging Yaman” and “Magnifico.”
Romero, born Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, was also known for being part of the TV shows “Palibhasa Lalake” and “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.”