Coco Martin, other 'Ang Probinsyano' stars honor Susan Roces


Stars who appeared in "Ang Probinsyano" then and now paid tribute to veteran actress Susan Roces on social media.

Recall that the 80-year-old wife of the late Fernando "Da King" Poe Jr. was last seen in the long-running teleserye, where she had a recurring role as Lola Flora, grandmother of Cardo, played by Coco Martin.

On Instagram, Coco uploaded some photos of them.

"Mahal na mahal kita Lola. Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng biyaya, pag gabay at pag aruga. Nabuo ako, dahil sa pagmamahal mo. Hindi kita makakalimutan. Nasa puso at nasa isip kita habangbuhay. Ahlabyu La…," he wrote as caption.

John Prats posted, "Mamimiss ka po naming lahat. Lalo na po ang pag aalaga at pag papakain nyo sa amin sa set. Mamimiss ko yung mga kwento nyo sa amin. Mahal na mahal ka po naming lahat Lola Flora. Maraming salamat po sa mga naituro nyo sa amin. Napakaswerte ko at nakatrabaho at nakasama ko kayo. Rest in Peace po."

Jhong Hilario is also thankful, writing: "Rest in peace Lola Flora. Maraming salamat po."

Actress-director Bela Padilla uploaded a video of her along with Susan on Instagram.

“I will keep you close to my heart and remember you fondly forever, Tita Sue (heart emoji),” her caption read.

John Arcilla, on the other hand, uploaded a clip of him serenading Susan.

"Goodnight to the Queen of the Philippine Movies. We will all miss you Tita Sue."

Meanwhile, Michael de Mesa and Albert Martinez, both shared respective photos of them with Susan.

Same with Raymart Santiago, Lorna Tolentino, and Shaina Magdayao.

Senator Grace Poe confirmed the demise of her adoptive mother Friday.

Her statement read:

"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. Remember her in her beauty, warmth and kindness. She is now with the Lord and her beloved Ronnie — FPJ. We will miss her sorely but we celebrate a life well lived. Susan Roces — daughter, mother, grandmother, a true Filipina and a national treasure."