Susan Roces
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Jesusa Purificación Sonora (Born on 28 July 1941, Bacolod City
, Negros Occidental
, Philippines
), better known as Susan Rocés, is a Filipina
actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr.
Following the death of her husband in 2004, Rocés became a rallying point for the political opposition in the Philippines.
She was also one of the main cast members of John En Shirley
, a comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN
till October 2007.
. Their forebear Wo Sin Lok, a peddler from Amoy
, had himself baptised Agustin Locsin and married Cecilia Sayson of Molo
.
Rocés's sister, Rosemarie Sonora
, and niece Sheryl Cruz
are also actresses.
Rocés married Fernando Poe, Jr. and they have an adopted daughter, Grace Poe-Llamanzares.
. In a fiery speech, she claimed that "She stole the presidency not once, but twice!"
On September 29, 2007, ABS-CBN
acquired the exclusive rights to the movie library
of the late Fernando Poe, Jr.
, after Rocés signed the contract
. ABS-CBN Chairman Eugenio Lopez III
, Cory Vidanes
, Senior Vice President of TVP Production, and Poe’s daughter Grace Poe-Llamanzares were present.
On December 14, 2007, Rocés led the anniversary rites for her husband by leading a mass visit to the cemetery. Small Christmas cards that read "Dear Uncle Ronnie, I love you, I miss you" were placed near flowers on Poe's tomb.
On December 23, 2007, 9:30 p.m. Alay ni Da King: a Fernando Poe, Jr. Special was shown in ABS-CBN
Channel 2 and was hosted by Charo Santos-Concio
. Rocés contributed on the feature of their married life. A 38-minute music video
was also shown featuring various scenes from several Poe's movies, a project Poe himself had just finished working on before he died.
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
, Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
), better known as Susan Rocés, is a Filipina
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr.
Fernando Poe, Jr.
Ronald Allan Poe y Kelley , better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor and cultural icon. From the 1950s, Poe played steadfast film heroes who fight for the common man, which won him respect and admiration...
Following the death of her husband in 2004, Rocés became a rallying point for the political opposition in the Philippines.
She was also one of the main cast members of John En Shirley
John en Shirley
John en Shirley was a sitcom aired weekly on ABS-CBN. The show was a spin-off from the original John En Marsha, which was the longest-running primetime comedy sitcom in Philippine television history. John En Marsha was originally shown on the pre-Marcos ABS-CBN. After ABS-CBN was forced to cease...
, a comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
till October 2007.
Family
Born to a French American mother and a Filipino father of Spanish and Chinese descent, Rocés is a member of one of the country’s biggest clans, the Locsin family of Negros OccidentalNegros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...
. Their forebear Wo Sin Lok, a peddler from Amoy
Amoy
Xiamen, or Amoy, is a city on the southeast coast of China.Amoy may also refer to:*Amoy dialect, a dialect of the Hokkien lects, which are part of the Southern Min group of Chinese languages...
, had himself baptised Agustin Locsin and married Cecilia Sayson of Molo
Molo
Molo is an ethnic group in Blue Nile state in Sudan.They number less than thousand and speak Molo, a Nilo-Saharan language. Most of them or all of them are Muslims....
.
Rocés's sister, Rosemarie Sonora
Rosemarie Sonora
Rosemarie Levy Sonora is a former actress.-Life:She was born to an American mother of French extraction and a Filipino father of Spanish-Chinese descent...
, and niece Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age...
are also actresses.
Rocés married Fernando Poe, Jr. and they have an adopted daughter, Grace Poe-Llamanzares.
FPJ's legacy
On June 2005, she was one of the key figures calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
. In a fiery speech, she claimed that "She stole the presidency not once, but twice!"
On September 29, 2007, ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
acquired the exclusive rights to the movie library
Library
In a traditional sense, a library is a large collection of books, and can refer to the place in which the collection is housed. Today, the term can refer to any collection, including digital sources, resources, and services...
of the late Fernando Poe, Jr.
Fernando Poe, Jr.
Ronald Allan Poe y Kelley , better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor and cultural icon. From the 1950s, Poe played steadfast film heroes who fight for the common man, which won him respect and admiration...
, after Rocés signed the contract
Contract
A contract is an agreement entered into by two parties or more with the intention of creating a legal obligation, which may have elements in writing. Contracts can be made orally. The remedy for breach of contract can be "damages" or compensation of money. In equity, the remedy can be specific...
. ABS-CBN Chairman Eugenio Lopez III
Eugenio Lopez III
Eugenio Lopez III, commonly known as Gabby, is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABS-CBN, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, with investments primarily in television, radio and film production...
, Cory Vidanes
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
, Senior Vice President of TVP Production, and Poe’s daughter Grace Poe-Llamanzares were present.
On December 14, 2007, Rocés led the anniversary rites for her husband by leading a mass visit to the cemetery. Small Christmas cards that read "Dear Uncle Ronnie, I love you, I miss you" were placed near flowers on Poe's tomb.
On December 23, 2007, 9:30 p.m. Alay ni Da King: a Fernando Poe, Jr. Special was shown in ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
Channel 2 and was hosted by Charo Santos-Concio
Charo Santos-Concio
Maria Rosario Santos known as Charo Santos-Concio or Charo Santos is a Filipina television executive, host, actress, and film producer who hosts the network's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. She is the President of ABS-CBN Corporation, and plays a powerful role in TV and film...
. Rocés contributed on the feature of their married life. A 38-minute music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was also shown featuring various scenes from several Poe's movies, a project Poe himself had just finished working on before he died.
Television
- 2011 – 100 Days to Heaven100 Days to Heaven100 Days to Heaven is a Philippine inspirational family television series previously airing on ABS-CBN starring Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat...
as Amelita Manalastas – (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
) - 2011 – Babaeng HampaslupaBabaeng HampaslupaBabaeng Hampaslupa is a soap opera aired in Philippines by TV5 and starred by Susan Roces along with Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga and is directed by Eric Quizon and Joyce Bernal....
as Helena See – (TV5Associated Broadcasting CompanyThe Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
) - 2009; 2010 – May Bukas PaMay Bukas PaMay Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:...
('special guest appearance) – (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
) - 2009 – Sana Ngayong PaskoSana Ngayong PaskoSana Ngayong Pasko is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Susan Roces as a grandmother suffering with dementia, under the direction of Mike Tuviera. Since the show is a Christmas special, it will only last until January 8, 2010...
as Remedios (GMAGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
) - 2009 – Maalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
– (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
) - 2008 – Iisa Pa LamangIisa Pa LamangIisa Pa Lamang is a Philippine drama series aired in ABS-CBN.It is a suspense melodrama produced by ABS-CBN's drama department. It is led by actress Claudine Barretto, showing her worth not as a multi-awarded actress in movies and television but even with a powerhouse cast and reigning her role as...
as Lola Aura – (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
) - 2008 – Patayin sa Sindak si BarbaraPatayin Sa Sindak Si BarbaraPatayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara may refer to:*Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara - a 1974 Filipino film.*Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara - a 1995 remake of the 1974 film....
as Amanda – (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
) - 2008 – Maalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
: "Basura" – (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
) - 2007 – John En ShirleyJohn en ShirleyJohn en Shirley was a sitcom aired weekly on ABS-CBN. The show was a spin-off from the original John En Marsha, which was the longest-running primetime comedy sitcom in Philippine television history. John En Marsha was originally shown on the pre-Marcos ABS-CBN. After ABS-CBN was forced to cease...
as Encarnation – (ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
)
Filmography
- 1952 – Mga Bituin ng KinabukasanMga Bituin ng KinabukasanMga Bituin ng Kinabukasan is a Philippine movie released in 1952, a story of orphaned children who seek the love of parents. It stars Ike Lozada and Susan Roces in her first film, where she played an 11-year-old orphan girl....
– Nepomuceno Pictures - 1956 – Miss Tilapya – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1956 – Boksingera – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1956 – Kulang sa 7 – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1957 – Sino ang Maysala – Vera Perez Pictures
- 1957 – Pasang Krus – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1957 – Mga Anak ng Diyos – Vera Perez Pictures
- 1957 – Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1957 – Prinsesang Gusgusin – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1958 – Ako ang Maysala – Vera Perez Pictures
- 1958 – Mga Reyna ng Vicks – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1958 – Madaling ArawMadaling ArawMadaling Araw is a 1909 Tagalog-language novel written by Filipino novelist Iñigo Ed. Regalado. The 368-page novel was published in Manila, Philippines by the Aklatang J. Martinez during the American period in Philippine history . Madaling Araw won for Regalado a Panitikan Series Philippine...
– Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released... - 1958 – Tawag ng Tanghalan – Vera Perez Pictures
- 1958 – Ulilang Anghel – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1959 – Wedding BellsWedding BellsWedding Bells may refer to:*The Wedding Bells is a comedy-drama series on the FOX TV network.*Wedding Bells is the name of an episode of Are You Being Served?.*Wedding Bells is an episode of Walker Texas Ranger...
– Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released... - 1959 – Mga Anghel sa Lansangan – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1959 – Pitong Pagsisisi – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1959 – DebutanteDebutanteA débutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "début" presentation. It should not be confused with a Debs...
– Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released... - 1959 – HandsomeHandsomeHandsome is the debut album of the Ian Dury rock group Kilburn and the High-Roads.The band had apparently originally wanted to call the album No Hand Signals.-Original album:# "The Roadette Song" - 3:25...
– Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released... - 1959 – Ipinagbili Ko Ang Aking Anak – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1960 – BeatnikBeatnikBeatnik was a media stereotype of the 1950s and early 1960s that displayed the more superficial aspects of the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s and violent film images, along with a cartoonish depiction of the real-life people and the spiritual quest in Jack Kerouac's autobiographical...
– Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released... - 1964 – The Dolly SistersThe Dolly SistersThe Dolly Sisters is a 1945 American biographical film about the Dolly Sisters, identical twins who became famous as entertainers on Broadway and in Europe in the early years of the twentieth century. It starred Betty Grable as Jenny and June Haver as Rosie.-Cast:*Betty Grable as Yansci "Jenny"...
– Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released... - 1965 – Portrait of My Love – Sampaguita PicturesSampaguita PicturesSampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
- 1968 – To Susan with Love
- 1968 – Bakasin Mo sa Gunita
- 1968 – BandanaBandanaBandana can refer to:*Another name for a kerchief*Bandana *Bandana *Bandana, Kentucky, a small town in the United States*Y Bandana, a Welsh alternative rock band.**Y Bandana , their self-titled debut album....
- 1968 – SorrentoSorrentoSorrento is the name of many cities and towns:*Sorrento, Italy*Sorrento, Florida, United States*Sorrento, Louisiana, United States*Sorrento, Maine, United States*Sorrento, Victoria, a township on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia...
- 1968 – MarujaMarujaMaruja is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo.It is about an immortal love story about two people whose love for each other transcended a century...
- 1968 – Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig
- 1969 – Perlas ng Silangan FPJ Production
- 1973 – Florinda
- 1974 – Patayin Mo sa Sindak si BarbaraPatayin Mo Sa Sindak Si BarbaraPatayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara is a 1973 film starring Susan Roces.It became the 70's Blockbuster Horror-Suspense Film in 1974 with Susan Roces as the Main Title and in 1995 was remade as a 90's film starring Lorna Tolentino as Barbara directed by Chito S. Roño and Produced by Star Cinema...
- 1977 – MalignoMalignoMaligno was an ABS-CBN primetime horror-thriller which was the second installment of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection....
- 1978 – Gumising ka, Maruja
- 1983 – M.I.B.:Men in Brief
- 1986 – Payaso aka Clown
- 1988 – Buy One, Take One – Viva FilmsVIVA FilmsViva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
- 1989 – Mundo Man ay Magunaw
- 1990 – Feel na Feel – Regal Films
- 1991 – Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko- Seiko FilmsSeiko FilmsSeiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:...
- 1997 – Isinakdal ko ang Aking Ina
- 2003 – Mano Po 2: My Home