Khryss Adalia
| Khryss Adalia | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1946 |
| Died | October 13, 2008 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Film, television, and stage director, writer, and actor |
Khryss Adalia (October 2, 1946 – October 13, 2008) was a Filipino film, television, and stage director, writer, and actor.
[edit] Career
Khryss Adalia started in the entertainment industry as a scriptwriter for the 1982 movie Diosa and as a dubbing supervisor for the 1984 cult film Bagets.[1] He did directing and acting in several movies. His last movie appearance was My Monster Mom, which starred Annabelle Rama and Ruffa Gutierrez.
Adalia directed several primetime and non-primetime shows on the GMA Network including Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, Love to Love, Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang, Mga Mata ni Anghelita, and, lastly, Ako si Kim Samsoon.
[edit] Cancer and death
Adalia was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on August 20, 2008 together with a pulmonary infection.[2][3] On October 11, 2008, Adalia was rushed to the University of Santo Tomas Hospital because of his condition. He died two days later on the morning of October 13 at 7:30 a.m., 11 days after his birthday.[1] His wake was held at the Funeraria Paz on G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City[4] and his remains were cremated there on October 18.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Director Khryss Adalia succumbs to colon cancer" (in Tagalog) - Philippine Entertainment Portal via GMANews.TV
- ^ a b ""Khryss Adalia dies due to colonic cancer"
- ^ a b "Goodbye to one rare, true talent" - INQUIRER.net
- ^ "Director Khryss Adalia passes away " - INQUIRER.net
