Jump to content

Cielito del Mundo

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Ser Amantio di Nicolao (talk | contribs) at 02:16, 6 August 2018 (→‎References: add authority control, test using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Cielito del Mundo
Born
Cielito del Mundo

July 4, 1935
Died (aged 80)
Cause of deathStroke, Brain tumor
Other namesMahal
The Queen of Public Service
Occupation(s)TV host, actress, singer
Years active1960s–1990s

Cielito del Mundo (July 4, 1935 – January 9, 2016), also known as Mahal, was a Filipina singer, actress, civic leader, politician and television host. She was one of the original hosts of Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko in 1975, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko is the longest running public service television program in the country aired on GMA Network. She was also the host of "Mahal", a similar public service program aired on Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13), while acting as the chairman of her own foundation, the Mahal Foundation. Mahal also entered the politics when she was elected as councilor of Quezon City's 4th District.[citation needed]

Death

Del Mundo died on January 9, 2016, while in coma in a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after she suffered massive stroke and brain tumor.[1] Mahal's remains will not be buried in Manila.[2]

Filmography

Television

Films

  • Langit Pa Rin Kita (1967)[3]
  • Basta Bisaya (1970)[3]
  • Mga Ibong Pipit (1984)[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (8 January 2016). "Prayers needed for Mahal". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Former 'Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko' host Mahal Del Mundo passes away at 80" (in Filipino). GMA News Online. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d Santiago, Ervin (11 January 2016). "Former Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko host Cielito 'Mahal' del Mundo dies at 80" (in Filipino). Pep.ph. Retrieved 11 January 2016.