Susan Roces
| Susan Rocés | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jesusa Purificación Sonora July 28, 1941 Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952–present |
| Spouse(s) | Fernando Poe, Jr. (m. 1968; his death 2004) |
| Children | Grace Poe (adopted) Ronian Poe (stepson) Lovi Poe (stepdaughter) |
| Relatives | Rosemarie Sonora (sister) Sheryl Cruz (niece) |
Jesusa Purificación Sonora (born July 28, 1941), better known as Susan Rocés, is a Filipina actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr.[1] Following the death of her husband in 2004, Rocés became a rallying point for the political opposition.
She was also one of the main cast members of John en Shirley, a comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN until October 2007.
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Family
Born to a French American mother of Jewish descent[2] and a Mestizo father of Spanish and Chinese descent, Rocés is a member of one of the country’s biggest clans, the Locsin family of Negros Occidental. Their forebear Wo Sin Lok, a peddler from Amoy, had himself baptised into the Catholic Church as Agustín Locsin and married Cecilia Sayson of Molo.[3]
Rocés's sister, Rosemarie Sonora, and niece Sheryl Cruz are also actresses.
Rocés married Fernando Poe, Jr. and they have an adopted daughter, former MTRCB Chairperson and now Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares.
FPJ's legacy
On June 29, 2005, she was one of the key figures calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. 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 Poe 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.[4]
On December 14, 2007, Rocés led the annual memorial rites for her husband by leading a mass visit to his tomb. Small Christmas cards that read "Dear Uncle Ronnie, I love you, I miss you" were placed near flowers on Poe's tomb.[5]
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.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015 | FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano | Kapitana Flora "Lola Kap" Borja-de Leon | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Ruth Gaspar | |
| Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Special: Karugtong ng Puso | Maria | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Simbang Gabi | Lola Fenny | ABS-CBN |
| Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Donya Adelina Beltran | ||
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Virginia "Manang Henya" Cruz | |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Amelita Manalastas / Amelita Salvador† | |
| Babaeng Hampaslupa | Helena See | TV5 | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Nieves Antazo | ABS-CBN |
| Sana Ngayong Pasko | Remedios Dionisio | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Lola Aura Castillejos† | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Lola Angge | ||
| Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara | Amanda | ||
| 2006 | John en Shirley | Encarnation Ramirez |
Movies
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Film Company |
| 1952 | Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan | Stars of the Future | Nepomuceno Pictures |
| 1956 | Miss Tilapya | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Boksingera | Female Boxer | ||
| Kulang sa 7 | Less than 7 | ||
| 1957 | Sino ang Maysala | Who is guilty | Vera Perez Pictures |
| Pasang Krus | Laden Cross | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Mga Anak ng Diyos | Children of God | Vera Perez Pictures | |
| Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak | The Wild Flowers | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Prinsesang Gusgusin | Unkempt Princess | ||
| 1958 | Ako ang Maysala | I am guilty one | Vera Perez Pictures |
| Mga Reyna ng Vicks | The Queens of Vicks | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Madaling Araw | Dawn | ||
| Tawag ng Tanghalan | Call of the Stage | Vera Perez Pictures | |
| Ulilang Anghel | Orphaned Angel | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| 1959 | Wedding Bells | ||
| Mga Anghel sa Lansangan | Angels on the Road | ||
| Pitong Pagsisisi | Seven Repentance | ||
| Debutante | Debutant | ||
| Handsome | |||
| Ipinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak | I sold my Son | ||
| 1960 | Beatnik | ||
| 1964 | The Dolly Sisters | ||
| 1965 | Portrait of My Love | ||
| 1967 | Maruja | ||
| 1968 | To Susan with Love | ||
| Bakasin Mo sa Gunita | Trace it Back to Memory | ||
| Bandana | |||
| Sorrento | |||
| Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig | Love is Pink-Colored | ||
| 1969 | Perlas ng Silangan | Pearl of the East | FPJ Productions |
| 1973 | Florinda | ||
| 1974 | Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara | Kill Barbara in Terror | |
| 1977 | Maligno | Evil | |
| 1978 | Gumising ka, Maruja | Wake Up, Maruja | |
| 1983 | M.I.B.: Men in Brief | ||
| 1986 | Payaso | Clown | |
| 1988 | Buy One, Take One | Viva Films | |
| 1990 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Even If the World Ends | |
| Feel na Feel | Feel to Feel | Regal Entertainment | |
| 1991 | Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko | My Tears Have Stopped | Seiko Films |
| 1997 | Isinakdal ko ang Aking Ina | I Accused my Mother | Viva Films |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Regal Entertainment |
References
- ↑ "Susan Roces: The True Queen of Philippine Movies" Friday, 03 August 2012 Asian Journal.
- ↑ Susan Roces on books, beauty, Erap, FPJ, GMA and daughter Grace Poe Wilson Lee Flores, philstar.com, April 28, 2013
- ↑ http://biographymoviereview.weebly.com/
- ↑ Mario Dumaumal Abs-Cbn Interactive, ABS-CBN acquires right to 'Da King's' movie library. ABS-CBN news 29 September 2009
- ↑ GmaNews.tv, "Susan Roces leads FPJ death anniversary rites". Gmanews.tv. Retrieved on 2011-11-23.
- ↑ ‘Alay ni Da King: An FPJ Special’ encores tomorrow. mb.com.ph. December 22, 2007
External links
- Articles with hCards
- No local image but image on Wikidata
- 1941 births
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino comedians
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino people of American descent
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- Filipino people of French descent
- Filipino philanthropists
- Filipino television personalities
- Living people
- People from Bacolod
- Actresses from Negros Occidental
- Poe family
- Christians of Jewish descent
