AJ Perez

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AJ Perez
athlete
Years active2006–2011

Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈpɛrɛs]; February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011)[1] was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage. In 2010, he played his first main role on primetime in the television series, Sabel. He died aged 18, in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac, on midnight of April 17, 2011.[1]

Early life

Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez was born on February 17, 1993, to a

La Salle Greenhills in Greenhills, Mandaluyong, and graduated on March 20, 2011.[3][4] He planned to take up Marketing at the De La Salle University because he wanted to help run the family business and he played a former college basketball team of De La Salle University.[3]

Career

Perez was discovered by ABS-CBN in a TV commercial for Milo. He attended self-enhancement workshops with ABS-CBN Talent Center and was one of the new talents launched by Star Magic on its 13th anniversary in 2006.[4]

The same year, Perez, along with the rest of Star Magic Batch 13, made a cameo appearance in the

Abt Ur Luv.[6] In December 2006, he made his film debut in the award-winning Star Cinema film Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, where he played the younger brother of Judy Ann Santos.[7]

In 2007, Perez's Josh Smith was promoted to a lead character in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv and subsequently crossed over to

Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2, after the show was revamped.[8] In the latter part of the year, he reprised his role as Otap in Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
—the sequel of Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.

In December 2007, Perez appeared in

ASAP '08 as one of the Dynamite Dance Crew and appeared in the film Magkaibigan and the direct-to-video film Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical).[10][11]

In 2008,

Perez appeared in the

.

His last TV appearance was in the "Tsinelas" episode of the drama

Bugoy Cariño.[17][18] It aired posthumously on April 30, 2011[19] and earned Perez a posthumous nomination in the 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards for an Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program.[20]

Perez had earlier appeared as a guest judge in

remake of María la del Barrio[21] and was also set to play a lead role in Way Back Home, the film debut of Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.[22][23]

Death

On April 17, 2011, Perez had just finished a show in

Paniqui, Tarlac[3] at 12:10 a.m.[1] Initial reports said that the cause of his death was "multiple head injuries".[24] The autopsy, however, revealed that his broken ribs pierced his heart and lungs thus causing his death.[25]

Perez's funeral was held at La Salle Green Hills chapel on April 17–18 before he was transferred in The Christ the King Parish along Greenmeadows Avenue in Quezon City on April 19–26, 2011.[26] President Benigno Aquino III paid his respects on the final night of Perez's wake.[27]

Perez was buried at the

rubber shoes, and a watch he gave his younger brother were reportedly placed inside the casket.[28]

ABS-CBN filed a case of reckless imprudence on the driver of the van that carried Perez and four others. The driver was an employee of Southbend Express Services, Inc., a service contractor of ABS-CBN.[29]

Perez's family wanted to donate his corneas to blind singer Fatima Soriano after his mother saw her interview with Boy Abunda on The Bottomline with Boy Abunda. However, Soriano's doctor explained this was not possible because Soriano's problem was her retinas, and only corneas can be transplanted.[30] Perez's corneas were eventually donated to a 28-year-old man and an 8-year old-boy.[31]

In August 2011, the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines posthumously honored Perez as the foundation's poster boy. The event was attended by the Perez family and the recipients of the actor's corneas.[32]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2006 Komiks Presents: Bampy Boyet Olayta Episode: "Bampy 1&2"
2006 Star Magic Presents: All About A Girl Egay [5]
2006–07 Star Magic Presents:
Abt Ur Luv
Josh Smith [6][8]
2007–08 Star Magic Presents:
Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2
Josh Smith [8]
2007–11 ASAP Himself / Host / Performer Segments: "Gigger Boys", "Dynamite Dance Crew" [10]
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...School Lyf Tyler
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Wave
2008 Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) Wesley TV movie [10][11]
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Harold Episode: "Dalandan" [33]
2008 Lobo Bayani "Yani" Mendoza
2008 Love Spell Presents: Bato Rico Episode: "Bato"
2008 Iisa Pa Lamang Young Rafael Torralba
2008 Your Song Presents: Impossible Vince
2009 Your Song Presents: Underage Gary [13]
2009 Your Song Presents:
Boystown
Ricky [12]
2009
Maynila
Billy Episode: "Picture Perfect"
2009 Maynila Andy Episode: "Chances at Love"
2009 Midnight DJ Baste Episode: "Lingkis ng Taong Ahas"
2010 Wansapanataym Jeffrey Episode: "Kakambal Ko'y Manika"
2010–11 Sabel Candido "Dido" De Dios
2011
Showtime
Himself / Guest Judge Special Guest Judge
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Edgar Episode: "Tsinelas"

Last TV appearance

[17][18][19][34]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2006 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Otap [7]
2007 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Otap
2007
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Daniel [9]
2008 Magkaibigan Joni
2009
BFF (Best Friends Forever)
Miguel [11]
2009
Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round
Ernie [11]
2010 Babe, I Love You Gian [14]
2010 Cinco Andrew Episode: "Braso" [15]
2010 Mamarazzi Dingdong Last film appearance [16]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Tsinelas" Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program Nominated [20]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Actor AJ Perez Killed in Tarlac Highway Accident". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  2. ^ "'We are graduating together ': AJ Perez's brother Angello dedicates second college degree to late actor". www.philstar.com. August 30, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Lo, Ricardo F. "AJ Perez: The Last Picture, the Last Interview". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  4. ^ a b Marasigan, Jaser A. (20 April 2011). "Goodbye, AJ". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Gone before 30: Stars dying young". Multimedia/Gallery. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  6. ^ a b Lim, Candice Anne (21 November 2011). "19 Star Magic Stars in 'Abt Ur Luv'". Guide/Television. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  7. ^ a b Paredes, Andrew and Erwin Santiago (17 April 2011). "AJ Perez: ABS-CBN's Next Big Thing". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  8. ^ a b c Erece, Dinno (4 October 2007). "Young Stars Come and Go in ABS-CBN Teen Show "Abt Ur Luv"". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  9. ^ a b Erece, Dinno (26 November 2007). "Maricel Soriano Okay with Change of Playdate of "Bahay Kubo"". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  10. ^ a b c Mendoza, Ruel J. (8 May 2011). "Ms. Gloria Romero also Affected by Death of AJ Perez, a Very Close Friend of her Grandson Chris Gutierrez". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Reyes, William (27 April 2011). "AJ Perez's Passing is a Great Loss, Say Kapamilya Bosses and Director". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  12. ^ a b "Gigger Boys Immerse Themselves in Boystown". Guide/Television. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  13. ^ a b Quintos, Napoleon (20 February 2009). "AJ Perez Plays a Gay Role in Your Song Presents: Underage". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  14. ^ a b Orosa, Rosalinda L. (29 March 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  15. ^ a b Quintos, Napoleon (22 May 2010). "AJ Perez top-bills the new horror film 'Cinco'". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  16. ^ a b Luciano, Elvin (24 August 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Mamarazzi Packs Laughter that's More than Enough for Everyone". Guide/Movies. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  17. ^ a b c "AJ Perez's MMK episode to Air on April 30". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  18. ^ a b Reyes, William R. (30 April 2011). "Child actor Bugoy Cariño Recalls How It was Working with AJ Perez in Maalaala Mo Kaya". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  19. ^ a b Luciano, Elvin (27 April 2011). "AJ Perez Gave His Last and Greatest Performance as an Actor in Maalaala Mo Kaya". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  20. ^ a b "Late actor AJ Perez Nominated in Golden Screen Awards for Television". Guide / Television. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  21. ^ Castro, Roldan (25 April 2011). "AJ Perez Remained a True and Loyal Friend Till the End". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  22. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (21 April 2011). "ABS-CBN.com/Push.com.ph Takes a Look Back on AJ Perez's Movies". Features. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  23. ^ MyChos (23 July 2011). "Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes Portray Sisters in Way Back Home". Guide / Movies. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  24. ^ Ramirez, Patty (17 April 2011). "Young Actor AJ Perez Passes Away". ABS-CBN, Push.com. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  25. ^ Sanchez, Rowena Joy (26 April 2011). "AJ Perez Laid to Rest Tuesday". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  26. ^ "AJ's Non-showbiz GF Shares Thoughts". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  27. ^ "PNoy visits AJ's wake". ABS-CBN News. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  28. ^ "Young actor AJ Perez laid to rest". ABS-CBN News. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  29. ^ "ABS-CBN to Sue Van Driver in AJ's death". ABS-CBN Corporation News. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  30. ^ "AJ's Eyes Can't Go to Fatima, Says Doctor". ABS-CBN Corporation News. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  31. ^ "Recipients of AJ's Corneas Grateful". ABS-CBN News. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  32. ^ "AJ Perez is Eye Bank's New Poster Boy". Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation News. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  33. ^ "Dalandan". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  34. ^ "Tsinelas". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 31 July 2016.

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