June Keithley
June Keithley-Castro | |
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Born | June Keithley March 10, 1947 |
Died | November 24, 2013 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines | (aged 66)
Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, Marian devotee |
Spouse | Angelo Castro Jr. (deceased) |
Children | Angelo Diego Castro III Gabriella Castro Angelica Castro |
June Keithley-Castro (March 10, 1947 – November 24, 2013)
Early life
Castro was born to a
Acting career
Prior to becoming a journalist, Castro had a television and film career. She was part of the cast in the defunct ABS-CBN comedy-gag show Super Laff-In from 1969 until 1972. She appeared in several films, including Durog (1971), and Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo (1976).[4]
People Power Revolution
During the People Power Revolution of 1986, Keithley continued her broadcasts at the Radio station booth of DZRJ-AM in Sta Mesa, Manila, where she along with Father James Reuter, Felino Interia, Charlie Frejas, set up Radyo Bandido, which served as an alternative source for news of the uprising after the destruction of Radio Veritas' transmitter by government soldiers on 23 February. As government forces failed to discover their whereabouts despite their proximity to Malacanang Palace, Radyo Bandido helped sustain the momentum of the revolt that ultimately toppled the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos on 25 February.[citation needed]
Illness and death
In 2009, Castro was diagnosed with
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued a statement announcing her death on Philippine television.[8]
Affiliations
Castro hosted a religious program called "The Woman Clothed with the Sun".[9]
Awards
During the administration of
In 2013, she and
In popular culture
Keithley was portrayed by Odette Khan in the 1988 Australian television film A Dangerous Life, in a scene depicting her role in Radyo Bandido during the People Power Revolution.
References
- ^ "June Keithley passes away". ABS-CBN News. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ Staff. "June Keithley Castro dies at 66". Rappler. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ "Diego Castro III profile". Untvweb. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ "June Keithley, veteran broadcaster and People Power hero, dies at 66". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ "June Keithley Castro and her battle with cancer". ABS-CBN News. April 2, 2012. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ June Keithley passes away, newsinfo.inquirer.net; accessed August 4, 2015.
- ^ June Keithley dies, rappler.com; accessed August 4, 2015.
- ^ "June Keithley Castro and her battle with cancer". Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- IMDb
- ^ "June Keithley-Castro to receive full military honors". Yahoo! News. November 26, 2013. Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
- ^ "June Keithley honored during EDSA commemoration". ABS-CBN News. February 25, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.