What Happened to Phillip Lazaro? Filipino comedian and director dies at 51
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Phillip Lazaro, a 51-year-old Filipino comedian and director, passed away on July 11th. His death was first announced by the regional newspaper GMA News Online, which received confirmation of it from Lazaro’s nephew Chico Lazaro Alinell.
The day before Lazaro passed away, his nephew reportedly went to see him at home and saw that the late-middle-aged comic was having trouble breathing. Lazaro reportedly died as a result of various organ failures, according to another account. Organ failure’s fundamental cause, however, is not currently understood to the general public.
Lazaro’s family is anticipated to shortly arrange a wake and disclose additional information regarding his passing, according to GMA News Online.
What was Phillip Lazaro famous for before his death?
Born Felicisimo Saavedra Lazaro, Phillip Lazaro was well-known in the Philippines as a comedian-turned-director-turned-actor. He is well-known for his involvement in the Prima Donnas and Bawal na Game Show productions, among others. The Manila Times claims that the deceased, 51-year-old, gave stand-up comedy performances in The Library Comedy Bar & Restaurant in Manila.
According to his IMDb page, Lazaro made his acting debut in 1995 with a single, fleeting appearance in the regional TV show Villa Quintana. The seasoned comedian made appearances in similar roles in Filipino TV series from the middle of the 1990s to 2000. He returned to these roles in 2009 after a brief break of almost ten years.
He played PR in more than 50 episodes of That’s My Amboy in 2016. He played Phillip in five episodes of Nagbabagang luha in 2021, which was his last performance. Lazaro has a career spanning over 25 years and had worked on almost 30 different projects.
Lazaro had also served as director on numerous occasions. These include the 63 episodes of Bawal na Game Show, a Filipino competition show on TV5. Between 2020 and 2021, he apparently helmed a few episodes of the programme. Additionally, he had directed four episodes of the television series Dear Uge.
Condolences pour in after Phillip Lazaro’s passing
Numerous members of his family, friends, and other associates paid tribute to him on social media after his passing. Lazaro’s nephew Chico Lazaro Alinell posted on Facebook in the meantime to remember the late actor and comedian.
RIP Phillip Lazaro. He was a Dazer. He attended the Good Friday activity and lent his voice for my anakās batch. Thank you and BIMK. https://t.co/RJ3MRcDknQ
— Z E (@attyhazl) July 11, 2022Advertisement
One user tweeted, RIP Phillip Lazaro. He was a Dazer. He attended the Good Friday activity and lent his voice for my anakās batch.
Phillip Lazaro was one of the first stand-up comedians I saw live and he truly mesmerized me. I was 15, it was at Klownz Quezon Avenue, and the lineup of comedy queens and stand-up comedians was amazing, but Phillip was on a level of his own. The news of his passing saddens me.
— Kaye | #NEVERAGAIN (@kaye_fangirl) July 11, 2022
Gil Cuerva said, ” Peace be with Direk Phillip Lazaro. working with you as a director and an actor was wonderful.
Those days,, š "The Library" "Baywalk" Rest in Peace idol Phillip Lazaro.
— Romeo Taquiqui (@taquiqui_romeo) July 11, 2022
Phillip Lazaro was one of the first stand-up comedians I saw perform live, and he absolutely enthralled me, a different user commented. The comic queens and stand-up comedians on the bill at Klownz Quezon Avenue when I was 15 were incredible, but Phillip was in a league of his own. I’m sorry to hear about his passing.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
