Orig Agent X-44 ng 'Pinas… TONY FERRER, PUMANAW NA SA EDAD 86

Julie Bonifacio - @Winner | January 24, 2021

Mission accomplished para sa aktres na si Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan ang naging buhay ng kanyang yumaong ama na dating action star na si Tony Ferrer.

Si Tony Ferrer ay nakilala sa showbiz sa karakter niya sa kanyang blockbuster action movie franchise bilang spy na si Tony Falcon Agent X-44 noong '70s. Dahil d'yan ay kinilala siya bilang James Bond of the Philippines.

Naging direktor at producer din si Tony. Nagkaroon siya ng apat na anak. Ang panganay na si Maricel Laxa sa dating aktres na si Imelda Ilanan, ang beauty queen na si Mutya Crisostomo at sina Falcon Crisostomo at Mark Laxa.

Gaya ni Agent X-44, na-accomplish na ng ama ni Maricel ang kanyang misyon dito sa lupa sa edad na 86.

Nabasa namin ang ipinost ni Maricel sa Twiter kahapon kasama ang pag-share niya ng link ng isa pa niyang post sa kanyang Instagram account.

Tweet ni Maricel, "A fitting Independence Day tribute to a full life of 80-Tony Ferrer aka Tony Falcon Agent X44. A true… (kasunod ang link ng kanyang IG post kahapon)."

Ipinost ni Maricel sa kanyang IG ang masayang larawan nila ng kanyang ama at sister na si Mutya.

Kasunod nito ay pagkukumpirma ng pagyao ng kanyang ama at announcement ukol sa ilang detalye sa wake nito para sa publiko.

"On 23 January 2021, our beloved father, friend, and Philippine movie industry treasure ANTONIO D. LAXA popularly known as TONY FERRER joined our Creator quietly in his sleep and in the comfort of his home. He was 86 years old.

"Our dad as Tony Ferrer became an action movie superstar with his most iconic role as Tony Falcon in the Agent X44 movie series. He appeared in 203 movies.

"During his last days, he was surrounded by the care of his San Antonio family, the love of his children, and the joy and songs of his grandchildren. He was a remarkable, selfless man who always thought of others first, impacting a lot of lives on and off screen. We shall all remember him with fondness.

"Following his last wishes, there will be no public viewing of his remains. In lieu of flowers and cards, an online mass and memorial shall be announced to family, relatives and friends shortly.

"We will always thank God in remembrance of our father. To all who have loved him and cared for X44, we shall be forever grateful. We appreciate all the messages we have been receiving. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers."

Si Antonio Laxa ay ipinanganak sa Pampanga noong June 12, 1934.

Buong-puso po kaming nakikiramay sa kanyang pagpanaw.