I'd have to admit that I'm not a
big fan of the local entertainment scene. They're not really my cup of
tea. I would much prefer anything Hollywood, as most of other Filipinos.
But
Rodolfo Quizon Sr., or most commonly known as Dolphy is different. I
haven't watched all his movies since most of them are dated back way
before I was even born, but those that I have watched made me laugh,
made me cry and made me feel so many things. He is good at what he does,
and better at making people laugh, hence being dubbed as the
Philippines Entertainment's King of Comedy. It is of no surprise too
since most of his films and TV shows are of the comedic genre.
I
don't even know why I am so affected by his death and actually almost
made me cry. I think though that it's because of this uncanny
resemblance that he has with my own father. Although I have never seen
Dolphy in person, I feel like whenever I see him on TV, I see my father
too.
I
remember being tuned to ABSCBN, awaiting Home Along Da Riles's Kevin
Cosme to make me laugh. And spending some of my Saturdays and/or Sundays
watching Cinema One while they show some of the late and older movies
of Dolphy. And I remember laughing at every single one of them. Seeing
him portray a homosexual and as James-slash-Batman is really what made
me a fan. I remember a lot of movies and I remember laughing at all of
them.
Several
memories and laughter are owed to the only King of Comedy and I'm not
really sure if anyone could ever replace him in the hearts of the
Filipino community.
He
is an icon, a legend, a comedian, a father and so much more. And I am
sure that he will truly be missed by a lot. Thank you, Dolphy. Thank you
for all the laughs and the inspiration you have brought upon the
Filipino people and the Philippine entertainment industry. Thank you.
I offer my condolences to the Quizon family and to all who have loved and cared for Dolphy. May he rest in peace.
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