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Farewell, Marky Cielo!

On December 7, the Filipino nation was jubilant about Manny Pacquiao's victory over dela Hoya in what their promoter's called The Dream Match. GMA Network, the current home network of Manny Pacquiao would have been one of the most jubilant. Loyal viewers of the network would have expected numerous TV celebratory segments just like in Manny's previous victories. However, on that particular Sunday, celebrities and stars of the network could not show such jubilation because one of their colleagues died on that day. No matter how hard these celebrities tried to celebrate the nation's victory in world boxing, they could not help but be sad about Marky Cielo. They were more affected about their lost in the entertainment industry than the victory of Pacquiao. Part of the nation lamented for Marky's death.

Marky Cielo died of an undisclosed cause. His mother found him lifeless inside his room the morning of December 7. She brought him to the Antipolo Medical Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival at 10:00 AM.

Marky started his career in the show business when he won the Ultimate Sole Survivor title of Startstruck Batch 3 in 2006. Starstruck is a reality TV that GMA Network conceptualized; it premiered in 2004. Marky was a favorite among the crowd. He was talented. He was a very good dancer and actor. What Marky wowed the judges and the TV viewers was his taking pride on being a descendant of the Igorot tribe, an ethnic race in the Philippines. His pride about his race became a catalyst to other full and half-bred ethnic Filipinos to go out and be proud of themselves. For that reason, he became a role model of the youth especially those belonging to the native tribes.

Truly, the showbiz industry has two faces - one jubilant, one lamenting. Looking at a different angle, Marky's death is a celebration as well. Who would not want to return home to his creator. To Marky, Bon Voyage! Have a safe journey home. Your father in heaven is waiting for your homecoming. For those he left behind, always remember Marky in your prayers. Whenever his memories crossed your mind, he is asking for prayers. Whenever you dream about him, he is asking for prayers. I don't know Marky personally but on this day, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, I offered my Mass in his favor.

Goodbye Marky! God needs you more than we do.

Here's a video of Marky Cielo on the finals night of Starstruck 3.

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