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Janno Gibbs reveals closeness of Kathryn Bernardo and Ronaldo Valdez

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Singer-actor Janno Gibbs revealed that Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo was the only one apart from immediate family to see his late father Ronaldo Valdez in his casket during his funeral. He shared that the two formed a close bond which made it possible for the actress to see her &quot;Lolo sir&quot; for one last time.Kathryn was among the first people who went to the wake of the late veteran actor.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/18/janno-gibbs-confirms-death-of-dad-ronaldo-valdez-1058">READ: Janno Gibbs confirms death of dad Ronaldo Valdez </a></div>“Kathryn was there, one of the firsts sa wake. She was the only one allowed to view. It was just immediate family plus they were really close,” Janno said in an interview with ABS-CBN News.The singer-actor then shared how thankful he was for everyone who took care of his dad––from the ABS-CBN management down to his co-workers. He revealed that Ronaldo loved every one of his co-workers most especially his last series, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue">2 Good 2 Be True</a>.“I wanna say a special thanks to ABS-CBN because I know they took care of my dad. My dad loved them,” he added.Meanwhile, Janno revealed that he and his family will not be filing a case against the policemen who uploaded the sensitive video of his late father on social media. The only thing they’ve asked from the Quezon City Police District is a public apology.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/19/kathryn-bernardo-daniel-padilla-at-cast-ng-2-good-2-be-true-dumalaw-sa-lamay-ni-ronaldo-valdez-1340">READ: Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, at ilang cast members ng ‘2 Good 2 Be True’, dumalaw sa lamay ni Ronaldo Valdez </a></div>“We therefore demand that the PNP and the officers directly accountable for the lapses in the investigation make a public apology for the breach of trust and the trauma caused to my family,” Janno said.Ronaldo passed away on December 17 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Maria Fe Ilagan Gibbs, and their two children, Janno and Melissa.The late actor rose to fame after being discovered by the King of Comedy Dolphy in the late &#x27;70s. His last work on TV was the hit series KathNiel-starrer <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93, 155, 192);text-decoration:none;user-select:auto;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">2 Good 2 Be True</a> , wherein he became known as Lolo Sir.Prior to his death, it was revealed by Janno –– during his birthday last November –– that they would be releasing a movie together this January.Janno also directed the film.

Janno Gibbs shares that Kathryn Bernardo was one of the few people to view the remains of Ronaldo Valdez.

Janno Gibbs shares that Kathryn Bernardo was one of the few people to view the remains of Ronaldo Valdez.

Janno Gibbs reveals closeness of Kathryn Bernardo and Ronaldo Valdez

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Janno Gibbs reveals closeness of Kathryn Bernardo and Ronaldo Valdez

Drew Acierto

Published January 19, 2024 11:51 AM PHT

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