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Former child prodigy CJ de Silva-Ong passes away at 36

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<p style="margin:0cm">CJ de Silva-Ong, a visual artist and former Promil Gifted Child, passed away on Tuesday, June 18 at the age of 36.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">Her husband, director and actor Wincy Ong, confirmed the news in a social media post on Wednesday morning, June 19. CJ died after suffering an aneurysm and two strokes, according to Wincy.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwaquinoong%2Fposts%2Fpfbid029dEPpSaLWMqzrZJ68Y8phy3kBJjR192QPivRZSqiW4VRsJGLeZPnyeUZ8BDCMQmal&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="679" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="margin:0cm"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm">“She fought to the very end. Sadly, yesterday at 10:45AM, while in the ICU, our beloved CJ suffered two strokes and finally became one with the Universe,” Wincy wrote.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">“She was a loving wife to me, a loving cat-mom to our cats Andres and Max, and a loving daughter to her parents and uncle. She was a passionate Executive Creative Director in the industry she loved so much—advertising. She used her talents in illustration and painting to champion causes close to her heart.”</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">CJ first captured public attention as a Promil Gifted Child in the 1990s, but her impact extended far beyond her early fame.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">Wincy highlighted her multifaceted nature, noting: “Most of you would remember her as a Promil Gifted Child in those commercials in the Nineties, but from the many people who visited the hospital or sent in a message or two, I learned that CJ was a gift herself to the people who came to know her. Behind that tough and take-charge person you may know is such a sweet, caring girl. I will always remember her for the kindness she brought to people.”</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">CJ’s professional career was distinguished by her role as the Executive Creative Director at TBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno agency. She was not only a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer but also a creative director in the advertising field and a podcaster on Telebabad Tapes, which she co-hosted with her husband. She also made a guest appearance on Kabulastugan: The Podcast in 2021.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">In 2023, CJ became a member of the Design Jury for the Cannes Young Lions competition, where she evaluated campaigns created by individuals aged 30 and below for humanitarian causes.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">CJ&#x27;s wake will be held at The Heritage Park in Taguig from June 20 to 22, with cremation scheduled for Sunday, June 23.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">Wincy shared that CJ always wished for a funeral filled with joy rather than sorrow, encouraging those who knew her to celebrate her 36 years of life with music, conversations, coffee, and good food.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">— By Samantha Prats</p>

<p>CJ de Silva-Ong, visual artist and former child prodigy, passes away at 36.</p>

CJ de Silva-Ong, visual artist and former child prodigy, passes away at 36.

Former child prodigy CJ de Silva-Ong passes away at 36 after suffering an aneurysm

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Former child prodigy CJ de Silva-Ong passes away at 36 after suffering an aneurysm

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Published June 21, 2024 01:07 AM PHT

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