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Regal Entertainment mourns the passing of founder Lily Monteverde

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On August 4, the film industry was shaken by the news of the passing of Lily Monteverde, the founder of Regal Entertainment.Lily Monteverde was widely respected as “Mother Lily” in the entertainment industry. She was a prominent figure in Philippine cinema and hailed as one of the industry’s trailblazers.Her son, Goldwin Monteverde, confirmed her death to GMA News Online. Hours after the announcement, Regal Entertainment released an official statement commemorating her legacy and contributions to Philippine cinema.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/4/regal-entertainment-s-founder-lily-monteverde-passes-away-at-85-1533">READ:Lily Monteverde, film producer and Regal Entertainment founder, passes away at 85</a></div>Regal Entertainment&#x27;s statement read: “Our mother, Lily Yu Monteverde, ended her journey at 3:18 AM this morning to join our creator. Throughout her years, she has not only been a mother to her children but also a &#x27;mother&#x27; to many generations of Filipino filmmakers who have helped define what Philippine cinema is today.”The statement highlighted Mother Lily’s significant role in the movie industry. It noted, “Even in her final years, Mother Lily served as one of the cornerstones of the movie industry, providing opportunities to filmmakers — both creative and technical — to carve their names in our popular history.”Behind her professional achievements, Mother Lily was remembered as a nurturing figure. “Mother Lily was not merely a matriarch and the face of Regal Films but a true mother to artists and workers who had the chance to know her beyond the confines of work,” the statement continued.Monteverde spent her final hours surrounded by her children and grandchildren. “She was blessed with the chance to say goodbye to her closest friends and associates who bid her farewell yesterday before she left for that trip back home to the Divine Father,” the statement read. Regal Entertainment shared that the Monteverde family is now at peace, knowing that their mother has found rest and is reunited with her late husband, Remy Monteverde, who passed away days earlier.“The family is at peace now that their mother has not only found rest but has joined their father Remy in that place called eternity — as they were together in life as they will remain together where there is no space or time.”The Monteverde family requested prayers and for the public to cherish Lily Monteverde’s memory as both a cinema icon and a loving mother. The statement concluded with details of her wake and memorial service: “The wake and memorial service will start August 5, Monday at 3:30 PM until August 9 at 38 Valencia Events Place, Quezon City. The interment will be on August 10 at The Heritage Park, Taguig.”Read the full statement here:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRegalEntertainmentInc%2Fposts%2Fpfbid033N8bkzHNwRFzLmJgkrE5fD6rHxZSNs6zyNxbi2wa3D84HBDVDwTZggkZTN5AscfPl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="718" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>In a caption accompanying their post, Regal Entertainment wrote: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mother Lily Monteverde, a true visionary and cornerstone of Regal Entertainment Inc. She will forever be remembered and cherished.”The film industry and many who worked with Mother Lily mourn the loss of a pioneer whose impact on Philippine cinema is immeasurable. Her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of filmmakers and artists.— By Samantha Prats

Regal Entertainment announces the passing of its founder, Lily Monteverde, and honors her legacy in Philippine cinema.

Regal Entertainment announces the passing of its founder, Lily Monteverde, and honors her legacy in Philippine cinema.