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Family of Sue Prado announces her death at age 44: 'Honor her memory through kindness'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><em><strong>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</strong></em></a> actress Sue Prado passed away on Tuesday, April 14 at the age of 44. The news was announced by her family through a Facebook post shared by her sister, May Shereen Prado.</p><div> </div><p>“Our dearest Sue M. Prado has become a constant star in the night sky. It is with profound pain that we share Sue’s passing,” the actress&#x27;s sister said in a post.</p><div> </div><p>The family remembered the late actress for her light, generosity, and deep passion for her craft.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fmay.shereen.prado%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02j1gVu5oJsEkNTceTHVsDmR7y2Sa3HoSbs3GRSASi1TrLoYxvP6nxWzUcWugeYY4Kl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="698" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“Sue brought light in anyone’s path throughout her life. A life lived for others, for the craft she nourished and for those who she loved most,” they added.</p><div> </div><p>They then asked the public to celebrate and honor Sue’s life, saying: “Please celebrate her in any way you know how, and honor her memory through kindness.”</p><div> </div><p>Details regarding her wake have yet to be announced. As of this writing, the cause of her death has not been disclosed.</p><div> </div><p>Sue was best known for her roles in films like <em>Oro, Barber’s Tales, Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang, Area, Himpapawid, Thelma, Madrasta, Balota, Desperada, </em>and in <em>Your Mother&#x27;s Son </em>where she played the matriarchal figure Sarah.</p><div> </div><p>In a previous interview, the actress remembered how her close friend, late seasoned actress Jaclyn Jose, would have loved to see her film, directed by Jun Robles Lana.</p><div> </div><p>“She was a very good friend of mine, and you know what happened naman. She would have loved to see this, I’m sure. I’m glad to hear na nakita niyo siya kasi sobrang swerte ko to have come across a Jaclyn Jose in my lifetime. And the level of relationship that I had with her – ‘yung kaya namin pag-usapan ‘yung craft,” she said. “Pareho kaming believer na bago ang lahat, pagsilbihan mo ang materyal, pagsilbihan mo ang character.”</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/4/12/sue-prado-touched-to-be-likened-to-jaclyn-jose-in-her-performance-for-your-mother-s-son-206"><strong>READ: Sue Prado, touched to be likened to Jaclyn Jose for her performance in ‘Your Mother’s Son’</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She also appeared in television series such as <em>Pure Love, Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita,</em> and <em>The Iron Heart</em>.</p><div> </div><p>Sue previously played the role of Gina in <em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em>. In an interview with CCM Film Production, Sue shared how she appreciated working again with the series lead star, Coco Martin.</p><div> </div><p>“Sobrang appreciate ko kasi ang grounded na tao ni Coco. Nag-enjoy talaga ako na kasama kayo! ” she said. “Para siyang reunion kasi ang dami kong mga hindi nakita at nakatrabaho na katrabaho sa mahabang panahon. Dito ko sila nakita (ulit). Coco, salamat ulit na nakatrabaho kita. It’s always a joy working with you.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F923300410666924%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>Following the news, fans and netizens expressed their grief and paid tribute to the late actress.</p><div> </div><p>“One of the best actresses to ever grace the Philippine film industry. A generational talent indeed. Sending my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones.  Rest in Power, Ms. Sue Prado. 🥺🕊️,” a netizen wrote.</p><div> </div><p>Another one expressed, “The film industry has lost another brilliant actress, whose artistry will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Ms. Sue! 🥺😭.”</p><div> </div><p>“every year, every cinemalaya run, hell, every local film festival i just know one feature will always have her as one of the characters. even a small bit to play. sue prado is my indie film waldo, everything i watch, i look for her. what a huge loss..”</p>

<p>Sue Prado was known for her notable roles in indie and mainstream films as well as her television projects.</p>

Sue Prado was known for her notable roles in indie and mainstream films as well as her television projects.