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Noemi Tesorero[3][4][5] (December 29, 1974 – August 31, 2021), known professionally as Mahal, was a Filipino actress, comedian, and vlogger. Noted for her childlike roles, she had dwarfism and was said to have a very giggly personality.[6]
Mahal | |||||||
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.jpg) Mahal in 2021 | |||||||
| Born | Noemi Tesorero December 29, 1974 | ||||||
| Died | August 31, 2021 (aged 46) | ||||||
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| Years active | 1988–2021 | ||||||
| Height | 91 cm (3 ft 0 in) | ||||||
YouTube information | |||||||
| Channel | |||||||
| Years active | 2020–2021 | ||||||
| Genre | Vlog | ||||||
| Subscribers | 862 thousand[2] | ||||||
| Total views | 84.1 million[2] | ||||||
| Associated acts | Mygz Molino | ||||||
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Last updated: 24 July 2022 | |||||||
Career
editMahal was made known when a newspaper article featured her and a policeman comparing her size to an ArmaLite assault rifle. She then went on to be featured by Inday Badiday in her talk show Eye to Eye,[7] before appearing regularly on television in 1988 through the noontime show Lunch Date.[8] Living with dwarfism, standing three feet tall, she was candid with her self-deprecating humor and embraced roles using her height to comic effect, or to fulfill demands of fantasy characters.[6]
Mahal played the role of the elfin daughter in the 1991 film Anak ni Janice In the 2003 film Mr. Suave, Mahal along with Dagul, who also has dwarfism, took the role of parents of Vhong Navarro's character.[6] She later starred in several TV shows, including Idol Ko si Kap and Bahay Mo Ba 'To?.[8]
Mahal also ventured into singing[9] with Allan Padua, better known as Mura, who also has dwarfism, with whom she formed a tandem in Magandang Tanghali Bayan.[6]
Mahal changed her image to that of a daring and liberated woman in 2013. She had a tattoo and wore sexy outfits in TV guest appearances. She also answered interviews with sexual innuendos and was not shy to reveal her age. Mahal also started to accept sexy projects, like the indie film Gigolo.[10]
In an episode of Face the People, Mahal lamented about the mismanagement of Jethro Carrey, her manager, towards her career, and the alleged favoritism of the latter over his other newer talents.[11][12]
She also guested in an episode of Dear Uge with Pokwang.[8] Mahal also had some gigs at comedy bars in Manila.[13] She started a YouTube channel in July 2020, where she regularly posted vlogs with actor and YouTuber Mygz Molino.[14][15] The channel garnered 500,000 subscribers at the time of her death in August 2021.[16]
Mahal featured in the 2021 television series Owe My Love.[8] Due to the risk of COVID-19, her taping with Owe My Love was cut short.[17]
Weeks prior to her death in August 2021, Mahal received public attention for her reunion with Mura. One of her latest vlogs showed a behind-the-scenes of her last TV appearance on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,[5] where she visited Mura[14] in Guinobatan, Albay.[18] Apart from visiting, Mahal provided some words of encouragement to Mura, along with some groceries and cash.[19]
Love life and rumored romances
editMahal became the subject of controversy involving her romantic life.[6] She was known for being in a relationship with singer Jimboy Salazar, who died in 2015,[14] and aspiring actor Aries Navarro.[20] She named Salazar as the most "plastic" person she met in showbiz.[21] She did not comment any further about Salazar when he decided to marry his boyfriend in March 2015 after coming out as gay.[22] At that time, Mahal was in a relationship with Jimmy Navarro, a widower.[22]
On November 2, 2015, Mahal married Jobbie Hebrio, a butcher and merchandiser in a supermarket, at the Quezon City Hall. The marriage was witnessed by singers Mae Rivera and Kissa Kurdi, both close friends of Mahal, and city councilor Victor Ferrer, whose farm in Quezon City was where the wedding reception took place.[20] Aries Navarro, not related to Jimmy, was not happy with the news when he heard about Mahal's marriage with Hebrio. He said Mahal fooled and cheated on him and that they were still together when Mahal secretly saw Hebrio. He also said that he often saw Mahal hiding from him when she was on the phone.[23] Mahal said that she was happily in love with her new husband and she asked Aries Navarro to leave her alone, to move on and be happy for her. She also said that she felt used by Aries Navarro.[23] Aries Navarro said that he was happy for Mahal and that he had no other choice.[24] However, after two years of being together,[25] Mahal and Hebrio decided to split up.[17]
Mahal said she was afraid to fall in love again due to her previous relationship with Hebrio and instead decided to prioritize helping her family.[26] However, in 2017, Mahal was rumored to have a new boyfriend, Sam Jacinto.[25] But Jacinto clarified that they were just friends and asked the public to stop judging their relationship because Mahal was still married.[27] She also candidly disclosed that she had a crush on her Owe My Love co-star Joaquin Manansala. However, she maintained her professionalism at work.[28]
Mahal lived in Tanauan with Mygz Molino, an indie film actor. She had already lived with him in Marikina City, and after the taping of Owe My Love, Molino decided to live in his hometown Tanauan with Mahal. But before Molino decided to bring Mahal with him, he asked the permission of her mother and siblings.[29] However, some unknown relative did not approve of Mahal and Molino's tandem, accusing Molino of using Mahal for the vlog views to generate income. Mahal defended her decision to be with Molino.[30] Mahal and Molino had first met in a show in Abra in 2010.[26]
Ai-Ai delas Alas is impressed by Molino's unconditional and genuine love of Mahal.[31] Previously, Mahal was rumored to be interested in Jed Salang, the former husband of delas Alas.[10]
Scandal
editDuring an appearance on the morning radio program Good Times in 2007, Mahal admitted to spreading a scandalous video a few years earlier.[21]
Personal life
editMahal was the daughter of Romy Tesorero and her stepmother Josefa.[8][32] Her grandmother gave her the nickname "Mahal", which later became her stage name in her career.[13] She has a sister based in the United States who owns a restaurant in Cleveland and a brother who is a policeman stationed in Palawan. Her family is well-off and she was not required to work. However, Mahal insisted on working instead.[5]
In an episode of Tunay na Buhay, Mahal shared her motto, which was to keep on smiling despite the problems life throws at you.[8]
Death
editOn August 31, 2021, Mahal died in a hospital in Batangas.[3] According to her sister Irene Tesorero, she died due to gastroenteritis and COVID-19.[4] She had pre-existing conditions, including hypertension. Because of dwarfism, she was considered to be at high risk for COVID-19.[4]
Rosanna Roces, Inday Garutay, Brenda Mage,[5] and Jerald Napoles[33] were among the first celebrities to mourn for Mahal. Owe My Love co-stars and close friends Ai-Ai Delas Alas and Kiray Celis were surprised to know of the sudden demise of Mahal.[34] Netizens[35] and other celebrities took to social media to express their grief.[36][37] When Mura found out about her death, he was in disbelief at first and dismissed the reports as fake news.[38][39] Mahal and Mura were former on-screen tandem for almost two decades.[39]
The siblings of Mahal dismissed the rumors that they are blaming Mygz Molino and her manager for her death.[40] Instead, they were even thankful for their efforts exerted to revive Mahal until the very end.[40][41]
Her remains were cremated in Batangas. After her cremation, her family brought her urn to the Santuario de San Vicente de Paul Shrine in Quezon City.[42]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1989 | Last Two Minutes | |
| 1990 | Small and Terrible | Flower Girl (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Anak ni Janice | |
| 1997 | Kokey | Kokey |
| 2003 | Mr. Suave | Rico Suave's mother |
| Utang ng Ama | Nuno sa punso | |
| 2007 | Pasukob | Flower Girl |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | the Mamanyiika (uncredited) |
| 2012 | Id'Nal (Mapusok) | Aling Belen |
| 2013 | Gigolo |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Eye to Eye | Herself |
| Lunch Date | Herself | |
| 1998–2005 | MTB | Herself (co-host) |
| 2000 | Idol Ko si Kap | |
| 2004 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | |
| 2005 | SiS | |
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself (guest) |
| Sarah G. Live | Herself | |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Isabelita |
| Banana Nite (Ihaw Na! segment) | Herself | |
| Face the People | Herself | |
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Big Boss |
| 2015–2016 | #ParangNormal Activity | Tiyanak / Nuno Girl |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight | Various |
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Queen Floribeth Higantes |
| 2020 | Tunay na Buhay | Herself |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Mini Divi |
| Dear Uge | Dyosa | |
| The Boobay and Tekla Show | Herself (guest) | |
| Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho | Herself (last TV appearance) |
Discography
edit| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 2003 | Ayoko Na Sa' Yo | Mag Otso-Otso Tayo Bayan[9] | Star Records |
| Cutie Cute, Cute | |||
| Mahal At Mura | |||
| Cutie Cute, Cute | Pinay Pie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)[43] |
References
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Sa bayan ng obo ang lupang sinilangan ni ate mahal... [(Barangay) Obo (San Miguel, Catanduanes) is the birthplace of Mahal...]
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- ^ a b c Iglesias, Iza (August 31, 2021). "Comedienne 'Mahal' dies due to Covid-19". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Diminutive comedienne Mahal dies at 46". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Comedienne Mahal dies at 46". ABS-CBN News. August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Basil, Timmy (September 5, 2021). "Basil: Mahal, Tatay Remigio idungan og lubong karon". Sunstar. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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- ^ a b Mag Otso-Otso Tayo Bayan (2003, CD), retrieved September 2, 2021
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- ^ Team PUSH. "Mahal, pinasok na ang pagiging vlogger" [Mahal, entered the realm of being a vlogger]. Push (in Tagalog). Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian Gavin (August 31, 2021). "Comedienne-actor Mahal passes away at 46". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mahal hiwalay na sa lalaking pinakasalan niya noong 2015, Araw ng mga Patay" [Mahal separated with the man he married in 2015, Day of the Dead]. PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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- ^ "In final TV appearance, Mahal reunited with Mura on KMJS". GMA News. August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mahal marries non-showbiz boyfriend on All Souls' Day". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Comedienne Mahal makes confessions in DJ Mo's "Forbidden Questions"". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mahal on ex-boyfriend Jimboy Salazar's wedding plans with his male lover: "Wala na akong pakialam dun."" [Mahal on ex-boyfriend Jimboy Salazar's wedding plans with his male lover: "I don't care about it anymore"]. PEP.ph. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mahal's ex-BF cannot accept her forever". LionhearTV. November 5, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Ex-boyfriend has message for newlywed Mahal". ABS-CBN News. November 3, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mahal finds a new love". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mahal, posible kayang ma-in love kay Mygz Molino?". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Dwiz 882. "Mahal, may bago nang boyfriend?". DWIZ Mas Todong Lakas. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Mahal, kinagigiliwan ng Owe My Love co-stars niyang sina Jason Francisco at Joaquin Manansala". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Mygz Molino, hindi apektado ng maling paratang sa kanya ng mga kamag-anak ni Mahal". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Mahal, ipinagtanggol si Mygz Molino laban sa kanyang mga kamag-anak". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Ai-Ai delas Alas, naiyak sa "unconditional love" ni Mygz Molino kay Mahal". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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- ^ Geli, Bianca. "Netizens grieve Mahal's death, remember her "last mission" with Mura". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
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- ^ a b "Mura shaken by the death of Mahal". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mga kapatid ni Mahal nagpasalamat kay Mygz; itinangging sinisisi nila ito sa nangyari sa kapatid". INQUIRER.net. September 4, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
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