The Peque Gallaga classic erotic drama “Scorpio Nights,” starring actor Orestes Ojeda died at the age of 65 years old. He acted in several TV shows and films over a span of decades. Sadly, passed away on 27 July 2021 and left this world.
It was a shock for everyone including the media and also for his fans and followers. Moreover, media and fans also want to know what is the reason for the death of Orestes. In this post, know about Ojeda and gather some information such as wiki, death reason, age, biography, family, wife, girlfriends, net worth, and more.
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Orestes Ojeda Death Cause
Orestes’s cause of death was due to pancreatic cancer and he passed away on July 27, 2021, at the age of 65 years old. His daughter Lois Nicole Pagalilauan give the sad news of his death and said:
“I’m very sad to know that my co-star in ‘Scorpio Nights’ and a good friend Orestes Ojeda passed away. He was a gentleman, polite and kind,”
Ojeda had a rare form of cancer in the pancreatic region, according to Pagalilauan, and died 4:13 a.m. on Tuesday at a hospital in Taguig City.
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Moreover, “Thank you for all the messages of sympathy. It’s all been touching and overwhelming,” Pagalilauan said, also citing the virtues of Ojeda as a thoughtful and caring family man.
Musical director Susan Tagle, who worked with Ojeda in the protest play “Pagsambang Bayan,” meanwhile recalled that the actor “did not act like a star” when they worked together.
The family is still settling funeral arrangements for Ojeda at The Heritage Park in Taguig. His burial is tentatively set for Sunday.
Orestes Ojeda, 65. RIP pic.twitter.com/jgnZdRddTi
— Edu (@Edu77977667) July 27, 2021
Orestes Ojeda Wiki
He was born in 1973 at Cagayan Valley, Philippines. He had a kick start his acting career at the very beginning youth age of 17. He was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business.
Later, Ojeda was formally introduced as a supporting actor in Zoom, Zoom, Superman!, starring Ariel Ureta in 1973.
He also appeared in Sunugin Ang Samar (1974), Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae! (1974), May Isang Tsuper Ng Taksi (1975) Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy (1976), and Divino (1976). He played the lead role as a priest in Pagsambang Bayan (1977).
However, the actor was mainly popular for his The Peque Gallaga classic erotic drama “Scorpio Nights”.
“He portrayed the role so well that we looked beyond the handsome face and the well-built physique, and instead hung on to his ‘sermon’ for the powerful message it held. He was also a quiet man, easygoing, and always had a smile on his face,” Tagle said.
Amazingly, in Orestes’s acting career, he appeared in more than 115 movies and television shows.
Apart from his limelight life, he was a Philippine School of Business Administration alumnus. Moreover, Ojeda was a basketball varsity player in their college years, and he was bound to become a professional basketball player.
Besides, His artistic passion was painting and he maintained his gallery and dabbled into painting.
| Name: | Orestes Ojeda |
| Full Name: | Orestes Ojeda |
| Age: | 65 |
| Date of Birth: | 1973 |
| Birthplace: | Cagayan Valley, Philippines |
| Death Date: | 27 July 2021 |
| Death Place: | hospital in Taguig City |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife: | NA |
| Children: | Nicole Pagalilauan |
| Parent: | NA |
| Qualifications: | Administration alumnus |
| College: | Philippine School of Business |
| School: | NA |
| Profession: | Actor and painter |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
| Social media: | Instagram |
| Height: | 5’5” |
| Weight: | 60 kg |
| Eye Color: | NA |
| Hair Color: | NA |
| Shoe Size: | NA |
| Zodiac: | NA |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
| National Origin: | Philippines |
Wife & Children
There is no detail available for his wife as he was very private about his personal life. However, his daughter’s name is Nicole Pagalilauan.
Net Worth
According to the estimations, the net worth of Orestes Ojeda could be $1 million. But there is no evidence available for his actual net worth, salary, and other sources of income, But it will be updated soon.
Movies & TV Shows
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