Miko Palanca
Miko Palanca (February 3, 1978 – December 9, 2019) was a Filipino character actor.
Miko Palanca | |
|---|---|
| Born | Miko Revilla Palanca February 3, 1978 |
| Died | December 9, 2019 (aged 41) |
| Cause of death | (alleged suicide) |
| Other names | "Mico Palanca" |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–2019 |
| Relatives | Bernard Palanca Armando Goyena |
Life and career
His older brother Bernard Palanca is also an actor, as was his maternal grandfather Armando Goyena. He had Chinese ancestry from his paternal family.[1]
He played roles in primetime dramas such as Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002-2003) and It Might Be You (2004-2005) where he starred alongside Bea Alonzo, whom he dated for 5 years. Palanca played Zossimo in the 2006 "Sineserye" Bituing Walang Ningning and was also part of the cast of Palos in 2008. He last made a television appearance on the ABS-CBN network in the 14th installment of the afternoon drama series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin in 2012 as an antagonist.
In mid-2012, he signed a contract with GMA Network thereby ending his career in ABS-CBN that started in 1997. He also worked as a freelance actor appearing on all TV networks.
On December 9, 2019, the actor was found lifeless after he allegedly jumped off a building in a residential area in Santolan Town in San Juan. According to the initial report, the death is a result of an apparent suicide. The actor was also rumored to have been suffering from depression related to his love life.[2][3]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Perry | ||
| 2000 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Lia's Friend | ||
| 2002 | K2BU | |||
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | |||
| 2003 | It Might Be You | Romer | [4] | |
| 2003 | Buttercup | Chris | ||
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Alexander Robert "AR" Santiago | Episode: "Puno" | |
| 2005–06 | Ang Panday | Alfred | ||
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Zossimo | ||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Si Pardina At Ang Mga Duwende | |||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kasimiro | ||
| 2008 | Palos | Kim Yung Joo | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Bong | ||
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only In The Movies | Dennis | ||
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Eugene | ||
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Young George Wong | ||
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin | Greg | ||
| 2012 | Personalan | Celebrity Uzi | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Alfred | Episode: "Altar" | |
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Ramon | ||
| 2015 | Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 10 | ||
| 2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Robert | ||
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jake | ||
| 2018 | Bagani | Biber | ||
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | young Gabriel |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | Vince | ||
| 2002 | Burles King Daw, O! | Raffy | Credited as Mico Palanca | |
| 2003 | My First Romance | Kiko | Segment: "Two Hearts" | |
| 2004 | Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela Wan | Gino Ronquillo | [5] | |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Dave | ||
| 2006 | All About Love | Rob | ||
| 2006 | Rome & Juliet | Carlo | ||
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Rico | Segment: "LRT" | |
Music video
- This Guy's In Love With You Pare by Parokya Ni Edgar
References
- Biography Archived October 1, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2019/12/mico-palanca-passes-away-age-41.html.
- https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/246868-mico-palanca-dies
- Lim, Candice (2006-12-15). "Miko Palanca admits he has not said "I love you" to Bea Alonzo". Celeb Life/Couples. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- "Otso Otso Pamela-Mela Wan, a catchy comedy treat". Lifestyle. Sun Star Manila. 2004-03-20. Archived from the original on 2004-08-23. Retrieved 2009-07-11.