Best-kept photos of the late Master Rapper Francis Magalona
It's been 15 years since we lost a music icon and a great family man Francis Magalona.
Dubbed the “Filipino King of Rap," he's not only a musician but also an actor and TV host as well.
Before his untimely death, he was one of the mainstays in the longest-running noontime show 'Eat Bulaga' where he hosted alongside TV legends Vic Sotto, Tito Sotto, and Joey de Leon.
To this day, his influence is still felt as some of his greatest hits like “Mga Kababayan Ko” and “Kaleidoscope World” are regarded by many as classics.
Take a look back at the wonderful life of the one and only Francis M with these old photos shared by his family and even his celebrity friends in this gallery.
Pia Magalona
Losing her husband 13 years ago was a bitter pill to swallow for talent manager Pia Magalona, but she wants to remember the “best” and “happiest” moments with her long-time partner. In February 2021, Pia posted a photo with the OPM icon to mark Valentine's Day.
57th birthday
Pia commemorated the 57th birthday of her late husband by posting another throwback photo with him on Instagram in October 2021.
1991 trip
Capturing this priceless moment during their family trip in 1991 at the E.B. Magalona town (formerly Saravia) in Negros Occidental Source:
On duty
To mark his 57th birthday last 2021, vlogger-podcaster Saab Magalona delighted Francis M's fans by sharing this old photo from one of their family trips with the OPM legend smiling, while on daddy duties. Source:
Halloween
Saab recalled this photo with her pops, which was taken before she went to a Halloween party.
The celebrity mom remembered, “In the early 2000s, I was headed to a Halloween party and in true tamad fashion, I had a bad red wig and decided I would be Mary Jane. Of course, nobody got the reference without Spiderman but I didn't care about winning a prize for best costume, obviously.
“Before the party, my dad was hanging out at our condo (I was living with Maxx and Frank at the time) and he had his camera with him. I said “Pop, can you pretend you're Peter Parker?” I guess so I could justify my non-costume??? Hahaha. He wore Maxx's glasses and happily posed.
“Thanks, pop, for always being so cool.”
Maxene Magalona
Actress Maxene Magalona honored her late dad, Francis M. on Father's Day by making this promise. She said on Instagram, “FrancisM was fearless. And I intend to live my life the same way.” Source: maxenemagalona (IG)
Michael V.
TV-movie director and award-winning comedian Michael V. uploaded this photo on the death anniversary of Francis in March 2021. Direk Michael recalled, “This photo was taken on October 25, 2008, during his last performance sa Eat Bulaga. Lahat kami expected na babalik na s'ya sa regular hosting after that set. Lahat kami umasa. At lahat kami nabigo.
“I think a part of EB died nu'ng nawala s'ya. Pero a big part of him stayed with all of us.
“Still missing you, my brother even after all these years.” Source: michaelbitoy (IG) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMEDZsehsYP/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=ce5513cf-f32a-4fce-83a2-517356181240
Gloc-9
Aristotle Pollisco, more popularly known as Gloc-9, is a self-confessed fan of the Master Rapper. Check out his throwback post dedicated to his idol on Instagram.
Saab Magalona
Podcaster and actress Saab Magalona reminded the fans of her father to play his songs to mark his 59th birthday in October 2023. She also posted a black and white photo with Francis M when she was still a kid.
Pia Magalona
Francis' wife Pia Magalona commemorated her 59th birthday on October 6, 2023 by sharing a photo of her husband giving her a kiss on the forehead.
She then wrote in the captions, “Happy 59th Birthday to me.”
15TH death anniv
Hanging around with pop! Maxene wrote on her Instagram page that she hopes to make her dad proud.
She posted, “This is me trying to send love to my father's spirit, wherever he may be We lost him 15 years ago. I love you, Pop! I hope to make you proud #FrancisMForever.”
