Celebrities involved in terrible accidents
These accidents involving Pinoy celebrities shocked the showbiz world.
Gab Valenciano
The son of Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano assured his family and friends that he is doing well after his motorcycle accident in Batangas.
Recovery
On his Instagram Story, Gab said that it will take him three months to recover after he sustained a sprained ankle and is experiencing some cervical pain.
Siargao
Dwyer, an Olympic medalist, was injured in the surfing waters in the area of General Luna. Despite what happened, Conor is still raring to go back in Siargao. He posted on IG, “Siargao, Stimpy's, & 8 stitches to the head🇵🇭. Love this island- will be back for more.”
Marie Lozano
Makati accident
In her lengthy post, Marie assured her family and friends that she suffered no major injuries from the incident but expressed her frustration about the attitude of the driver of the vehicle. She said, “What I could not get over is the behavior of the woman who hit me, she seemed educated but she was just about self-preservation and denial. How can some people not have kindness and compassion? The passersby and witnesses that came to the rescue showed more care than this woman. One even told her she should apologize to me. How do we clear the streets of people like these? If she didn't kill me, I keep thinking she could hurt someone someday.”
Joseph Bitangcol
'Star Circle Quest' finalist Joseph Bitangcol survived a vehicular accident in August 2011 while riding a Mitsubishi Montero along Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City.
Joseph injuries
Joseph needed some operation after suffering injuries in his chin and left cheekbone.
Car accident
Vandolph was with his then girlfriend Desiree 'Ishi' Raquiza and a bodyguard when the pick-up he was driving crashed into a truck ("Elf" or smaller kind) in Pangasinan. He survived the accident, but Ishi passed away on December 4, 2001.
Vandolph Quizon
Vandolph Quizon, son of the late Comedy King Dolphy and Alma Moreno, was involved in a near fatal car accident on November 19, 2001.
Gym accident
Lance suffered a freak accident while working out in March 2014. His face got crushed by an 80-lbs barbell. He has since undergone reconstructive surgery to fix the damage to his face.
Robin Padilla
The Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema Robin Padilla had an accident during the shooting of his film in 1992 that changed his life forever.
Burned
Robin suffered severe burns when an explosive went awry during the shooting of his movie 'Miss Na Miss Kita: Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum 2.' He was only 19 years old at the time of the accident.
Toni Gonzaga
Former Eat Bulaga host Toni Gonzaga figured in an accident while shooting for a commercial in May 2007.
Pool accident
Toni’s face hit the bottom tile of a pool when she dove in during the pool scene of her commercial. The TV host/actress sustained injuries to her mouth, causing her upper lip to tear and bleed.
Eddie Gutierrez
Former matinee idol Eddie Gutierrez, the husband of manager Annabelle Rama, survived a car accident in 1970’s.
1978
In an interview with an entertainment website in May 2009, Annabelle recounted the freak car accident of Eddie in 1978 wherein the veteran actor suffered a broken nose and his intestines got ruptured. He also had to undergo colostomy.
Richard Gutierrez
The then 25 years-old Richard Gutierrez was lucky to have survived his near-fatal car crash in May 2009.
May 2009
The former Mulawin star figured in a car accident on his way home while driving his Nissan Skyline GTR sports car. The mishap took place in an accident-prone area at the Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road in Puting Kahoy village in Silang, Cavite. Richard and his bodyguard George Mastura suffered only minor injuries, but his assistant did not survive.
Franco Hernandez
The actor-dancer was in a vacation with his friends in Davao Occidental when a big wave hit their boat. Unable to swim, the 26-year-old member of an all-male dance group drowned to death.
Janica Nam Floresca
Franco's girlfriend was with him when the incident happened. A month after his death, Janica broke her silence and revealed what really transpired during the accident.
Bryan Gahol
The sports community mourned the death of former basketball star Bryan Gahol in April 2014 after he figured in car accident along the northbound lane of Skyway.
PBA
According to news reports, Gahol was driving a Nissan Urvan Escapade, when his vehicle was hit by a delivery jeep transporting vegetables. Gahol played for different teams in PBA like Mobiline, Alaska, San Miguel Beer, and Red Bull. He was also part of the UP Fighting Maroons in his collegiate years.
Eugene Tejada
Eugene Tejada's accident shocked the nation. Eugene got injured on Mother's Day May 14, 2006 while his team Purefoods was competing against Red Bull. PBA cager Mick Pennisi fell and landed on Eugene's back leaving him paralyzed from thehip down.
Recovery
In an interview in 2012, Eugene was seen back on his feet again after his intense therapy. Eugene played for Alaska Aces from 2003-2006 and for San Miguel Beer Men and Purefoods Chunkee Food Giants in 2006.
Speedboat
According to news reports, the speedboat carrying 10 passengers was hit by strong waves and eventually capsized. The accident caused one fatality.
Christian Pasno
Gone too soon. Former The Voice Kids Philippines contestant Christian Pasno died in a tragic motorcycle accident that happened last Sunday, May 13, 2018. Source: The Voice Kids Philippines
Helmet
According to news reports, the accident occurred in Barangay Mabalanoy in San Juan, Batangas. Christian suffered severe traumatic brain damage since he was not wearing a helmet. Pasno joined the singing competition in 2015.
Motorcycle accident
Neil Perez figured in a motorcycle accident last June 1. The police hunk spent his recovery at the Metropolitan Medical Center in Manila, after his CT scan showed that his brain is okay.
Piolo Pascual
Fans of matinee idol Piolo Pascual were worried, when news broke out that the Kapamilya actor figured in a bike accident while shooting for a commercial in January 2015. The hottie had some scratches and a small fracture in his finger. This is not the first time that Piolo had an accident while riding a bike. It was also reported that Piolo suffered minor leg and arm injuries in his July 2012 accident in Baguio.
Markus Paterson
Ayon sa ulat ng isang news program, sugatan ang Pinoy Boyband Superstar member na si Markus Paterson, matapos bumangga ang kaniyang minamanehong motorsiklo sa isang concrete barrier sa Roxas boulevard service road.
Lea Salonga
Pinay pride and broadway international star Lea Salonga assured her fans on Instagram after she figured in a ski accident during their family trip in Hokkaido, Japan this January 2019. Lea said, “I broke my leg on a slope. Clearly, I have not learned the art of stopping so I crashed pretty hard and I broke my tibia.” She added that her concerts in the coming days would push through in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK. @msleasalonga (IG)
Alyssa Alano
TV Host Alyssa Alano was injured after figuring in a road accident in Marikina at the dawn of October 2012.
Wrecked
Alyssa Alano's SUV was wrecked after hitting the center island of Marcos Highway near SM Marikina. At least four other people aboard the Honda sedan that Alyssa hit were also hurt.
AJ Perez
Young actor AJ Perez was declared dead due to multiple head and neck injuries as a result of a car accident in April 2011.
Collision
The rising star was reportedly on his way home from a show in Dagupan, Pangasinan when his car collided with another vehicle along MacArthur Highway in Tarlac.
Sharon Cuneta
Megastar Sharon Cuneta was involved in a car accident in November 2013 on her way home from a taping.
Speeding car
While nobody got hurt, Sharon Cuneta said that she was shaken up with the incident since this was her first time being involved in a vehicular mishap. She wrote on Twitter, “No one got hurt but I have been super traumatized since my car accidents were back in '92 and '93."
Mikael Daez
Mikael Daez recently got into a car accident involving a motorcycle driver after doing his grocery run during the enhanced community quarantine (www.gmanetwork.com/ecq).
Podcast
In his podcast, Mikael shared, “All of a sudden, something just hit me from behind and I looked at my side mirror. There's someone on the floor with his motorbike on top of him.” Fortunately for Mikael and the motorcycle driver, no one got hurt.
Joyce Jimenez
In September 2008, actress Joyce Jimenez figured in a car accident in Urdaneta, Pangasinan. She and her companions suffered minor bruises.
Truck
According to reports, Joyce and her group were on their way back to Manila when the accident occurred. Their vehicle reportedly spun four times after it tried to avoid an incoming truck.
