Michael V. pays tribute to late ‘Pepito Manaloto’ director Bert de Leon

Michael V. took to social media to mourn and pay tribute to the late "Pepito Manaloto" and "Bubble Gang" director Bert de Leon.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the "Bubble Gang" and "Pepito Manaloto" star shared a touching photo of Bert tightly hugging him as Michael V. rested his head on the director's chest.

Michael V. wrote, as if quoting Bert, "'Cut! Good take! Moving on ...'"

On Sunday, family and friends confirmed that the veteran television director had passed away.

Direk Bert was sent to the hospital in July after having a heart attack. According to his Instagram post, he underwent angiogram and angioplasty.

In October, his colleagues in showbiz held a virtual fundraising event to help him with his medical needs after he tested positive for COVID-19.

He is survived by his partner Annalyn Nakpil Jomeo and their 5-year-old daughter Yanna. – Kaela Malig/RC, GMA News