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Rene was the lead guitarist of the group known for songs such as ‘ Manila ,’ ‘ Bongga ka Day ’ and ‘ Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko ’
Rene Garcia , known by many as a member of the iconic Filipino band Hotdog , died on Sunday , September 2 . He was 65 .
The news of his death was confirmed by Rene ’ s elder brother Greg , who said that Rene died at around 6:20 pm due to cardiac arrest .
“ Perhaps the music industry will now give him the recognition he deserves in changing OPM in the country ,” Garcia said .
Rene was the lead guitarist of the band while another brother , Dennis , was the bassist . The brothers formed the band along with solo female lead singer Ella del Rosario .
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Sharon gives Vice Ganda a sparkly ‘ remembrance ’
Sharon Cuneta has given Vice Ganda a precious gift : a bracelet she wore when she guested on his late-night show , “ Gandang Gabi Vice .”
The comedian initially told Cuneta that when she gestured for a high-five , he did not know whether to return it or reach for one of her bracelets .
Cuneta , dubbed as the country ’ s Megastar , answered that Vice Ganda is one to talk when he appears to be wearing something sparkling on his hand , too .
Vice Ganda said his bracelets were fake , but the actress-singer pointed instead to his ring . “ Pero alam mo ‘ yung bayad sa hindi pa ,” he said , garnering laughs from Cuneta and the audience .
When Vice Ganda repeated his praises for her baubles , Cuneta then asked , “ Alin dyan ?”
“ Lahat maganda , walang pangit ,” the comedian said . “ Wag lahat , isa ,” she said . A seemingly flustered Vice Ganda then replied , “ Oh my God , sabi ko sa inyo i-guest natin siya araw-araw e .”
“ Nagtatanong lang ako kasi hindi ko nagagamit ,” she said .
“ Ayoko , natatakot ako ,” said Vice Ganda .
Cuneta said she ’ s proud of the comedian because even if he is wealthy in his own right , he “ has remained humble .”
She admitted that that whenever she ’ s away , she would
watch Vice Ganda ’ s videos online .
She then pressed on the comedian to pick one of the bracelets she is wearing .
“ Kasi alam mo , nung hindi ka pa sikat , mahal na kita . Wala pa akong nabibigay sa ’ yo . So alin nga dito ?” she asked .
The comedian insisted that he could not do it .
“ Nakakainis naman ito bigyan , walang chance ,” she said .
“ Nahihiya po ako , pero ito ,” Vice Ganda said before pointing at one of the bracelets . Though it elicited laughter , the comedian still seemed shy to receive the gift .
Cuneta was relentless , telling the comedian that she wants him to have a “ remembrance ” from her .
When Vice Ganda pointed at the wide bracelet , Cuneta immediately removed it from her wrist and put it on the comedian .
“ Thank you very , very much . Alam mo , mahal itong ibinigay mo sa akin , pero ‘ yung halaga ng bracelet , walang panama sa halaga ng pagmamahal mo sa akin . Kaya ‘ yun ang mas naaappreciate ko ,” he said after Cuneta told him that she loves him .
He recalled that he started his career with Cuneta , guesting on her “ The Sharon Cuneta Show .” ● - ABS-CBN
Hotdog band founder Rene Garcia dies , 65
Hotdog is one of the groups that pioneered “ Manila Sound ” in the ‘ 70s with hits such as “ Manila ,” “ Bongga Ka Day ”, “ Pers Lab ”, “ Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko ”, and “ Bitin sa ‘ Yo ” which Rene sang with Ella .
Hotdog performed during the proclamation ceremonies of the Miss Universe beauty pageant held at the Folk Arts Theater in Manila in July 1974 . Rene and Ella did a duet of “ Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko ” before an international audience . ● - ABS-CBN