MANILA, Philippines – Augusto Victa, who first rose to fame as a radio drama actor, died on Monday, March 18. He was 87.
The news was confirmed by his son Val on Facebook.
"March 18, 2019. At approximately 9:17am (Manila Standard time) the most beloved voice of Philippine Radio.. the country's greatest radio drama actor Augusto Victa has joined the Lord.
"See you in Heaven Dad..."
Augusto was dubbed the "Greatest Radio Drama Actor Of All Time" by DZRH, the country's first and oldest radio station in operation
A memorial service will be held at the Loyola Memorial Chapels in Sucat, Parañaque on March 24.
Augusto also appeared in films including Missing in Action in 1984 and Eskapo in 1995 and in teleseryes like Annalisa, Heredero, and Saan Ka Man Naroroon. He was also known as "Tatay Tomas" in the first TV version of Gulong ng Palad. – Rappler.com
