The Birth of Celebrities In Memoriam

Whether you're from Asia like me, from Greece or the Middle East, chances are that at least one celebrity has touched your life. I'm talking about the few unforgettable people who've made us smile, cry, enraged, or blissfully happy. And when they pass on, there's some sort of loss that we feel, be it a pinch in the heart, or a hit-and-run moment that feels like a ten-wheeler came by. I want to remember these celebrities because they've become part of memories that admittedly, shape our life in some way.

Last month, a Philippine actor who's considered to be one of the local legends in entertainment, died at 72. His name is Ramon Zamora. In my desire to express my condolences and memories of him, I made the mistake of posting in the wrong online guest book! The sad part is that there was no other venue to do this. And that's when I realized that we should have a place to share our sentiments in memory of these great people.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about glorifying actors or obsessing over them. I simply want to recall them for the good, light, funny or surprising ways that made an impact on us , on a personal level. To see the good in these celebrities who have sacrificed their privacy to make us happy even for just an hour or two. A movie, a song, a TV show, a poem, a play - these come alive because of the men and women who sang, acted, wrote, or danced their way to our hearts.

So here it is. This is your chance to pay tribute and share a few words to the celebrity who's made a dent in your life. If you have somebody in mind whom you want to be featured here, email me at aprilimmy@yahoo.com. Write a line or two and perhaps a picture to remember them by.

I'm starting with Ramon Zamora, posting his film during the 70's. He started as a simple stunt man, to become one of the most unforgettable comedians and action stars in his generation. Known as the Bruce Lee of the Philippines, I'll always remember him as one of the characters who made me laugh at his Adolf impersonations, and amazed at his prowess in martial arts. Goodbye and God bless Mr. Zamora!