Miko Revilla Palanca(February 3, 1978 – December 9, 2019) was aFilipinocharacter actorand model.

Miko Palanca
Born
Miko Revilla Palanca

(1978-02-03)February 3, 1978
Pasay,Philippines
DiedDecember 9, 2019(2019-12-09)(aged 41)
San Juan,Philippines
Other names"Mico Palanca"
Occupation(s)Actorand model
Years active2000–2019
RelativesBernard Palanca
Armando Goyena

Life and career

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His older brotherBernard Palancais also an actor, as was his maternal grandfatherArmando Goyena.He hadChineseancestry from his paternal family.[1]

He played roles in primetime dramas such asKay Tagal Kang HinintayandIt Might Be You,where he starred alongsideBea Alonzo,whom he dated for 5 years. Palanca played Zossimo in the 2006 "Sineserye"Bituing Walang Ningningand was also part of the cast ofPalosin 2008. He last made a television appearance on the ABS-CBN network in the 14th installment of the afternoon drama seriesPrecious Hearts Romances Presents:Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akinin 2012

In mid-2012, he signed a contract withGMA Networkthereby ending his career in ABS-CBN that started in 1997. He also worked as a freelance actor appearing on all TV networks.

Death

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On December 9, 2019, he died of suicide by jumping off a building in a residential area in Santolan Town in San Juan. It was rumored that he suffered from depression related to his love life.[2][3]

His crypt and remains shares with his grandparents Paquita andArmando Goyenaat Santuario De San Antonio inForbes Park, MakatiinMakati

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2001 Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure Vince
2002 Burles King Daw, O! Raffy Credited as Mico Palanca
2003 My First Romance Kiko Segment: "Two Hearts"
2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela Wan Gino Ronquillo [4]
2005 Dreamboy Dave
2006 All About Love Rob
2006 Rome & Juliet Carlo
2006 Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 Rico Segment: "LRT"

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2000 Tabing Ilog Perry Sanchez
2000 Pangako Sa 'Yo Lia's friend
2001 Click Louie Episode: "...Nung Nagka-ampon sila Gio..." [5]
2002 K2BU
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
2003 It Might Be You Romer [6]
2003 Buttercup Chris
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya Alexander Robert "AR" Santiago Episode: "Puno"
2005–2006 Ang Panday Alfred
2006 Bituing Walang Ningning Zossimo
2006 Komiks Presents:Si Pardina At Ang Mga Duwende
2006 Komiks Presents:Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Kasimiro
2008 Palos Kim Yung Joo
2009 May Bukas Pa Bong
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Love Is Only In The Movies Dennis
2010 Your Song Presents:Gimik 2010 Eugene
2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Young George Wong
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Greg
2012 Personalan Celebrity Uzi
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Alfred Episode: "Altar"
2013 Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Ramon
2015 Kapamilya Deal or No Deal Briefcase Number 10
2015 Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Robert
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jake
2018 Bagani Biber
2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit young Gabriel

Music video

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References

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  1. ^"Biography".ArchivedOctober 1, 2012, at theWayback Machine
  2. ^"Mico Palanca passes away at 41".December 10, 2019.
  3. ^"Actor Mico Palanca dies".December 10, 2019.
  4. ^"Otso Otso Pamela-Mela Wan, a Catchy Comedy Treat".Lifestyle.Sun Star Manila. March 20, 2004. Archived fromthe originalon August 23, 2004.RetrievedJuly 11,2009.
  5. ^Estuar, Clarissa. "...Nung Nagka-ampon sila Gio...".Click.GMA.
  6. ^Lim, Candice (December 15, 2006)."Miko Palanca Admits He Has Not Said" I Love You "to Bea Alonzo".Celeb Life/Couples.The Philippine Entertainment Portal.RetrievedJuly 11,2009.
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