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Filipino Komiks Illustrator Joey Celerio Passes Away

Filed Under Filipino Artists, Philippine Comics | 7 Comments

Joey Celerio

I’ve received several simultaneous messages on the passing of another Filipino komiks illustrator, Joseph Christian Celerio, more popularly known as Joey Celerio.

Joey was at one point one of the most sought after illustrators in the country for his refreshing, dynamic style. Joey was the son of well known composer-lyricist Levi Celerio (“Ang Pipit”, “Pasko na Naman”, “Kahit Konting Pagtingin”), and the brother of another well known komiks illustrator, Louie Celerio.

Joey began working in komiks in 1968 beginning with Gold Star Publications. He was soon working for other companies including RAR Publications, GASI, Rex Publications, Atlas Publishing, etc.

His well known works include “Captain Barbell” (written by Mars Ravelo), “Sinasamba Kita”, “Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin” (written by Gilda Olvidado), “Karibal Ko ang Aking Ina”, “Modelong Tanso” (written by Nerissa Cabral), “Blusang Itim” (written by Elena Patron), and “Inday Bote” (written by Pablo S. Gomez).

Joey even illustrated “Vampirella” for a US Company in 1979.

One of Joey’s most recent works include “Beauty Queen”, written by Carlo J. Caparas which was published in Estudyante Komiks in 2007 for Sterling Publishing.

Joey passed away at 4:00pm, January 15, 2010

(Reference: “A History of Komiks of the Philippines and Other Countries”)

Comments

7 Responses to “Filipino Komiks Illustrator Joey Celerio Passes Away”

  1. Ax on January 16th, 2010 12:24 am

    My deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Joey Celerio.

  2. Jun Pamintuan on January 16th, 2010 1:47 am

    Sad to hear another passing of a great person. My condolences to Mr. Joey Celerio’s family. May he rest in peace.

    He was a great illustrator. I saw these before in some auction sites for original arts. I would like to share them so other people can see and appreciate a couple of his works.

    http://www.anthonysnyder.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=7515&ArtistId=928&Details=1&From=Room

    http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=361858&GSub=50689

    He will be remembered.

  3. Fermin Salvador on January 16th, 2010 7:51 am

    Nakikiramay po sa dalamhati ng kanyang pamilyang naiwan.

  4. Jose Mari Lee on January 16th, 2010 3:07 pm

    Joey had drawn several of my komiks stories in the 70s. I don’t exactly know how old he was because I haven’t really remembered meeting him in person. I don’t think he was that old, though.

    But, we can’t live forever here on earth. Though I really believe we do “on the other side” – and it is a much better place than the one we have here temporarily. And Joey must be there now, in eternal peace.

  5. Jonas Diego on January 16th, 2010 9:15 pm

    Condolences to Joey’s family. :(

  6. Oscar M. Gailan, Jr. on January 16th, 2010 9:18 pm

    My condolences for the Celerio Clan. I was saddened to hear this news.
    I haven’t meet him personally. It was a dream to meet him since I saw his works when I was a child. It was an amazing work of art. You can really tell if that page is Celerio due to its unique and distinct soft geometric style.
    Sana nakilala ko man lang siya kahit sandali lang. Kahit isang minuto lang. Kahit masulyapan ko lang siya. Sana nakamayan ko man lang ang kamay niya at nasabing “Sir, galing po ninyo. Walang katulad ang mga gawa ninyo. Sana marami pa pong susunod.” Alam ko nadoon na siya. Alam kong masaya siya.

    Sir Gerry, Thank You for letting us know. Any news where is the wake?

  7. Jonathan on January 27th, 2010 3:26 pm

    Isang beses ko lang nakita siya nang minsan dumaan sa REX ang mga dating gumagawa ng komiks nila, kumuha ng jobout. Ilang taon na rin mula nang tinigil ng REX ang paglabas ng komiks noon bago ako napasok sa company. Nakikiramay po.