Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Charice writes for CNN about Cory Monteith
MANILA – Charice paid tribute to Hollywood star Cory Monteith, who once was her fellow actor in the hit American musical series “Glee.”
Writing exclusively for the international news organization CNN, Charice recalled her brief moments with the late actor back in 2011 when she was guested on the TV show.
“I remember the last time I shot for ‘Glee,’ it was May 9, 2011. It was a long shooting day that swelled into the wee hours of the following morning. I was a tad emotional when the clock struck 12 midnight -- not because I was tired -- but because May 10 was my birthday. And I, a girl from the barrio of Gulod in the far-flung Philippines, was alone in America,” she wrote.
Being alone without her loved ones to celebrate her special day, Charice said Monteith became her family at that moment.
“Cory came to the rescue, just in time, with his sweet greeting: ‘Happy birthday, Charice!’ A big smile crossed his handsome face. There was sincerity in his tone as he gave me a tight hug. He became family to me at that moment,” she wrote.
“In the remaining hours of our shoot, Cory told me he had Googled me and found my date of my birth. Cool Cory's act of kindness. He told other members of the ‘Glee’ cast that it was my birthday and I was floored at how many of them greeted me with their warm birthday wishes,” the 21-year-old singer added.
Charice, who played the character of Sunshine Corazon on “Glee,” said her body felt cold when she learned about the sudden death of the actor.
“Too soon, too early, too young. I never thanked Cory enough for that one moment in time when he made me feel like family. I never thanked him enough for making me happy on that lonely day,” she wrote.
Despite the lingering sadness because of the actor’s demise, Charice is confident that Monteith is now in a better place.
“Many of my Filipino friends ask me what will happen to "Glee" now that Finn is gone. I have no answer to their query. But I lovingly ask them to pray for him -- for his peaceful passing. I am confident he's singing with the angels now. I am more than confident that his suave style, his cool attitude about everything will endear him more to his new-found winged friends in the afterlife,” she wrote.
While she has only known the actor for a short while, Charice said she will forever treasure her friendship with Monteith.
“To his fans around the world who mourn his passing, I am with you. I know how it feels. Let's hold each other's hand. Let's remember Cory and continue to celebrate his music, his craft, his life. He will forever be in our hearts,” she wrote.
“Thank you, Mr. Cool. My grateful heart will always miss you -- especially so on my birthday. Thank you,” she added.
Monteith was found dead on July 13 at the Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Authorities said the 31-year-old “Glee” heartthrob died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com