Veteran actress Delia Razon has passed away. She was 94.
Razon’s death was confirmed yesterday by her granddaughter, actress Carla Abellana, through an Instagram post. According to Abellana, Razon died on Saturday, March 15. The family has not disclosed the cause of death.
Born Lucy May Grytz, Razon was one of the beloved stars of Sampaguita Pictures in the 1950s and 1960s. She became famous for her lasting beauty and iconic roles in the golden age of Philippine cinema. Her rise to stardom occurred with leading roles in significant Filipino films, including Rodrigo de Villa (1952), the first full-color Filipino movie, where she starred with Mario Montenegro.
She also played the main character in Mutya ng Pasig (1950), a movie version of the popular kundiman, establishing her as one of the most captivating leading actresses of her time.
Razon frequently played heroines in historical and fantasy films, often opposite Montenegro and other matinee idols of her time. She appeared in Prinsipe Amante (1950), Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba (1952), and Diwani (1953), demonstrating her ability to depict both royalty and mythical characters.
Beyond her film career, Razon was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was married to Aurelio Reyes, and they had a daughter, Rea Reyes, who is the mother of Abellana.
Further details regarding memorial services have yet to be announced.
