Porkchop’s Romeo ‘Choppy Vargas said goodbye to all his loved ones and fans as he passed away at the age of 63
Romeo ‘Choppy Vargas of the popular and legendary comedy duo Porkchop died recently at the age of 63.
He passed away on February 3, 2018 and his son Otan Vargas announced it on social media.
Otan wrote a heartfelt message for his father and narrated how the deceased impacted his life.
“My love forever, my idol, my hero, a legend among Filipinos, a legend in my mind and in my heart. My Father.. I will be with you in Heaven soon.. Rest with God Dad.. thank you for all the love and the lessons, i will take them to my own journey and continue your legacy of making people happy.”
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He also announced that the wake of Choppy will be held at the Bethany Seventh Day Adventist Church in Westbury Long Island, New York, based on the article published in kami.com.ph.
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Porkchop has provided legendary punch lines in the history of comedy in the Philippines. They were not just famous in the Philippines but they also made a name internationally.
Porky and Choppy were not just comedians but they had entertained their viewers with their songs as well.
Choppy’s partner Renato ‘Porky’ Gomez passed away last 2009, based on the article.
They were well-loved by Filipino Overseas Workers for their shows abroad in over 30 countries around the globe.
The duo had been tagged as The Ambassadors of Goodwill, a proof that they can really bring joy and good vibes to their audience.
From 1987 to 1989, they had been part of the OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) “Hatid-Saya” to reach out to those Filipinos who felt homesick abroad.
Porkchop has already released 14 compact discs (CD) and 2 digital videos (DVD) to their name, based on their biography in last.fm.com.
Truly, the duo provided not only laughter to the Filipinos but also pride for what they had achieved.