Janella Salvador, co-actor of Julia Buencamino in “Oh My G!” FILE PHOTO
The cast and crew of morning youth-oriented series “Oh My G!” were “saddened and shocked” by the death of teen actress Julia Buencamino who allegedly died of suicide Tuesday night.
“Julia has been a joy to work with,” according to the show’s production team.
Julia, youngest daughter of character actors Nonie and Shamaine Buencamino, was found hanging inside her own bathroom, police investigators said.
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“(She was) a promising young actress and a sweet and kind girl who always freely gave out hugs on the set. We have lost a dear friend in Julia. In our hearts, she will always be our bestie,” the program’s official statement read.
Julia played Aimee Chua, one of lead character Sophie’s (Janella Salvador) good friends in the series.
“We, the ‘Oh My G’ family, would like to extend our sincerest condolences and sympathies to the family of Julia Buencamino,” the program declared. “We are praying for her and her family’s strength in this trying time.”
Salvador and other cast members took to their social media pages to grieve Julia’s death.
“Rest in peace, bestie. May your soul be guided by G,” Salvador posted on Twitter.
Screengrab from Janella Salvador’s Twitter account
“G” is the nickname they call God in the program.
On Instagram, Teen actor Marlo Mortel recalled that he and Julia “shared a lot of moments together and always had the longest hugs.”
Screengrab from Marlo Mortel’s Instagram account
Neophyte Maris Racal, meanwhile, on Twitter wished that Julia would rest in peace. IDL
Screengrab from Maris Racal’s Twitter account
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