“He Had A Full Life”—Tributes To Carlos Celdran Pour In

Performance artist and cultural activist Carlos Celdran has passed away. Friends, journalists, colleagues, family members, and those who have been to one his tours—whether here or in Madrid, where he lived the past months—took to social media to honor him. 

Mikey Bustos came to know Carlos as a “brilliant artist, performer, highly intelligent, and full of Filipino pride with a heart for Filipino people.”

Shawn Yao will always remember Carlos to be “funny, energetic, passionate.”

Quark Henares last spoke to Carlos at the final performance of Livin’ La Vida Imelda. “We’ve lost a true patriot and a national treasure,” he says.

Criena House, who has been to three of Carlos’ walking tours, thanks Carlos “for sharing his love for the Philippines, for teaching us about our history, for fighting for its rights, even if it meant you’d have to say goodbye to it.”

Bianca Gonzalez called Carlos “he who lived daring greatly,” and shared a quote by Theodore Roosevelt.

Anna Oposa looks back at her time with Carlos on her podcast, Coffee Break, where he had guested on. “Hearts in our eyes,” she says.

Manuel L. Quezon III dedicated his column today to the late artist-activist.

Karen Davila is heartbroken, saying that Carlos is “gone too soon.”

Gang Capati salutes Carlos.

Jessica Zafra’s tribute is lighthearted and true to Carlos. “He was eating well, walking a lot, and making plans for tours, talks, performance pieces, artwork,” she says. “So don’t feel bad for Carlos, he had a full life, and he would be amused to be the topic of conversation.”