Comedian Chokoleit dies

Published Mar 10, 2019, 8:55:55 AM

Stand-up comedian Chokoleit was popularly known for his role as Pearly Shell in the 2005 Philippine television series Marina.

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 10) — Popular Filipino comedian Chokoleit passed away Saturday, Star Magic confirmed.

Born in 1972, Jonathan Aguilar Garcia, also known as Chokoleit, is one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in the Philippines.

Several of his colleagues in Star Magic expressed their condolences.

"Thank you Lord for giving me a chance to meet Chokoleit and become his friend. Im sad that we lost him. But happy that he'll be in a much peaceful and happier place now with you. Thanks for everything Chokie. I love you!!! Rest well my friend," fellow stand-up comedian Vice Ganda said on Twitter.

Thank you Lord for giving me a chance to meet Chokoleit and become his friend. Im sad that we lost him. But happy that he’ll be in a much peaceful and happier place now with you. Thanks for everything Chokie. I love you!!! Rest well my friend.
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) March 9, 2019

Actor Paulo Avelino said the laughter and happiness Chokoleit brought to the table will be missed.

"The laughter and happiness you brought to everyone will surely be missed. Such a sad day," he said on Twitter.

RIP @chokoleitWiTS. The laughter and happiness you brought to everyone will surely be missed. Such a sad day
— Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino) March 9, 2019

Stand-up comedian Chokoleit was popularly known for his role as Pearly Shell in the 2005 Philippine television series Marina.

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