‘Iskul Bukol’ actor Anthony Roquel dies at 68

Anthony Roquel, best known for portraying the role of Tonette Macho in the 1970s sitcom “Iskul Bukol,” has died of cancer at the age of 68, his family confirmed.

Roquel’s demise was confirmed through a statement shared by his niece, Nica Gomez-Lorena, through her Facebook page on Friday, Oct. 16.

“With faith and love, we share that our dearest, Tito Anthony A. Roquel, has been called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 16, 2026. A devoted warrior of Christ, a loving son, a dependable brother, a wonderful uncle, a best friend to most, a prayer partner to thousands, we take comfort in knowing he is now at rest in eternal peace and with no more pain,” she said.

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A thanksgiving and remembrance service was held for Roquel on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Parañaque, with fellow celebrities in attendance, including Tirso Cruz III, Gina Alajar, Christopher de Leon, Sandy Andolong and Amy Austria.

Aside from “Iskul Bukol,” which starred the trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, Roquel also appeared in the 2008 film “Iskul Bukol 20 Years After.” /ra