Lovi Poe leaves 'FPJ's Ang Batang Quiapo'

MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress Lovi Poe has left "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" as her character Mokang died in the series last night.

Mokang was shot by Olga (Irma Adlawan) while trying to save Tanggol (Coco Martin).

In a YouTube video by ABS-CBN, Lovi thanked her character for making her feel free. 

"Gusto kong magpasalamat kay Mokang for teaching me to let loose, 'yung character ni Mokang ang na-portray ko na nag-let go ako at naging masayahin," Lovi said.

"Nagpapasalamat ako for giving me that feeling of being free," she added.

Lovi also thanked the show for immortalizing her father Fernando Poe Jr.'s work. 

"It’s the first time na nakasama ako sa isang proyekto that represents my dad. Being part of this means the world to me," she said.

She also asked her father's guidance for Coco. 

"Also Papa, I also pray that you guide and bestow, Coco — your powers, he has it all now and I know Papa your legacy is in great hands," she said.

"FPJ's Batang Quiapo" airs every Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, Cinemo, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC and TFC. — Video from ABS-CBN YouTube channel

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