Actor Marky Cielo Is Dead

Actor Marky Cielo, also Department of Health youth spokesperson, died in his sleep on Sunday morning, a statement from television network GMA 7 said. He was 20.

Cielo was found unconscious by his mother Mildred at around 10 a.m. at their home in Antipolo, Rizal, the statement said. She said she had gone to his son's room to wake him up for a charity event.

Mildred then brought his son to the nearby Antipolo Doctor's Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival, the GMA 7 statement added. At press time, the cause of his death is still unknown. 'The family is still waiting for the release of his medical records.

"The family is experiencing tremendous pain because of Marky's death and is requesting for your prayers. It is also their wish that this matter remain private for now," the statement said.

Cielo’s remains will lie in state at the St. Peter Memorial Chapel near the Our Lady of Good Voyage Cathedral in Antipolo City for three days. His body will then be brought to Benguet.

Cielo grew up in Butuan City, then moved to Mt. Province in 2001. He was the grand winner of GMA 7’s reality talent search "Starstruck Season 3" in 2007. He last appeared in the Pinoy adaptation of the Argentinian soap series "La Lola," where he plays the character "Billy." He was also a regular in Kapuso shows like "Startalk" and "SOP.”