Beauty queen and actress Charlene Gonzales took to Instagram to pay tribute to the Philippine Fashion czar Pitoy Moreno. Pitoy died at the of 87 on Monday, January 15. The former Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1994 shared some photos of herself during her pageant days and post an emotional message about the national artist and former member of BPCI's executive committee.
Rest In Peace Pitoy 🙏🏻.. Your greatness &; legacy will continue to live forever in our hearts. I will never forget you and I was truly blessed that our lives have crossed. You have always been an integral part of my life. You were the first designer I modeled for & later on, you encouraged me to join Bb. Pilipinas were I wore your gown on coronation night. As I competed in the Miss Universe, you gave me the honor and privilege to wear your beautiful creation for the national costume presentation for the Miss Universe Pageant and; eventually your creation won for the Philippines. We will miss your kindness, elegance and creative genius. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and I know up in heaven, they will soon have the grandest and; most elegant fashion show fit for a Czar 🙏🏻 We will miss you Mang Pitoy and; thank you for not only touching my life but the lives of many.. We love you. 🙏🏻#asia’sfashionczar #pitoymoreno
Jose "Pitoy" Moreno will then be brought to Manila Memorial Park on January 20, where he will be laid to rest.
** Images courtesy of @itsmecharleneg