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'{{Short description|Filipino actress, comedienne, and vlogger}} {{use mdy|date=September 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Mahal | image = mahal_(actress).jpg | caption = Mahal in 2021 | birth_name = Noemi Tesorero | birth_date = {{Birth date|1974|12|29}} | birth_place = [[Virac, Catanduanes|Virac]], [[Catanduanes]], Philippines<ref name="rappler1">{{Cite web|title=Comedian Mahal dies|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/comedian-mahal-dies?fbclid=IwAR1G-wse1x2qsZIvXNBsNfLT_kDUHc7CwVfScqjjTwvnRUhcsuf_a-SmT6w|access-date=2021-08-31|website=[[Rappler]]|language=en}}</ref> | death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|08|31|1974|12|29}} | death_place = [[Tanauan, Batangas|Tanauan]], [[Batangas]], Philippines | nationality = [[Philippine nationality law|Filipino]] | occupation = Actress, comedienne, vlogger | years_active = 1988–2021 | module = {{Infobox YouTube personality|embed=y | channel_display_name = MAHAL | channel_url = UCdchakprcUBEhKXXPcnme_w | genre = [[Vlog]] | years_active = 2020–2021 | subscribers = 526 thousand | views = 26&nbsp;million | associated_acts = Mygz Molino | silver_button = y | silver_year = | gold_button = | gold_year = | diamond_button = | diamond_year = | stats_update = September 1, 2021 }} }} '''Noemi Tesorero'''<ref name="mahal2">{{cite news |title=Comedian Mahal dies |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/comedian-mahal-dies |access-date=1 September 2021 |work=Rappler}}</ref><ref name=":7"/><ref name=":4" /> (December 29, 1974 – August 31, 2021), known professionally as '''Mahal''', was a Filipino actress, comedienne, and vlogger. She had [[dwarfism]] and was noted for her childlike roles and giggly personality.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=2021-08-31|title=Comedienne Mahal dies at 46|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/31/21/comedienne-mahal-dies-at-46|access-date=2021-08-31|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}</ref> == Career == Mahal first appeared on television in 1988 through the [[GMA Network (company)|GMA]] noontime show ''[[Lunch Date]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Viernes|first=Franchesca|title=Comedienne Mahal passes away|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/801573/mahal-passes-away-at-44/story/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=GMA News|language=en}}</ref> Mahal, who lived with [[dwarfism]] and stood three feet tall, had been candid with her self-deprecating humor, and embraced roles using her height to comic effect, or to fulfill demands of fantasy characters.<ref name=":0" /> Mahal played the role of the elfin daughter in the 1991 film ''Anak ni Janice'', and the [[Titular character|titular alien]] in the 1997 film ''[[Kokey (film)|Kokey]]'' where she wore a costume as part of her portrayal. In the 2003 film ''[[Mr. Suave]]'', Mahal along with [[Dagul]], who also has dwarfism, took the role of parents of [[Vhong Navarro]]'s character.<ref name=":0" /> She has since starred in several TV shows, including ''[[Idol Ko si Kap]]'' and ''[[Bahay Mo Ba 'To?]]''.<ref name=":1" /> From being a simple and naive comedienne, Mahal changed her image as a daring and liberated woman in 2013. She had her tattoo and wore sexy outfits in TV guest appearances. She also answered interviews with sexual innuendos and was not shy to reveal her age. Mahal also started to accept sexy projects, like the indie film ''Gigolo''.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|title=Mahal posts message on Jed Salang's alleged Facebook account; changes image from sweet to sexy|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/38795/mahal-posts-message-on-jed-salang39s-alleged-facebook-account-changes-image-from-sweet-to-sexy|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl}}</ref> She also guested in an episode of ''[[Dear Uge]]'' with [[Pokwang]].<ref name=":1" /> Mahal also had some gigs at comedy bars in [[Manila]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Ago|first=Annesayain #shortestpeople • 3 Years|date=2018-06-23|title=Bizarre Files: Top 5 Shortest People In The Philippines|url=https://steemit.com/shortestpeople/@annesaya/bizarre-files-top-5-shortest-people-in-the-philippines|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Steemit|language=en}}</ref> She started a [[YouTube]] channel in July 2020, where she regularly posted vlogs with actor and [[YouTuber]] Mygz Molino.<ref name="rappler1"/><ref>{{Cite web|author=Team PUSH|title=Mahal, pinasok na ang pagiging vlogger|trans-title=Mahal, entered the realm of being a vlogger|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/8/28/fresh-scoops/mahal-pinasok-na-ang-pagiging-vlogger-158366|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Push|language=tl}}</ref> The channel garnered 500,000 subscribers at the time of her death in August 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sarao |first1=Zacarian Gavin |title=Comedienne-actor Mahal passes away at 46 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/420168/comedienne-actor-mahal-passes-away-at-46 |access-date=1 September 2021 |work=INQUIRER.net |date=31 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Mahal featured in the 2021 television series ''[[Owe My Love]]''.<ref name=":1" /> Due to the risk of [[COVID-19]], her taping with ''Owe My Love'' was cut short.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Mahal hiwalay na sa lalaking pinakasalan niya noong 2015, Araw ng mga Patay|trans-title=Mahal separated with the man he married in 2015, Day of the Dead|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/150960/mahal-husband-separation-all-souls-day-a734-20200422|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> Weeks prior to her death in August 2021, Mahal received public attention for her reunion with Allan Padua, better known as [[Mura (actor)|Mura]], who also has dwarfism, with whom she formed a tandem in ''[[MTB (TV program)|Magandang Tanghali Bayan]]''.<ref name=":0" /> One of her latest vlogs showed a behind-the-scenes of her last TV appearance on ''[[Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho]]''<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Diminutive comedienne Mahal dies at 46|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/160445/mahal-dies-a734-20210831|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref>, where she visited Mura<ref name="rappler1" /> in [[Guinobatan]], [[Albay]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-31|title=WATCH: The final appearance of Mahal|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/31/watch-the-final-appearance-of-mahal/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref> Apart from visiting, Mahal also gave Mura some groceries and cash.<ref>{{Cite web|title=In final TV appearance, Mahal reunited with Mura on KMJS|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/801590/mahal-reunited-with-mura-on-kmjs-in-final-tv-appearance/story/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=GMA News|language=en}}</ref> == Personal life == Mahal was the daughter of Romy Tesorero and her stepmother Josefa.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin|title=Mahal passes away at 46|url=https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2021/08/mahal-passes-away-at-46.html|access-date=2021-08-31|website=The Summit Express}}</ref> Her grandmother gave her the [[nickname]] "Mahal", which later became her [[stage name]] in her career.<ref name=":8" /> She has a sister based in the United States who owns a restaurant in [[Cleveland]], and a brother who is a policeman stationed in [[Palawan]]. Her family is well-off and she was not required to work. However, Mahal insisted on working instead.<ref name=":4" /> In an episode of ''[[Tunay na Buhay]]'', Mahal shared her motto, which was to keep on smiling despite the problems life throws at you.<ref name=":1" /> === Love life and rumored romances === Mahal would later become the subject of controversies involving her romantic life.<ref name=":0" /> She was also known for being in a relationship with singer Jimboy Salazar, who died in 2015,<ref name="rappler1" /> and aspiring actor Aries Navarro.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Mahal marries non-showbiz boyfriend on All Souls' Day|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/59632/mahal-marries-non-showbiz-boyfriend-on-all-souls39-day|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> She named Salazar as the most "plastic" person she met in showbiz.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|title=Comedienne Mahal makes confessions in DJ Mo's "Forbidden Questions"|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/14064/comedienne-mahal-makes-confessions-in-dj-mo39s-forbidden-questions|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> She did not comment any further about Salazar when he decided to marry his boyfriend in March 2015 after coming out as gay.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title=Mahal on ex-boyfriend Jimboy Salazar’s wedding plans with his male lover: “Wala na akong pakialam dun.”|trans-title=Mahal on ex-boyfriend Jimboy Salazar’s wedding plans with his male lover: “I don't care about it anymore”|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/47757/mahal-on-ex-boyfriend-jimboy-salazars-wedding-plans-with-his-male-lover-wala-na-akong-pakialam-dun|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}</ref> At that time, Mahal was in a relationship with Jimmy Navarro, a widower.<ref name=":9" /> On November 2, 2015, Mahal married Jobbie Hebrio, a butcher and merchandiser in a supermarket, at the [[Quezon City Hall]]. The marriage was witnessed by singers Mae Rivera and Kissa Kurdi, both close friends of Mahal, and city councilor Victor Ferrer, whose farm in [[Quezon City]] was where the wedding reception took place.<ref name=":5" /> Aries Navarro, not related to Jimmy, was not happy with the news when he heard about Mahal's marriage with Hebrio. He said Mahal fooled and cheated on him and that they were still together when Mahal secretly saw Hebrio. He also said that he often saw Mahal hiding from him whenever she was on the phone.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|date=2015-11-05|title=Mahal's ex-BF cannot accept her forever|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2015/11/aries-navarro-reacts-mahal-wedding/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=LionhearTV|language=en-US}}</ref> Mahal said that she was happily in love with her new husband and she asked Aries Navarro to leave her alone, to move on and be happy for her. She also said that she felt being used by Aries Navarro.<ref name=":10" /> Aries Navarro said that he was happy for Mahal, and that he has no other choice.<ref>{{Cite web|last=News|first=ABS-CBN|date=2015-11-03|title=Ex-boyfriend has message for newlywed Mahal|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/03/15/ex-boyfriend-has-message-for-newlywed-mahal|access-date=2021-08-31|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}</ref> However, after two years of being together,<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=Mahal finds a new love|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/68933/mahal-finds-a-new-love|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> Mahal and Hebrio decided to split up.<ref name=":2" /> Mahal said she was afraid to fall in love again due to her previous relationship with Hebrio, and instead decided to prioritize helping her family.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Mahal, posible kayang ma-in love kay Mygz Molino?|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/156950/mahal-mygz-molino-in-love-a734-20210228|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}</ref> However, in 2017, Mahal was rumored with a new boyfriend, Sam Jacinto.<ref name=":11" /> But Jacinto clarified that they were just friends and asked the public to stop judging their relationship because Mahal was still married.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dwiz 882|title=Mahal, may bago nang boyfriend?|url=https://www.dwiz882am.com/index.php/mahal-may-bago-nang-boyfriend/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=DWIZ Mas Todong Lakas|language=en-US}}</ref> She also candidly disclosed that she had a crush on her 'Owe My Love' co-star Joaquin Manansala. However, she still maintained her professionalism at work.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mahal, kinagigiliwan ng Owe My Love co-stars niyang sina Jason Francisco at Joaquin Manansala|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/156664/mahal-jason-francisco-joaquin-manansala-a734-20210212|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> Mahal lived in [[Tanauan, Batangas|Tanauan]] with Mygz Molino, an indie film actor. Prior to Tanauan, Mahal had already lived with Molino in [[Marikina|Marikina City]]. After the taping of 'Owe My Love', Molino decided to live in his hometown Tanauan with Mahal. But before Molino decided to bring Mahal with him, he asked first the permission of her mother and siblings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mygz Molino, hindi apektado ng maling paratang sa kanya ng mga kamag-anak ni Mahal|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/158917/mygz-molino-accusations-mahal-relatives-a734-20210616|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> However, some unknown relative did not approve of Mahal and Molino's tandem, accusing Molino of using Mahal for the [[vlog]] views and generate income. Mahal defended her decision to be with Molino.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mahal, ipinagtanggol si Mygz Molino laban sa kanyang mga kamag-anak|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/158858/mahal-relatives-mygz-molino-a734-20210612|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> Mahal and Molino first met in a show in [[Abra (province)|Abra]] in 2010.<ref name=":6" /> [[Ai-Ai delas Alas]] is impressed by Molino's unconditional and genuine love of Mahal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ai-Ai delas Alas, naiyak sa “unconditional love” ni Mygz Molino kay Mahal|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/156940/ai-ai-delas-alas-mygz-molino-mahal-a734-20210227|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> Previously, Mahal was rumored to be interested in Jed Salang, the former husband of delas Alas.<ref name=":12" /> === Scandal === During an appearance on the morning radio program ''Good Times'' in 2007, Mahal admitted to spreading a scandalous video a few years earlier.<ref name=":13" /> == Death == On August 31, 2021, Mahal died in a hospital in [[Batangas]]. According to her sister Irene, she died due to a gastric illness and COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Iglesias|first=Iza|date=2021-08-31|title=Comedienne 'Mahal' dies due to Covid-19|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/31/news/comedienne-mahal-dies-due-to-covid-19/1813016|access-date=2021-09-02|website=The Manila Times|language=en}}</ref> She had pre-existing conditions, including [[hypertension]].<ref name=":4" /> Because of dwarfism, she was considered to be at high risk for COVID-19.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Iglesias|first=Iza|date=2021-08-31|title=Comedienne 'Mahal' dies due to Covid-19|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/31/news/comedienne-mahal-dies-due-to-covid-19/1813016|access-date=2021-08-31|website=The Manila Times|language=en}}</ref> [[Rosanna Roces]], Inday Garutay, Brenda Mage,<ref name=":4" /> and Jerald Napoles<ref>{{Cite web|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|title=Mahal dies at 44|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/08/31/2123926/mahal-dies-44|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Philstar.com}}</ref> were among the first celebrities to mourn for Mahal. ''Owe My Love'' co-stars and close friends delas Alas and [[Kiray|Kiray Celis]] were surprised to know of the sudden demise of Mahal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ai-Ai delas Alas at Kiray Celis, hindi makapaniwala sa pagkamatay ni Mahal|trans-title=Ai-Ai delas Alas and Kiray Celis, can't believe Mahal's death|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/160450/ai-ai-delas-alas-kiray-celis-mahal-death-a734-20210831|access-date=2021-08-31|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.|language=tl, en}}</ref> == References == <references /> ==External links== * {{imdb name|1493491}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Tesorero, Noeme}} [[Category:1974 births]] [[Category:2021 deaths]] [[Category:ABS-CBN personalities]] [[Category:Actors with dwarfism]] [[Category:Bicolano people]] [[Category:Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines]] [[Category:Female YouTubers]] [[Category:Filipino actresses]] [[Category:Filipino child actresses]] [[Category:Filipino film actresses]] [[Category:Filipino people with disabilities]] [[Category:Filipino television personalities]] [[Category:Filipino women comedians]] [[Category:Filipino YouTubers]] [[Category:GMA Network personalities]] [[Category:People from Bicol Region]] [[Category:People from Catanduanes]] [[Category:People with dwarfism]] [[Category:TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities]] [[Category:20th-century Filipino actresses]] [[Category:21st-century Filipino actresses]]'