The Filipino pageant, beauty, and glamor communities are mourning the unexpected loss of Fanny Serrano, whose real name is Felix Mariano Fausto Jr.
Dave Ocampo, a fashion designer and the vice president for External Affairs of Designers Circle Philippines, shared his emotions about Serrano’s passing through a Facebook post on the morning of May 11, 2022, Wednesday, saying, “Paalam Tita Fanny Serrano, salamat sa mga pangaral at mga mga salita ni Lord Jesus naishare mo sa amin. You will be missed by your Designiers Circle Philippines family. Love you TF. You are a friend, a mentor, and a brother to me. Maraming salamat!”
Ocampo’s post served as the announcement of Serrano’s passing as the latter’s family shared no further details on the incident as of writing.
Shortly after, other designers went on social media to express their grief and share their condolences with Serrano’s family. One example is swimwear designer Domz Ramos who wrote, “I love you Tita Fanny, Rest In Peace. Thank you for trusting me to be your stylist when I was starting in the industry. You will be forever in my heart!”
Although the cause of death is still unknown, some speculate that it’s related to the health problems the stylist and designer experienced in March 2021. Serrano suffered a massive stroke, according to his close friend and Megastar Sharon Cuneta.
He also experienced another stroke back in September 2016. Serrano had two minor strokes that affected his senses and motor skills. The makeup artist and stylist described his recovery then as a miracle.
Besides working as a makeup artist and stylist, Serrano was also an actor who starred in films such as Tarima (2010), Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (1989), and Tulak (2009).
