“Die Beautiful” is a Filipino-comedy drama film starring Paolo Ballesteros, Christian Bables, Gladys Reyes, Joel Torre, Luis Alandy and a lot more. This is a story of Trisha, a Filipino transgender woman who suddenly dies while being crowned in a beauty pageant. Her last wish was to be presented as a different celebrityon each night of her wake.
Inspired by this film, a dying 20-year old woman named Racine Pregunta from Davao City prepares for her own funeral.
Racine was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that starts with the bones. She was admitted in a hospital to receive treatment in October 2016 but died several months later on April 17.
On April 19, Rolyn, Racine’s sister decided to shed light on her sister’s death. Just like Paolo Ballesteros’ iconic character Trisha Echevarria, her sister Racine wanted to prepare for her departure.
According to Rolyn on her viral Facebook post: “It was April 12, 2017… Before she informed everyone that she’s ready to go. She had these requests: An off-shoulder white dress and a white flowerband. The next day, she asked for something that’s Violet, Blue and Mint Green.”
Then I asked her “Unsa d I na gang?” she replied “Basta kabalo nka ana”. The following day…. she said: I want to lay beside Papa. Thus, I said, let me try to achieve your request, consulted Mom about it and she told me: If we can afford to buy the lot beside my father’s grave. She practically suggested; what if “ipatong nalang nato sya sa lubnganan sa imu Papa?” And immediately relayed the message to Racine and she answered “it’ s fine”.
She added: “If I die, I want to die BEAUTIFUL.” Personally requested for Ate Gladys to do her make- up (who is her personal make- up artist). Today, request fullfilled and there all I see is you, smiling.
Rest in Peace Langga.
Ate Rolyn Pregunta
Racine’s heartbreaking story has sent netizens to tears, and has gone viral getting at least 5,000 and over 27,000 reactions on Facebook.
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