Joross Gamboa tests positive for Influenza B, misses ‘Remember’ media event

Actor Joross Gamboa was forced to miss the grand media conference of his upcoming film “Remember” on October 22 after testing positive for Influenza B and experiencing severe flu symptoms, including high fever, a painful throat, and visibly swollen lips.

In a Facebook post, entertainment publicist Manuel Noel Ferrer revealed that the production team sent home Gamboa, who had still reported to the film’s taping despite running a high fever, to recover.

“The professional that you are, you still reported to your taping yesterday even with a high fever,” Ferrer wrote, thanking the Code Grey production team for understanding the actor’s condition.

According to Ferrer, Gamboa’s wife, Katz, confirmed that the actor had been seriously ill and was struggling even to speak.

“Joross is very sick po talaga and he has had fever since yesterday. He hasn’t been able to get out of bed, and can barely speak because of his sore throat,” she said.

Photographs accompanying the post showed Gamboa’s visibly swollen lips, while a laboratory report dated October 22 indicated that he tested positive for Influenza B. The same report showed negative results for Influenza A and COVID-19 antigen testing.

Despite his condition, Gamboa reportedly expressed disappointment over missing the media conference, particularly because he and Ana Abad Santos were among the film’s supporting cast members expected to attend.

“Sayang I was all set to attend the MediaCon kasi kami lang ni Ana Abad Santos ang puwede sa support cast, kaso bukod po sa flu, maga po ang lips ko, talo ko pa po si Angelina Jolie,” the actor jokingly told Ferrer.

He added that he had no choice but to rest and apologized for his absence.

“Remember,” which stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera alongside Gamboa and Ana Abad Santos, is scheduled to open in cinemas on November 11, 2026.

Influenza B is a contagious respiratory infection that can cause fever, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, and other flu-like symptoms. Although most patients recover with appropriate care, severe symptoms warrant medical attention.

Ferrer ended his post by wishing Gamboa a speedy recovery, while supporters expressed concern over the actor’s condition ahead of the film’s theatrical release.