Epy Quizon earns long-delayed degree, says diploma less important than promise kept

Epy reflects on regret, survival, and finally completing his AB Humanities degree in a deeply personal milestone.

For Epy Quizon, earning his college diploma marks the fulfillment of a promise he made to his parents—especially his father, Dolphy Quizon.

He recently graduated from De La Salle University, where he completed an AB Humanities degree—an achievement 30 years in the making.

In an Instagram post, he shared a photo of himself in his toga at La Salle Hall and penned an emotional letter reflecting on his journey. He revealed that he had once walked away from the university just a thesis short of graduating.

When need to survive became priority

He also shared that fear and life circumstances pulled him away at the time, as survival took priority. Despite this, he held on to the promise he made, carrying it with him through the years. He paid tribute to his father, expressing regret that he did not get to witness his graduation.

radar Entertainment got the chance to interview Epy during the “Love Is Never Gone” press conference/special screening held at Cinema 11 of Gateway 2. He began: “Ang sarap kasi matagal kong kinimkim sa sarili ko na hindi ako nakatapos, at hindi ko naibigay ang pangako ko sa parents ko. 

“Noong papunta ako sa recognition para i-recognize ‘yong mga graduates, nag-Grab ako kasi mahirap ang parking, nasa Grab ako umiiyak talaga ako. Kasi nga kinimkim ko eh, parang may tinik na binunot sa dibdib ko,” he recalled.

Fulfillment of a promise

Epy remembered the frustration he saw on his Dad’s face when he learned he failed to finish his studies. “Nakita ko sa mukha niya n’ong sinabi ko na ‘di ko matatapos.”

Epy even said that he does not need the diploma because he has already applied his course in his work as an actor, but the fulfillment of his promise serves as an inspiration for him to finish his degree.

 “Actually I don’t need the diploma, I have knowledge of it so I don’t need the diploma, but I have to get a diploma because of the promise,” he pointed out. 

Very active in his showbiz career, Epy is part of the upcoming Prime Video action/love story series titled “Love Is Never Gone.” He plays the role of Alonzo Crisanto, the father of Teo, who is played by Joshua Garcia. Epy only has good words for his Kapamilya coactor.

“Napakadali niyang katrabaho kasi alam niya yung ihi-hit niya na marks pati ‘yong nuances. Pinapanood ko kanina, pati ‘yong mga nuances niya, may mga nuances siya na tama, angkop doon sa eksena. ‘Yon ‘yong mga signs ng isang magaling na aktor,” he said of Joshua.

Epy was also asked if Joshua shows any tantrums during the taping of “Love Is Never Gone,” especially since he had to juggle it with other projects.

Joshua Garcia’s tantrums

“Si Josh alam mo pag pagod. ‘Di naman niya tinatago ‘yon, matutulog ‘yan, nakaupo lang. ‘Di siya artista na malalaki, mas malaki pa ang higaan ko. Siya upuan lang talaga. Nakaupuan lang ‘yan.”

“Walang topak si Josh, walang tantrums. Ang nakikita ko sa kanya ay pagod talaga kasi lagi makikita mo ang mga breakdowns namin,” he recalled. “Ang tawag namin ‘Happy Birthday’ ‘pag maraming eksena for the day. ‘O happy birthday! Marami kang eksena.’ Si Josh every taping namin, happy birthday.”

“Love is Never Gone” is a Prime Video love story/drama series that will stream starting May 8. 

Directed by Manny Palo and Jojo Saguin under Dreamscape Entertainment, it features diverse acting ensemble that includes Ivana Alawi, Jameson Blake, Jane Oneiza, Michael de Mesa and Dina Bonnevie, together with Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, JC Alcantara, with the special.participation of Ara Mina and Irma Adlawan.

 

 

Epy Quizon paid tribute to his father, Dolphy, expressing regret that he did not get to witness his son’s graduation.

 

 

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