Sue Prado’s now-viral yearbook profile brims with wisdom, humility

The renowned character actress died on April 14 at 44.

The yearbook profile of Sue Prado is making the rounds online following the news of her death.

Author Rhandee Garlitos, in a Facebook post on April 16, said he’s sorting out books days ago when he saw the yearbook of his sister, an alumna of Quezon City Science High School Class of 1998.

Upon learning Prado’s death the night before, Garlitos remembered seeing “a likeness of her,” checked the yearbook, and, sure enough, found her profile.

Prado’s answers were nothing short of amusement, wisdom, and most especially, humility. In the “I want to remembered for” part, she wrote, “I’m not really sure because I don’t really think about it, but I’m hoping I’m living a life of compassion—living in the here and now.”

Her advice to her 16-year-old self, meanwhile, read: “Take it easy. Just let life happen and do your best.” As for the life lesson she learned during high school, “Friends are the family you choose.”

A legacy of compassion

Prado died on April 14 at 44 years old, according to her sister May Shereen. No cause of death was given.

She’s known for her work in independent film, television, and theater. A Communication Arts (Theater) graduate of University of the Philippines Los Baños, she built a reputation as a reliable character actress.

In a career spanning over two decades, her films include “Barber’s Tales,” “Oro,” “Aurora,” “Rainbow’s Sunset,” and “GomBurZa,” as well as the series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “The Iron Heart,” and “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.”

Prado recently visited radar.ph’s headquarters, where she talked about the issues the Philippine film industry is facing today, including the lack of a union and a base rate for actors. She called for the implementation of the Eddie Garcia Law, which enhances protection for movie and television industry workers through added safety protocols, welfare benefits, and insurance.

In what would be her final moments at the radar headquarters, Prado told Entertainment editor Marinel Cruz that she was praying for peace of mind, stamina, patience, and discernment at the time.