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Francisco "Frankie" Fermin Evangelista (July 24, 1934 – February 18, 2004) was a Filipino newspaper columnist, radio and television broadcaster of Manila Chronicle (1956–1975), IBC (1975–1986), and
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(1986–2004).


Early life and career

He was born Francisco Fermin Evangelista on July 24, 1934, in Gapan City,
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and his parents Rogelio Almojuela Evangelista and Jennifer Natividad Fermin. Evangelista began studying at the age seven he attend grade school in Gapan City and moved to
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he was enroll in High School of
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graduated in 1952 and he finished at the
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as course offered in AB Communication and Journalism graduated in 1956. In 1957, he started out as to be a credible newscaster. He had a distinguished career in radio and his live coverage of special events was always competent. He became the voice that impelled errant government officials to shape up in the ''Hoy Gising!'' portion of Radyo Patrol. Evangelista, also known as ''Ka Kiko'' (''Ka'' being the shorter version for ''kapatid'' or ''sibling''), had career within ABS-CBN that spanned the entire 50-year history of the network. First hired as a radio personality, he rose to become a vital force in ABS-CBN's television shows as well, with credits that include news (''
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'', '' Hoy Gising!'') and even entertainment (as an executive producer on the pre-Martial Law comedy show '' Super Laff-In''). Mr. Evangelista was last seen on his
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shows '' Dateline Philippines'' and ANC News 3 PM, and was lastly heard on his DZMM talk show Hoy Gising. He appeared on the ABS-CBN 50th Anniversary documentaries ''Sa Mata ng Balita'' and ''Limampung Taong Ligawan''.


Personal life

He was married to Patria Hipolito. They had 4 children (including: Maricar).


Death

Evangelista died at the age of 69 on February 18, 2004, of an undisclosed illness at the
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. In a statement, ABS-CBN Vice-Chairman Jake Almeda-Lopez said of Mr. Evangelista's death, "The entire ABS-CBN family is saddened by the news about our friend Frankie. In a very true sense, he was one of the nicest fellows that I have met here in ABS-CBN. We were colleagues since before Martial Law, and he was one of the most professional of our broadcasters. ABS-CBN joins his family in this hour of grief."


Filmography


Film

* ''Father en Son'' (1995)


References

*"Outstanding radio personalities cited." Inquirer, December 25, 1999. https://web.archive.org/web/20090109014148/http://www.inquirer.net/saturday/dec99wk4/spc_3.htm (accessed on August 8, 2007). {{DEFAULTSORT:Evangelista, Frankie 1934 births 2004 deaths People from Nueva Ecija Filipino radio personalities Filipino television news anchors ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs people