Film critic Alexis Tioseco and his Slovenian girlfriend, film journalist Nika Bohinc, were shot by robbers last night, September 1, in his Quezon City home on Times Street, West Triangle, as reported by abs-cbnnews.com.
Their household helper identified as Criselda,was said to have let three gunmen inside the couple's house at around 10 p.m. According to the police, one of the gunmen shot the couple as they entered the house. The robbers left with jewelry and a laptop, and drove away in the couple's white Ford Lynx with Criselda. The vehicle was recovered by the police at West Avenue this morning at 4 a.m.
Alexis Tioseco (left) and independent filmmaker Lav Diaz (right) at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center last July 31, 2009. Image from flickr.com.wisekwai.
Tioseco was a faculty member of the arts department of the University of the Asia and the Pacific and was a regular contributor for several magazines and top newspapers, including the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Philippine Star.
Tioseco, who met Bohinc on a trip to Slovenia, wrote in his column, "it is important for people to write about their own cinemas and not let it be left to those outside to dictate what matters."
Eternal rest, grant unto Alexis Tioseco and Nika Bohinc O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Deepest condolences to their families.
i had the privilege of being one of alexis' students. and i am ever grateful for having had that opportunity. Alexis was a great man who had great respect for our country and those who artistically contributed to it. rest in peace Sir Tioseco. thanks to you, i will never look at cinematography the same again
we were never introduced but i cried when i received a text about it from my friend. i remember that months ago, i sobbed reading through alexis' letter to nika in rogue. such a sad sad loss for Philippine cinema. may they rest in peace. i know they will make beautiful movies in heaven.
may justice be serve for a remarkable filmmaker
Rest in Peace Sir Tioseco. JUSTICE!
Honestly, doesn\\\\\\\'t sound like a robbery. Why make it a murder when all you want is money, and why leave a witness (the other maid) alive? Someone must really have it for this person. I watched him on an ANC show with that Caparas director being pissed off because of his youth.
I just saw this guy on ANC like a month ago! I can't believe this...He seemed like a really cool guy.
Rest in piece Alex and to your girlfriend Nica. I really can't put into words what i feel right now my high school schoolmate. We are in deep shock. Our deepest Condolence to Tioseco Family.
Sir Tioseco, It was a privilege to be your student. One semester of Film, with you as my teacher, has made a big difference in how i see the world. THANK YOU! You serve as an inspiration to many. Rest in Peace, Sir Tioseco! We pray that JUSTICE prevails.
shorty was alexis' nickname for me, he was new in school and we instantly became friends, talking on the phone and watching concerts together...he liked giving me cds of his favorite music so i too can love them as much as he does...he would also lend me movies to watch, still trying to influence me to like them too...but we drifted apart in college, and even though we haven't seen each other in 2 years, his memories are still with me and i cherish him as one of my dearest friends...this is a total shock to me, and i am writing this to let eggy know that he is one of my deepest friends and everything wouldn't be the same without him...myy deepest condolences to his family...love you eggy, rest in peace....
Sir, May you rest in peace, this is such a big loss for everyone because you are such a great person who is humble enough not to flaunt wisdom but is kind enough to share. Thank you! Will continue to pray for justice! You will forever be my crush
if i trust my reliable hunch right, robbery is just a decoy. someone must have taken it personally against Alexis. For the past weeks, he was pretty much vocal in the national artist brouhaha. youll never know what these people are capable of... especially those shades este, that shadey character involved. again, just a hunch. Paalam Alexis. Davao filmmakers will always remember you. May justice be served in this lifetime!
gosh, i met him way back 2006 when me and my bf watched Paul Soriano's first-ever short film. He was a nice and clever guy. May justice prevail.
alexis and I go way back in college. Even before he became a film critic. We used to spend hours by quick pic store (in front of UAP) listening and talking about hiphop all day. I will always remember Eggy..
Kawalan sa Pilipinas na mawalan na naman ng matalinong mamamayan na maaari sanang magtaguyod ng nasyonalismo sa mga larangang kailngan nito, tulad na nga lamang sa cinema. Concolences sir. I would have very much wanted to meet you. A great loss indeed.
To L Word: That was also the first thing that came in my mind when I read the PDI headline this morning. A far-out proposition, yes, but it could happen. Think about how crooked CJC's mind is. (And I hate to think how this crime can very much be made into another "vital" Filipino movie directed by CJC, in line with his previous "masterpieces".) Condolence po uli kay sir Alexis, and his girlfriend. I'm praying for their souls.
He's such a great man and a great professor. One very inspiring film enthusiast indeed. RIP Sir Tioseco... You will be missed... I wanna kick that Criselda bitch's ass! Hope you experience what you made these innocent people experience... Im so sad and greatly affected by this whole thing. Truly shocking....
Sayang... he was my classmate in college. Mabait talaga siya ang very friendly. Rest in peace Alexis.
Alexis a.k.a Moroune. That's my nick for him during our high school days. The last time we talked you promised me that someday we'll see each other soon. I didn't expect I will be seeing you in your wake bed. Rest in peace my friend, my brother
I assisted Alexis Tioseco a few years back when he purchased a ticket to Singapore. I said he looked like my half-Belgian friend. I remember he said "Well actually I'm Filipino/Chilean". He said his mother is from Chile. I have never met anyone from Chile before or someone with Chilean blood that's why I never forgot that. Used to see him in film festivals and one time I said to a friend that I remember him because he's the half-Chilean guy. Turns out he's a film critic. I've always wanted to approach him, say hi and ask if he remembers me. Yesterday I learned he and his girlfriend were murdered. I don't really know what to say on situations like these. Alexis and Nika, may they rest in peace.