Seasoned choreographer Anna Feliciano, best known for crafting the dance numbers behind iconic noontime shows including Wowowee, has passed away, her family confirmed on social media.
In a social media post, her daughter-in-law April Feliciano, wife of her son Rupert Feliciano, announced her passing.
“With heavy hearts we are announcing the passing of our beloved Mama Annabelle Feliciano. Let’s celebrate Mama Anna’s life together as we share stories how she touched lives on a deeper level. See you at the Loyola Memorial Chapel Commonwealth. Viewing starts at 1pm today, Diligence chapel 2nd floor. Necrological service at 7pm. More details to follow. Thank you very much!” she wrote.
On his social media account, Rupert Feliciano posted a photo of his mother with the caption, “In loving memory of Annabelle S. Feliciano, November 7, 1959 – October 23, 2025,” and included information about her memorial in Quezon City.
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Prior to these posts, April also shared a photo of the veteran choreographer accompanied by a Bible verse.
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’ – Psalms 91:2 (NKJV),” she wrote.
Anna’s grandson, Patrick Feliciano, also shared cherished memories of her on social media, assuring that she was deeply loved.
“Nung nagtanong ka ‘Sino sino nag message sa’kin?’ Binasa ko sayo.. konti man yung mga nag message sayo that time pero ma.. Sobrang daming nagmamahal sayo!” he shared.
In another post, Patrick recalled how, even while facing health challenges, the veteran choreographer continued to think of them and how selfless she had always been.
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“Kahit nasa hospital ka at hirap ka na huminga, kami pa din iniisip mo. ‘Patrick, mag atm ka para baon mo sa Korea’ sorry ma tumanggi ako.. sabi ko sayo ‘pang dagdag nalang po sa bill’ alam ko kung malakas ka magagalit ka sakin at pilit mong ibibigay.. grabe puso mo mama.. kahit walang matira sayo.. ibibigay mo samin,” he wrote.
He added that he will never forget the lessons he learned from the well-loved choreographer, and expressed that he knew she fought with courage until the very end.
“Salamat ma sa mga turo mo sakin sa buhay. Hirap mo makita na ganon mama.. pero nakita ko na lumaban ka sa huling hinga mo.. Ang lakas mo, ma. Sana narinig mo prayers ko para sayo kahit sa mga huling hinga mo… Dahil gusto mo ako pumunta kahit masakit, i will go. For God at para sayo mama. Mahal na mahal ka namin ma.. Family is greater than material things” Patrick shared.
Meanwhile, It’s Showtime host Amy Perez shared her condolences on social media, paying tribute to Anna’s life and legacy.
“Rest in peace, Ana. My heart goes out to the Feliciano family,” Amy wrote.
