IN PHOTOS: Family, friends remember Francis Magalona on 51st birthday

MISSING FRANCIS M. The family of the late rapper Francis Magalona celebrates his birthday. He would have turned 51 this year. Screengrab from Instagram/@maxenemagalona

MANILA, Philippines – Six years after his death, family and friends remembered the late Francis Magalona (fondly known as Francis M) on his birthday. The rapper would have turned 51 years old on October 4.

Francis M died on March 2009 after battling leukemia. The son of film legends Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, Francis is known as the master rapper of the country and started his career in showbiz in the movie Bagets before pursuing music. Some of Francis M’s well known songs include “Mga Kababayan Ko,” “Cold Summer Nights,” Kaleidoscope World,” “Ito Ang Gusto Ko,” and more.

Here are photos from family and friends in celebration of his special day.

Actress Maxene Magalona shared these photos on Instagram.

"Happy 51st birthday, papa!" she wrote.

Happy 51st birthday, papa!

A photo posted by Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) on Oct 3, 2015 at 7:41pm PDT

Family is forever. FrancisM is forever. ❤️

A photo posted by Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:26pm PDT

Coolest dad in the world! FrancisM circa 1995. Behind the scenes at the Kaleidoscope World music video shoot. Thank you for sharing this with us, Mr. Raymond Red. Miguel Fabie #HappyBirthdayFrancisM

A photo posted by Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) on Oct 3, 2015 at 11:20pm PDT

Daughter Saab posted this photo.

Happy birthday, papa!!

A photo posted by Saabelly & #JoeyBear (@saabmagalona) on Oct 3, 2015 at 7:43pm PDT

TV host Joey de Leon posted this.

MASTER CROAKER - This was a painting given to me by the birthday boy today, Francis M.! Happy Birthday Dabarkads!

A photo posted by Joey de Leon (@angpoetnyo) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:17pm PDT

Janno Gibbs shared a photo of him and Francis together from a movie they did back in the '90s.

Happy Birthday Francis M!:) Tong-its

A photo posted by Janno Ilagan Gibbs (@jannolategibbs) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:25pm PDT

Parokya ni Edgar's Chito Miranda posted this.

Kilala sya ng karamihan bilang makabayan na Master Rapper. Kilala sya ng marami bilang artista at host. Kilala ko sya bilang mayabang at maangas na kuya na isip bata na sobrang mapagmahal sa pamilya. Sya yung tipong tatawag ng sobrang aga, (kahit alam nya na ayaw na ayaw ko na ginigising ako) para lang sabihin na may bago syang game sa PSP. Sya yung tipong magsasabi na "pagsampa natin, siguradong sasabog puso ng mga yan! (referring to the audience)" without sounding cocky kasi alam nya na totoo. Sya yung tipong magkukuwento kung gaano sya kamasunurin sa misis nya at kung gaano sya kabilib sa mga anak nya, tapso diretso sa kwento tungkol sa gusto nyang gulpihin dahil inangasan yung isang anak nya. Sya lang din ang tanging nakapag-sabi sa akin sa buong buhay ko na "Sorry mo mukha mo" nung nagalit sya sa akin! Hahahaha! (Pero nag-sorry din sya after) Kilala ko sya bilang kaibigan. Pero higit sa lahat, kilala natin sya bilang inspirasyon. Happy Bday Kiko :)

A photo posted by Chito Miranda (@chitomirandajr) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:23pm PDT

Gloc 9 shared this photo.

"Ang Pera Kinikita pero ang Tunay na Kaibigan Mahirap Makita" Happy Birthday Sir ikaw ang pinaka Generous na taong nakilala ko. Maraming Salamat Sir Kiks Maraming Salamat #francismforever #fm

A photo posted by Aristotle Pollisco (@glocdash9) on Oct 3, 2015 at 3:09pm PDT

On Saturday, Elmo Magalona and brother Arkin performed as the opening act in Eat Bulaga. The show paid tribute to Francis in the "Bulaga Pa More" segment. Nino Alejandro won the contest, which was judged by Elmo.

– Rappler.com