Former Promil Kid artist CJ de Silva recently passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 36.
CJ de Silva suffered two strokes at the intensive care unit before passing.
Highlights
- CJ de Silva and her husband, Wincy Ong, tied the knot back in 2013.
- Wincy announced CJ’s passing news through his official Facebook handle on June 19, 2024.
- CJ de Silva and Wincy Ong never had children, even after being married for over a decade.
CJ de Silva, aka Christiana Jade de Silva, was born in Manila, Philippines, on August 1, 1987.
She was a Filipino painter, illustrator, art director, and graphic designer known as a Gifted Child and a Promil Kids, being featured in an infant formula ad in 1998.
Silva was a senior art director and staged three major solo artist exhibitions. However, she will be remembered for her amazing works and exhibitions.
CJ de Silva’s Husband Announced Her Passing Through Social Media
On June 19, 2024, CJ de Silva’s husband, Wincy Aquino Ong, announced her passing news through his official Facebook page. He wrote,
Will miss you forever, Cj de Silva-Ong. For an introvert like you, I found it really weird that you like celebrating your birthdays with people. (Maybe it’s because you’re just that lovable.) I think this was that time we recently moved to our rented condo in Perla Mansion. Good times. That was a fun night, my love.
Wincy described CJ de Silva as a loving wife, a cat mom, and a loving mother to her children.
Moreover, Wincy wanted a fun and not-too-formal funeral, so he asked people to celebrate her life with music, conversation, and good food.
Wincy tied the knot with CJ in 2012 after a year of studying at the Vancouver Film School in British Columbia.
Wincy Gerad Aquino Ong is a Filipino musician, director, actor, writer, illustrator, and podcaster best known as the songwriter for the bands Narda and Us-2 Evil-0.
As an actor, Ong is best known for his role as Sven de Leon in the TV series Rakista. He and his wife, CJ de Silva, used to host the Telebabad Tapes podcast.
Moreover, Wincy has worked as a writer for publications such as The Philippine Star, Esquire, and 8list. Ph.
He worked as a director from 2003 to 2014. His notable music video project is “Awaw’t Gabi,” made for the band True Faith.
Currently, Wincy Ong is mourning the tragic loss of his wife, CJ de Silva.
Insights On CJ de Silva’s Kids And Family
Although CJ and Wincy have been married for over a decade, they haven’t welcomed any children.
They might have been planning to have children, but CJ’s tragic passing has made Wincy’s dream to have kids with her.
CJ’s family was also shocked by the tragic news of her passing. Fans are posting condolences to her family on social media.
However, CJ has kept his family details away from media and interviews. That’s why there is limited information regarding her family background.
But, it is known that CJ’s family is originally from the Philippines and is of Filipino descent.
Additional Information
- CJ de Silva had an estimated net worth of around $500k at her passing.
- Her husband, Wincy Ong, has an estimated net worth of around $700k as of 2024.
- CJ de Silva attended St. Scholastics College of Manila and completed graduation in 2008 from the Univeristy of Phillippines Diliman.
