1960s, Celerio was involved in various Philippine film as a character actor. He portrayed a variety of roles which ranged from a beggar, a rapist, a liquor thief and pickpocket, and a palm-reader. His Guinness recognition led to his guest appearance in The Ed Sullivan Show He also guested in The Merv Griffin Show and That's Incredible! (1970s) Later years In his old age, Celerio occasionally appeared in public, usually at a concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He also played violin at the Camelot Hotel bar and other small venues. Death and legacy Celerio died in the afternoon of April 2, 2002, at the Delgado Clinic in Kamuning, Quezon City due to multiple organ dysfunction. He also had a prior episode of stroke. He was buried with full military honors at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. On his 108th Birth Anniversary on April 30, 2018, Google Philippines featured Celerio in a Google Doodle. Personal life Levi Celerio was married to Lina Celerio and has 4 children. He had four failed relationships. Singer-comedian Veronica Palileo is a half-sister of his and director-actor Tony Cruz was a half-brother. He also played the piano at a past time but not in a professional capacity. Filmography In popular culture Portrayed by Ariel Rivera in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya titled Byulin. References External links 1910 births 2002 deaths Burials at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Filipino songwriters Filipino folk composers Filipino OPM composers Musicians from Manila People from Tondo, Manila National Artists of the Philippines