Red Sternberg, the Filipino-American actor who rose to fame in the 1990s for his role as Kiko in the iconic GMA-7 youth series T.G.I.S., has died at the age of 50. His passing occurred on the morning of May 27, 2025, just three days before what would have been his 51st birthday. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
His wife, Sandy Sternberg, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post, expressing the profound difficulty of facing both his birthday and his loss simultaneously. She described May as a month that was supposed to be special for their family.
Director Mark Reyes, who helmed T.G.I.S., shared the news on May 30, stating, “The entire T.G.I.S Barkada is heartbroken to lose one of our own.” He added that the family requests privacy during this time.
Sternberg’s portrayal of Kiko, the comedic and energetic member of the T.G.I.S. barkada, endeared him to audiences and made him a staple of 1990s Philippine television. Beyond the series, he appeared in several films under Viva Films, including Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? (1996), T.G.I.S. The Movie (1997), and Laging Naroon Ka (1997). After his showbiz career, Sternberg moved to the United States, where he focused on building a life with his family. He is survived by his wife and their three children.
