Suicide victim, Filipina mestiza model Helena Belmonte | Photos | Video

The Pasig City police has just confirmed that Filipina mestiza model Helena Belmonte (see below photo) committed suicide as she jumped off the 28th floor of her condo (Renaissance Towers 100) in Meralco Avenue in Ortigas Center. They have disregarded "foul play" in the said terrible incident.

Who is Helena Belmonte? She is a 28-year old fashion model who is rumored to be the girlfriend of Marcel Crespo, son of the controversial businessman and former Manila 6th district congressional representative Mark Jimenez (below).

Her mother, Joan Lorraine, is the founding creative director of One Mega Group which releases magazines such as Meg, Travel, Lifestyle Asia and Mega. She is also a ramp model, gracing the L' Oreal Look of Style Awards in 2012 in below photo.

In Youtube video below, the pretty mestiza joins the talk show "the Girls of 28 a" as she talks about the pros and cons of dating older men.

Her godmother, Sari Yap, appeared on TV and said that Helena suffers from bipolar disorder. She alleged that the Filipina-American mestiza model may have mixed anti-depressants with alcohol.

I fear that cases of youth suicides may be on the rise. Sigh! It's a such terrible loss when someone so young and so full of promise suddenly meets death. I sympathize with her family, loved ones, friends and fans. Rest in peace!

More photos of Miss Belmonte (click to enlarge).

Sources: her Facebook page, various news sites