It’s Never Too Late: Epy Quizon Earns His Diploma After Three Decades
Epy, son of the late comedian Dolphy dedicates his diploma to his whole family
For most parents, watching a child graduate feels like the finish line of years of sacrifice. But sometimes, life has a different timeline. And sometimes, parents become the ones who circle back to finish what they once had to leave behind.
Actor Jeffrey “Epy” Quizon, son of the late King of Comedy Dolphy, just proved that it’s never too late.
After three decades, Epy finally earned his college diploma from De La Salle University — a dream that had been paused since 1996, when he was only a thesis away from graduating.
A Promise, 30 Years in the Making
In an emotional Instagram post, Epy shared a letter to his younger self.
“Thirty years ago, in 1996, you walked the halls of De La Salle University just a thesis away from graduation. Fear and circumstance pulled you away, and survival became more important than ceremony.”
Like many young adults, life demanded more immediate responsibilities. Career. Family. Survival. The diploma had to wait.
But the promise never left.
“Today, you return—not as the young man who left, but as someone steadier, stronger, and faithful to his word. This diploma is more than paper. It is a promise kept. A prayer answered. A legacy for your children. It was never too late.”
His father didn’t live to see this milestone. His mother, Alice Smith, turns 80 this year. But in many ways, this graduation became a tribute — to the parents who believed in him, and to the children watching him now.
More Than a Diploma
In a separate post, Epy reflected on what this achievement truly meant.
“You did not just graduate. You fulfilled a promise. You honored your father’s memory. You gave your mother the gift of completion… You proved to your children that a vow, no matter how delayed, is sacred.”
He described his diploma as “integrity made visible” and “endurance framed on a wall.”
For parents reading this, that line hits differently.
Because beyond the cap and toga, what Epy really handed his children was something far greater: a living lesson in perseverance. He showed them that unfinished dreams don’t expire. That detours don’t define you. That rising again is always an option.
He also thanked his partner for standing by him, calling the milestone a shared victory. And in faith, he expressed gratitude for what he described as a second chance.
Why This Matters for Our Families
In a world where timelines feel rushed and comparisons are constant, Epy’s story is a reminder for both parents and kids: life is not a race.
Some dreams take longer. Some goals pause. Some chapters reopen decades later.
What matters is the courage to return.
For children who may struggle in school, who may feel “behind,” or who fear they’ve missed their moment — stories like this matter. They remind them that success has many seasons.
And for parents? It’s proof that it’s never too late to model growth. Never too late to finish what you started. Never too late to show your kids that resilience runs in the family.
Because sometimes, the most powerful graduation speech isn’t spoken onstage. It’s lived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Epy Quizon is the son of the late King of Comedy, Dolphy.
His story reminds families that dreams don’t expire. Parents can model resilience and lifelong learning, showing their children that it’s never too late to finish what they start.
He described his diploma as more than paper—it was “a promise kept,” “a prayer answered,” and a legacy for his children.
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