​Primo Cruz Ferrer was born on December 18, 1937, in Province of Pangasinan, Republic of the Philippines. For schooling, Primo attended Manuel L. Quezon University in Manila, Philippines and later went to work for the university during his professional career; Primo also worked at the Doheny West Towers in West Hollywood, California. Primo married Evangelina Santos-Ferrer and they had two children together, Eloise and Patrick. Watching the news and variety shows on TV was one of Primo’s favorite pastimes, as well as gardening and taking care of his youngest granddaughter. 

Primo is survived by his children; Eloise Ferrer and Patrick John Ferrer, and his grandchildren who he loved to spend time with.