The Glee star cancelled her work commitments to fly home to the Philippines after her estranged dad Ricky was hacked to death by a drunk man brandishing an ice pick at a store in the town of San Pedro.

The suspect fled the scene and cops are offering a reward for details leading to his arrest - and Pempengco has echoed their plea for help.

Speaking to a local radio station, she said, ""Whoever did this must be brought to justice. Justice must be served, not just for my father but for everyone concerned.""