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- Pepsi Paloma was born on 11 March 1966 in Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Virgin People (1984), Krus sa bawat punglo (1982) and The Victim (1982). She died on 31 May 1985 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Marilou Diaz-Abaya was born on 30 March 1955 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was a director and producer, known for Muro-ami (1999), New Moon (2001) and José Rizal (1998). She was married to Manolo Abaya. She died on 8 October 2012 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Dorothy Acueza Jones was born Jan 6 1936, the only child of Inocencia Acueza and American national John William Jones II. She finished high school at the Adamson University and took up Pre-law at the University of Sto Tomas (UST). She has a daughter, Kay Torres, by estranged husband Victorino Torres. Blanca was only 13 when she joined an amateur singing contest in Manila. Film star Delia Razon brought her to LVN matriarch Doña Sisang (Narcisa de Leon), who immediately cast her in Reyna Elena (1951). This was followed by Amor mio (1951), her first film appearance opposite Nestor de Villa, costarring Armando Goyena. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films, in various genres, but mostly with de Villa as a romantic and dancing partner. See Tumbalik na Daigdig (1953), Hijo de familia (1953), Waray-Waray (1954), the film which popularized her tomboyish, knife-wielding, man-battling persona; Ikaw Kasi (1955), Talusaling (1955), Darling Ko (1955), Ganyan Ka Pala (1956), Handang Matodas (1956), Bahala Na (1956), Turista (1957) and Tingnan Natin (1957). Still perpetuating her image as a tomboyish but lovable screwball, she also made Galawgaw (1956) opposite Jaime de la Rosa, who had earlier played leading man to her knife-wielding gamin in Batangueña (1953). Ms Blanca early on in her durable career could easily switch from screwball comedy to drama, as in Babaing Hampas-Lupa (1952), Rosalina (1957) and Limang Dalangin (1958). When LVN Studios stopped producing, Ms Blanca free-lanced, proving her mettle in a variety of films such as Shake, Baby, Shake (1966), Pag-Ibig, Masdan ang Ginawa Mo (1969), Forgive and Forget (1982), in which her popular love team with Nestor de Villa had a comeback, and My Heart Belongs to Daddy (1982), among many others. All in all, Ms Blanca made some 50 films with the dashing de Villa. Television proved to be very viable for Ms Blanca too. The "Nida-Nestor Show" and "John 'en' Marsha" became two of the longest-running sitcoms on Filipino television. In Fifty-Carats, O Di Ba? (1993), she shared top-billing with veterans Gloria Romero and the late Charito Solis. She also appeared in the television soap Mana-Mana. Ms Blanca has won 16 awards for her film work. She won the very first Best Supporting Actress award from the Film Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) for her role as a tragic Korean woman, Lee Ming, who falls in love with Filipino soldier Boni Serrano in the film Korea (1952). She also won the best supporting actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival for Batu-Bato Sa Langit (1975); Best Actress awards simultaneously from Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), Gawad Urian Awards and Catholic Mass Media Awards for Miguelito, Ang Batang Rebelde (1985); Best Supporting Actress awards from FAP and FAMAS for Magdusa Ka (1986); and Best Supporting Actress awards from FAP, FAMAS and CMMA for Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (1987). She was also twice winner of the Citizens' Award for Television (CAT) for Best Female TV Performer for the Nida-Nestor Show; and three-time winner of the Pambansang Akademya ng Telebisyon sa Agham at Sining (PATAS) award in 1975, 1976 and 1978, as Most Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, for John 'en' Marsha. In 1997, she won Best Supporting Actress for Babae (1997), from the FAP and the Metro Manila Film Festival. Two years later, still proving her timeless mettle, she won Best Actress at the FAMAS ceremonies for her work in Sana, Pag-Ibig Na (1998). She was top-billed for this film-- no mean feat, considering she was 62 years old. In 2000 and 2002, the Gawad Urian Awards and the FAP, respectively, honored her with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms Blanca was horrendously murdered in a parking lot in November 7, 2001. Her gruesome murder remains unsolved to this day.
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Lito Legaspi was born on 10 September 1941 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Sinong kapiling? Sinong kasiping? (1977), Ilustrado (2014) and Ang probinsyano (2015). He died on 8 September 2019 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Actor
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Eddie Rodriguez was born on 23 August 1932 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Mahalin mo sana ako (1972), Lalaki, kasalanan mo (1973) and Babae... Ikaw ang dahilan! (1972). He died on 12 September 2001 in Metro Manila, Philippines.- Mico Palanca was born on 3 February 1978 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Bituing walang ningning (2006), Ang probinsyano (2015) and Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001). He died on 9 December 2019 in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Vic Silayan was born on 31 January 1929 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for In the Wink of an Eye (1981), Diligin mo ng hamog ang uhaw na lupa (1975) and Of the Flesh (1983). He died on 30 August 1987 in Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Leopoldo Salcedo ("Pol" or "Poldo"to his family and close friends) was born in Cavite Puerto (now Cavite City ) on 13 March, 1912 to Juan Salcedo y Mayobre and Basilia Red Ganal. He was the 2nd child and had 5 siblings, Magdalena (the eldest who later became a nun and took the name Sor Agustina), Virginia (a former businesswoman now living in New York), Milagros, Delfin (who died at the tender age of 14) and Salvador.
His father, Juan Salcedo, was born in the Philippines but whose family originally hailed from Spain . The Salcedos were aristocrats. They were descendants of Juan de Salcedo, grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.In fact, Juan Salcedo's paternal grandfather was Don Juan Salcedo y Mantilla de los Rios,the famous Spanish politico military governor of Cavite (1880-1886). A carpenter by profession and a gifted musician,Juan refused to return to Spain with his parents and 2 siblings (also named Leopoldo and Magdalena). Later ,he met and married Basilia Red Ganal, a pretty lass from Binakayan ,Cavite during the early 1900s. She was a fisherman's daughter and sold fishes and fruits in the market.
Leopoldo Salcedo's family was very poor when he was young.But his was a family that stuck together due to the kindness and guidance of his mother.His father was very strict.This strictness was tempered by his mother's gentle and loving ways. Unfortunately, she died in 1933 due to a liver illness.She didn't live to see his son become a famous actor. He was a naughty lad prone to mischief. He was not a good student.In fact, he dropped out and never finished. But he had many friends and was popular among the ladies. He claimed to have lost his virginity at 14.
In his youth, he performed in school plays. Later, he worked as a "ballyhoo man", the prewar term for people who wore placards to advertise products. He also would ride a horse wearing a king or sultan's costume to announce the coming attraction in movie theaters. In those days when stage shows were the rage, he acted or sang in "prologo" or front act for the main act of the show. He had a good singing voice and started out as a singer before becoming a full pledged actor.
He got his first break as second lead to Rogelio dela Rosa in "Sawing Palad" in 1934. Actress Alma Bella saw him and introduced him to producer Nepomuceno who immediately cast him in this film. His first lead role was in "Santong Diablo" .But it was in the film,"Gamugamong nagging Lawin" where he became a superstar. During the war, he acted on stage shows mostly as a guerrilla, his fine acting shining through and giving hope of freedom for the Filipinos. However, these stage shows were scripted subtly in order not to enrage the Japanese conquerors.
In 1950, Salcedo set up his own movie company LGS Films (Leopoldo Ganal Salcedo Films) and came up with such good films as ,"Highway 54","La Roca Trinidad "(the name of his home) and "Tampalasan".
Salcedo went on to make films for a span of 60 years (1930s to 1990s). His was a splendid career ,winning several awards and recognition of his fine acting ability.He also directed and co directed a few of his films, mostly uncredited.
He was a ladies' man and ,as the saying goes,"had a girl in every port!" He fathered several children and had 6 significant women in his life. Although his personal life left little to be desired (he was neither a good father nor husband), the same can not be said of him as an artist for he was an excellent and talented performer (stage or screen).
He died on 10 June, 1998 due to complications from heart attack. He was 86 years old.- Actor
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Danny Labra was born on 4 January 1950. He was an actor and production manager, known for Ooops, teka lang... Diskarte ko 'to! (2001), Super Mouse and the Roborats (1989) and Lucas Abelardo (1994). He died on 4 April 2017 in Metro Manila, Philippines.- Actor
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- Writer
Eddie Peregrina was born on 11 November 1944 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and composer, known for Mardy (1969), What Am I Living For (1970) and Make Laugh, Not War (1971). He died on 30 April 1977 in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Nestor De Villa was born on 6 July 1928 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Mga yapak na walang bakas (1961), Naku... Yabang! (1963) and Saan darating ang umaga? (1983). He was married to Marilou Cacho. He died on 21 February 2004 in Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Bernard Belleza was an actor, known for The Sky Divers (1970), Pussy Cat (1969) and Alexander Bilis (1967). He was married to Divina Valencia. He died on 7 March 1970 in Quezon City, Rizal [now in Metro Manila], Philippines.
- Armando Goyena was born Jose Goyena Revilla, Jr., in Manila. His parents, Jose Revilla, Sr. and Florentina Goyena, were from high society. Goyena married model and socialite Paquita Roces in 1951, and they sired 8 children, three of whom entered show business after their father (Maritess Revilla, Tina Revilla, and Johnny Revilla). The eight children have married into illustrious names, including Palanca, Araneta, Yabut and Araneta. A graduate of De La Salle College where he took up commerce, Goyena proceeded to manage a soda fountain in Manila, where one day playwright Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero walked in to have coffee. Guerrero then invited Goyena to join a production of Filipino Players. He found himself performing before army veterans in an open-air benefit performance of 'Wanted: A Chaperone' (1946). Guerrero cast him in other productions, such as 'Condemned' (1946), and 'Wow! These Americans' (1947), and even created a one-actor play for him entitled 'What a Guy!' (1948). He also acted for Lamberto V. Avellana and his Barangay Theater Guild, appearing in 'Joan of Lorraine' as Dunois, in 'Summer and Smoke' as John, and in 'A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino' as Tony Javier. Goyena approached Doña Sisang (Narcisa de Leon), LVN producer who was his mother's friend, so he could enter the movies. After a long wait, he was finally given the role of an army lieutenant, a second lead to Leopoldo Salcedo in 'Puting Bantayog' (1948). After several more second-lead roles, he was given his first starring role in Maria Beles (1949). After his next movie, 'Prinsesang Basahan' (1949), LVN firmed up his loveteam with Tessie Quintana. Together they made 15 films in all and the movies were all hits: Sa Tokyo ikinasal (1948); Ibigin mo ako, lalaking matapang (1949); Virginia (1949); Tenyente Carlos Blanco (1952); Tiya Loleng (1952)_; Amor mio (1951); and Damong ligaw (1954). Goyena was the first Filipino counterpart to Captain Marvel, in the original 'Kapitan Kidlat' (1953), with Evelyn Villar; this was followed by a sequel the following year, Kidlat... ngayon! (1953). Goyena had made a total of 44 movies before he decided to quit in 1958. His last film was Casa grande (1958), alongside a powerhouse cast like Nida Blanca, Nestor De Villa, Manuel Conde, Perla Bautista and Vic Diaz. After a 30-year hiatus, Goyena agreed to appear in the film Mahal kita, walang iba (1992) starring Kris Aquino and Christopher De Leon. He also agreed to appear in 'Pagdating ng panahon (1998)_, directed by Eric Quizon and starring Quizon and Aiko Melendez. Goyena played a crucial role in the film Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001), and Indiana Jones-type adventure with Albert Martinez and Bb Gandanghari. After a storied career with masterful performances, he finally got nominated and won the FAMAS award for Best Actor, a fitting tribute to a leading man everyone called "Golden Boy of Philippine Movies." Goyena's last film appearance was in the semi-musical Annie B. (2004), a remake that lacked the box-office success of its original Nora Aunor starrer. Goyena died in March 10, 2011, reported cause of death Pulmonary Embolism. He left behind a family of eight illustrious children and 29 grandchildren.
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Mario O'Hara was born on 20 April 1946 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. He was a director and writer, known for Babae sa breakwater (2003), Pangarap ng puso (2000) and Sisa (1999). He died on 26 June 2012 in San Juan de Dios Hospital, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Cecille Iñigo was an actress, known for Tusong Twosome (2001), Wonder Dabiana (1978) and Dabiana (1977). She died on 17 March 2005 in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Nick Joaquin was born on 4 May 1917 in Paco, Manila, Philippines. He was a writer, known for Tatarin (2001), In the Wink of an Eye (1981) and A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1965). He died on 29 April 2004 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Actor
- Stunts
Rex Lapid was born on 28 December 1947 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Deadly Fighters (1970), Ang probinsyano (2015) and Pugad ng agila (1976). He was married to Bebeth Cabrera and Helen Imperial. He died on 15 January 2021 in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Additional Crew
Ricky Lo was born on 21 April 1946 in Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. He is known for Syota ng bayan (2001), Hindi magbabago (1994) and Batas ng lansangan (2002). He died on 4 May 2021 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Director
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Pablo Santiago was a director and producer, known for Nag-uumpugang bato (1961), Nueva Viscaya (1973) and Bontoc (1977). He died on 16 August 1998 in Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Fidel V. Ramos was born on 18 March 1928 in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was married to Amelita Jara Martinez. He died on 31 July 2022 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Liezel Martinez was born on 27 March 1967. She was an actress, known for Pinokyo en Little Snow White (1972), Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994) and Durugin ang mga diyablo sa punta fuego (1974). She was married to Albert Martinez. She died on 14 March 2015 in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Robert Campos was born on 18 February 1940. He was an actor, known for Kaya kong abutin ang langit (1984), Kilabot maghiganti (1964) and Ang Mga lawin (1963). He was married to Luz Valdez. He died on 8 July 2015 in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Jose Romulo was born on 11 October 1931 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Barumbado (1957), Ang sawa sa lumang simboryo (1952) and Adventures of DI-13 (1955). He died on 5 August 2015 in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Gina Lopez was born on 27 December 1953 in the Philippines. She died on 19 August 2019 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Rico J. Puno was born on 13 February 1953 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Lalake ako (1982), Boots Oyson: sa katawan mo ... aagos ang dugo! (1989) and Always in My Heart (1983). He died on 30 October 2018 in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Rudy Francisco was an actor, known for Teniente Ramirez (1950), Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka (2003) and Buhay Pilipino (1952). He died on 8 May 2019 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Angelo Castro Jr. was an actor, known for Kumander Alibasbas (1981), Bakya mo Neneng (1977) and Sweet Revenge (1987). He was married to June Keithley. He died on 5 April 2012 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Maria Teresa Carlson was born in 1963 in Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Wander Woman si ako! (1980), Mac en kulit (1983) and Forgive and Forget (1982). She was married to Rodolfo Fariñas. She died on 23 November 2001 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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- Actor
Arsenio Bautista was a director and writer, known for Hukom bitay (1971), Sa harap ng bibitayan (1982) and Public Enemy No.1 and the Innocents (1983). He died on 13 February 2017 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Director
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- Actor
Boots Plata was born on 17 August 1943. He was a director and actor, known for Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig (1998), Taong gubat (1993) and Isusumbong kita sa tatay ko (1999). He was married to Dolor Guevarra. He died on 2 November 2011 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Actress
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- Sound Department
Mely Tagasa was born in La Paz, Tarlac, Philippines. She was an actress and writer, known for Iskul bukol (1980), Kastilyong buhangin (1980) and To Mama with Love (1983). She died on 24 March 2018 in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Luis Gonzales was born in 1928 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965), Pinagbuklod ng langit (1969) and Talipandas (1958). He was married to Vina Concepcion. He died on 15 March 2012 in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Cielito Legaspi was an actress, known for Johnny Davao (1960), Big Time Berto (1959) and Rolling Rockers (1959). She was married to Pablo Santiago. She died on 26 September 2014 in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Birth name : Maria Lourdes Murray Siblings: Benjamin Roque Jr. Elizabeth RoqueCamara Helen Roque Newman Arlene Roque Manabat Amelita Jean Roque Agapito Carol Roque Bhabes Roque Parents: Amelia Roque Benjamin Roque Children: Ronald Roque Marylourd Alipio Birthplace:Nagtahan, Metro Manila Occupation: Actress, Model, Businesswoman Enjoyed traveling around the world. Collections of Japanese Dolls and ornaments.
- Jaime Sin was born on 31 August 1928 in New Washington, Aklan, Philippines. He died on 21 June 2005 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Chito Alcid was an actor, known for JR (1983), Kamakalawa (1981) and Afuang: Bounty Hunter (1988). He died on 14 October 2013 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Director
- Actor
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Jun Raquiza was born on 29 July 1947 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Dalawang mukha ng tagumpay (1973), Krimen: Kayo ang humatol (1974) and Bruno (1988). He died on 10 April 2004 in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- June Keithley was born on 10 March 1947 in Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo (1976), Blood Compact (1972) and Durog (1971). She was married to Angelo Castro Jr.. She died on 24 November 2013 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Anthony Taylor was born on 4 November 1941 in the Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Maiinit na labi, nag-aapoy na dibdib (1978), Ding Galing (1980) and Mag-ingat kayo ... Playboy Ako! (1976). He died on 4 July 2012 in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Butz Aquino was an actor, known for Too Hot to Handle (1977), Kailangan ko'y ikaw (2000) and The Last Reunion (1980). He was married to Popsy Mendez-Aquino. He died on 17 August 2015 in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Karl Roy was born on 25 May 1968 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012), Nasaan si Francis? (2006) and Tulad ng dati (2006). He died on 13 March 2012 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.- F. Sionil Jose was born on 3 December 1924 in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands. He was a writer, known for Waywaya (1982) and Francisco Sionil Jose - a Filipino Odyssey (1996). He was married to Tessie Jovellanos Jose. He died on 6 January 2022 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Vicente Paterno was born on 18 November 1925 in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. He was married to Socorro Paz Trinidad Pardo. He died on 21 November 2014 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Recorded 'Tea for Two' mambo (arranged by Danny Holmsen) with his 'Skylark Recording Orchestra' on Skylark Records number 001-B. Side 001-A was 'Tropic Mambo (composed by Danny Holmsen) also with the same orchestra. This may, or may not, have been Skylark's first (or only?) recording. The record was produced by Ilagan and Luna Co of Manila, Philippines.- Jamville Sebastian was an actor, known for Transmutators (2007), Bakit ngayon ka lang? (1994) and Wagas (2013). He died on 4 March 2015 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Jacqui Magno is known for Experience (1984). She died on 20 June 2019 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Oscar Cruz died on 26 August 2020 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.