Dencio Padilla
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Dencio Baldivia better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens, was a veteran Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 actor and comedian.

Early life

He was born on September 2, 1928 in Nagcarlan, Laguna. He was married to Catalina Dominguez with 8 children.

Career

He appears in films as the favorite sidekick
Sidekick
A sidekick is a close companion who is generally regarded as subordinate to the one he accompanies. Some well-known fictional sidekicks are Don Quixote's Sancho Panza, Sherlock Holmes' Doctor Watson, The Lone Ranger's Tonto, The Green Hornet's Kato and Batman's Robin.-Origins:The origin of the...

 of the King of Filipino movies Fernando Poe, Jr.
Fernando Poe, Jr.
Ronald Allan Poe y Kelley , better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor and cultural icon. From the 1950s, Poe played steadfast film heroes who fight for the common man, which won him respect and admiration...

  Known for his Batangueño
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 accent when speaking, Padilla also played supporting roles for other Filipino movie stars, like Ace Vergel, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano and other big stars.

Health and Death

Padilla was rushed to the hospital on September 30, 1997 after complaining of chest pains. About to be checked out from the hospital, Padilla died of cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest
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 on October 10, 1997 at Quezon City, Philippines. Apart from his son Dennis Padilla who followed his footsteps to become a comedian, Dencio Padilla has other children.

Movies

  • Ang Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro (1958)
  • Laban sa Lahat (1958)
  • Sumpa at Pangako (1959)
  • Ang Kanyang Kamahalan (1959)
  • Tough Guy (1959) Dencio
  • Gabi ng Lagim (1960) (segment 2)
  • Cuatro Cantos (1960)
  • Hong Kong Honeymoon (1960)
  • Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid (1962)
  • Batang Maynila (1962)
  • Dead or Alive (1962)
  • Cuatro Condenados (1962)
  • Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963)
  • Kung Gabi sa Maynila (1963)
  • Ito Ang Maynila (1963)
  • Ang Asawa Kong Barat (1963)
  • Isputnik vs. Darna (1963)
  • Sierra Madre (1963)
  • Baril na Ginto (1964)
  • Swanie (1965)
  • Dandansoy (1965)
  • Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965)
  • Guillermo Bravado (1965)
  • Zamboanga (1966)
  • Ang Iniluluha Ko'y Dugo (1966)
  • Alyas Phantom (1966)
  • Itinakwil Man Kita (1966)
  • Si Siyanang at Ang 7 Tsikiting (1966)
  • Dedicate To You (1966)
  • Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
  • Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano Ang Puno Siya Ang Bunga! (1967)
  • Langit at Lupa (1967)
  • Durango (1967)
  • Alamat ng 7 Kilabot (1967)
  • To Susan With Love (1968)
  • Tatlong Hari (1968)
  • Tanging Ikaw (1968)
  • Sorrento (1968)
  • Magpakailanman (1968)
  • Dos Por Dos (1968)
  • Zato Duling: The Cross-Eyed Swordsman (1969)
  • Our Man Duling (1969)
  • Nardong Kutsero (1969)
  • Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1969)
  • Gun-Runners (1969)
  • Batang Matadero (1969)
  • Tora! Tora! Toray! (1971)
  • Liezl At Ang 7 Hoods (1971)
  • Family Planting (1971)
  • Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan (1971)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
  • Salaginto't Salagubang (1972)
  • Bilangguang Puso (1972)
  • Karnabal (1973) Badong
  • Hanggang Sa Kabila ng Daigdig: The Tony Maiquez Story (1973)
  • Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)
  • Aking Maria Clara (1973)
  • Dragonfire (1974)
  • Batya't Palu-Palo (1974) Takio
  • Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog (1975)
  • Hit and Run (1975)
  • Anino ng Araw (1975)
  • Anak ng Araw (1975)
  • Ang Leon at Ang Daga (1975) Dencio
  • Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang (1976)
  • Bato sa Buhangin (1976)
  • Tutubing Kalabaw Tutubing Karayom (1977)
  • Bontoc (1977)
  • Little Christmas Tree (1977)
  • Tatak ng Tundo (1978) Damian
  • Isang Araw Isang Buhay (1978)
  • The Jess Lapid Story (1978)
  • Salonga (1978)
  • Mahal...Ginagabi Ka Na Naman (1979)
  • Holdup: Special Squad, D.B. (1979)
  • Dakpin... Killers For Hire (1979)
  • Anak ng Atsay (1979)
  • Isa Para Sa Lahat, Lahat para Sa Isa (1979)
  • Dobol Dribol (1979)
  • Mahal, Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? (1979)
  • Tatak Angustia (1980) Gudoy
  • Kalibre .45 (1980)
  • Ang Leon At Ang Kuting (1980)
  • Angelita, Ako Ang Iyong Ina (1980) Dennis
  • Ang Agila At Ang Falcon (1980)
  • Tartan (1981)
  • Rocky Tu-log (1981)
  • Palpak Connection (1981)
  • Kamandag ng Rehas ng Bakal (1981)
  • Boogie (1981) Boogie
  • Juan Balutan (1982)
  • Cross My Heart (1982) Dexter
  • Bad Boys From Dadiangas (1982)
  • Annie Sabungera (1982)
  • D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) Mr. Dencio
  • Forgive and Forget (1983)
  • The Cute The Sexy n' The Tiny (1982)
  • Inside Job (1983)
  • Aking Prince Charming (1983)
  • Idol (1984)
  • Somewhere (1984) Tengteng
  • Naku Ha! (1984)
  • Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (1984)
  • Julian Vaquero (1984)
  • Bagets 2 (1984) Erpat
  • Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985)
  • Nagalit Ang Patay Sa Haba ng Lamay (1985)
  • Blue Jeans Gang (1985)
  • Anak ng Tondo (1985) Tata Teban
  • Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two (1985) Carlos
  • Tatak ng Yakuza (1986)
  • Kamagong (1986)
  • Inday-Inday Sa Balitaw (1986) Simo
  • Captain Barbell (1986) Police Chief
  • Vigilante (1987)
  • No Retreat, No Surrender, Si Kumander (1987)
  • Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop (1987)
  • Kapag Lumaban Ang Api (1987) Nardo
  • Boy Tornado (1987) Inggo
  • Humanda Ka... Ikaw Ang Susunod (1987)
  • Stupid Cupid (1988) Tomas (segment "Hahabul-Habol")
  • Kambal Tuko (1988) Mr. Labis
  • One Day, Isang Araw (1988)
  • Langit At Lupa (1988)
  • Jockey T'yan (1988)
  • Leon at Tigre (1989)
  • Agila ng Maynila (1989)
  • Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
  • Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa (1989)
  • Ako ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno na Ang Salop Part II (1989)
  • Everlasting Love (1989)
  • Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
  • Galit Sa Mundo (1989)
  • Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
  • Hulihin Si, Nardong Toothpick (1990) Mr. Luna
  • Dino Dinero (1990)
  • Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw Ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
  • Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990)
  • Biokids (1990)
  • Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko (1990)
  • Kristobal: Tinik Sa Korona (1990)
  • Bikining Itim (1990)
  • Samson En Goliath (1990)
  • Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien (1990)
  • Lover's Delight (1990) Mr. Padilla
  • May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (1990)
  • Para Sa Iyo Ang Huling Bala Ko (1990)
  • Pitong Gamol (1991)
  • Mabuting Kaibigan Masamang Kaaway (1991) Gorio
  • Eh Kasi Bata (1991)
  • Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (1991)
  • Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue (1991) Emcee
  • Darna (1991)
  • Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992) The Man in White
  • Miss na Miss Kita: Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum II (1992)
  • Basagulero (1992)
  • Lucio Margallo (1992) Tata Teryong
  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
  • Ali in Wonderland (1992)
  • Padre Amante Guerrero (1993) Crispin
  • Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot (1993) Del
  • Astig (1993)
  • Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol (1993)
  • Ikaw Lang (1993) Ka Erning
  • Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (1993) Baloy
  • Jesus Calderon: Maton (1993)
  • Nandito Ako (1993)
  • Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape (1994)
  • Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa Ang Asong Ulol (1994)
  • Sobra Talaga...Over! (1994)
  • Tunay na Magkaibigan Walang Iwanan Peksman! (1994) Tata Emilio
  • Cuadro De Jack (1994)
  • Chickboys (1994)
  • Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (1994)
  • Abrakadabra (1994) Baste
  • Ismael Zacarias (1994) Bugaloo
  • Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (1995) Maning
  • Urban Rangers (1995) Egay
  • Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 (1995) Basilio
  • Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! (1995) Karina's Uncle
  • Pulis Probinsiya 2: Tapusin Natin ang Laban (1995) Father Sanchez
  • Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay (1995) Mang Martin
  • SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman (1996) Lolo Tasyo
  • Pusong Hiram (1996)
  • Makamandag Na Dugo (1996)
  • Maginoong Barumbado (1996)
  • Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay (1996)
  • Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko (1996) Teban
  • Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
  • Totoy Mola (1997) Tatay Pasyo
  • Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997)
  • Laban Ko Ito: Walang Dapat Madamay (1997) Simon
  • Kriselda: Sabik Sa Iyo (1997)
  • Go Johnny Go (1997)
  • Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw Ang Kaligayahan (1997)
  • Ang Maton At Ang Showgirl (1998)

Awards

  • 1964: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, "Ito Ang Maynila" - FAMAS 1963
  • 1984: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, "Tatak ng Yakuza" - FAMAS 1984
  • 1991: Won - Best Supporting Actor, "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" - FAP 1991
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