Rudy Fernandez (actor)
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Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez (born March 3, 1952, screen name Rudy Fernandez — June 7, 2008), also known as "Daboy", was a multi-awarded Filipino
actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine
cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s.
, which he considered his hometown. He made his film debut at the age of three, appearing in Luksang Tagumpay (1956), which was directed by his father. He also appeared in another film of his father's, Emily (1960).
Fernandez started his active film career while a student at the University of Santo Tomas
, when he was signed to a contract by Sampaguita Pictures
in 1970. He was first featured by Sampaguita Pictures in For Your Mama (1970), then paired with Connie Angeles in Sweet Matutina (1976). Fernandez spent the next few years in teenage parts until he made his breakthrough as an action star with Bitayin si Baby Ama (1976). His viability as an action star was further enhanced with the box-office success of Ang Leon, Ang Tigre at ang Alamid (1979).
Beginning with ..Baby Ama, a biopic
of a well-known Filipino criminal, Fernandez specialized in portraying true-to-life characters. One of his notable action films is Markang Bungo (Skull Mark), a film based on a true story, where he portrayed the well-known Baguio City
police officer Bobby Ortega, was released in 1992. From this film came a signature line of Fernandez's, "Walang personalan, trabaho lang" ("All business, nothing personal"), which has since been cited as among the most memorable quotes in Philippine cinema by QTV's Ang Pinaka television program. Iligpit si Bobby Ortega, Markang Bungo 2 (Execute Bobby Ortega, Skull Mark 2) is a sequel that was released in 1995. Aside for portraying a real police officer, he was cast in the lead roles for the biopics of Filipino politicians Vincent Crisologo and Ping Lacson. In the film Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story, he starred as Eddie Fernandez, a Filipino actor during the 1970s and the father of Pops Fernandez
.
With the decline of production of Filipino action films during the 2000s, Fernandez turned to television roles. In the short-lived GMA Network
sitcom Da Boy, en Da Girl, he starred opposite Rosanna Roces
. He also played as a supporting role in other TV series in GMA like Twin Hearts and Atlantika
. He was also the host of the docu-drama "Kasangga".
The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) bestowed the 2008 Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award to Rudy Fernandez, at the 24th Star Awards for Movies. He was also the recipient of the Film Academy of the Philippines FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2007, FAMAS awarded him the Fernando Poe, Jr.
Memorial Award.
, Pampanga
. He came from famous Padilla showbiz clan in his maternal side. Robin Padilla
, Rustom Padilla, Gino Padilla, and Zsa Zsa Padilla
are his cousins. He has one son, Mark Anthony Fernandez
, with former partner Alma Moreno
and two sons, Raphael and Renz Marion Fernandez with Lorna Tolentino
, his second wife.
, Fernandez ran for mayor of Quezon City
under the banner of the Puwersa ng Masa
. He was defeated by then-House Speaker
Sonny Belmonte of the People Power Coalition
. Most assume that the campaign was lost when a photo of "Daboy" holding an M4 SOPMOD was released to the general public.
that her husband had been diagnosed with periampullary cancer
. Fernandez underwent treatment in Tokyo, Japan. After a healing
Mass on May 10, 2008 by several friends at the Christ the King Church, Quezon City
, he was rushed to a San Juan City hospital for back pains. The Sun Star reported that Fernandez was actually suffering from pancreatic cancer
, instead.
Fernandez celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with Lorna Tolentino on June 1, 2008. He suffered a seizure
three days later on June 4, but refused to be taken back to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Center in San Juan City.
Fernandez died from periampullary cancer at his Quezon City
home on the morning of June 7, 2008.
His remains were brought to The Heritage Park in Taguig City
, and to his interment took place on June 12, 2008 at 3 p.m. for his burial.
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 producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s.
Career
Fernandez was born in Manila, the son of film director Gregorio Fernandez. Both his parents were from Lubao, PampangaLubao, Pampanga
Lubao is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 143,058 people in 23,446 households...
, which he considered his hometown. He made his film debut at the age of three, appearing in Luksang Tagumpay (1956), which was directed by his father. He also appeared in another film of his father's, Emily (1960).
Fernandez started his active film career while a student at the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
, when he was signed to a contract by Sampaguita Pictures
Sampaguita Pictures
Sampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
in 1970. He was first featured by Sampaguita Pictures in For Your Mama (1970), then paired with Connie Angeles in Sweet Matutina (1976). Fernandez spent the next few years in teenage parts until he made his breakthrough as an action star with Bitayin si Baby Ama (1976). His viability as an action star was further enhanced with the box-office success of Ang Leon, Ang Tigre at ang Alamid (1979).
Beginning with ..Baby Ama, a biopic
Biographical film
A biographical film, or biopic , is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people. They differ from films “based on a true story” or “historical films” in that they attempt to comprehensively tell a person’s life story or at least the most historically important years of their...
of a well-known Filipino criminal, Fernandez specialized in portraying true-to-life characters. One of his notable action films is Markang Bungo (Skull Mark), a film based on a true story, where he portrayed the well-known Baguio City
Baguio City
The City of Baguio is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway...
police officer Bobby Ortega, was released in 1992. From this film came a signature line of Fernandez's, "Walang personalan, trabaho lang" ("All business, nothing personal"), which has since been cited as among the most memorable quotes in Philippine cinema by QTV's Ang Pinaka television program. Iligpit si Bobby Ortega, Markang Bungo 2 (Execute Bobby Ortega, Skull Mark 2) is a sequel that was released in 1995. Aside for portraying a real police officer, he was cast in the lead roles for the biopics of Filipino politicians Vincent Crisologo and Ping Lacson. In the film Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story, he starred as Eddie Fernandez, a Filipino actor during the 1970s and the father of Pops Fernandez
Pops Fernández
Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...
.
With the decline of production of Filipino action films during the 2000s, Fernandez turned to television roles. In the short-lived GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
sitcom Da Boy, en Da Girl, he starred opposite Rosanna Roces
Rosanna Roces
Jennifer Adriano-Molina , better known by her stage names Rosanna Roces and Osang, is a Filipina actress, known in the early 1990s as one of the hottest actresses. She was a contract star of Seiko films from 1994 to 1996, introduced initially as "Ana Maceda"...
. He also played as a supporting role in other TV series in GMA like Twin Hearts and Atlantika
Atlantika
Atlantika is a Filipino telefantasya produced by GMA Network about the fictional undersea kingdom of Atlantika. The series premiered on October 3, 2006 and ended on February 9, 2007. A behind-the-scenes introductory special, Atlantika: Ang Lihim ng Karagatan , was aired on October 1, 2006. The...
. He was also the host of the docu-drama "Kasangga".
Awards
Fernandez has won two FAMAS Best Actor awards for the action films Batuigas...Pasukuin si Waway (Batuigas...Make Waway to Surrender) (1984) and Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, The Rebel Soldier (1988). In addition to these wins, FAMAS has also nominated Rudy Fernandez an additional 13 times from 1976 to 1998. He also won two FAP Best Actor awards for Batuigas... and for Birador (1998).The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) bestowed the 2008 Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award to Rudy Fernandez, at the 24th Star Awards for Movies. He was also the recipient of the Film Academy of the Philippines FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2007, FAMAS awarded him the 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...
Memorial Award.
Personal life
Fernandez hometown is LubaoLubao, Pampanga
Lubao is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 143,058 people in 23,446 households...
, Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
. He came from famous Padilla showbiz clan in his maternal side. Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...
, Rustom Padilla, Gino Padilla, and Zsa Zsa Padilla
Zsa Zsa Padilla
Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...
are his cousins. He has one son, Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
, with former partner Alma Moreno
Alma Moreno
Alma "Ness" Moreno is a Filipina actress politician who has made her mark both as a popular movie and television personality. She was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno.-Career, politics and personal life:She appeared in her first movie as a "Dama" in...
and two sons, Raphael and Renz Marion Fernandez with Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
, his second wife.
Politics
During the 2001 electionsPhilippine general election, 2001
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 14, 2001. Independent candidate Noli de Castro, a former television anchor of TV Patrol of ABS-CBN was announced as the topnotcher...
, Fernandez ran for mayor of Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
under the banner of the Puwersa ng Masa
Puwersa ng Masa
Puwersa ng Masa was the Philippine opposition's coalition party in the May 14, 2001 midterm Legislative elections. The coalition was created after the EDSA Revolution of 2001 that ousted Joseph Estrada from the presidency on January 20. The coalition was led by former First Lady Luisa Estrada who...
. He was defeated by then-House Speaker
Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines is the presiding officer of the lower house of Congress, the House of Representatives....
Sonny Belmonte of the People Power Coalition
People Power Coalition
People Power Coalition ' was the Philippine administration's coalition party in the May 14, 2001 midterm Legislative elections. The coalition was created after the EDSA Revolution of 2001 that ousted Joseph Estrada from the presidency on January 20...
. Most assume that the campaign was lost when a photo of "Daboy" holding an M4 SOPMOD was released to the general public.
Illness and death
In 2007, it was revealed by Lorna Tolentino on StartalkStartalk
Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:...
that her husband had been diagnosed with periampullary cancer
Periampullary cancer
Periampullary cancer is a cancer that forms near the ampulla of Vater, an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas where they join and enter the small intestine.- External links :* entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms...
. Fernandez underwent treatment in Tokyo, Japan. After a healing
Healing
Physiological healing is the restoration of damaged living tissue, organs and biological system to normal function. It is the process by which the cells in the body regenerate and repair to reduce the size of a damaged or necrotic area....
Mass on May 10, 2008 by several friends at the Christ the King Church, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, he was rushed to a San Juan City hospital for back pains. The Sun Star reported that Fernandez was actually suffering from pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer refers to a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas. The most common type of pancreatic cancer, accounting for 95% of these tumors is adenocarcinoma, which arises within the exocrine component of the pancreas. A minority arises from the islet cells and is classified as a...
, instead.
Fernandez celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with Lorna Tolentino on June 1, 2008. He suffered a seizure
Seizure
An epileptic seizure, occasionally referred to as a fit, is defined as a transient symptom of "abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain". The outward effect can be as dramatic as a wild thrashing movement or as mild as a brief loss of awareness...
three days later on June 4, but refused to be taken back to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Center in San Juan City.
Fernandez died from periampullary cancer at his Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
home on the morning of June 7, 2008.
His remains were brought to The Heritage Park in Taguig City
Taguig City
Taguig is a city in Metro Manila in the Philippines. From a thriving fishing community along the shores of Laguna de Bay, it is now an important residential, commercial and industrial center...
, and to his interment took place on June 12, 2008 at 3 p.m. for his burial.
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Luksang Tagumpay | 1959 | |
| Emily | 1960 | |
| For Your Mama | 1970 | |
| Patayin Ang Dugong Tirador | 1974 | |
| Bitayin Si Baby Ama | 1976 | Baby Ama |
| Bongbong | 1976 | Mando |
| Wanted: Agad-Agad | 1976 | |
| Makahiya at Talahib | 1977 | Arturo Clemente |
| Alfredo Lim: Sa Kamay ng Ibabaw | 1977 | Alfredo Lim |
| Gameng | 1977 | Wilfredo J. Gameng |
| Bilangguan Walang Rehas | 1978 | |
| Teteng Salonga ng Tondo | 1978 | |
| Maynila | 1979 | |
| Nuwebe De Pebrero | 1979 | |
| Tatak Angustia | 1980 | Rene |
| Sa Init ng Apoy | 1980 | |
| Pader at Rehas | 1980 | |
| Deadly Brothers | 1980 | |
| Pepeng Shotgun | 1981 | |
| Ulo ng Gapo | 1981 | |
| Lukso ng Dugo | 1981 | |
| Kosa | 1981 | |
| Kumander Kris | 1981 | Abdul |
| Tres Kantos | 1982 | |
| Bagong Boy Condenado | 1982 | Boy Condenado |
| Mga Pambato | 1982 | Peping Guwapo |
| Ang Tapang Para sa Lahat! | 1982 | Alex |
| Get My Son Dead Or Alive | 1982 | |
| Kumander Elpidio Paclibar | 1982 | |
| Sumuko Ka na Ronquillo | 1983 | Ronquillo |
| Kumusta Ka na Hudas? | 1983 | |
| Alex San Diego: Alyas Wanted | 1983 | Alex San Diego |
| Kunin Mo Ang Ulo ni Magtanggol | 1983 | Rufo Magtanggol |
| Idol | 1984 | |
| Sarge | 1984 | |
| Tulisang Dagat | 1984 | |
| Kriminal | 1984 | |
| Somewhere | 1984 | Silvio Logarte |
| Kahit Ako'y Lupa | 1984 | |
| Batuigas: Pasukuin Si Waway | 1984 | Waway |
| Idol | 1985 | |
| Anak ng Tondo | 1985 | Berting de Jesus |
| Bilang na ang Oras Mo | 1985 | Bobby |
| Baun Gang | 1985 | |
| Tatak Munti | 1985 | |
| Calapan Jailbreak | 1985 | |
| Sangley Point Robbery (The Day They Robbed America) | 1985 | |
| Tatak ng Yakuza | 1986 | |
| Deadly Target | 1986 | |
| Teritoryo Ko Ito | 1986 | |
| Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa! | 1986 | |
| Humanda Ka, Ikaw ang Susunod! | 1986 | |
| Vigilante | 1987 | |
| Victor Corpuz | 1987 | Victor Corpuz |
| Tubusin ng Dugo | 1988 | |
| Sandakot na Bala | 1988 | |
| Ipaglalaban Ko | 1989 | |
| Ayaw Matulog ng Gabi | 1990 | |
| Kaaway ng Batas | 1990 | Lt. Bobby Sandoval |
| Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story | 1991 | Vincent "Bingbong" Crisologo |
| Kahit Buhay Ko | 1992 | Marco |
| Kamay ni Cain | 1992 | |
| Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | 1992 | Bobby Ortega |
| Kung Kailangan Mo Ako | 1993 | Elmo |
| Tumbasan Mo ng Buhay | 1993 | |
| Nagkataon Nagkatagpo | 1994 | Gomer |
| LAGALAG: The Eddie Fernandez Story | 1994 | Eddie Fernandez |
| Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo | 1995 | Carlos |
| Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega | 1995 | |
| Kuratong Baleleng | 1995 | |
| Itataya Ko Ang Buhay Mo | 1996 | |
| 'Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo | 1996 | |
| Ayos Lang Pare Ko! | 1997 | Turo |
| Birador | 1998 | Mike Santana |
| Ginto't Pilak | 1998 | Ben Pilak |
| Palaban | 2000 | Major Jack Morales |
| Ping Lacson Story | 2000 | Panfilo "Ping" Lacson |
| Diskarte | 2002 | Jake |
| Hula mo Huli Ko (his last movie appearance) | 2002 | Inspector Randy Tuazon |
TV Shows
| Title | Year | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Kasangga | 1999–2002 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Daboy en Da Girl Daboy en Da Girl Produced by GMA Network, Daboy en Da Girl was a Filipino weekly comedy sitcom that starred Rossana Roces and the Late Rudy Fernandez.- Cast :MAIN CAST:* Rudy Fernandez - Daboy* Rosanna Roces - Girly* Alma Moreno - Brenda... |
2002–2004 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Twin Hearts Twin Hearts Twin Hearts is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata and Erick Salud. This drama series is all about love, destiny, letting go and moving on.-Plot:... |
2003 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Now And Forever Now and Forever - Film and television :* Now and Forever , a drama starring Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard and Shirley Temple* Now and Forever , a 1956 film starring Jack Warner... |
2006 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Atlantika (his last TV appearance) | 2007 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |