Redford White
Cipriano "Dodoy" Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known as Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian who was active from the late 1970s until the late 2000s.
Early life and career:
White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol.[1] He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role.[2] For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.[3] In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo![4]
White was reportedly born with albinism, which gave rise to his screen name.
His last movie was Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (2008), and his last TV shows were Kokey and Palos on ABS-CBN.
Personal life:
He was married to Elene Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.
Death:
On July 25, 2010, at 6:47 a.m., Redford White died of complications from his bout with brain cancer and lung tumor at the age of 54. His wake took place at what had been his residence in the Maligaya Subdivision, Fairview, Quezon City.
Filmography:
TV shows
Early life and career:
White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol.[1] He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role.[2] For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.[3] In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo![4]
White was reportedly born with albinism, which gave rise to his screen name.
His last movie was Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (2008), and his last TV shows were Kokey and Palos on ABS-CBN.
Personal life:
He was married to Elene Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.
Death:
On July 25, 2010, at 6:47 a.m., Redford White died of complications from his bout with brain cancer and lung tumor at the age of 54. His wake took place at what had been his residence in the Maligaya Subdivision, Fairview, Quezon City.
Filmography:
TV shows
- Palos (ABS-CBN, 2008) –his last TV appearance–
- Kokey (ABS-CBN, 2007)
- O Ha! (ABC, 2006)
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA Network, 2001–2007)
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003)
- Ispup (ABC, 1998–2001)
- Arjay Bilugan (PTV,1998-2000)
- Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN, 1996)
- Haybol Rambol (GMA Network, 1993)
- Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1993–1994)
- Spotlight (GMA Network, 1993)
- Purungtong (RPN, 1993)
- Reelin' And Rockin' (IBC, 1992)
- Buddy En Sol (RPN, 1990–1994)
- Pandakekoks (GMA Network, 1990–1992)
- GMA Telecine Specials (1992) (GMA Network)
- T.S.U.P (RPN, 1990)
- Plaza 1899 (RPN, 1986)
- Dr. Potpot and the Satellite Kid (RPN , 1985)
- Sic O' Clock News (IBC3, 1980-1989)
- Lovingly Yours (GMA Network, 1984)
- Iskul Bukol (IBC, 1977-1990)
- Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) (2008, his last movie appearance)
- Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo! (2005)
- Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002) .... Carlos Miguel
- Tar-San (1999) .... Tar
- Isprikitik: Walastik kung pumitik (1999) .... Brando
- Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) .... Redford White
- Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy (1998)
- Tong tatlong tatay kong pakitong kitong (1998)
- Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! (1998) .... Mokong
- I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997) .... Mokong
- Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) .... Elvis
- Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) .... Luis
- Neber-2-Geder (1996)
- Teacher, Teacher, I Love You ... his come-back movie and a blockbuster hit
- Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin kayo sa langit (1992) .... Lucio
- Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt depektibs (1992) .... Sol
- Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) .... Sol
- Captain Yagit (1989)
- Code Name: Black & White (1988)
- The Untouchable Family (1987)
- Kumander Anting-Anting (1987)
- Pulis iskwad (1987)
- Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) .... Cpl. Akomplis
- Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) .... Rocky
- Cobrador (1986)
- No Return No Exchange (1986)
- I won, I won (Ang s'werte nga naman) (1986) .... Gunding
- Tu-yay and His Magic Payong (1985) .... Emilio/Tuyay
- Hee-Man: Master of None (1985)
- Okey olarayt (1984)
- Sekreta 'Ini' (1984)
- Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)
- Wrong Rangers (1984)
- Rambo Tan-go (1984) .... Johnny Rambo Tango
- Darakula (1982) .... Darakula
- Tartan (1981)
- A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) .... Arizona Gid
- Iskul bukol (Freshmen) (1980)
- Parrot Unit ... as Accomplish
- Bino & Klayd (1979) .... Bino
- Soldyer! (1979)