Rudy Fernandez
Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez (born March 3, 1952, screen name Rudy Fernandez[1] — 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.
Career:
Fernandez was born in Manila, the son of film director Gregorio Fernandez.[2] Both his parents were from Lubao, Pampanga, which he considered his hometown.[3] 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.[2] 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).[2] His viability as an action star was further enhanced with the box-office success of Ang Leon, Ang Tigre at ang Alamid (1979).[2]
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.[4] 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".
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).[2] In addition to these wins, FAMAS has also nominated Rudy Fernandez an additional 13 times from 1976 to 1998.[5] 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.[6] In 2007, FAMAS awarded him the Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award.[5]
Personal life:
Fernandez hometown is Lubao, Pampanga.[3] 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.
Politics:
During the 2001 elections, 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.[7] 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 Startalk that her husband had been diagnosed with periampullary cancer.[8][9] Fernandez underwent treatment in Tokyo, Japan.[10] 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.[11][12] The Sun Star reported that Fernandez was actually suffering from pancreatic cancer, instead.[13]
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.[14]
Fernandez died from periampullary cancer at his Quezon City home on the morning of June 7, 2008. [1] 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.[15][16]
Career:
Fernandez was born in Manila, the son of film director Gregorio Fernandez.[2] Both his parents were from Lubao, Pampanga, which he considered his hometown.[3] 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.[2] 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).[2] His viability as an action star was further enhanced with the box-office success of Ang Leon, Ang Tigre at ang Alamid (1979).[2]
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.[4] 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".
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).[2] In addition to these wins, FAMAS has also nominated Rudy Fernandez an additional 13 times from 1976 to 1998.[5] 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.[6] In 2007, FAMAS awarded him the Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award.[5]
Personal life:
Fernandez hometown is Lubao, Pampanga.[3] 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.
Politics:
During the 2001 elections, 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.[7] 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 Startalk that her husband had been diagnosed with periampullary cancer.[8][9] Fernandez underwent treatment in Tokyo, Japan.[10] 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.[11][12] The Sun Star reported that Fernandez was actually suffering from pancreatic cancer, instead.[13]
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.[14]
Fernandez died from periampullary cancer at his Quezon City home on the morning of June 7, 2008. [1] 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.[15][16]
Filmography:
Luksang Tagumpay 1956
Emily 1960
For Your Mama 1970
Patayin Ang Dugong Tirador 1974
Bitayin Si Baby Ama 1976
Wanted: Agad-Agad 1976
Makahiya at Talahib 1977
Alfredo Lim: Sa Kamay ng Ibabaw 1977
Gameng 1977
Bilangguan Walang Rehas 1978
Teteng Salonga ng Tondo 1978
Maynila 1979
Nuwebe De Pebrero 1979
Tatak Angustia 1980
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
Tres Kantos 1982
Bagong Boy Condenado 1982
Mga Pambato 1982
Get My Son Dead Or Alive 1982
Kumander Elpidio Paclibar 1982
Sumuko Ka na Ronquillo 1983
Kumusta Ka na Hudas? 1983
Alex San Diego: Alyas Wanted 1983
Kunin Mo Ang Ulo ni Magtanggol 1983
Idol 1984
Sarge 1984
Tulisang Dagat 1984
Kriminal 1984
Somewhere 1984
Kahit Ako'y Lupa 1984
Batuigas: Pasukuin Si Waway 1984
Idol 1985
Luksang Tagumpay 1956
Emily 1960
For Your Mama 1970
Patayin Ang Dugong Tirador 1974
Bitayin Si Baby Ama 1976
Wanted: Agad-Agad 1976
Makahiya at Talahib 1977
Alfredo Lim: Sa Kamay ng Ibabaw 1977
Gameng 1977
Bilangguan Walang Rehas 1978
Teteng Salonga ng Tondo 1978
Maynila 1979
Nuwebe De Pebrero 1979
Tatak Angustia 1980
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
Tres Kantos 1982
Bagong Boy Condenado 1982
Mga Pambato 1982
Get My Son Dead Or Alive 1982
Kumander Elpidio Paclibar 1982
Sumuko Ka na Ronquillo 1983
Kumusta Ka na Hudas? 1983
Alex San Diego: Alyas Wanted 1983
Kunin Mo Ang Ulo ni Magtanggol 1983
Idol 1984
Sarge 1984
Tulisang Dagat 1984
Kriminal 1984
Somewhere 1984
Kahit Ako'y Lupa 1984
Batuigas: Pasukuin Si Waway 1984
Idol 1985
Anak ng Tondo 1985
Bilang na ang Oras Mo 1985
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
Tubusin ng Dugo 1988
Ipaglalaban Ko 1989
Sandakot na Bala 1989
Ayaw Matulog ng Gabi 1990
Kaaway ng Batas 1990
Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story 1991
Kahit Buhay Ko 1992
Kamay ni Cain 1992
Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story 1992
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako 1993
Tumbasan Mo ng Buhay 1993
Nagkataon Nagkatagpo 1994
LAGALAG: The Eddie Fernandez Story 1994
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo 1995
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
Birador 1998
Gintot Pilak 1998
Palaban 2000
Ping Lacson Story 2000
Diskarte 2002
Hula mo Huli Ko (his last movie appearance)[17] 2002
TV Shows:
Kasangga 1999-2002 GMA Network
Daboy en Da Girl 2002-2004 GMA Network
Twin Hearts 2003 GMA Network
Now And Forever 2006 GMA Network
Atlantika (his last TV appearance) 2007 GMA Network
Kasangga 1999-2002 GMA Network
Daboy en Da Girl 2002-2004 GMA Network
Twin Hearts 2003 GMA Network
Now And Forever 2006 GMA Network
Atlantika (his last TV appearance) 2007 GMA Network
ACTOR RUDY FERNANDEZ DIES (1952-2008)/ Movie Ads Circa [1992-2002]
RUDY FERNANDEZ: BEFORE 'BABY AMA'
RUDY FERNANDEZ: BEFORE 'BABY AMA'
Rudy 'Daboy' Fernandez, born March 3, 1952 in Manila, started appearing in movies at age three in a film directed by his father Dr.Gregorio “Yoyong” Fernandez, LVN Pictures’ Luksang Tagumpay in 1956, according to the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Delia Razon, star of Luksang Tagumpay remembers the young Rudy as a “shy, but obedient kid.” “Rudy was always hanging out, playing on the set. He was Yoyong’s pet,” Razon recounts. He also appeared in another film of his father's, Emily (1960).
But his actual movie career started in 1970 under a Sampaguita Pictures contract for the film entitled “For You Mama.”
For You, Mama (1970)- Stars Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Rosemarie, Pepito Rodriguez, Tirso Cruz III, Marifi, Aurora Salve/ Introducing Maritesse Gutierrez and Rudy Fernandez/ Directed by Mar S. Torres
Lagot Kung Lagot (1972)- Stars Roberto Gonzales, Jules King, Rudy Fernandez, Reina Pimentel, Emma Esmeralda, Desiree Destreza/ Directed by Sol Gaudite
Ibong Lukaret (1975)- Stars Vilma Santos, George Estregan, Alona Alegre, Nick Romano, Marissa Delgado, Rudy Fernandez, Arnold Mendoza, Daria Ramirez/ Directed by Tito Sanchez
Wanted... Ded or Alayb: Agad-Agad (1976)- Stars Nora Aunor, Nova Villa and Rudy Fernandez/ with Arnold Mendoza, German Moreno, Jerry Pons, Tita Aunor, Sandy Garcia/ Special Participation of Walter Navarro/ Directed by Warlito Teodoro
Usigin ang Maysala (1976)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Alma Moreno, Perla Bautista, Armida Siguon-Reyna and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
Makahiya at Talahib (1976)- Stars Vilma Santos, Rudy Fernandez, Trixia Gomez and Gloria Romero/ Directed Emmanuel Borlaza
Gameng (1977)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Vivian Velez, Max Alvarado, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Dick Israel/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Valentin Labrador (1977)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Marianne De La Riva and Vivian Velez/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Dakpin...Killers For Hire (1979)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, George Estregan, Ramon Zamora, Dante Varona, Susan Valdez, Veronica Jones/ Directed by Junn Cabreira
Kosa (1980)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Dante Varona, Azenith Briones, Paquito Diaz/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
Tatak Angustia (1980)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Ace Vergel/
Directed by Jerry Tirazona
Emily (1960)- Stars Pancho Magalona, Leroy Salvador, Eddie Rodriguez, Marita Zobel, Merle Tuazon and Charito Solis/ Directed by Gregorio Fernandez
Life Everlasting (1971)-Stars Rosemarie, Pepito Rodriguez, Ricky Belmonte, Marifi, Rudy Fernandez, Alicia Alonzo, Margie Tanquintic/ Directed by Mar S. Torres
7 Crazy Dragons (1974)- Stars Tirso Cruz III, Edgar Mortiz, Walter Navarro, Nick Romano, Romeo Miranda, Rudy Fernandez and Jay Ilagan/ Directed by Tony Santos, Sr.
Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo (1975)- Stars Eddie Rodriguez, Gloria Diaz, Celia Rodriguez, Ray Marcos, Rudy Fernandez and Mx Alvarado/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Bitayin Si...Baby Ama! (1976)- Rudy Fernandez, Alma Moreno, Anita Linda, Paquito Diaz, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
Ikaw...Ako, Laban sa Mundo! (1976)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
BongBong (1976)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Nino Muhlach and Vivian Velez/ Directed by Fely Crisostomo
Iligpit si Pretty Boy (1977)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Rixia Gomez, Celia Rodriguez and Jean Saburit/ Directed by Tito Sanchez
Salonga (1978)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, George Estregan, Trixia Gomez, Ruel Vernal, Raul Aragon/ Directed by Romy Suzara
Estibador (1980)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Dante Varona, Rez Cortez, Julie Ann Fortich, Veronica Jones and Pia Moran/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
Puga (1980)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Cherie Gil, Paquito Diaz, Ruel Vernal/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
Tres Kantos (1980)- Rudy Fernandez, Ace Vergel and Bembol Roco/
Directed by Nilo Saez
Did you know that Eddie Fernandez and Rudy Fernandez made a movie together in 1980. The title: Pader at Rehas--- seems like no problem with the billing! Failed to see it during its theater run. Love to see it! The question is--- Is the print still exit?
His last 10 years in showbiz
(1992-2002)
(1992-2002)
Kamay Ni Cain (1992)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Alice Dixson and Aiko Melendez/ Directed by Jose Carreon
Tumbasan Mo Ng Buhay! (1993)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Nanette Medved
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Dawn Zulueta/ Directed by Romy Suzara
Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega!: Markang Bungo 2 (1995)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Anthony Alonzo, Bembol Roco, Bing Loyzaga, Charlene Gonzalez/ Directed by Eddie Rodriguez
Ayos Lang Pare Ko! (1997)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Ogie Alcasid and Gellie De Belen/ Directed by Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio
Palaban (2000)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Ara Mina/ Directed by Toto Natividad
Diskarte (2002)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Ara Mina
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako (1993)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Sharon Cuneta/ Directed by Eddie Garcia
Nagkataon Nagkatagpo (1994)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Maricel Soriano/ Directed by Augusto Salvador
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo (1995)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Ana Roces/ Directed by Jose Carreon
Itataya Ko Buhay Ko (1996)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Dawn Zulueta, Ricky Davao, Mat Ranillo III, Mark Gil, Pia Pilapil and Charito Solis/ Directed by Jose Carreon
Ginto't Pilak (1999)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Rosanna Roces/ Directed by Romy Suzara
Ping Lacson: Super Cop (2000)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa and Herbert Bautista
Hula Mo... Huli Ko! (2002)- Stars Rudy Fernandez and Rufa Mae Quinto
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