Miguel Rodriguez (actor)

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Miguel Rodriguez
Born
Michael Benedict P. Rodriguez

(1962-11-05)November 5, 1962
Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines
DiedFebruary 14, 1997(1997-02-14) (aged 34)
Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting placeAlabang, Muntinlupa City
OccupationActor, model
Years active1981–1996
AwardsFAMAS Best Supporting Actor (Ibulong Mo sa Diyos)

Michael Benedict P. Rodriguez (November 5, 1962 – February 14, 1997)[1] was a Filipino actor and model. He got his start in show business when he was discovered by the filmmaker, a National Artist for Film,[2] Lino Brocka,[3][4] who cast him in a Close Up commercial in 1981. Often referred to as the "Filipino Christopher Reeve", he was most famous for his roles on the television sitcom Palibhasa Lalake[5][6] and opposite Sharon Cuneta in the 1983 movie "To Love Again". He was also known for having appeared with Snooky Serna in the 1984 film Experience in which he played the actor whose character protected Snooky from a person stalking her. Experience was directed by no other than Lino Brocka,[7] and written for the screen by another pillar of Philippine film, journalism, and literature, Pete Lacaba.[8]

Notably, he starred as the Filipino-Spanish Ilustrado, Alfonsito, in the 1985 award-winning and daring period film Virgin Forest[9]—directed by the celebrated and multi-awarded Filipino filmmaker, Peque Gallaga,[10][11] and which musical score[12] was provided by another film icon, Jaime Fabregas.[13] Seven years later, Miguel and Peque will have worked again in the movie, Adventures of Gary Leon and Kuting.[14][15]

He eventually became an action film star, appearing in Bir Mammud: Alyas Boy Muslim (1989), Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile (1990) and Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990).

He was nominated three times—1995, 1989, and 1986 respectively as Best Supporting Actor in the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (also known as the FAMAS Awards) for the films The Elsa Castillo Story (1994), Ibulong Mo sa Diyos (1988), and Partida (1985). He won the award in 1989 for playing the role of Mario Umali—a dance choreographer who raped the main protagonist, Monica Quijano—in Ibulong Mo sa Diyos.

On June 26, 1986, Rodriguez and Edu Manzano hosted Bb. Pilipinas 1986 Grand Coronation Night, held at the Araneta Coliseum. Ms. Chiqui Hollman-Yulo anchored the event.[16]

He retired from acting in 1996 after the release of Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban, the last film he worked on in 1995.

Rodriguez died from pancreatitis on 14 February 1997[17] at the age of 34.[18][19][20]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Title Year Role Network
Palibhasa Lalake 1987–1992 Himself ABS-CBN
Vilma! 1986–1991 Co-host GMA Network
Young Love, Sweet Love 1988–1990 various roles RPN
Maricel Regal Drama Special 1987-1992 ABS-CBN
Lovingly Yours, Helen 1992–1995 GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya 1992-1994 ABS-CBN
Pasiklaban sa Trese 1993–1994 Co-host IBC

Film[]

Title Year Role
Mainit Na Puso 1982 Rod
To Love Again 1983 Bullet/Alberto Alcantara (Launching Lead Role under Viva Films with Sharon Cuneta, Produced by the legendary Vic del Rosario and directed by the movie elite Director Danny Zialcita)
Experience 1984 Froilan (Regal Films, directed by Lino Brocka, released 1 November 1984)
Virgin Forest 1985 Alfonsito (production under Regal Films, directed by Peque Gallaga, released 22 January 1985)
Partida 1985 Greggy
I Can't Stop Loving You 1985 Jeff Carbonell
Paalam, Bukas ang Kasal Ko 1986 Ruffy
Payaso 1986 One of 35 big stars with special participations in the movie -- Maricel Soriano, Eddie Garcia, Nora Aunor, Sheryl Cruz, Susan Roces, Vilma Santos, and Ms. Gloria Romero (actress) included
Kapag Lumaban ang Api 1987 Ramiro Samonte
Tagos ng Dugo 1987 Cesar Garcia
Stolen Moment 1987 Alex
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? 1987 Don
Binibining Tsuperman 1987 Christopher
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak 1987 Nonoy
1988 Mario Umali (Theatrical Release: Feb. 4, 1988; 1989 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor)
Ang Supremo 1988 Lt. Marco Templo
Bir Mammud, Alyas Boy Muslim[21][22] 1989 Bir Mammud
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang 1989 Chito
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit 1989 Arturo
Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe 1989 Lando (Filmstar production under Viva Films, directed by Johnny Manahan, released 6 September 1989) (movietrailer channel: GMA Network "Movies to Watch")
Pangarap Na Ginto 1990 Jack Peralta
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako 1990
Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile 1990 Capt. Gabriel Paile (Regal Films) (story and screenplay by Dante Pangilinan, directed by Dante Pangilinan, released 20 November 1990) (movietrailer channel: ABS-CBN Channel 2 Movieparade)
Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay? 1990 David Llarpido (Regal Films) (story and screenplay by Dante Pangilinan, directed by Dante Pangilinan, released 12 December 1990) (movie trailer channel: ABS-CBN Channel 2 Movieparade)
Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting 1991 Jude
True Confessions: Evelyn, Myrna & Margie 1992 Rene
Lucio Margallo 1992 Alexander Sarmiento
Shotgun Banjo 1992 Marvin (Regal Films) (written by Henry Nadong, directed by Joey del Rosario)
Lacson: Batas ng Navotas 1992 Manuel
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV 1992 Dr. Apol (segment "Ang Madre")
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako 1993 Rocky
Kailan Dalawa ang Mahal? 1993
Hulihin...Probinsyanong Mandurukot 1993 Brando
Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo 1993 Gardo
Jesus Calderon: Maton 1993 Matt (directed by Toto Natividad)
The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan 1994 Ted Boorman
Bala at Lipstick 1994 Tony Boy
Biboy Banal: Pagganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! 1994 Lt. de Vera
Abrakadabra 1994 Santi
The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? 1994 Jaime Jose
Saan Ako Nagkamali? 1995
Di Mapigil ang Init 1995 Eric
Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban 1995 Captain Ablaza

Awards and nominations[]

1995 Nominee

FAMAS Award

Best Supporting Actor

The Elsa Castillo Story... Ang Katotohanan (1994)

1989 Winner

FAMAS Award

Best Supporting Actor

Ibulong Mo sa Diyos (1988)

1986 Nominee

FAMAS Award

Best Supporting Actor

Partida (1985)

Notes[]

  • ABS-CBN News. (2013, March 12). Peque Gallaga reveals biggest movie “flop.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3CMYXEOCQY&t=385s
  • Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting- Movie Clip - Gabby Concepcion, Manilyn Reynes, Miguel Rodriguez. (2020, September 19). Regal Entertainment Inc. Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser
  • Alano, C. M. (2002, April 2). What is this thing called ‘bangungot’? Philstar.Com. https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2002/04/02/155794/what-thing-called-145bangungot146#:%7E:text=Before%20Rico%2C%20actor%20Miguel%20Rodriguez,night%20while%20we’re%20sleeping.
  • Deocampo, N. (2017, February 12). Sine Gabay. Google Books. https://books.google.ca/books?id=lTSWDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT269&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
  • Diego, B. S. (2018, May 22). Keeping score with Jaime Fabregas | Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.Net. https://entertainment.inquirer.net/275595/keeping-score-jaime-fabregas
  • Manglinong, D. (2018, April 3). Nat’l artist, freedom fighter Lino Brocka inspires from heaven. Interaksyon. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/breaking-news/2018/04/03/123819/natl-artist-freedom-fighter-lino-brocka-inspires-from-heaven/#:%7E:text=He%20was%20named%20posthumously%20as%20a%20National%20Artist%20for%20Film%20in%201997.
  • Mystery shrouds death of actor Miguel Rodriguez - Filipino Reporter | HighBeam Research. (1997, February 27). Https://Web.Archive.Org/. https://web.archive.org/web/20140610083654/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-3628539.html
  • Pumaloy, R. (2014, April 7). Image model Sam Rodriguez may follow in footsteps of late dad Miguel Rodriguez in showbiz. PEP.Ph. https://www.pep.ph/news/43042/image-model-sam-rodriguez-may-follow-in-footsteps-of-late-dad-miguel-rodriguez-in-showbiz
  • Babao, C. (2020, March 29). Dr. Sally Gatchalian: ‘As beautiful on the inside as she was outside.’ https://Lifestyle.Inquirer.Net/. https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/360062/dr-sally-gatchalian-as-beautiful-on-the-inside-as-she-was-outside/
  • Pageant Throwback Philippines: Bb. Pilipinas 1986 Grand Coronation Night. (2020, September 27). Https://Www.Facebook.Com/. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=329855848290912
  • Palibhasa Lalake. (2020, February 15). PEP.Ph. https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/148873/where-are-they-now-palibhasa-lalake-cast-a764-20200129-lfrm2?ref=article_next_featured
  • Shocking showbiz deaths: so sudden, so soon (Part 2). (2008, November 2). PEP.Ph. https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/17280/shocking-showbiz-deaths-so-sudden-so-soon-part-2
  • silveraden. (2020, September 13). Ibulong Mo sa Diyos Full Movie (1988)
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020e, October 30). Jaime Fabregas. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Fabregas
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020e, October 19). Lino Brocka. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lino_Brocka
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020b, September 17). National Artist of the Philippines. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Artist_of_the_Philippines
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020b, October 28). Palibhasa Lalake. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palibhasa_Lalake
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020b, September 30). Peque Gallaga. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peque_Gallaga
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020a, August 14). Pete Lacaba. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Lacaba
  • Wikipedia contributors. (2020, September 17). Virgin Forest. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Forest

References[]

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  2. ^ , Wikipedia, 2020-09-17, retrieved November 1, 2020
  3. ^ Manglinong, Dan (April 3, 2018). "Nat'l artist, freedom fighter Lino Brocka inspires from heaven". Interaksyon. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  4. ^ , Wikipedia, October 19, 2020, retrieved November 1, 2020
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  6. ^ , Wikipedia, October 28, 2020, retrieved November 1, 2020
  7. ^ , Wikipedia, October 19, 2020, retrieved November 1, 2020
  8. ^ , Wikipedia, 2020-08-14, retrieved November 1, 2020
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  13. ^ , Wikipedia, 2020-10-30, retrieved November 1, 2020
  14. ^ , Wikipedia, September 30, 2020, retrieved November 1, 2020
  15. ^ Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting- Movie Clip - Gabby Concepcion, Manilyn Reynes, Miguel Rodriguez, retrieved November 1, 2020
  16. ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 1986 Grand Coronation Night". Facebook.
  17. ^ "Image model Sam Rodriguez may follow in footsteps of late dad Miguel Rodriguez in showbiz". PEP.Ph.
  18. ^ "Mystery Shrouds Death of Actor Miguel Rodriguez". Filipino Reporter. 27 February 1997.
  19. ^ Alano, Ching M. "What is this thing called 'bangungot'?". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  20. ^ "Shocking showbiz deaths: so sudden, so soon (Part 2)". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  21. ^ Libo-on, Eddie (April 30, 1989). "Bold films are back". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 19. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  22. ^ "Watch for Asia Films' 1989 Forthcoming Blockbusters!". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. January 1, 1989. p. 14. Retrieved June 6, 2021. MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ AS Vir Mamud

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