Redford White

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Redford White
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White in Neber 2 Geder
Born
Cipriano M. Cermeño II

(1955-12-05)December 5, 1955
Cebu City, Philippines
DiedJuly 25, 2010(2010-07-25) (aged 54)
Caloocan, Philippines
OccupationActor, comedian
Years active1977–2008
Spouse(s)Elena Cermeño
ChildrenJeruie Cermeño

Cipriano "Dodoy" M. Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known by his screen name Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known on his role as Sol in the television sitcom Buddy and Sol opposite Eric Quizon playing Buddy. White was recognized as Best Comedy Actor on the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his role as Sol.

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! paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and Leo Martinez.[4] His last film and television appearances were in Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Palos on ABS-CBN, respectively, in 2008.

Personal life[]

White was reportedly born with albinism,[5] which gave rise to the surname of his screen name. On the other hand, the first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor Robert Redford.[6]

He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie.[7] 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.

Illness and death[]

White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010 at 06:47 PST (GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010.[8]

His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine[8] in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila.[4]

Filmography[]

Film[]

  • Iskul Bukol (Freshmen) (1980)
  • A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) as Arizona Gid
  • Boni & Klayd (1981) as Boni
  • Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo (1981)
  • Tartan (1981)
  • Darakula (1982) as Darakula
  • (1983) as Johnny Tanggo
  • Rambo Tan-go (1984) as Johnny Rambo Tango
  • Wrong Rangers (1984)
  • (1984)
  • Sekreta "Ini" (1984)
  • Okey sa Olrayt (1984)
  • (1985)
  • I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman) (1985) - Gunding
  • Hee-Man: Master of None (1985) - Hee-Man
  • Soldyer! (1986)
  • (1986) - Emilio/Tuyay
  • Pipo's Power (1986) - Pipo
  • Ninja Komisyon (1986) - Jacky
  • (1986)
  • Cobrador (1986)
  • (1986) as Rocky
  • (1987) - Cpl. Akomplis
  • (1987)
  • (1987)
  • (1987)
  • (1988) - Machine Gun Nonong
  • (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis
  • 7 Pasiklab sa Army (1988)
  • Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon (1988) - Galapong
  • (1988)
  • Code Name: Black & White (1988) - Whitey
  • Captain Yagit (1989) as Dodoy/Captain Yagit
  • Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) (1992) - Sol
  • Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (1992) - Lucio
  • Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut (1992) - Boboy Mortega
  • Teacher...Teacher I Love You (also known as Titser... Titser... I Love You, 1993)
  • Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs (1993)[9] - Sol
  • Neber 2-Geder (1996)
  • Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (Aksidental Heroes) (1997) - Luis
  • Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) - Elvis
  • I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) (1997) - Mokong
  • Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! (1998) - Mokong
  • 'Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998) - Alvin
  • Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy) (1998) - Clinton
  • Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) - Presley
  • Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999) - Brando
  • Tar-San (1999) - Tar
  • Bestman ...4 Better Not 4 Worse (2002) - Carlos Miguel
  • Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (2005) - Mang Teroy
  • Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure (2008) - Redford

Television[]

  • Iskul Bukol (IBC, 1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980)
  • Champoy (RPN 9, 1980-1985) as guest
  • T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show (IBC, 1980-1984) as Himself (1980)
  • Bisoy (BBC 2, 1980-1981)
  • 2+2 (BBC 2, 1982-1986)
  • Lovingly Yours (GMA Network, 1984-1996) as guest
  • UFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others (GMA Network, 1985-1986) as guest
  • Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA Network, 1986-1988) as guest
  • Palibhasa Lalake (ABS-CBN, 1987-1998) as guest
  • Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw (IBC, 1988-1989) as guest
  • Buddy en Sol (RPN, 1990-1994) as Sol
  • Haybol Rambol (GMA Network, 1994-1995)
  • Mikee (GMA Network, 1994)
  • Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1995) as guest
  • Bubble Gang (GMA Network, 1995-2009) as guest
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN, 1995-2005) as guest
  • Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN, 1995) as guest
  • Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN, 1996-1999) as Himself
  • Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1996)
  • Pwedeng Pwede (ABS-CBN, 1999-2001) as Bruce
  • Daddy Di Do Du (GMA Network, 2001-2007) as Bruce
  • Magpakailanman (GMA Network, 2002-2003)
  • Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003-2005) as Gabriel
  • Quizon Avenue (ABS-CBN, 2005)
  • O Ha! (ABC "now TV5", 2006)
  • Kokey (ABS-CBN, 2007) as Nanding Kalugdan
  • Palos (ABS-CBN, 2008) as Mario (his last TV show)
  • Tunay na Buhay (GMA Network, 2013) posthumously featured
  • Sabado Badoo (GMA Network, 2015) posthumously featured

Awards[]

References[]

  1. ^ Erwin Santiago (July 25, 2010). "Comedian Redford White Has Passed Away". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  2. ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (16 August 2007). "Comedy's dynamic duos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  3. ^ Dedace, Sophia (25 July 2010). "Redford White, actor-comedian, is dead". GMA News. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Comedian Redford White passes away". ABS-CBN News. July 25, 2010.
  5. ^ Macaraeg, Pauline (2019-04-03). "Nakakatawa! These Filipino Comedians Made Generations Laugh". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  6. ^ Villasanta, Boy (2010-07-26). "Quizon et al reminisce good old days with Redford". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  7. ^ "Redford White, 55, R.I.P." SPOT.PH. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  8. ^ a b "Comedian Redford White passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Grand Opening Feb. 17". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 11, 1993. p. 26. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  10. ^ Navarro, Mell T. (2008-10-16). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2021-08-03.

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