Rod Navarro
Filipino actor and politician (1930 – 2003)
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::summary Filipino actor and politician (1930 – 2003) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Rod Navarro |
| birth_name | Joseph Bowers Rigets |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Manila, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands |
| death_date | |
| death_place | Quezon City, Philippines |
| nationality | Filipino |
| occupation | Actor, radio broadcaster |
| party | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
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| name = Rod Navarro | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Joseph Bowers Rigets | birth_date = | birth_place = Manila, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands | death_date = | death_place = Quezon City, Philippines | nationality = Filipino | other_names = | known_for = | occupation = Actor, radio broadcaster | party = Kilusang Bagong Lipunan Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro, was a film and television actor. He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan.
Navarro was known as a character actor for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off), a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga.
A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary, he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s.
Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig, a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.
Career
Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators". He was a news anchor in DZMM-AM and a news commentator in DWAN-AM. He was also a broadcaster under the Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Binibining Kalog | Jorge | The first movie he appeared in. |
| 1957 | Pretty Boy | ||
| 1957 | Prinsesa Gusgusin | ||
| 1958 | Kundiman ng Puso | ||
| 1958 | Lover Boy | ||
| 1960 | Bilanggong Birhen | ||
| 1962 | Kaming Mga Talyada | ||
| 1963 | The Macapagal Story | ||
| 1963 | Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw | ||
| 1963 | Miting de Avance | ||
| 1964 | Kardong Kidlat | ||
| 1964 | Ginintuang Ani | ||
| 1964 | Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis | ||
| 1964 | Ang Pinakakilabot | ||
| 1964 | Markong Bagsik | ||
| 1964 | Zigomar | ||
| 1965 | G-2 | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Kambal-Kidlat | ||
| 1965 | Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay | ||
| 1965 | Batas ng .45 | ||
| 1965 | Kalaban ng Sindikato | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Tatlo sa Tatlo | ||
| 1965 | Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa Manlulupig | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Ben Barracuda | "Initial Offering" of Junar Productions | |
| 1965 | Contra-Señas | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Mastermind | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1966 | Deadline: Agosto 13 | Guest performance; part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1966 | Pepe en Pilar | ||
| 1966 | Makasalanan | ||
| 1966 | Blackmail! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1966 | Ang Nasasakdal | ||
| 1966 | Doble Trece | ||
| 1966 | Top Secret | Part of the Agent 69 film series | |
| 1966 | Johnny West | ||
| 1966 | Crossfire | ||
| 1966 | Kidlat at Kamandag | ||
| 1966 | Frame-Up! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1967 | Sergeant .45 | Sergeant .45 | |
| 1967 | The Experts | Part of the Agent 69 film series | |
| 1967 | Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak | Tony | |
| 1967 | Modus Operandi | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1967 | Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang) | ||
| 1967 | Da Best in Da West | ||
| 1968 | Kaming Taga-ilog | ||
| 1968 | Bigat ng Kamay | ||
| 1968 | Armalite Commandos | ||
| 1968 | Magnum Barracuda | ||
| 1968 | Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang Pusakal | Ang Ganid | |
| 1968 | Siete Dolores | ||
| 1968 | Kaming Taga-bundok | ||
| 1969 | The Graduation | ||
| 1969 | Ang Sakristan | ||
| 1969 | Ayun 'Yon, Eh! | ||
| 1969 | Facifica Falayfay | ||
| 1969 | Mekeni's Gold | Omar Sarap | |
| 1969 | Blue-Seal Mataharis | Part of the Agent X-44 series | |
| 1969 | Kill: The Magnificent Agents! | ||
| 1970 | Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid | Omar Cassidy | |
| 1970 | Agent Silencer at ang 7 Brassieres | Omar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77 | |
| 1970 | The Manhunt | ||
| 1970 | Rodolfo Valentino | ||
| 1970 | Ang Magsasaging | ||
| 1971 | Laugh Story | ||
| 1971 | The Criminals | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1972 | Laugh Bag | ||
| 1972 | Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap | "Initial Offering" of Avon Productions | |
| 1973 | Kung Gumire Parang Tandang | ||
| 1973 | Dracula Goes to R.P. | ||
| 1973 | Fight Batman Fight! | Joker | |
| 1974 | As Long as There's Music | ||
| 1974 | John & Marsha | ||
| 1974 | Tama Na Erap | ||
| 1974 | Ugat | ||
| 1974 | King Khayam and I | ||
| 1975 | The Exit | ||
| 1975 | Jack and Jill and John | ||
| 1975 | Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo | ||
| 1975 | Nagbabagang Silangan | ||
| 1975 | Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran | ||
| 1976 | In My Little Room | ||
| 1976 | The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita | ||
| 1979 | Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | ||
| 1979 | Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | ||
| 1979 | Mamang Sorbetero | ||
| 1981 | Hari ng Stunt | ||
| 1985 | Magchumikap Ka! | ||
| 1986 | John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika | ||
| 1994 | Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Don Pedro | |
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Death
Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer. He was 73.
References
References
- Francisco, Butch. (1 November 2003). "Remembering Departed Stars".
- (10 April 2003). "Rod Navarro, 73". Manila Standard.
- (1994). "CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film". Cultural Center of the Philippines.
- (22 November 1996). "DWAN back on air". Manila Standard.
- (July 7, 2020). "The birth of 'Radyo Patrol': typhoons, helicopter crashes, and the First Quarter Storm". news.abs-cbn.com/.
- (July 22, 2021). "'Patuloy pa ring maglilingkod': Kabayan Noli de Castro reminisces about DZMM on its 35th anniversary". news.abs-cbn.com.
- (April 29, 2020). "Luis Nepomuceno, film industry scion and director of 'Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak', dies at 89". news.abs-cbn.com.
- (August 25, 2020). "2 more 'golden' beauties". Philstar.com.
- (1 January 2004). "Bombshells, boy bands, breakouts, breakups". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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