Lito Legaspi
Lito Legaspi | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1942[1] |
| Died | September 8, 2019 (aged 76)[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–2019 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Children | |
Lito Legaspi (10 September 1942 – 8 September 2019)[1] was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977). He is probably best known for playing then-Mayor of Davao City, later President, Rodrigo Duterte in 1992 film Pugoy Hostage: Davao [2]
Early career
Legaspi appeared in 1959 comedy film Ipinagbili Kami Ng Aming Tatay, starring Dolphy. In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced Legaspi together with teenage stars such as Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareño, Dindo Fernando, Pepito Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera and Bert Leroy, Jr., among others. He became a matinee idol like Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, Greg Martin and Juancho Gutierrez. He played an impotent husband in the movie Uhaw (1970) with Merle Fernandez and Tito Galla, directed by Ruben Abalos.
Later career
He played Mayor Joaquin Montejo in Esperanza shown in ABS-CBN, starring Judy Ann Santos in 1997. He also played as Governor in Makapiling Kang Muli, GMA Network's prime time television series.
As a veteran actor, he appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows since 1959.
He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in December 2014 for his contribution in movie acting and also TV acting.[3]
Personal life
Lito has 3 children, Zoren, Kier and Brando who are also perspective movie actors. His daughter-in-law (Zoren's wife), Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi is an actress and TV host. His grandchildren, fraternal twins Maverick and Cassandra (children of Zoren and Carmina) and Dani Barreto (daughter of Kier and actress Marjorie Barreto) are in show business as well.
Health and death
On September 6, 2019, Legaspi was rushed to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Medical Center after suffering from chest pains. He later succumbed to cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at around 10:00 AM on September 8, 2019, two days before his 77th birthday.[4]
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2018 | My Special Tatay | Simon Villaroman | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Haplos | Eduardo "Lolo Doods" Dizon | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jonathan Wu | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Ika-6 na Utos | Allan | GMA Network |
| Princess in the Palace | Manuel Gonzaga | ||
| 2015 | MariMar | Don Fernando Aldama | |
| 2014 | Ilustrado | Padre Amado | |
| Niño | Manuel Reyes | ||
| 2013 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Agustin Carriedo | ABS-CBN |
| Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Melchor Antonio | ||
| Genesis | Manuel Macalintal | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Mr. Vergara | TV5 |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Governor | GMA Network | |
| The Good Daughter | Miguel Guevarra | ||
| 2011 | Mula Sa Puso | Luis Vergara | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Don Leon Fortalejo | |
| I Love Betty La Fea | Virgilio Arellano | ||
| 2009 | The Wedding | Lawrence | |
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Toshiro Fonda | |
| Komiks Presents: Dragonna | Recurring Role | ||
| 2004 | Hiram | Don Felipe Verdadero | |
| 1999 | Tabing Ilog | Francisco Ledesma | |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Mayor Joaquin Montejo | |
| 1987 | Agila | Recurring Role | RPN & ABS-CBN |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Leo's Dad | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | Mr. Morales | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Esperanza: The Movie | Mayor Joaquin Montejo | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita | Ryan's Father | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Paano Ang Puso Ko? | Cesar | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Col. Deogracias D’Bayan | |
| 1995 | Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega | Col. Ordoñez | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay | Col. Orlando Aberilla | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Iukit Mo Sa Bala | Congressman Valdez | Star Cinema and RRJ Productions Inc. |
| 1992 | Pugoy Hostage: Davao | Mayor Rodrigo Duterte | First Films |
| 1992 | Kapatid Ko Si Hudas | Don Ramon Cordova | |
| 1991 | Alyas Dodong Scarface | Seiko Films | |
| 1991 | Kung Patatawarin Ka Ng Bala Ko | Roman | Mega Films |
| 1991 | Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | Col. Ordoñez | Bonanza Films |
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Angel Cremenal | ||
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | ||
| 1977 | Banta Ng Kahapon | ||
| 1977 | Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? | ||
| 1976 | Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes Ng Hapon! | ||
| 1970 | Marupok | ||
| 1963 | Ang Class Reunion | Joselito Moran | |
| 1961 | Joey, Eddie, Lito | Lito | |
| 1959 | Wedding Bells | Lito |
References
- ^ a b c d "Veteran actor Lito Legaspi passes away". GMA News Online. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ "There's Actually A Movie About The 1989 Davao Hostage Crisis". Fhm.com.ph. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Veteran actor Lito Legaspi passes away due to cardiac arrest". PEP. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ "Lito Legaspi Pics – Lito Legaspi Photo Gallery – 2015 – Magazine Pictorials. Movie Stills. Event Photos. Red Carpet Pictures". Allstarpics.net. 1975-06-04. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ^ "Lito Legaspi : Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Ipinagbili kami ng aming tatay (1959) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Tony Marzan, rugged actor". Philstar.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Video 48: SAMPAGUITA-VP ALL-STARS: THE BARKADA YOUTH OF THE 60s". Video48.blogspot.com. 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Lito Legaspi". Archived from the original on May 8, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Lito Legaspi". IMDb. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
External links
- Lito Legaspi at IMDb