Miguel Rodriguez (actor)

Miguel Benedict Rodriguez (November 23, 1961 – February 14, 1997)[1] was a Filipino actor and model. He got his start in show business when he was discovered by the highly-regarded activist, influential filmmaker, 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.[7] Experience was directed by no other than Lino Brocka,[8] and written for the screen by another pillar of Philippine film, journalism, and literature, Pete Lacaba.[9]

Miguel Rodriguez
Screen capture from the movie To Love Again in 1983
Born	Miguel Benedict Rodriguez November 23, 1961 Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Died	February 14, 1997 (aged 35) Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting place	Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque City
Occupation	Actor, model
Years active	1981–1996
Awards	FAMAS Best Supporting Actor (Ibulong Mo sa Diyos)

Notably, he starred as the Filipino-Spanish Ilustrado,[10] Alfonsito, in the 1985 award-winning and daring period film Virgin Forest [11]-- directed by the celebrated and multi-awarded Filipino film-maker, Peque Gallaga,[12] [13] and which musical score[14] was provided by another film icon, Jaime Fabregas.[15] Seven years later, Miguel and Peque will have worked again in the movie, Adventures of Gary Leon and Kuting.[16][17]

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).[18]

He was nominated three times -- 1995, 1989, and 1986 respectively -- (IMDb, n.d.) as Best Supporting Actor in the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (popularly known as 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.[19][20]

In 26 June 1986, Miguel Rodriguez and Edu Manzano hosted Bb. Pilipinas 1986 Grand Coronation Night that was held at the Araneta Coliseum. Ms. Chiqui Hollman-Yulo anchored the event. [21]

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

He died from pancreatitis in 14 February 1997 [22] at the age of 35.[23][24][25]

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	Various roles	ABS-CBN
Lovingly Yours, Helen	1992–1995	Various roles	GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya	1992-1994	Various roles	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 (Initial release: January 22, 1987)
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
Ibulong Mo sa Diyos	1988	Mario Umali (Theatrical Release: Feb. 4, 1988; 1989 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor)
Ang Supremo	1988	Lt. Marco Templo
Bir Mahmud Alyas Boy Muslim	1989	Bir Mahmud
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
Shotgun Banjo	1992	Marvin (Regal Films) (written by Henry Nadong, directed by Joey del Rosario)
Lacson: Batas ng Navotas	1992	Manuel (Regal Films) (story and screenplay by DG Salonga, directed by Leonardo Pascual, released 4 November 1992)
Lucio Margallo	1992	Alexander Sarmiento (Moviestars Production) (written by Jun Lawas, directed by Augusto Salvador, released 3 December 1992)
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
Adan 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

1. Mystery shrouds death of actor Miguel Rodriguez. Filipino Reporter. 27 February 1997.
2. "National Artist of the Philippines", Wikipedia, 2020-09-17, retrieved 2020-11-01
3. Manglinong, Dan (2018-04-03). "Nat'l artist, freedom fighter Lino Brocka inspires from heaven". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
4. "Lino Brocka", Wikipedia, 2020-10-19, retrieved 2020-11-01
5. "Palibhasa Lalake". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
6. "Palibhasa Lalake", Wikipedia, 2020-10-28, retrieved 2020-11-01
7. Brocka, Lino (1984-11-01), Experience (Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller), Snooky Serna, Miguel Rodriguez, Samuel Valero, Mila Ocampo, Regal Films, retrieved 2020-11-01
8. "Lino Brocka", Wikipedia, 2020-10-19, retrieved 2020-11-01
9. "Pete Lacaba", Wikipedia, 2020-08-14, retrieved 2020-11-01
10. "Ilustrado", Wikipedia, 2020-09-04, retrieved 2020-11-01
11. "Virgin Forest", Wikipedia, 2020-09-17, retrieved 2020-11-01
12. "Peque Gallaga reveals biggest movie 'flop' - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
13. Deocampo, Nick (2017-12-02). Sine Gabay: A Film Study Guide. Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-621-420-179-2.
14. Jr, Bayani San Diego (2018-05-22). "Keeping score with Jaime Fabregas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
15. "Jaime Fabregas", Wikipedia, 2020-10-30, retrieved 2020-11-01
16. "Peque Gallaga", Wikipedia, 2020-09-30, retrieved 2020-11-01
17. Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting- Movie Clip - Gabby Concepcion, Manilyn Reynes, Miguel Rodriguez, retrieved 2020-11-01
18. "IMDb: Miguel Rodriguez". IMDb.
19. "Miguel Rodriguez Awards". IMDb.
20. "Ibulong Mo sa Diyos Full Movie (1988)". Pinoy Movies Online. 13 September 2020.
21. "Bb. Pilipinas 1986 Grand Coronation Night". Facebook.
22. "Image model Sam Rodriguez may follow in footsteps of late dad Miguel Rodriguez in showbiz". PEP.Ph.
23. "Mystery Shrouds Death of Actor Miguel Rodriguez". Filipino Reporter. 27 February 1997.
24. Alano, Ching M. "What is this thing called 'bangungot'?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
25. "Shocking showbiz deaths: so sudden, so soon (Part 2)". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2020-11-01.

References

• 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

• Experience (1984). (1984, November 1). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0757195/
• 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

External links

• Miguel Rodriguez at IMDb