Lito Legaspi
Lito Legaspi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ludovico A. Legaspi September 10, 1941[1] |
| Died | September 8, 2019 (aged 77)[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. He was buried at Caryana Monastery in Magalang, Pampanga [4]
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Wedding Bells | Lito | |
| 1961 | Joey, Eddie, Lito | Lito | |
| 1963 | Ang Class Reunion | Joselito Moran | |
| 1970 | Marupok | ||
| 1976 | Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon! | ||
| 1977 | Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? | ||
| Banta ng Kahapon | |||
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | ||
| Angel Cremenal | |||
| Alyas Baby Face | Seiko Films | ||
| 1991 | Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | Col. Ordoñez | Bonanza Films |
| Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Roman | Mega Films | |
| 1992 | Kapatid Ko si Hudas | Don Ramon Cordova | |
| Mario Sandoval | Mr. Retareno | ||
| 1993 | Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | Rafael Montejo | |
| Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | Mayor Antonio Duwalde | First Films | |
| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | ||
| Iukit Mo sa Bala | Congressman Valdez | Star Cinema and RRJ Productions Inc. | |
| 1995 | Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay | Col. Orlando Aberilla | Viva Films |
| Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega | Col. Ordoñez | Viva Films | |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Col. Deogracias D'Bayan | |
| 1997 | Paano ang Puso Ko? | Cesar | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita | Ryan's Father | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Tigasin | ||
| Esperanza: The Movie | Mayor Joaquin Montejo | Star Cinema | |
| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | Mr. Morales | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Leo's Dad | Star Cinema |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018—2019 | My Special Tatay | Simon Villaroman (in His last Appearance) | |
| 2017 | Haplos | Eduardo "Lolo Doods" Dizon | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jonathan Wu | ||
| 2016 | Ika-6 na Utos | Allan | |
| 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 | |
| Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Melchor Antonio | ||
| Genesis | Manuel Macalintal | ||
| 2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Mr. Vergara | |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Governor | ||
| The Good Daughter | Miguel Guevarra | ||
| 2011 | Mula Sa Puso | Luis Vergara | |
| 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 |
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.
External links
- Lito Legaspi at IMDb