Johnny Delgado

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Johnny Delgado
Born Juan Marasigan Feleo
(1948-02-28)February 28, 1948
Manila, Philippines
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Quezon City, Philippines
Other names Johnny
Occupation Actor, writer, comedian
Years active 1968–2009
Spouse(s) Laurice Guillen
Children Anna Feleo
Ina Feleo
Parent(s) Ben Feleo
Victorina Marasigan

Juan Marasigan Feleo (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009) was an award-winning Filipino television and movie actor and writer.

He is best known for his television work on the TV gag show Goin' Bananas. Other roles include the films Kakabakaba Ka Ba? and Tanging Yaman. The latter won him the FAMAS Award and the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor in 2000.

Biography

He was born on February 28, 1948. He is the son of Ben Feleo, a film director, and Victorina Marasigan, an educator.[1]

Personal Life

He is the husband of actress-director Laurice Guillen and the father of actresses Anna Feleo and Ina Feleo.

Besides his work in film and television, he also appeared in the Philippine version of Coca-Cola's TV commercial for Cherry Coke.

He was posthimously inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in December 2010 1 year after his death.

Illness and death

Ina Feleo, daughter of Delgado and wife director Laurice Guillen, made this confirmation in a text message to abs-cbnNEWS.com.

ABS-CBN News reported that Delgado died in his home past 1 p.m. He was surrounded by his family when he died. Bibeth Orteza, Delgado's close friend, said the actor died peacefully.

Delgado was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Early this year, Delgado assured that he was responding well to chemotherapy.

A healthy and strong Delgado even attended the birthday celebration of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada in February 2009. He announced there that he was in remission.

But, according to ABS-CBN News source, the cancer returned. Last week, he was brought to St. Luke's Hospital in Quezon City. He was discharged Tuesday.

Partial filmography

Movie

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  • Labing-labing (2009, short film)[1] – his last movie role. Directed by his daughter Ina Feleo, co-starring his wife Laurice Guillen
  • You Got Me! (2007)
  • Summer Heat (2006)
  • La Visa Loca (2005)
  • Santa Santita (2004) – actor and co-writer
  • Pakners (2003)
  • Kailangan Kita (2002)
  • Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002)
  • Tanging Yaman (2000)
  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994) ..... Congressman
  • Macario Durano (1994) .... Velasquez
  • Elsa del Castillo Story (1994)
  • Tatak ng Kriminal (1993)
  • Sala sa Init Sala sa Lamig (1993)..... Valero
  • Kanto Boy: Alyas Totoy Guwapo (1992)
  • Hanggang May Buhay (1992)
  • Pacifico Guevarra: Dilinger (1992)
  • Patayin si Billy Zapanta (1992)
  • Kamay ng Garuda (1992)
  • Kahit Buhay Ko (1992) .... Chef Dinero
  • Eddie Tagalog: Pulisyante ng Mandaluyong (1992)
  • Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti) (1992) .... Guido Medrano
  • Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo II (1992)
  • Alyas Boy Kano (1992) .... Alvarez
  • Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992) .... Jaime
  • Contreras Gang (1991) .... Tinyente Pascual
  • Alyas Pogi 2 (1991) .... Active Footage
  • Mayor Latigo (1991) .... Romero
  • Alyas Ninong: Huling Kilabot ng Tondo (1991) .... Kapitan Tamayo
  • Medal of Valor: Habang Nasusugatan Lalong Tumatapang (1991) .... Kumander Dayang
  • Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990) .... Hepe Rogelio Banzon
  • Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
  • Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989)
  • Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
  • A Dangerous Life (1988) .... Lt. "Red" Kapunan
  • Tubusin mo ng Dugo (1988) .... Lt. Piodoroda
  • Pepeng Kuryente (1988) .... Richard
  • Balweg (1987)
  • Bukas ng Sabado agi Buka Sa Sabitan (1986)
  • Alyas Baby Tsina (1984)
  • Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing (1983)
  • M.I.B.: Men in Brief (1983) – Francis Phillips
  • Mga Uod at Rosas (1982)
  • San Basilio (1981) – Sr. Escobar
  • Aguila (1980)
  • Brutal (1980)
  • Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
  • Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979)
  • Jaguar (1979)
  • Banaue (1975)
  • Bawat Kanto Basagulo (1968)

Television

Awards

FAMAS Awards

  • 2007 – Kaleldo – Best Actor
  • 2006 – La Visa Loca – Supporting Actor
  • 2001 – Tanging Yaman – Best Actor (won)
  • 1995 – Macario Durano – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1993 – Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1990 – Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989) – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1988 – Balweg – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1981 – Kakabakaba ka ba? – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1980 – Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan -Best Supporting Actor
  • 1977 – Mrs. Teresa Abad ako po si Bing (1976)-Best Supporting Actor
  • 1976 – Banaue -Best Supporting Actor

FAP Awards, Philippines

  • 2007 – Ligalig – Best Supporting Actor (won)
  • 2006 – La Visa Loca – Best Supporting Actor (won)
  • 2005 – Santa Santita – Best Screenplay (with Jerry Gracio and Michiko Yamamoto)
  • also nominated for Best Supporting Actor

Gawad Urian Awards

  • 2006 – La Visa Loca – Best Supporting Actor
  • 2003 – Kailangan Kita -Best Supporting Actor
  • 2001 – Tanging – Best Actor
  • 1993 – Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin -Best Supporting Actor
  • 1982 – Salome – Best Actor
  • 1981 – Kakabakaba ka ba? – Best Supporting Actor (won)
  • Brutal – Best Actor / Best Supporting Actor

Metro Manila Film Festival

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Johnny had his formal education at Colegio de San Juan de Letran Actor Johnny Delgado succumbs to cancer – from The Philippine Daily Inquirer

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