Rudy Fernandez Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Rudy Fernandez was born on March 16, 1952 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines as Rodolfo Padilla Fernandez. He was an actor and producer, known for Diskarte (2002), Birador (1998) and Pepeng Shotgun (1981). He was married to Lorna Tolentino. He died on June 7, 2008 in White Plains, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Net Worth
$500,000
Date Of Birth
March 16, 1952
Place Of Birth
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Profession
Actor, Producer
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
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His father is Gregorio Fernandez.
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A multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s.
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Died 6:15 a.m. of June 7, 2008, a day after he decided to be discharged from Cardinal Santos Medical Center where he was confined for almost a month.
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He battled periampullary cancer for two years, even seeking treatment abroad including hospitals in the United States and Japan.
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Sons Renz Marion and Raphael Fernandez (with wife actress Lorna Tolentino) and Mark Anthony Fernandez with former partner, actress Alma Moreno.
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Best buddies were Jinggoy Estrada, Jinggoy Estrada and Phillip Salvador.
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His rise to stardom took off when he was launched in Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976).
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He and Alma Moreno became reel and real lovers during and after filming Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976). Consequently, the couple lived together and had one child, Mark Anthony Fernandez.
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In his teens, he witnessed the death of his mother Pilar Padilla who committed suicide by shooting herself. The incident traumatized the young Rudy.
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Uncle of Robin Padilla, Rustom Padilla, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla.
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Born Rodolfo Padilla Fernandez on March 3, 1952 in Manila to film director and medical practitioner Dr. Gregorio Fernandez and Pilar Padilla of the famous show biz Padilla clan.
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He made his movie debut at the age of three, appearing in Luksang tagumpay (1956), which his father directed in 1956. His follow-up movie, Emily (1960) was also directed by his father.
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It was in 1970 that the young Rudy decided to really plunge into showbiz while a Commerce student at the University of Sto. Tomas. Due to his hectic schedules that he missed a lot of his classes, he quit schooling.
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Then movie reporter and talent scout Deo Fajardo Jr. spotted the potentials in Rudy as an actor during his teen years and helped him push his career. It was also Deo who pushed to stardom Rudy's nephew, Robin Padilla in Anak ni Baby Ama (1990), a sequel of Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976) which launched Rudy's career.
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Became the president of the Kapisanan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon in the early 1990s. His term followed that of Paquito Diaz.
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Rejected the lead role in Bayan ko: Kapit sa patalim (1984), which later became one of the most celebrated Filipino films of all time. He turned down the movie after director Lino Brocka refused to grant his demands. Fernandez wanted some character changes to suit his image. However, Brocka thought such changes would ruin the entire sense and vision of the film. So Brocka opted for Phillip Salvador.
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Named after Rudolph Valentino. His mother Pilar was very fond of Rudolf when she was pregnant. She usually wanted to see the face of the Hollywood actor; hence she hung Rudolf's photo in his room.
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In 2001, he ran for Quezon City under Puwersa ng Masa of former President Joseph Estrada but lost to then House Speaker Sonny Belmonte Jr.
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The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) bestowed the 2008 Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award to him at the 24th Star Awards for Movies. He was also the recipient of the Film Academy of the Philippines FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Education: Bachelor of Science in Commerce (University of Santo Tomas, Manila).
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Brother of Merle Fernandez.
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Father of actor Mark Anthony Fernandez, his son with actress Alma Moreno.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Atlantika
2006
TV Series
Camaro
Now and Forever
2006
TV Series
Arman
Minsan pa
2004
GRO
Twin Hearts
2003
TV Series
Utang ng ama
2003
Rudy, Father of Don
Daboy en da girl
2002
TV Series
Daboy
Hula mo huli ko
2002
Inspector Randy Tuazon
Diskarte
2002
Jake
Ping Lacson: Super Cop
2000
Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson
Sagot kita: Mula ulo hanggang paa
2000
Fireman
Palaban
2000
Major Jack Morales
Ang erpat kong Astig
1998
Ginto't pilak
1998
Ben Pilak
Birador
1998
Mike Santana
Ayos lang, pare ko
1997
Turo
Wag na wag kang lalayo
1997
Kristo
1996
Simon of Cyrene
Itataya ko ang buhay ko
1996
Matimbang pa sa dugo
1995
Carlos
Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
1995
Gising na... ang higanteng natutulog
1995
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang bungo 2
1995
Bobby Ortega
Onyok Tigasin
1995
Nagkataon... Nagkatagpo
1994
Gomer
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story
1994
Eddie Fernandez
Kung kailangan mo ako
1993
Elmo
Tumbasan mo ng buhay
1993
Guwapings: The First Adventure
1992
Kamay ni Cain
1992
Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II
1992
Berting
Daddy Goon
1992
Bingbong
Kahit buhay ko...
1992
Marco
Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story
1991
Vincent 'Bingbong' Crisologo
Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story
1991
Bobby Ortega
Onyong Majikero
1991
Romy
Kaaway ng batas
1990
Lt. Bobby Sandoval
Ayaw matulog ng gabi
1990
Ipaglalaban ko
1989
Sandakot na bala
1988
Emil
Isang dakot na bala
1988
Tubusin mo ng dugo ... A Crime Story
1988
Vengeance Is Mine
1987
Ador Ronquillo
Vigilante
1987
Humanda ka... Ikaw ang susunod
1987
Carlo Sobella
Operation; Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier
1987
Victor Corpuz
Deadly Target
1986
Payaso
1986
Lumuhod ka sa lupa!
1986
Norman
Laban kung laban
1986
Sobra na, tama na, asiong aksaya
1986
Mabuhay ka sa baril
1986
Dario / David
Sangley Point Robbery
1985
Ruben Martirez
Calapan Jailbreak
1985
Anak ng Tondo
1985
Berting de Jesus
Riot 1950
1985
Baun Gang
1985
Alejandrino Baun
Bilang na ang oras mo
1985
Bobby
Ulo ng gapo
1985
Idol
1984
Ador
Kriminal
1984
Somewhere
1984
Silvio Logarte
Tulisang dagat
1984
Montemayor: tulisang dagat
1984
Sarge
1984
Pasukuin si Waway
1984
Waway
Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng cavite) Version II
1984
Johnny Remulla (uncredited)
Kumusta ka, Hudas?
1983
Porontoy
1983
Kunin mo ang ulo ni Magtanggol
1983
Rufo Magtanggol
Tatak ng yakuza
1983
Jerry
Sumuko ka na Ronquillo
1983
Ronquillo
Alex San Diego: Wanted
1983
Alex San Diego
Inside Job
1983
Mga pambato
1982
Peping Guwapo
Vendetta
1982
Guillermo Soliman
1982
Amo
1982
Get My Son Dead or Alive
1982
Renato Paragas
Kumander Elpidio Paclibar
1982
Kumander Kris
1982
Abdul
Totoy Saudi
1982
Boy Condenado
1982
Boy Condenado
Enkuwentro
1982
Mga hayop sa paraiso
1982
Babalik ka rin
1981
Kahit ako'y lupa
1981
Lukso ng dugo
1981
Pepeng Shotgun
1981
Pepe Medrano
Death Row
1981
Wanted Sabas
1981
Laya
1981
Bangkusay
1981
Asiong Salonga
Deadly Brothers
1981
Bantay salakay
1981
Estibador
1980
Ramon Ramirez
Sa init ng apoy
1980
Tres kantos
1980
Edgar
Tatak munti
1980
Tatak Angustia
1980
Rene
Hari ng tondo ikaw o ako
1980
Goriong butete
1980
Handsome Gorio (uncredited)
Puga
1980
Kosa
1980
Pader at rehas
1980
9 de Pebrero
1979
Guillen Sarmiento
Kasal-kasalan, bahay-bahayan
1979
Star
1979
Isang milyong at isang kasalanan
1979
Ang leon, ang tigre, at ang alamid
1979
Dakpin... Killers for Hire
1979
Maynila 1970: Panganib araw at gabi
1979
Angelita... Ako ang iyong ina
1979
Rod
Isang araw isang buhay
1979
Boy Ginto
Hold-Up
1979
Teritoryo ko ito
1979
Hoodlum Killer
1979
Holdup (Special Squad, D.B.)
1979
Salonga
1978
Asiong Salonga
Ex-Convict
1978
Dyesebel
1978
Fugitive (uncredited)
Pretty Boy Segovia
1978
Doble kara
1978
Eddie
Joe Quintero
1978
Joe Quintero
Gusting pusa
1978
Anak sa una, kasal sa ina
1978
Bilangguang walang rehas
1978
Teteng Salonga ng Tondo
1978
Iligpit si pretty boy
1977
Alfredo Lim
1977
Alfredo Lim
Gameng
1977
Hijack '77
1977
Alfredo Lim, Manila Police
1977
Ako si Emma, Babae!
1977
Valentin Labrador
1977
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Arturo Clemente
Ikaw... ako laban sa mundo!
1976
Usigin ang maysala
1976
Bernie
Bong bong
1976
Mando
Bitayin si... Baby Ama!
1976
Baby Ama
Bertang karengkeng
1976
Leap year ngayon, lagot ka pipikutin kita
1976
Wanted ... Ded or Alayb
1976
Nahirit, Nasipol ang Biyaheng Bikol
1976
Si Raquel at Si Rafael
1976
The Good Father
1975
Diwang kayumanggi: Prinsesang mandirigma
1975
Dugo at pag-ibig sa kapirasong lupa
1975
Bong (segment 5) (uncredited)
Sa pag-ikot ng mundo
1975
Ibong lukaret
1975
Gemma: Babaing Kidlat
1974
7 Crazy Dragons
1974
Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica
1974
Alyas Blackie
1973
Sandra Lee
1973
Manang biday sa maynila
1973
Lagot kung lagot
1972
Life Everlasting
1971
Rod
Matutina
1971
For You, Mama
1970
Sweet Matutinna
1970
Emily
1960
Luksang Tagumpay
1956
Mahirit, masiplang biyahing Bicol
1956
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kaaway ng batas
1990
producer - as R.F.
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gising na... ang higanteng natutulog
1995
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition
2006
TV Series
Himself - Housemate
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback
2000
Himself
Kasangga
1999
TV Series documentary
Himself - Host
Si malakas si maganda at si mahinhin
1980
Himself
The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
Documentary
Himself
Ang sarap ng paskong kapuso: The GMA Christmas Special
2006
TV Movie
Himself
Atlantika: Ang lihim ng karagatan
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Camaro
24th Luna Awards
2006
TV Special
Archive Footage
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2008
Lifetime Achievement Award
Star Awards for Movies
2007
Lifetime Achievement Award
FAP Awards, Philippines
2007
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award
FAMAS Awards
2000
Special Award
Star Awards for Movies
Male Star of the Night
1999
FAP Award
FAP Awards, Philippines
Best Actor
Birador (1998)
1988
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actor
Operation; Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier (1987)
