Chinggoy Alonzo

Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (Tagalog: [tʃɪnˈgoɪ ɐˈlɔnsɔ]; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017)[1] was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak (1996).

In this Philippine name, the family name is Alonzo.
Chinggoy Alonzo
Born
Ramón Alonzo

(1950-07-22)22 July 1950
Philippines
Died15 October 2017(2017-10-15) (aged 67)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesChingoy, Chinggoy Gil
OccupationActor
Years active1979–2017

Career

Alonzo was active in the theater industry since the 1960s as an actor and stage director, including work with repertory group The Company of Players.[2]

He appeared in several films such as Dito Sa Pitong Gatang (1992), Sana Pag-ibig Na (1998),[3] and Linlang (1999).

He played Don Ramón, the father of Dingdong Dantes' character in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2002), and the father of Iza Calzado's character in the 2006 film Moments of Love. He was known for portraying the character Evades in the fantasy series Encantadia. Recently, he also appeared in the historical epic series Indio (2013).[4]

His last television appearance was in the revenge drama series Wildflower (2017), where he played the role of Senator Pablo Alcantara, the father of Roxanne Barcelo's character Natalie.

Personal life

His son Ralion Alonzo is also a Filipino actor now working in Hong Kong Disneyland playing multiple roles in Disney Revue and as a lead actor in Mulan,[5] while his other son Shark Alonzo is a stage actor who played as Troy Bolton in High School Musical (2006) at the Ateneo de Manila University's Gonzaga Hall Fine Arts Theater.

Death

Alonzo died on October 15, 2017, from colon cancer. He was 67.[6]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleCharacterRoleNetwork
2017WildflowerSen. Pablo AlcantaraSupporting role
ABS-CBN
2016Hahamakin ang LahatDon Ericson TanSupporting role
GMA Network
2015You're My HomeFerdinand VasquezGuest
ABS-CBN
Princess in the PalaceSen. Carlos JacintoGuest
GMA Network
2014Sana Bukas pa ang KahaponHenry BuenavistaSpecial participationABS-CBN
Moon of DesireRobert HerreraSupporting role
Ang Lihim ni AnnasandraDon Wilfredo ArmadaGuest
GMA Network
2013Got to BelieveRonaldo San JuanSupporting roleABS-CBN
My Little JuanManolo DomingoGuest
IndioDon Hernando PelaezSupporting roleGMA Network
2012The Good DaughterDon Manuel NocheGuest
E-BoyJaime MarianoSupporting roleABS-CBN
2011WansapanataymNeoEpisode: "Happy Neo Year"
WansapanataymMr. PeraltaEpisode: "My Mumu"
Guns and RosesDon SolivenGuest
I Heart You, Pare!Carlos RomualdezSupporting role
GMA Network
SabelFather JohnSupporting roleABS-CBN
100 Days to HeavenMr. VillanuevaGuest
2010Jillian: Namamasko PoDon VictorGuest
GMA Network
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineDon Cesar ZaragozaGuest
ABS-CBN
DivaMartin's fatherGuest
GMA Network
Your SongFernandoEpisode: "Love Me, Love You"
ABS-CBN
ClaudineCara's fatherEpisode: "Doble Cara"
GMA Network
2009May Bukas PaManolo SandovalGuestABS-CBN
Dahil May Isang IkawDon Fernando AragonSupporting role
The WeddingOrson GarcintorenaSupporting role
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers SeriesMr. YuloGuest
2008LoboMr. BlancaflorGuest
Iisa Pa LamangDon Amadeo CastillejosGuest
Mars Ravelo's DyesebelDon Ernesto MontemayorSupporting roleGMA Network
Ako si Kim SamsoonMr. SandovalGuest
Codename: AseroChairman WaldenSupporting role
2006Sa Piling MoCongressman ChuatocoSupporting roleABS-CBN
Love SpellEricka's fatherEpisode: "Charm & Crystal"
Bituing Walang NingningLauro CalmaSupporting role
Carlo J. Caparas' BakekangRodGuestGMA Network
I Luv NYJohnnySupporting role
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEvadesSpecial participation
2005Now and Forever: MukhaMiguel / ManuelSupporting role
EtheriaEvadesSupporting role
EncantadiaEvadesSupporting role
Ang Mahiwagang BaulDon SelmoEpisode: "Ang Lihim ng Bolang Apoy"
2003Sana'y Wala Nang WakasDon Marcelo MadrigalGuest
ABS-CBN
2002Sana ay Ikaw na NgaDon Ramon AltamonteSupporting role
GMA Network
2000Pangako Sa 'YoGeneralGuest
ABS-CBN
1996Anna KareninaDon Xernan MonteclaroSupporting role
GMA Network

Film
YearTitleCharacterCompany
2015Etiquette for MistressesRamonStar Cinema
2012The HealingDodiStar Cinema
2011My Valentine GirlsGrandpa TeryoGMA Films
Regal Films
2010RosarioTenantCinemabuhay International
Studio5
You to Me Are EverythingFrank Benitez Jr.GMA Films
Regal Films
2009I Love You, GoodbyeDr. Eduardo VicencioStar Cinema
2008One True LoveAtty. Julian MijaresGMA Films
Regal Films
SisaDon Rafael IbarraOnCAM Productions
2007ResikloMayorImus Productions
Media Asia Films
2006Moments of LoveSenyor Andres Miguel BuenacerGMA Films
2004Santa SantitaFr. PascualUnitel Pictures International
KuyaTed's fatherRegal Films
Mano Po 2: My HomeSol's father
2003Ngayong Nandito KaTeddy CervantesStar Cinema
2001Tusong TwosomeDon SegundoViva Films
1996Where 'D' Girls 'R'Viva Films
Ikaw Naman ang IiyakLeandro Salvacion
1979Buhay Artista NgayonRVQ Productions
Lion Dragon Films

References
  1. Dumaual, Mario. "Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso dies". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  2. Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (10 March 2002). "Chinggoy Alonzo: The best of two worlds". The Philippine Star.
  3. Cruz, Francis Joseph A. (16 May 2013). "Filipino Fatherhood From The Afterlife: A plea to rediscover Jeffrey Jeturian's 'Sana Pag-ibig Na'". The Philippine Star.
  4. "Chinggoy Alonzo bilang Hernando" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. 12 January 2013.
  5. Miralles, Nitz (18 December 2005). "Ralion Alonso, maganda ang work sa Hongkong Disneyland". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog). The Philippine Star.
  6. "Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso dies after battle with colon cancer". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
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