Redford White
Cipriano "Dodoy" M. Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known by his screen name Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as Sol in the television sitcom Buddy and Sol opposite Eric Quizon who played Buddy. White was recognized as Best Comedy Actor on the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his role as Sol.
Redford White | |
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 White in Neber 2 Geder | |
| Born | Cipriano M. Cermeño II December 5, 1955 |
| Died | July 25, 2010 (aged 54) Caloocan, Philippines |
| Resting place | Our Lady of Eternal Peace Memorial Park, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1977–2008 |
| Spouse | Elena Cermeño |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and career
White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol.[1] He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role.[2] For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.[3]
In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang Mga Unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and Leo Martinez.[4] His last film and television appearances were in Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Palos on ABS-CBN, respectively, in 2008.
Personal life
White was reportedly born with albinism,[5] which gave rise to the surname of his screen name. On the other hand, the first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor Robert Redford.[6]
He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie.[7] His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.
Illness and death
White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010, at 06:47 PST (GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010.[8]
His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine[8] in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila.[4]
Filmography
Film
- Iskul Bukol (Freshmen) (1980)
- A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) as Arizona Gid
- Boni & Klayd (1981) as Boni
- Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo (1981)
- Tartan (1981)
- Darakula (1982) as Darakula
- Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman (1983) as Johnny Tanggo
- Rambo Tan-go (1984) as Johnny Rambo Tango
- Wrong Rangers (1984)
- Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)
- Sekreta "Ini" (1984)
- Okey sa Olrayt (1984)
- S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban (1985)
- I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman) (1985) - Gunding
- Hee-Man: Master of None (1985) - Hee-Man
- Soldyer! (1986)
- Tu-Yay and His Magic Payong (1986) - Emilio/Tuyay
- Pipo's Power (1986) - Pipo
- Ninja Komisyon (1986) - Jacky
- No Return No Exchange (1986)
- Cobrador (1986)
- Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) as Rocky
- Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) - Cpl. Akomplis
- Balandra Crossing (1987)
- Rangers in the Wrong War (1987)
- Pulis Iskwad (1987)
- The Untouchable Family (1988) - Machine Gun Nonong
- Parrot Unit (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis
- 7 Pasiklab sa Army (1988)
- Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon (1988) - Robert
- Kumander Anting-Anting (1988)
- Code Name: Black & White (1988) - Whitey
- Captain Yagit (1989) as Dodoy/Captain Yagit
- Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) (1992) - Sol
- Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (1992) - Lucio
- Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut (1992) - Boboy Mortega
- Teacher...Teacher I Love You (also known as Titser... Titser... I Love You, 1993)
- Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs (1993)[9] - Sol
- Neber 2 Geder (1996)
- Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (Aksidental Heroes) (1997) - Luis
- Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) - Elvis
- I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) (1997) - Mokong
- Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! (1998) - Mokong
- 'Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998) - Alvin
- Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy) (1998) - Clinton
- Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) - Presley
- Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999) - Brando
- Tar-San (1999) - Tar
- Bestman ...4 Better Not 4 Worse (2002) - Carlos Miguel
- Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (2005) - Mang Teroy
- Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure (2008) - Redford
Television
- Iskul Bukol (IBC, 1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980)
- Champoy (RPN 9, 1980–1985) as guest
- T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show (IBC, 1980–1984) as himself (1980)
- Bisoy (BBC 2, 1980–1981)
- 2+2 (BBC 2, 1982–1986)
- Lovingly Yours (GMA Network, 1984–1996) as guest
- UFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others (GMA Network, 1985–1986) as guest
- Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA Network, 1986–1988) as guest
- Palibhasa Lalake (ABS-CBN, 1987–1998) as guest
- Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw (IBC, 1988–1989) as guest
- Buddy en Sol (RPN, 1990–1994) as Sol
- Haybol Rambol (GMA Network, 1994–1995)
- Mikee (GMA Network, 1994)
- Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1995) as guest
- Bubble Gang (GMA Network, 1995–2009) as guest
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN, 1995–2005) as guest
- Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN, 1995) as guest
- Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN, 1996–1999) as himself
- Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1996)
- Oki Doki Doc (ABS-CBN, 1999)
- Pwedeng Pwede (ABS-CBN, 1999–2001) as Bruce
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA Network, 2001–2007) as Bruce
- Magpakailanman (GMA Network, 2002–2003)
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003–2005) as Gabriel
- Quizon Avenue (ABS-CBN, 2005)
- O Ha! (ABC "now TV5", 2006)
- Kokey (ABS-CBN, 2007) as Nanding Kalugdan
- Palos (ABS-CBN, 2008) as Mario (his last TV show)
- Tunay na Buhay (GMA Network, 2013) posthumously featured
- Sabado Badoo (GMA Network, 2015) posthumously featured
Awards
- Winner, Best Comedy Actor for Buddy En Sol - 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- Nominated, Best Comedy Actor for Kokey - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television[10]
References
- Erwin Santiago (July 25, 2010). "Comedian Redford White Has Passed Away". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (August 16, 2007). "Comedy's dynamic duos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
- Dedace, Sophia (July 25, 2010). "Redford White, actor-comedian, is dead". GMA News. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
- "Comedian Redford White passes away". ABS-CBN News. July 25, 2010.
- Macaraeg, Pauline (April 3, 2019). "Nakakatawa! These Filipino Comedians Made Generations Laugh". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- Villasanta, Boy (July 26, 2010). "Quizon et al reminisce good old days with Redford". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- "Redford White, 55, R.I.P." SPOT.PH. July 25, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- "Comedian Redford White passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- "Grand Opening Feb. 17". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 11, 1993. p. 26. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 3, 2021.