Pancho Magalona
Pancho Magalona | |
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| Born | Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. January 22, 1922 |
| Died | April 7, 1998 (aged 76) Quezon City, Philippines |
Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Sucat, Parañaque, Philippines |
| Other names | Enrique Magalona, Jr.; Pancho Magalona |
| Citizenship | Philippine |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1947–1985 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 9 (inc. Francis Magalona) |
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Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. (January 22, 1922 – April 7, 1998), professionally known as Pancho Magalona, was a Filipino actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Early life
Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. was born January 22, 1922[2] in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, he was the son of Enrique B. Magalona Sr., a politician who served as municipal president of Saravia (now renamed in his honor) in Negros Occidental and as senator from 1946 to 1955.[3]
Career
Magalona and his wife Tita Duran, appeared in numerous Sampaguita Pictures films. The couple was the most popular love team in films during the late 1940s and 1950s.[4] He was the father of Francis Magalona (1964–2009), Ma. Susan Magalona-Contreras, Vicky, Victor (married to Ma. Angeles), Henry, Popeye "Pye", Malot, Maricar Magalona-Martinez, and Martin. He also co-starred in a few Hollywood film that were shot in the Philippines, such as Merrill's Marauders (1962) and The Hook (1963).[5] One of his best remembered roles is portraying the character of Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra in the 1962 film adaptation of José Rizal's novel El Filibusterismo.
In 1967, Magalona ran for governor of Rizal under the Liberal Party but was defeated by incumbent governor Isidro Rodriguez; Neptali Gonzales, Magalona's running mate, managed to be elected vice governor.[6][7]
Awards
In 1959, Magalona won the FAMAS Award for Best Actor for his performance as a bandit in the 1958 film Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (lit. 'To the world's edge'), produced by the independent studio Pacific Movie Productions.[8]
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 7th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig | Won | [8] |
| 1960 | 8th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Cry Freedom | Nominated | |
| 1963 | 11th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | El Filibusterismo | Nominated | |
| 1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Vic Silayan Memorial Award | Recognized | ||
| 1996 | 19th Gawad Urian Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Recognized |
Death
A heavy smoker, he suffered from emphysema and died at the Lung Center of the Philippines on April 7, 1998.[2] He was buried in Loyola Memorial Park, Sucat, Parañaque beside his wife Tita Duran.
Filmography
- Makislap Na Bato (1947)
- Maharlika (1948)
- Bulaklak Na Walang Pangalan (1948)
- Tatlong Puso (1948)
- Simpatika (1949)
- Ang Doktora (1949)
- Always Kay Ganda Mo (1949)
- Apoy sa Langit (1949)
- Milagro ng Birhen ng Mga Rosas (1949)
- Huwag Ka ng Magtampo (1950)
- Mapuputing Kamay (1950)
- Huling Patak ng Dugo (1950)
- Campo O' Donnell (1950)
- Umaga na, Giliw (1950)[9]
- Kay Ganda Mo Neneng (1950)
- Umaga ng Neneng (1950)
- Kasintahan sa Pangarap (1951)
- Barbaro (1952)
- Lihim ng Kumpisalan (1952)
- Buhay Pilipino (1952)
- Basahang Ginto (1952) - Danny
- Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion (1952) - Rudy Concepcion
- Teksas, ang Manok Na Nagsasalita (1952, English title: Texas)
- Sabas, ang Barbaro (1952)
- Musikong Bumbong (1953)
- Sa Isang Sulyap Mo Tita (1953) - Tony
- Maldita (1953)
- Vod-a-vil (1953)
- Ang Ating Pag-ibig (1953)
- Milyonarya at Hampaslupa (1954)
- Sa Isang Halik Mo Pancho (1954) - Pancho
- Menor de Edad (1954)
- Bulaklak sa Parang (1955)
- Sa Dulo ng Landas (1955)
- Waldas (1955)
- Maria Went to Town (1955)
- Lola Sinderella (1955)
- Apat Na Kasaysayang Ginto (1956) - First segment -"Ngayon at Kailan Man"
- Margarita (1956)
- Bella Filipina (1956)
- The Treasure of Gen. Yamashita (1956)
- Mr. & Mrs. (1956)
- Rockin' the Cha-Cha (1956)
- Bicol Express (1957) - (Third Segment)
- Pabo Real (1957)
- Cavalry Command (1958, a.k.a. The Day of the Trumpet) - Captain Magno Maxalla
- Be My Love (1958)
- Glory at Dawn (1958)
- Azimat (1958, a.k.a. The Seal of Solomon) Malay Film Production Singapore
- Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (1958)
- Cry Freedom (1959) - Marking
- Tayo'y Magsaya (1959)
- Navy Blues (1960)
- Emily (1960)
- Tres Mosqueteros (1960) - D'Artagnan
- Luis Latigo (1961)
- Jikiri (1962)
- El filibusterismo (1962) - Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra
- Merrill's Marauders (1962) - Taggy
- The Hook (1963, cast as Enrique Magalona in MGM film.) - Kim a.k.a. The Gook
- Isinusumpa Ko! (1963)
- Mr. Melody (1963)
- A Yank in Viet-Nam (1964) - Andre
- Dugo ng Sugatan (1964)
- Pancho Loves Tita (1964, TV Series) - Pancho
- Moro Witch Doctor (1964) - Martin Gonzaga
- Surabaya Conspiracy (1969, a.k.a. The Gold Seekers, USA TV title) - Captain Haryan
- Pipo (1970, a.k.a. A Time for Dying) - Capt. Furuda
- Sakada (1976, a.k.a. The Tenants) - Don Manuel
- Bitayin si... Baby Ama? (1976)
- 50% Down (1977)
- Bundok ng Susong Dalaga (1983) - (final film role)
References
- ↑ Book 15: Life and Death. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022.
- 1 2 Graveyard Pinoy TV (November 2, 2021). "Gravetour of the Famous: Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran – Loyola Memorial Park-Parañaque". YouTube. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Tita & Pancho: Most loved team on & off screen". The Philippine Star. January 7, 2018. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Yahoo Celebrity Family: Who's your top pick?". June 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Pancho Magalona's fond memories of Jeff Chandler". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Suburban Polls". Manila Bulletin. Pasig, Rizal. November 18, 1967. p. 10.
Reelectionist N.P. Gov. Isidro S. Rodriguez won in all but one of the 26 towns in last Tuesday's election.
- ↑ Commission on Elections (1969). "List of officials elected to the offices of provincial governor, provincial vice-governor, members of the provincial board...". Report of the Commission on Elections to the President of the Philippines and the Congress. Manila, Philippines: Bureau of Printing. p. 249. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- 1 2 "Independent Firm Garners Major Awards: Pancho Magalona, Rita Gomez, Eddie Garcia, Marlene Dauden Win Top FAMAS Acting Awards". Kislap Graphic. March 18, 1959. p. 95.
- ↑ "Neonita Bona once starlet". philstar.com. Philstar. April 23, 2010.