Rod Navarro
Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro, was a film and television actor. He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan. Navarro was known as a character actor for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off), a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga. A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary, he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s. Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig, a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.
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Rod Navarro | |
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| Born | Joseph Bowers Rigets March 10, 1930 |
| Died | April 9, 2003 (aged 73) |
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| Political party | Independent (2001) |
| Other political affiliations | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro, was a film and television actor. He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan.[1]
Navarro was known as a character actor[2] for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off),[3] a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga.[2]
A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary, he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s.
Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig, a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.
Career
[edit]Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators".[4] He was a news anchor in DZMM-AM[5] and a news commentator in DWAN-AM.[4] He was also a broadcaster under the Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Binibining Kalog | Jorge | The first movie he appeared in.
Produced by Sampaguita Pictures. |
| 1957 | Pretty Boy | ||
| 1957 | Prinsesa Gusgusin | ||
| 1958 | Kundiman ng Puso | ||
| 1958 | Lover Boy | ||
| 1960 | Bilanggong Birhen | ||
| 1962 | Kaming Mga Talyada | ||
| 1963 | The Macapagal Story | ||
| 1963 | Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw | ||
| 1963 | Miting de Avance | ||
| 1964 | Kardong Kidlat | ||
| 1964 | Ginintuang Ani | ||
| 1964 | Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis | ||
| 1964 | Ang Pinakakilabot | ||
| 1964 | Markong Bagsik | ||
| 1964 | Zigomar | ||
| 1965 | G-2 | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Kambal-Kidlat | ||
| 1965 | Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay | ||
| 1965 | Batas ng .45 | ||
| 1965 | Kalaban ng Sindikato | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Tatlo sa Tatlo | ||
| 1965 | Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa Manlulupig | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Ben Barracuda | "Initial Offering" of Junar Productions | |
| 1965 | Contra-Señas | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1965 | Mastermind | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1966 | Deadline: Agosto 13 | Guest performance; part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1966 | Pepe en Pilar | ||
| 1966 | Makasalanan | ||
| 1966 | Blackmail! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1966 | Ang Nasasakdal | ||
| 1966 | Doble Trece | ||
| 1966 | Top Secret | Part of the Agent 69 film series | |
| 1966 | Johnny West | ||
| 1966 | Crossfire | ||
| 1966 | Kidlat at Kamandag | ||
| 1966 | Frame-Up! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1967 | Sergeant .45 | Sergeant .45 | |
| 1967 | The Experts | Part of the Agent 69 film series | |
| 1967 | Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak[7] | Tony | |
| 1967 | Modus Operandi | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1967 | Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang) | ||
| 1967 | Da Best in Da West | ||
| 1968 | Kaming Taga-ilog | ||
| 1968 | Bigat ng Kamay | ||
| 1968 | Armalite Commandos | ||
| 1968 | Magnum Barracuda | ||
| 1968 | Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang Pusakal | Ang Ganid | |
| 1968 | Siete Dolores | ||
| 1968 | Kaming Taga-bundok | ||
| 1969 | The Graduation | ||
| 1969 | Ang Sakristan | ||
| 1969 | Ayun 'Yon, Eh! | ||
| 1969 | Facifica Falayfay | ||
| 1969 | Mekeni's Gold | Omar Sarap | |
| 1969 | Blue-Seal Mataharis | Part of the Agent X-44 series | |
| 1969 | Kill: The Magnificent Agents! | ||
| 1970 | Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid | Omar Cassidy | |
| 1970 | Agent Silencer at ang 7 Brassieres | Omar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77 | |
| 1970 | The Manhunt | ||
| 1970 | Rodolfo Valentino[8] | ||
| 1970 | Ang Magsasaging | ||
| 1971 | Laugh Story | ||
| 1971 | The Criminals | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
| 1972 | Laugh Bag | ||
| 1972 | Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap | "Initial Offering" of Avon Productions | |
| 1973 | Kung Gumire Parang Tandang | ||
| 1973 | Dracula Goes to R.P. | ||
| 1973 | Fight Batman Fight! | Joker | |
| 1974 | As Long as There's Music | ||
| 1974 | John & Marsha | ||
| 1974 | Tama Na Erap | ||
| 1974 | Ugat | ||
| 1974 | King Khayam and I | ||
| 1975 | The Exit | ||
| 1975 | Jack and Jill and John | ||
| 1975 | Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo | ||
| 1975 | Nagbabagang Silangan | ||
| 1975 | Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran | ||
| 1976 | In My Little Room | ||
| 1976 | The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita | ||
| 1979 | Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | ||
| 1979 | Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | ||
| 1979 | Mamang Sorbetero | ||
| 1981 | Hari ng Stunt | ||
| 1985 | Magchumikap Ka! | ||
| 1986 | John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika | ||
| 1994 | Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Don Pedro |
Death
[edit]Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer. He was 73.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Francisco, Butch (1 November 2003). "Remembering Departed Stars". Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Rod Navarro, 73". Manila Standard. 10 April 2003. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1994. p. 285. ISBN 978-971-8546-42-0. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ a b "DWAN back on air". Manila Standard. 22 November 1996. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "The birth of 'Radyo Patrol': typhoons, helicopter crashes, and the First Quarter Storm". news.abs-cbn.com/. July 7, 2020. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "'Patuloy pa ring maglilingkod': Kabayan Noli de Castro reminisces about DZMM on its 35th anniversary". news.abs-cbn.com. July 22, 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Luis Nepomuceno, film industry scion and director of 'Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak', dies at 89". news.abs-cbn.com. April 29, 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (August 25, 2020). "2 more 'golden' beauties". Philstar.com. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Valle, Jocelyn (1 January 2004). "Bombshells, boy bands, breakouts, breakups". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
External links
[edit]- Rod Navarro at IMDb