Charlie Davao
| Charlie Davao | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Charles Valdez-Davao October 7, 1934 Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Died |
August 8, 2010 (aged 75) Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the East |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1959–2010 |
| Known for | Charlie |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Spouse(s) |
Emma Marie Mary Grace Iñigo |
| Children |
Bing Davao Ricky Davao Mylene Davao Marlene ″Mymy″ Davao Charlon Davao |
Charlie Davao (October 7, 1934 – August 8, 2010) was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television.
Early life
Born Carlos Wahib Valdez-Davao in Iloilo City of a Filipino mestizo of Spanish and Arab descent (Jordanian). He moved to Manila in 1954 to pursue a degree in commerce student at the University of the East.[1] He became involved in commercial and print ad modeling as a student.[1]
Career
Although he was attentive in school, his main goal was to engage in film acting, which he realized after a friend told him about an audition at the Sampaguita Pictures.
He did not miss the chance and passed the audition with flying colors. In 1959, he was introduced in Isinumpa, a drama film that also starred Dolphy, and topbilled by Rick Rodrigo and Barbara Perez.
Among his most memorable performances were in 1962 film Kaming Mga Talyada, where he played gay with matinee idols the late Juancho Gutierrez and Jose Mari Gonzales, and Trudis Liit with Vilma Santos. Both films were produced by Sampaguita.
But lead roles were hard to come by because he was identified with character assignments. Davao's biggest break came when he did Pitong Matahari, a James Bond-type of a film where he played Agent 009 in 1965.
Soon after, he was given action roles until he was assigned villain roles again. His other important movies included Palengke Queen with Nora Aunor in 1982; Pedro Tunasan with Lito Lapid in 1983; Get Victor Corpus: The Rebel Soldier with Rudy Fernandez in 1987; The Rape of Virginia P. with Alma Moreno in 1989; Batas Ng. 45 with Fernando Poe, Jr. in 1991 and Volta with Ai Ai de la Alas in 2004.
In the 70s, he also starred in several Hollywood co-produced films such as A Fistful of Feathers, Blind Rage The Last Reunion and Women in Cages where he was billed as Charles Davis.
Among his films associated with Mindanao were Bad Boy from Dadiangas, starring then world champ Rolando Navarrete, and Magindanao with Muhammad Faisal, both in 1982.
He played the ultimate bad guy, Satan, in the movie The Killing of Satan, starring Ramon Revilla Sr, in 1983. He last appeared on the big screen in 2008 as father of Marian Rivera's character in Desperadas.
He started appearing on TV in 1997 with the soap Mula sa Puso with Claudine Barretto for ABS-CBN. His last appearance on ABS-CBN was in 2009 during the Chapter 14 of ABS-CBN's primetime series, May Bukas Pa as Don Carlos, the grandfather of Abby (KC Concepcion). Davao last appeared on television in GMA shows like Darna and Rosalinda.[1]
Personal life
Davao was married to Emma Marie, a Spanish professor at the St. Theresa's College. They have four children — Bing, Ricky, Mylene and Marielle. Mylene died in an accident when she was 5 years old. Davao remarried to Mary Grace Iñigo when Emma Marie died. They have two children, one of them was former child star Charlon Davao.
Death
Charlie Davao died unexpectedly at Philippine General Hospital in Manila on August 8, 2010, at the age of 75. He had been suffering from colon cancer.[1]
Filmography
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Isinumpa | 1959 | |
| Double Cross | 1960 | |
| Batas ng Lipunan | 1961 | |
| Dayukdok | 1961 | |
| Kaming Mga Talyada | 1962 | |
| Susanang Daldal | 1962 | |
| Tugtuging Bukid | 1962 | |
| Bulung-Bulungan | 1962 | |
| Anak, Ang Iyong Ina! | 1963 | |
| Sabina | 1963 | |
| Prinsipeng Tulisan | 1963 | |
| Sinisinta Kita | 1963 | |
| Ang Manananggol ni Ruben | 1963 | |
| Esperanza at Caridad | 1963 | |
| Trudiis Liit | 1963 | |
| Ang Bukas ay Akin! | 1963 | |
| Sa Bilis, Walang Kaparis | 1963 | |
| Kumander Judo | 1964 | |
| Anak ni Kamagong | 1964 | |
| Reyna ng Tondo | 1964 | |
| Sa Kuko ng Lawin | 1964 | |
| Mr. Wong vs. Mistico | 1964 | Mistico |
| 7 Mata-Hari | 1965 | |
| Doble Talim | 1965 | |
| Ang Limbas At Ang Lawin | 1967 | |
| Anong Ganda Mo! | 1967 | |
| Dugo ng Vampira | 1969 | |
| Women in Cages | 1971 | Rudy |
| Roulette | 1972 | |
| The Panther | 1973 | |
| The Dragon Force Connection | 1974 | |
| Niño Valiente | 1975 | |
| Supercock | 1975 | Spaniard |
| Bergado (Terror of Cavite) | 1976 | |
| Asiong Aksaya | 1977 | |
| Ibilanggo si Neneng Magtanggol | 1977 | |
| Mokong | 1978 | |
| Gorgonya | 1978 | |
| Blind Rage | 1978 | Johnny Duran |
| Last Target | 1978 | |
| Back to Back | 1979 | |
| Tatlong Patak ng Dugo ni Adan | 1980 | |
| The Last Reunion | 1980 | Dante Salazar |
| Usigin...Sino? | 1981 | |
| Kapitan Kidlat | 1981 | |
| Palengke Queen | 1982 | |
| Bagong Boy Condenado | 1982 | |
| Isaac... Dugo ni Abraham | 1982 | Don Salvador |
| Bad Boy From Dadiangas | 1982 | |
| Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante | 1982 | |
| Maguindanao | 1982 | |
| Hubad ng Gubat | 1983 | |
| The Killing of Satan | 1983 | Satan |
| Laruan | 1983 | |
| Pedro Tunasan | 1983 | |
| Milyon | 1983 | |
| Lumaban Ka | 1983 | |
| Over My Dead Body | 1983 | |
| To Love Again | 1983 | Don Ramon |
| Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite) Version II | 1984 | |
| Hanggang Sa Huling Bala | 1984 | |
| Bed Sins | 1985 | |
| Musmos | 1985 | |
| Zuma | 1985 | |
| Ben Tumbling | 1985 | |
| Sa Bawat Hahakbangan, Babaha Ng Dugo | 1985 | |
| Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie! | March 20, 1986 | Willy Ledesma |
| Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay | 1987 | |
| Victor Corpuz | 1987 | |
| Boy Tornado | 1987 | Mr. Barzuela |
| Ready!... Aim!... Fire!... | September 3, 1987 | |
| Iyo Ang Batas Akin Ang Katarungan | 1988 | Carlos |
| Afuang: Bounty Hunter | February 25, 1988 | |
| Sa Likod Ng Kasalanan | 1988 | Don Emilio |
| Sgt. Ernesto Boy Ibanez: Tirtir Gang | 1988 | |
| Barbaro Santo | 1989 | |
| Carnap King: The Randy Padilla Story | 1989 | |
| Agila ng Maynila | February 1, 1989 | |
| Here Comes The Bride | 1989 | Simon |
| Walang Susuko | 1989 | |
| Batang Cebu .45 | 1989 | |
| Virginia P. | 1989 | |
| Wanted: Pamilya Banal | 1989 | Don Roberto |
| Sgt. Patalinhug: CIS Special Operations Group | 1990 | |
| Nazareno Apostol: Boy Ahas | 1990 | |
| Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos | 1990 | Capt. Santos |
| Sgt. Clarin: Bala Para Sa Ulo Mo | 1990 | |
| Sgt. Miguel Carpio: Multiple Murder | 1990 | |
| Joey Boy Munti, 15 Anyos Ka Sa Muntilupa | 1991 | |
| Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin | 1991 | Araneta |
| Batas ng .45 | 1991 | |
| Mabuting Kaibigan Masamang Kaaway | 1991 | Montinola's Campaign Manager |
| Gobernador | 1992 | |
| Lacson: Batas ng Navotas | 1992 | |
| Fatal Chase | 1992 | |
| Kamay ni Cain | 1992 | |
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | 1992 | |
| Hanggang May Buhay | 1992 | |
| Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit Sa Dugo | 1993 | Col. Valdes |
| Once Upon A Time In Manila | 1994 | |
| Iligpit si Victor Saraza | 1994 | Domingo Palacio |
| Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila | 1995 | |
| Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 | 1995 | The Big Boss |
| Mangarap Ka | 1995 | Manolo |
| Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Mo Rin! | 1996 | Boss |
| Ben Balasador: Akin Ang Huling Alas | 1996 | |
| Bridesmaid | 1997 | |
| Bagsik ng Kamao | 1997 | Don Pablo |
| Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo | August 19, 1998 | |
| Braulio Tapang: Sa Guhitin ng Kalaban | 1998 | Don Aurelio |
| Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo | December 25, 1998 | Don Claro Mascardo |
| Kamay ni Eva | May 12, 1999 | |
| Markado | July 21, 1999 | |
| Dugo ng Birhen: El Kapitan | October 27, 1999 | Professor Alvarez |
| Largado, Ibabalik Kita Sa Pinanggalingan Mo! | December 8, 1999 | |
| Eto Na Naman Ako | June 7, 2000 | |
| Ooops, Teka Lang...Diskarte Ko 'to! | March 14, 2001 | Col. Delos Reyes |
| Paninda | July 4, 2001 | |
| Pangako... Ikaw Lang | July 4, 2001 | Mr. Pascual |
| Hiyas, Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan | October 24, 2001 | |
| Batas ng Lansangan | February 27, 2002 | Boss Montenegro |
| Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw | June 5, 2002 | |
| Walang Kapalit | May 14, 2003 | Mr. Velasco |
| Masikip sa Dibdib | April 10, 2004 | Senator |
| Volta | June 23, 2004 | |
| Lisensyadong Kamao | September 7, 2005 | |
| Desperadas | January 4, 2008 | Courtney's Father |
TV shows
| Title | Year | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mula Sa Puso | 1997–1999 | Don Ricardo | ABS-CBN |
| Saan Ka Man Naroroon | 1999–2001 | Francisco | ABS-CBN |
| Basta't Kasama Kita | 2003–2004 | Federico Gonzales | ABS-CBN |
| Sa Piling Mo | 2006–2007 | Mayor | ABS-CBN |
| Margarita | 2007 | ABS-CBN | |
| Totoy Bato | 2009 | Datu | GMA Network |
| Ngayon at Kailanman | 2009 | Don Artemyo Noche | GMA Network |
| Rosalinda | 2009 | Victor Dorantes | GMA Network |
| Darna | 2009 | Dr. Montgomery | GMA Network |
| May Bukas Pa | 2009 | Don Carlos (Guest role: Chapter 14 of May Bukas Pa) | ABS-CBN |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Cruz, Marinel R. (2010-08-08). "Actor Charlie Davao, 75, dies of colon cancer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2010-08-22.
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