Ramil Rodriguez

Ramil Rodriguez
Born (1944-08-22)August 22, 1944
San Fernando, Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died April 30, 2014(2014-04-30) (aged 72)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actor
Years active 1960-2010
Spouse(s) Celia Rodriguez
Miguel Rodriguez

Ramil Rodriguez (August 22, 1944 April 29, 2014) is a veteran actor in the Philippines. He was a former matinee idol in 1960s and one of the famous Sampaguita Pictures Stars '66.

In 1966, he was proclaimed as Prince of Philippine Movies (sponsored by Bulaklak Magazine).

Career

He was introduced in Leron, Leron Sinta (1964) starring Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez and Liberty Ilagan. Shirley Moreno and Ramil appeared together in Bye-Bye Na Sa Daddy (1965), Gintong Recuerdo (1965), and Ang Lagay 'Adre... Ay Under-Istanding! (1966).

Sampaguita Pictures, launched 10 new faces packaged as Stars '66. The Stars '66 were composed of Dindo Fernando, Bert Leroy, Jr., Pepito Rodriguez, Edgar Salcedo, Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareno, Loretta Marquez, Shirley Moreno and Blanca Gomez. The Stars 66 did movies Maraming Kulay Ang Pag-ibig (1966) and Jamboree '66 (1966).

He became a full-pledged actor in Kulay Rosas Ang Pag-ibig (1968) opposite Susan Roces.

As veteran actor, he performed more than 110 movies and television shows from 1960.

Personal life

He was born as Rene Morena Rodriguez in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines on August 22, 1941. He is the older brother of actor Pepito Rodriguez.

Death

He died on April 29, 2014, after battling lung cancer.[1]

Filmography

Television

Selected movies

[3] [4] [5] [6]

References

  1. "Ramil dies happy, 72". The Philippine Star. April 30, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  2. "Ramil Rodriguez". IMDb.com. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  3. "Biography for Ramil Rodriguez". IMDb.com. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  4. "Stars 66: 45 years ago". Philstar.com. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  5. "San Fernando, Pampanga: Pepito and Ramil Rodriguez". Andropampanga.com. 1904-08-15. Retrieved 2013-12-09.

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