Ramil Rodriguez

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

Ramil Rodriguez
Born
Rene Morena Rodriguez

(1944-08-22)August 22, 1944
San Fernando, Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedApril 30, 2014(2014-04-30) (aged 69)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1960–2010
Spouse(s)Lettie

In 1966, he was proclaimed the 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 Pareño, 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 is the older brother of actor Pepito Rodriguez.

Death

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

Filmography

Television

Selected films
  • You and Me Against the World (2003)
  • Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! (2001)
  • Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000)
  • Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko (1999)
  • Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999)
  • Hamog sa Magdamag (1998)
  • Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba (1997)
  • DoReMi (1996)
  • Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak (1996)
  • Pare Ko (1995)
  • Muntik Na Kitang Minahal (1994)
  • Aguinaldo (1993)
  • First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992)
  • Kung Sino Pa ang Minahal (1991)
  • Tamis ng Unang Halik (1989)
  • Boy Negro (1988)
  • Nakausap Ko ang Birhen (1988)
  • Alabok sa Ulap (1987)
  • Inday Inday sa Balitaw (1986)
  • Inday Bote (1985)
  • Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (1984)
  • Summer Holiday (1983)
  • Sinasamba Kita (1982)
  • Puppy Love (1982)
  • Rosa ng Candaba (1981)
  • Kape't Gatas (1980)
  • Blood Run (1978)
  • Tutol Ang Lupa sa Patak Ng Ulan (1977)
  • Apat Ang Naging Mister Ko (1976)
  • Postcards From China (1975)
  • Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! (1974)
  • Innamorata (1973)
  • Ako'y Tao, May Dugo at Laman! (1970)
  • Paula (1969)
  • Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig (1968)
  • Sitting in the Park (1967)
  • Mama! (1966)
  • Paano Kita Lilimutin? (1965)
  • Libis Ng Baryo (1964)
  • Palanca (1960)[2]

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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.
  5. "Stars 66: 45 years ago". The Philippine Star. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  6. "San Fernando, Pampanga: Pepito and Ramil Rodriguez". Andropampanga.com. 1904-08-15. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
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