Tony Calvento
Antonio Alberto Calvento (February 1, 1954 – October 9, 2017) was a prominent Filipino broadcast journalist and columnist. He was the host of Calvento Files, a crime and investigative show which aired on ABS-CBN from 1995 to 1998.
Tony Calvento | |
|---|---|
| Born | Antonio A. Calvento February 1, 1954 |
| Died | October 9, 2017 (aged 63) Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Occupation | TV host, radio host, columnist, |
| Years active | 1977–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen de la Rosa |
Personal life
Calvento was married to Carmen de la Rosa with three children.
Death
Calvento died of stage 4 pancreatic cancer on October 9, 2017 at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center at the age of 63.[1]
Filmography
Screenplay
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1983 | The Gunfighter |
| 1984 | Sigaw ng Katarungan |
| 1984 | Basag ang Pula |
| 1984 | Kumander Cobra |
| 1985 | Ulo ng Gapo |
| 1985 | Partida |
| 1986 | Cordillera |
| 1987 | Amanda |
| 1987 | Target: Sparrow Unit |
| 1987 | Anak ni Zuma |
| 1988 | Moises Platon |
| 1988 | Stomach In Chest Out |
| 1989 | Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm of the NPA |
| 1995 | Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa |
| 1995 | The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part |
| 1995 | Jessica Alfaro Story |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie |
| 1997 | Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling |
Story
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Amanda |
Advertising and Promotions Manager
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Zuma |
| 1985 | Isa-Isa Lang |
| 1988 | Kumander Dante |
Advertising Manager
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Moises Platon |
Production manager
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Pepeng Shotgun |
| 1988 | Moises Platon |
| 1989 | Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm of the NPA |
Actor
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Calvento Files: The Movie | Himself/Judge (segment "Balintuwad") | 1997 |
TV show
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1998 | Calvento Files[2] | host | ABS-CBN |
Radio Show Producer
| Year | Title | Station |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Hustisya Para sa Lahat | DWIZ 882 kHz |
| 2011 | Pari Ko | DWIZ 882 kHz |
Awards, honors and recognition
- Golden Scroll for Journalism[3]
References
- "Veteran Journalist and former TV hostTony Calvento passes away". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- News, ABS-CBN. "Veteran journalist Tony Calvento passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
- "Veteran journalist Tony Calvento writes 30 - The Manila Times Online". www.manilatimes.net. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
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