Da Best of Daboy
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The Philippines lost one of its exciting and recognized personalities last June 7, 2008 when movie star Rudy “Daboy” Fernandez succumbed to periampullary cancer in his home in White Plains, Quezon City. Daboy, as he is fondly called in the movie industry, was only 56 years old and is survived by his wife, actress Lorna Tolentino, their two sons, and the eldest son (with actress-politician Alma Moreno), actor Mark Anthony Fernandez.
A multi-awarded actor and producer, Rudy Fernandez made his film debut when he was only three years old, appearing in the film “Luksang Tagumpay” (1956) which was directed by his father, actor-director Gregorio Fernandez. He later became active in the film industry while in college, appearing in various teenage parts but it was the film “Bitayin si Baby Ama” (1976) that catapulted him to stardom and in the action movie genre. Known for portraying true-to-life characters, he won two FAMAS Best Actor awards for the action films “”Batuigas…Pasukuin si Waway” in 1984 and “Victor Corpuz” in 1988. Also, he received the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) 2008 Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Star Awards for Movies and the Film Academy of the Philippines FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award.
Many Pinoys mourned the death of Daboy who is indeed a great loss to the Philippine movie industry. He became famous as an action star but is more importantly remembered by his family and loved-ones as a loving husband, a devoted father and an outstanding friend. As a tribute to him, we ask the Pinoy Answers Community to share their thoughts and memories of Daboy where we all saw him first and where we will always see him – in his movies. Click on this link and tell everyone what your favorite movie of Rudy Fernandez is and what made it unforgettable for you.
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I did not see any of his movies, not being a fan of Filipino movies at all. However, I know him as a good and versatile actor with great charisma. It is such a gigantic loss to us Filipinos and the movie industry as well with his demise in the same manner that we lost FPJ. We will sorely miss him with that sweet crooked smile of his.
I know that he is a very nice and quiet actor. Even though I never really saw he’s movies, Rudy Fernandez never made any “intriga” or he isn’t bad news at all. May we wish and pray for him to rest peacefully and travel safe in the afterlife
This guy is a real good man. One of the Best Action Movie Star in the Philippines. It’s just sad that he already passed away but happy thats he’s already in a good place. im nto a relative or w/e but he’s one of my favorite actor. on one of his action movies he said this. ‘ walang personalan, Trabaho Lang” in english, “Nothing personal, Just doing my job” DaBoy Peace In heaven Bro!
God Bless you Rudy. I grew up with your movies. I thank God, you became part of our daily lives. God bless you and your families. May you rest and peace. Till we meet again. May God bless you and keep you. Ferdinand.
To Lorna and the kids. Condolence. God Bless you and the whole family. With love and respect, All the Filipinos in London, England.
@everyone - Thanks so much for expressing your condolences and thoughts on Rudy Fernandez. I’m sure his family is aware that Pinoys everywhere are saddened by their loss and that Daboy will surely be missed.
to all d fans lets just respect the burial…
some are just making “usi”to see their favorite artist visiting the wake..pls give respect…
hindi ko alam na may sakit pala si rudy fernandez. nalaman ko lang ito sa isang pinay na kababayan dito sa Austria. tiningnan ko sa internet at halos magdamag akong nagclick ng mga tungkol sa kanya at ang burol niya. nakakalungkot talaga. hindi ako mahilig manood ng sine noong nandyan pa ako sa Pilipinas pero pagdating sa mga pelikula niya nanonod ako dahil talagang napakagaling niya.alam kong kapiling na niya ang Panginoon dahil napakabait niyang tao. Rudy, kaming mga kababayan mo dito sa Austria ay nalulungkot sa nangyari sayo. mabuti na rin na kinuha ka na ni Lord para hindi ka na masyadong maghirap. kamamatay din lang ng mother-in-law ko noong feb.1,2008 at may cancer din. napakahirap ng nagpapa chemo.nararamdaman ko yan dahil ako ang nag-alaga sa mother-in-law ko noong lumabas na sa ospital noong jan.16.araw-gabi halos nasa tabi niya ako. halos walang tulog dahil hindi na talaga makatulog. palaging gustong magkwueto kaya sabi ko makikipagkwentuhan na lang ako dahil baka isang araw di na sya makapagsalia . alam ko kung ano ang nararamdaman ni lorna at ang mga anak niya ganoon din ang mga kaibigan nila dahil ako mismo na nag-alaga sa mother-in-law ko dito sa austria ay nadepressed ng husto pagkatapos ng libing niya. wala pang two years nang mamatay naman ang pinakamamahal kong asawa kaya napakasakit para sa akin na mawala ang dalawang taong nagmahal sa akin. hindi ko kayang ipaliwanag ang pagmamahal nilang ibinigay sa akin.
nasa bible naman na ipinaglilihi pa lang tayo ng ating mga ina ay nagtakda na si Lord kung hangagang kailan ang ating buhay. kaya para kay Rudy dumating na talaga ang itinakda ni Lord para sa kanya. anyway he lived his life to the fullest. God bless you Rudy . i know you are now with the Lord togther with his angels. in heaven there will be no more pain.sa burol mo i could imagine how many angels are sorrounding you. kumakanta sila at masaya dahil makakasama ka na nila. God bless you Rudy. Good-bye and may you rest in peace .God bless and protect your family too.
@amy - thank you for the gentle reminder to everyone.
@maria hanke - thank you so much for sharing that, your story about how Daboy touched your life is very encouraging.