José Padilla Sr.
José "Peping" Galvez Padilla Sr. (October 30, 1888 - August 13, 1945), also known by his screen name of Mario de Cordova, was a Filipino actor and politician.
Jose Galvez Padilla Sr. | |
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Governor of Bulacan | |
In office 1934–1937 | |
In office 1928–1931 | |
Representative of the First District of Bulacan | |
Personal details | |
Born | October 30th, 1888 Plaridel, Bulacan, Central Luzon, the Philippines, Spanish East Indies |
Died | August 13th, 1945 Manila, Metro Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Resting place | Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines |
Spouse(s) | Ramona Bustamante, Felipa Pangilinan, Salud Pangilinan, Cruz Francisca, Elvira Castillo, [First name unknown] Padilla, Josefa Galvez Villacorta, [First name unknown] Padilla and María Clara Ruiz Padilla |
Parents | Monica Galvez and Pedro Padilla Ortiz |
Nickname(s) | Mario de Cordova |
Life
According to his grandson, Robin Padilla, the Padilla family ancestry may be traced to Seville and Toledo.[1]
Padilla served as Representative of the 1st district of Bulacan from 1919–1928. He became the Governor of Bulacan from 1928 to 1931, and again from 1934 to 1937.[2]
Padilla's offspring have become famous in the field of show business, politics, sports and others. Among them, actors Jose (Pempe) Padilla Jr. and Carlos Padilla Sr., actresses Cristina Aragon and Pilar Padilla-Fernadez, film director Consuelo "Ateng" Padilla-Osorio, diplomat and actor Amado Cortez, and Casimero (Roy) Padilla Sr., former Governor of Camarines Norte.[3]
Filmography
- Secreto de confesión (as Mario de Cordova)
References
- "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- "Bulacan, Philippines: General Info: Provincial Governors: Jose Padilla, Sr". www.bulacan.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- "José Padilla Sr". geni_family_tree. Retrieved 2020-05-16.