Miguel Rodriguez (actor)

Miguel Benedict Rodriguez (November 23, 1961 – February 14, 1997)[1] was a Filipino actor and model. He got his start in show business when he was discovered by Lino Brocka, who cast him in a Close Up commercial in 1981. Often referred to as the "Filipino Christopher Reeve", he was most famous for his role on the television sitcom Palibhasa Lalake, and for his role opposite Sharon Cuneta in the 1983 movie "To Love Again". He also was known for having appeared with Snooky in the 1984 film Experience in which he played an actor in the film whose character protected Snooky in the film from a person stalking her.

Miguel Rodriguez
Born
Miguel Benedict Rodriguez

(1961-11-23)November 23, 1961
Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines
DiedFebruary 14, 1997(1997-02-14) (aged 35)
Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park, Parañaque City
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor, model
Years active1982–1996
AwardsFamas Best Supporting Actor

He eventually became an action film star, appearing in Bir Mammud: Alyas Boy Muslim (1989), Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile (1990) and Hanggang Kailan Kita Papatayin (1990).

He retired from acting in 1996 after the release of Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban.

He died from pancreatitis in 1997 at the age of 35.

Filmography

Television
Title Year Role Network
Palibhasa Lalake 1987–1992 Himself ABS-CBN
Vilma! 1986–1991 Co-host GMA Network
Young Love, Sweet Love 1988–1990 Various roles RPN
Lovingly Yours, Helen 1992–1995 Various GMA Network
Pasiklaban sa Trese 1993–1994 Co-host IBC

Film
Title Year Role
Mainit na Puso 1982 Rod
To Love Again 1983 Bullet
Experience 1984 Froilan
Virgin Forest 1985 Alfonsito
Partida 1985
I Can't Stop Loving You 1985 Jeff Carbonell
Paalam, Bukas ang Kasal Ko 1986 Ruffy
Payaso 1986
Tagos ng Dugo 1987 Cesar Garcia
Stolen Moment 1987 Alex
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? 1987 Don
Binibining Tsuperman 1987 Christopher
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak 1987
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 1988
Guhit ng Palad 1988
Bir Mahmud Alyas Boy Muslim 1989 Bir Mahmud
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang 1989 Chito
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit 1989 Arturo
Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe 1989 Lando (Filmstar production under Viva Films, directed by Johnny Manahan, released 6 September 1989) (movietrailer channel: GMA Network "Movies to Watch")
Pangarap na Ginto 1990
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako 1990
Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile 1990 Capt. Gabriel Paile (Regal Films) (story and screenplay by Dante Pangilinan, directed by Dante Pangilinan, released 20 November 1990) (movietrailer channel: ABS-CBN Channel 2 Movieparade)
Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay? 1990 David Lapida (Regal Films) (story and screenplay by Dante Pangilinan, directed by Dante Pangilinan, released 12 December 1990) (movietrailer channel: ABS-CBN Channel 2 Movieparade)
Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting 1991 Jude
True Confessions: Evelyn, Myrna & Margie 1992 Rene
Shotgun Banjo 1992 Marvin (Regal Films) (written by Henry Nadong, directed by Joey del Rosario)
Lacson: Batas ng Navotas 1992 Manuel (Regal Films) (story and screenplay by DG Salonga, directed by Leonardo Pascual, released 4 November 1992)
Lucio Margallo 1992 Zandro Sarmiento (Moviestars Production) (written by Jun Lawas, directed by Augusto Salvador, released 3 December 1992)
Shake Rattle & Roll 4 1992 Dr. Apol (segment "Ang Madre")
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako 1993 Rocky
Kailan Dalawa ang Mahal? 1993
Hulihin...Probinsyanong Mandurukot 1993 Brando
Adan Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo 1993 Gardo
Jesus Calderon: Maton 1993 Matt (directed by Toto Natividad)
The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan 1994 Ted Boorman
Bala at Lipstick 1994 Tony Boy
Biboy Banal: Pagganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! 1994 Lt. de Vera
Abrakadabra 1994 Santi
The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? 1994
Saan Ako Nagkamali? 1995
Di Mapigil ang Init 1995 Eric
Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban 1995
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References
  1. Mystery shrouds death of actor Miguel Rodriguez. Filipino Reporter. February 27, 1997
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