Redford White
Cipriano Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known by his screen name Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian.
Redford White | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cipriano Cermeño II December 5, 1955 |
| Died | July 25, 2010 (aged 54) Caloocan City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1977–2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Elena Cermeño |
Early life and career
White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol.[1] He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role.[2] For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.[3]
In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang Mga Unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and Leo Martinez.[4] His last film and television appearances were in Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Palos on ABS-CBN, respectively, in 2008.
Personal life
White was reportedly born with albinism, which gave rise to his screen name. He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.
Illness and death
White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010 at 06:47 PST (GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010.[5]
His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine[5] in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila.[4]
Filmography
Film
- Iskul Bukol (Freshmen) (1980)
- A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) as Arizona Gid
- Boni & Klayd (1981) as Boni
- Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo (1981)
- Tartan (1981)
- Darakula (1982) as Darakula
- Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman (1983) as Johnny Tango
- Rambo Tan-go (1984) as Johnny Rambo Tango
- Wrong Rangers (1984)
- Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)
- Sekreta 'Ini' (1984)
- Okey sa Olrayt (1984)
- S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban (1985)
- I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman) (1985) - Gunding
- Hee-Man: Master of None (1985) - Hee-Man
- Soldyer! (1986)
- Tu-yay and His Magic Payong (1986) - Emilio/Tuyay
- Pipo's Power (1986) - Pipo
- Ninja Komisyon (1986) - Jacky
- No Return No Exchange (1986)
- Cobrador (1986)
- Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) as Rocky
- Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) - Cpl. Akomplis
- Balandra Crossing (1987)
- Rangers in the Wrong War (1987)
- Pulis Iskwad (1987)
- The Untouchable Family (1988) - Machine Gun Nonong
- Code Name: Black & White (1988) - Whitey
- Parrot Unit (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis
- 7 Pasiklab sa Army (1988)
- Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon (1988) - Galapong
- Kumander Anting-Anting (1988)
- Captain Yagit (1989) as Dodoy/Captain Yagit
- Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) (1992) - Sol
- Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs (1992) - Sol
- Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (1992) - Lucio
- Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut (1992) - Boboy Mortega
- Neber 2-Geder (1996)
- Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) - Luis
- Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) - Elvis
- I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) (1997) - Mokong
- Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! (1998) - Mokong
- 'Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998) - Alvin
- Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy) (1998) - Clinton
- Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) - Presley
- Isprikitik: Walastik kung Pumitik (1999) - Brando
- Tar-San (1999) - Tar
- Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002) - Carlos Miguel
- Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! (2005) - Mang Teroy
- Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) (2008) - Redford
Television
- Iskul Bukol (IBC, 1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980)
- T.O.D.A.S. (IBC, 1980-1989) as Himself (1980)
- Bisoy (BBC 2, 1980-1981)
- 2+2 (BBC 2, 1982-1986)
- Lovingly Yours (GMA Network, 1984-1996) as guest
- Buddy En Sol (RPN, 1990-1994) as Sol
- Haybol Rambol (GMA Network, 1994-1995)
- Mikee (GMA Network, 1994)
- Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1995) as guest
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN, 1995-2005) as guest
- Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN, 1995) as guest
- Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN, 1996-1999) as Himself
- Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1996)
- Pwedeng Pwede (ABS-CBN, 1999-2001) as Bruce
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA Network, 2001-2007) as Bruce
- Magpakailanman (GMA Network, 2002-2003)
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003-2005) as Gabriel
- O Ha! (ABC, 2006)
- Kokey (ABS-CBN, 2007) as Nanding Kalugdan
- Palos (ABS-CBN, 2008) as Mario (his last TV show)
- Tunay na Buhay (GMA Network, 2013) posthumously featured
- Sabado Badoo (GMA Network, 2015) posthumously featured
Awards
- Winner, Best Comedy Actor For "Buddy En Sol" - 1991 PMPC Star Awards For TV
Notes
- Erwin Santiago (July 25, 2010). "Comedian Redford White Has Passed Away". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (16 August 2007). "Comedy's dynamic duos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
- Dedace, Sophia (25 July 2010). "Redford White, actor-comedian, is dead". GMA News. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
- "Comedian Redford White passes away". ABS-CBN News. July 25, 2010.
- "Comedian Redford White passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 September 2014.