Tony Calvento
Antonio Alberto Calvento (February 1, 1954 – October 9, 2017) was a prominent Philippine broadcast journalist and columnist. He is also the host of the 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) Asian Hospital and Medical Center - Muntinlupa City, 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
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| The Gunfighter | 1983 |
| Sigaw ng Katarungan | 1984 |
| Basag Ang Pula | 1984 |
| Kumander Cobra | 1984 |
| Ulo ng Gapo | 1985 |
| Partida | 1985 |
| Amanda | 1987 |
| Anak ni Zuma | 1987 |
| Moises Platon | 1988 |
| Stomach In Chest Out | 1988 |
| Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa | 1995 |
| Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | 1997 |
Story
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| The Gunfighter | 1983 |
| Basag Ang Pula | 1984 |
| Ulo ng Gapo | 1985 |
| Partida | 1985 |
| Amanda | 1987 |
| Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | 1997 |
Writer
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Cordillera | 1986 |
| Target Sparrow Unit | 1987 |
| Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm of the NPA | 1988 |
| 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 |
Advertising and Promotions Manager
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Zuma | 1985 |
| Isa-Isa Lang | 1985 |
| Kumander Dante | 1988 |
Advertising Manager
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Moises Platon | 1988 |
Production Manager
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Pepeng Shotgun | 1981 |
| Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm of the NPA | 1988 |
| Moises Platon | 1988 |
Actor
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Calvento Files: The Movie | Himself/Judge (segment "Balintuwad") | 1997 |
TV Show
| Title | Role | Year | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvento Files[2] | host | 1995-1998 | ABS-CBN |
Radio Show Producer
| Title | Station | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hustisya Para sa Lahat | DWIZ 882 kHz | 2005 |
| Pari Ko | DWIZ 882 kHz | 2011 |
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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