Fernando Poe Sr.
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For other uses, see Fernando Poe (disambiguation) and Fernando Po (disambiguation).
Allan Fernando Reyes Poe (November 27, 1916 – October 23, 1951) was a Filipino actor and film director during the early era of cinema in the Philippines.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Reyes and the surname or paternal family name is Poe.
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Born | Allan Fernando Pou y Reyes (1916-11-27)November 27, 1916 |
Died | October 23, 1951(1951-10-23) (aged 34) Manila, Philippines |
Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
Other names | Allan F. Poe, Fernando Reyes Poe, Fernando Poe Sr. |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines (BS) Philippine Dental College (MD) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, writer |
Years active | 1935–1951 |
Spouses | Paulita Gomez (m. 1936)Elizabeth Kelley (m. 1940) |
Children | 7, including Ronald Allan, Andy and Conrad |
Relatives | Grace Poe ( adoptive granddaughter) Lovi Poe (granddaughter) |
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Poe was the father of Fernando Poe Jr., who later became a prominent actor and film industry icon. Prior to his son's rise to fame, he was known as Fernando Poe; he was later referred to as Fernando Poe Sr. to distinguish him from his son.[1][2][3] He directed the first Darna film in 1951 before he died in the same year. As a leading man, he was often cast opposite Mona Lisa. He died because of Rabies.