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Luis Franco Mercado (June 21, 1928 – March 15, 2012) also known as Luis Gonzales, was a Philippine actor who appeared in more than 100 films during his career, most of them by Sampaguita Pictures.[1]
Luis Gonzales | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luis Franco Mercado June 21, 1928 |
| Died | March 15, 2012 (aged 83) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Santuario de San Antonio, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Mang Luis |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954–2003 |
| Spouse | Vina Concepcion |
| Children | 3 |
Born on June 21, 1928 in San Luis, Pampanga and raised in Tondo, Manila, Gonzales may be best known for his portrayals of former President Ferdinand Marcos in three films: Iginuhit ng Tadhana (1965), a political propaganda film; Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969), a dramatic film; and Kumander Dante (1988), an action film.[1] Actress Gloria Romero starred opposite him as Imelda Marcos for the former two films. Gonzales and Romero starred in numerous other films together as well.[2] They first worked together on the 1955 film, Despatsadora.[3]
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His last movie was Xerex released in 2003 with Co star former actress Aubrey Miles and model turned actor Jon Hall.
In December 2010, Gonzales received a star of the Eastwood Walk of Fame, which marked his last public appearance.[2]
Gonzales died of complications from pneumonia and heart problems at Makati Medical Center on the night of March 15, 2012, at the age of 83.[1][2] He was survived by his wife, Vina Concepcion, and their three children.[1] His funeral and burial were held at Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.[1][2]
Film
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pilya | 1954 | |
| Bakasyonista | 1954 | |
| Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot | 1954 | |
| Luha ng Birhen | 1954 | |
| Artista | 1955 | |
| Ang Tangi Kong Pag-Ibig | 1955 | |
| Despatsadora | 1955 | |
| Contravida | 1955 | |
| Hootsy Kootsy | 1955 | |
| Teresa | 1956 | |
| Pampangueña | 1956 | |
| Chabacano | 1956 | |
| Bakasyonista | 1956 | |
| Tumbando Caña | Ram | 1956 |
| Boksingera | Brando | 1956 |
| Pagdating ng Takip-Silim | 1956 | |
| Sino ang May Sala? | 1957 | |
| Pasang Krus | 1957 | |
| Ismol Bat Teribol | 1957 | |
| Isang Milyong Kasalanan | 1957 | |
| Colegiala | 1957 | |
| Taga sa Bato | 1957 | |
| Paruparong Bukid | 1958 | |
| Alaala Kita | 1958 | |
| Mga Reyna ng Vicks | Luis Villamor | 1958 |
| Tatlong Ilaw ng Dambana | 1958 | |
| Alaalang Banal | 1958 | |
| Talipandas | 1958 | |
| Condenado | 1958 | |
| Ikaw ang Aking Buhay | 1959 | |
| Alipin ng Palad | 1959 | |
| Pitong Pagsisisi | 1959 | |
| Cicatriz | 1959 | |
| Palanca | 1960 | |
| Laura | 1960 | |
| Kuwintas ng Alaala | 1960 | |
| Ipagdarasal Kita | 1960 | |
| Lupa sa Lupa | 1960 | |
| Double Cross | 1960 | |
| Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero | 1960 | |
| Salamat Po, Doktor | 1960 | |
| Ginang Hukom ("Pinatay Ko ang Aking Ina" segment) | 1960 | |
| 7 Amores ("Pampango Story" segment) | 1960 | |
| Wen Manang | 1961 | |
| Tatlong Panata | 1961 | |
| Makasalanang Daigdig | 1961 | |
| Apat na Yugto ng Buhay | 1961 | |
| Batas ng Lipunan | 1961 | |
| Dayukdok | 1961 | |
| Holiday in Bali | Angelo Reyes | 1962 |
| Bulung-Bulungan | Renato | 1962 |
| Amaliang Mali-Mali | 1962 | |
| The Big Broadcast | 1962 | |
| Sinisinta Kita | 1963 | |
| Dance-O-Rama | 1963 | |
| Apat ang Anak ni David | 1963 | |
| Trudis Liit | 1963 | |
| Show of Shows | 1964 | |
| Jukebox Jamboree | 1964 | |
| Fighting Warays sa Ilocos | 1964 | |
| Bumunot Ka't Lumaban | 1964 | |
| Ang Rosaryo at ang Taba | 1964 | |
| Mga Kanyon sa Corregidor | 1964 | |
| Paano Kita Lilimutin? | 1965 | |
| Hamon Sa Kampeon | 1965 | |
| Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story) | Ferdinand Marcos | 1965 |
| Kapag Langit ang Umuusig | 1966 | |
| Ang Tao Ay Makasalanan | 1966 | |
| Kaibigan Ko'ng Sto. Niño | Crispin | 1967 |
| Maruja | 1967 | |
| Sino ang Dapat Sisihin? | 1967 | |
| Walang Hari ang Batas | 1968 | |
| Triple | Arnel | 1968 |
| Siete Dolores | 1968 | |
| Liku-Likong Landas | 1968 | |
| Kamatayan Ko ang Ibigin Ka | 1968 | |
| Elizabeth | 1968 | |
| Pinagbuklod ng Langit | Ferdinand Marcos | 1969 |
| Adriana | Cornelio | 1969 |
| Haydee | 1970 | |
| Ganid sa Laman | 1970 | |
| For You Mama | 1970 | |
| Snooky | 1970 | |
| My Beloved | 1970 | |
| Tubog sa Ginto | Celso | 1971 |
| Robina | Danilo | 1971 |
| Sakim | 1971 | |
| Ito Ba ang Pag-Ibig? | 1971 | |
| Always in My Heart | 1971 | |
| My Blue Hawaii | 1972 | |
| A Gift of Love | 1972 | |
| Just Married 'Do Not Disturb' | 1972 | |
| Winter Holiday | 1972 | |
| Nardong Putik | 1972 | |
| And God Smiled at Me | 1972 | |
| Cofradia | 1973 | |
| Kapitan Eddie Set | 1974 | |
| Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw | Armando | 1975 |
| Lulubog Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay | Luis Samaniego | 1975 |
| May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | 1975 | |
| Niño Valiente | 1975 | |
| Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating | 1975 | |
| Batu-Bato sa Langit | 1975 | |
| Hindi Tayo Talo | 1975 | |
| Roma-Amor | Frankie Baron | 1978 |
| Pieta | Rubio | 1983 |
| JR | 1983 | |
| Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Eli | 1984 |
| Pahiram ng Ligaya | 1985 | |
| Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Luis | 1986 |
| Clarizza | 1986 | |
| Family Tree | Fidel | 1987 |
| Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | 1988 | |
| Kumander Dante | Ferdinand Marcos | 1988 |
| Madonna, Babaeng Ahas | Zacarias | 1991 |
| Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | Kabo dela Cruz | 1991 |
| Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik | 1991 | |
| Adventures of 'Gary Leon at Kuting' | Governor | 1991 |
| Kamay ni Cain | 1992 | |
| Ang Katawan ni Sofia | 1992 | |
| Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor | Father David | 1992 |
| Kadenang Bulaklak | Domeng Abolencia | 1993 |
| Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos | 1993 | |
| Aguinaldo | 1993 | |
| Iukit Mo sa Bala | Mayor Roman Guerrero | 1994 |
| Iligpit si Victor Saraza | 1994 | |
| Seth Corteza | 1996 | |
| Where Is the Heart | Congressman | 1997 |
| Babae | 1997 | |
| Kargado | 1998 | |
| Tatlong Makasalanan | 1999 | |
| The Debut | Tito Dante | 2000 |
| I Think I'm in Love | Ising | 2002 |
| Message Sent | 2003 | |
| Xerex | B.J. ("Kama" segment) | 2003 |
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