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Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro, was a film and television actor. He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan.[1]
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Rod Navarro | |
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Born | Joseph Bowers Rigets March 10, 1930 |
Died | April 9, 2003 73) | (aged
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation(s) | Actor, radio broadcaster |
Navarro was known as a character actor[2] for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off),[3] a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga.[2]
A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary, he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s.
Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig, a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.
Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators".[4] He was a news anchor in DZMM-AM[5] and a news commentator in DWAN-AM.[4] He was also a broadcaster under the Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc.[6]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1955 | Binibining Kalog | Jorge | The first movie he appeared in.
Produced by Sampaguita Pictures. |
1957 | Pretty Boy | ||
1957 | Prinsesa Gusgusin | ||
1958 | Kundiman ng Puso | ||
1958 | Lover Boy | ||
1960 | Bilanggong Birhen | ||
1962 | Kaming Mga Talyada | ||
1963 | The Macapagal Story | ||
1963 | Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw | ||
1963 | Miting de Avance | ||
1964 | Kardong Kidlat | ||
1964 | Ginintuang Ani | ||
1964 | Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis | ||
1964 | Ang Pinakakilabot | ||
1964 | Markong Bagsik | ||
1964 | Zigomar | ||
1965 | G-2 | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | |
1965 | Kambal-Kidlat | ||
1965 | Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay | ||
1965 | Batas ng .45 | ||
1965 | Kalaban ng Sindikato | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | |
1965 | Tatlo sa Tatlo | ||
1965 | Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa Manlulupig | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1965 | Ben Barracuda | "Initial Offering" of Junar Productions | |
1965 | Contra-Señas | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1965 | Mastermind | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1966 | Deadline: Agosto 13 | Guest performance; part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1966 | Pepe en Pilar | ||
1966 | Makasalanan | ||
1966 | Blackmail! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1966 | Ang Nasasakdal | ||
1966 | Doble Trece | ||
1966 | Top Secret | Part of the Agent 69 film series | |
1966 | Johnny West | ||
1966 | Crossfire | ||
1966 | Kidlat at Kamandag | ||
1966 | Frame-Up! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1967 | Sergeant .45 | Sergeant .45 | |
1967 | The Experts | Part of the Agent 69 film series | |
1967 | Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak[7] | Tony | |
1967 | Modus Operandi | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1967 | Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang) | ||
1967 | Da Best in Da West | ||
1968 | Kaming Taga-ilog | ||
1968 | Bigat ng Kamay | ||
1968 | Armalite Commandos | ||
1968 | Magnum Barracuda | ||
1968 | Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang Pusakal | Ang Ganid | |
1968 | Siete Dolores | ||
1968 | Kaming Taga-bundok | ||
1969 | The Graduation | ||
1969 | Ang Sakristan | ||
1969 | Ayun 'Yon, Eh! | ||
1969 | Facifica Falayfay | ||
1969 | Mekeni's Gold | Omar Sarap | |
1969 | Blue-Seal Mataharis | Part of the Agent X-44 series | |
1969 | Kill: The Magnificent Agents! | ||
1970 | Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid | Omar Cassidy | |
1970 | Agent Silencer at ang 7 Brassieres | Omar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77 | |
1970 | The Manhunt | ||
1970 | Rodolfo Valentino[8] | ||
1970 | Ang Magsasaging | ||
1971 | Laugh Story | ||
1971 | The Criminals | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | |
1972 | Laugh Bag | ||
1972 | Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap | "Initial Offering" of Avon Productions | |
1973 | Kung Gumire Parang Tandang | ||
1973 | Dracula Goes to R.P. | ||
1973 | Fight Batman Fight! | Joker | |
1974 | As Long as There's Music | ||
1974 | John & Marsha | ||
1974 | Tama Na Erap | ||
1974 | Ugat | ||
1974 | King Khayam and I | ||
1975 | The Exit | ||
1975 | Jack and Jill and John | ||
1975 | Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo | ||
1975 | Nagbabagang Silangan | ||
1975 | Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran | ||
1976 | In My Little Room | ||
1976 | The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita | ||
1979 | Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | ||
1979 | Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | ||
1979 | Mamang Sorbetero | ||
1981 | Hari ng Stunt | ||
1985 | Magchumikap Ka! | ||
1986 | John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika | ||
1994 | Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Don Pedro |
Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer.[9]
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