Prospero Luna

Prospero Luna
Born Prospero C. Luna
(1934-04-20)April 20, 1934
Died July 23, 2010(2010-07-23) (aged 76)
Manila, Philippines
Other names P.C.L.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1965–2009
Spouse(s) Oliva Aguila

Prospero C. Luna (April 20, 1934 – July 23, 2010) was a Filipino character actor whose career extended from the 1960s into the 2000s.

Early life and career

Among his best known performances are a long-running role in the popular Philippines series Buhay Artista.[1]

Among Luna's best known films are three 1968 titlesSwinging JetAge, GigoloGigoletNagkaguloNagkagalit and Buhay Bombero, as well as the title role in the Dolphy comedy Dr. Yes.

Luna emigrated to the United States to live in Oroville, California.[2] In 2008 he featured in the American independent comedy picture Corky's Hot Ice.[3]

Personal life

He was married to Oliva Aguila, and has 6 children namely, Ivy, Mei(deceased), Marcia, Boyet, Marissa and Bobet.

Got another children to Zeny Buena: Larbel, Lea and Vinky.

He was survived by his 3rd wife Linda Palaad with two children, LenLen and Roy.

Death

He died on July 23, 2010 at the age of 76 due to stroke.[4]

Filmography

Film

References

  1. "Christmas is for old folks too". 17 December 1987. p. 23.
  2. "BLAST FROM THE PAST: HERE ARE THEY NOW". Manila Star. 11 December 2004.
  3. "Something Filipino: Corky's Hot Ice" (PDF). Asian Journal. 12 September 2008.
  4. "Veteran comedian Prospero Luna dies of stroke". ABS-CBN. 26 July 2010.

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