Johnny Delgado

Johnny Delgado
Born Juan Marasigan Feleo
(1948-02-28)February 28, 1948
Manila, Philippines
Died November 19, 2009(2009-11-19) (aged 61)
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Cause of death Cancer
Resting place Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City, Philippines
Other names Johnny
Occupation Actor, writer, comedian
Years active 1968–2009
Spouse(s) Laurice Guillen
Children Anna Feleo
Ina Feleo
Parent(s) Ben Feleo
Victorina Marasigan

Juan Marasigan Feleo (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009), better known as Johnny Delgado, was an award-winning Filipino television and movie actor and writer.

He is best known for his television work on the TV gag show Goin' Bananas. Other roles include the films Kakabakaba Ka Ba? and Tanging Yaman. The latter won him the FAMAS Award and the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor in 2000.

Personal life

He was born on February 28, 1948. He is the son of Ben Feleo, a film director, and Victorina Marasigan, an educator.[1] Johnny had his formal education at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

He was the husband of actress-director Laurice Guillen and the father of actresses Anna Feleo and Ina Feleo. Besides his work in film and television, he also appeared in the Philippine version of Coca-Cola's TV commercial for Cherry Coke. He was posthumously inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame in December 2010 one year after his death.

Illness and death

Delgado was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Early that year, Delgado assured that he was responding well to chemotherapy. A healthy and strong Delgado went so far to attend the birthday celebration of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada in February 2009. He announced there that he was in remission.[2]

According to a ABS-CBN News source, the cancer returned. He was brought to St. Luke's Hospital in Quezon City. He was discharged on a Tuesday. He died on November 19, 2009 of lymphoma on a Thursday.[3]

Partial filmography

Movie

  • Labing-labing (2009, short film) – his last movie role. Directed by his daughter Ina Feleo, co-starring his wife Laurice Guillen
  • You Got Me! (2007)
  • Summer Heat (2006)
  • La Visa Loca (2005)
  • Santa Santita (2004) – actor and co-writer
  • Pakners (2003)
  • Kailangan Kita (2002)
  • Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002)
  • Tanging Yaman (2000)
  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994) ..... Congressman
  • Macario Durano (1994) .... Velasquez
  • Elsa del Castillo Story (1994)
  • Tatak ng Kriminal (1993)
  • Sala sa Init Sala sa Lamig (1993)..... Valero
  • Kanto Boy: Alyas Totoy Guwapo (1992)
  • Hanggang May Buhay (1992)
  • Pacifico Guevarra: Dilinger (1992)
  • Patayin si Billy Zapanta (1992)
  • Kamay ng Garuda (1992)
  • Kahit Buhay Ko (1992) .... Chef Dinero
  • Eddie Tagalog: Pulisyante ng Mandaluyong (1992)
  • Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti) (1992) .... Guido Medrano
  • Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo II (1992)
  • Alyas Boy Kano (1992) .... Alvarez
  • Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992) .... Jaime
  • Contreras Gang (1991) .... Tinyente Pascual
  • Alyas Pogi 2 (1991) .... Active Footage
  • Mayor Latigo (1991) .... Romero
  • Alyas Ninong: Huling Kilabot ng Tondo (1991) .... Kapitan Tamayo
  • Medal of Valor: Habang Nasusugatan Lalong Tumatapang (1991) .... Kumander Dayang
  • Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990) .... Hepe Rogelio Banzon
  • Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
  • Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989)
  • Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
  • A Dangerous Life (1988) .... Lt. "Red" Kapunan
  • Tubusin mo ng Dugo (1988) .... Lt. Piodoroda
  • Pepeng Kuryente (1988) .... Richard
  • Balweg (1987)
  • Bukas ng Sabado agi Buka Sa Sabitan (1986)
  • Ang Padrino (1984)
  • Misteryo Sa Tuwa (1984)
  • Alyas Baby Tsina (1984)
  • Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing (1983)
  • M.I.B.: Men in Brief (1983) – Francis Phillips
  • Mga Uod at Rosas (1982)
  • San Basilio (1981) – Sr. Escobar
  • Aguila (1980)
  • Brutal (1980)
  • Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
  • Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979)
  • Jaguar (1979)
  • Banaue (1975)
  • Bawat Kanto Basagulo (1968)

Television

Awards

FAMAS Awards

FAP Awards, Philippines

  • also nominated for Best Supporting Actor

Gawad Urian Awards

  • Brutal – Best Actor / Best Supporting Actor

Metro Manila Film Festival

References

  1. ↑ Ching, Mark Angelo (18 November 2009). "Veteran actor Johnny Delgado succumbs to cancer at 61". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "Actor Johnny Delgado says most of his cancer cells are gone". GMA News. 22 February 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  3. ↑
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