Jon Hernandez
| Jon Hernandez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
John Hernandez Salvador October 9, 1969 Manila, Philippines |
| Died |
November 7, 1993 (aged 24) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Car crash |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Other names | Jonjon |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1972 - 1993 |
| Parent(s) |
Ross Rival (father) Alicia Alonzo (mother) |
| Family |
Lou Salvador (grandfather) Phillip Salvador (uncle) Lou Salvador, Jr. (uncle) Alona Alegre (aunt) Maja Salvador (half-sister) Anthony Alonzo (uncle) |
John "JonJon" Hernandez Salvador, (October 9, 1969 – November 7, 1993) also known as Jon Hernandez, was a Filipino notable actor. He was the son of actors Ross Rival and Alicia Alonzo, nephew to Anthony Alonzo, nephew to Phillip Salvador, cousin to Jobelle Salvador and brother to Maja Salvador on his father's side.
Career
As a child star, he appeared in minor roles in movies and several commercials. He was launched as a matinee idol, via the movie Bagets 2 along with William Martinez, Herbert Bautista, Raymond Lauchengco, JC Bonnin, Ramon Christopher and the late Francis Magalona. He joined a teen-variety show That's Entertainment and was a part of the Thursday group. In 1990s, he shifted to action movie genre, appeared in several action films like "Nakaukit Na ang Lapida Mo, Junior Elvis", Pita, Terror ng Caloocan and Patapon. His last film he appeared in was "Mancao".
Filmography
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Love Pinoy Style | 1972 | |
| Fefita Fofonggay (viuda de Falayfay) | 1973 | |
| Pompa | 1980 | Jed |
| Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | 1981 | Young Crisanto |
| Bagets 2 | 1984 | Wally |
| Junior Elvis: Nakaukit na ang lapida mo | 1980's | Jhun |
| Muntinlupa 1958 | 1984 | |
| Prinsesang Gusgusin | 1987 | Andro |
| Kumander Gringa | 1987 | |
| Jockey T'yan | 1987 | |
| Target:Central Luzon Bank Robbery | 1990 | |
| The Wild Cowboys | 1992 | Howie |
| Bukas tatakpan ka ng Dyaryo | 1992 | Magno |
| Pita: Terror ng Caloocan | 1993 | |
| Row 4: Baliktorians | 1993 | |
| Patapon | 1993 | |
| Mistah | 1994 | |
| Brat Pack | 1994 | |
| Mancao | 1994 | |
| Detective: Michael & Jackson | 1996 | Jacob |
Television
| Title | Year | Network |
|---|---|---|
| That's Entertainment | 1986–1992 | GMA Network |
| John en Marsha | ||
Death
After retiring from his showbiz career in 1993, Jonjon and his friends came home from an out-of-town trip. He died after the car he was riding in hit a concrete obstruction in an unlit section of the expressway. His remains are at rest at the Loyola Memorial Park together with other celebrities such as Julie Vega, Jay Ilagan, Nida Blanca & Francis Magalona.