Redford White

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Occupation Actor, comedian Role Actor Years active 1977–2008 Spouse Elena Cermeno (m. ?–2010)		Religion Roman Catholic Children Jeruie Cermeno Name Redford White TV shows Kokey, Haybol Rambol

Full Name Cipriano Cermeno II Born December 5, 1955 ( 1955-12-05 ) Cebu, Philippines People also search for Babalu, Rene Requiestas, Efren Jarlego, Jeruie Cermeno, Tony Y. Reyes, Angel Labra, Ricky Santiago Movies Haba‑baba‑doo! Puti‑puti‑poo!, I Do? I Die! (D'yos ko day), Tong tatlong tatay kon, Hee Man: Master of None, Ispiritista: Itay - May Moomoo! Died July 25, 2010 (aged 54) Caloocan City, Philippines

Redford white succumbs to brain cancer at 54

Cipriano Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), known by his screen name Redford White was a Filipino actor and comedian.

Redford White smiling while looking at something and wearing a blue collared shirt.

Redford white visited by dolphy and vic sotto

Early life and career

Redford White talking to Babalu and wearing a brown shirt and jean pants in a scene from I Do? I Die! (D'yos ko day), 1997.

White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol. He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Bino and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role. For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.

Redford White smiling while looking at something and wearing a floral polo shirt.

In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and Leo Martinez. His last film and television appearances were in Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Palos on ABS-CBN, respectively, in 2008.

Personal life

Redford White looking at something and wearing a brown shirt in a scene from Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin kayo sa langit, 1992.

White was reportedly born with albinism, which gave rise to his screen name. He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.

Illness and death

Redford White with Babalu wearing a blue checkered polo shirt in a scene from I Do? I Die! (D'yos ko day), 1997.

White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010 at 06:47 PST (GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010.

His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

TV shows

Sabado Badoo (GMA Network, 2015) posthumously featured

Tunay Na Buhay (GMA Network, 2013) posthumously featured

Palos (ABS-CBN, 2008) as Mario "his last TV show"

Kokey (ABS-CBN, 2007) as Nanding Kalugdan

O Ha! (TV5, 2006)

Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003-2005) as Gabriel

Magpakailanman (GMA Network, 2002-2003)

Daddy Di Do Du (GMA Network, 2001-2007) as Bruce

Pwedeng Pwede (ABS-CBN, 1999-2001) as Bruce

Mikee Forever (GMA Network, 1996)

Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN, 1996-1999) as Himself

Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN, 1995) as guest

Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN, 1995-2005)

Mikee (GMA Network, 1995)

Haybol Rambol (GMA Network, 1994-1995)

Buddy En Sol (RPN, 1990-1994) as Sol

Lovingly Yours (GMA Network, 1984-1996)

2+2 (BBC 2, 1981)

Iskul Bukol (IBC, 1977–1990) as Redford

Movies

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) (2008) as Redford

Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo! (2005) as Mang Teroy

Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002) as Carlos Miguel

Tar-San (1999) as Tar

Isprikitik: Walastik kung pumitik (1999) as Brando

Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) as Presley

Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy (1998) as Clinton

Tong tatlong tatay kong pakitong kitong (1998) as Alvin

Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! (1998) as Mokong

I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko Day (1997) as Mokong

Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) as Elvis

Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) as Luis

Neber-2-Geder (1996)

Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut (1992) as Boboy Mortega

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin kayo sa langit (1992) as Lucio

Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt depektibs (1992) as Sol

Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) as Sol

Captain Yagit (1989) as Dodoy/Captain Yagit

Ompong Galapong Me Ulo Walang Tapon! (1988) as Galapong

Pasiklab Sa Army (1988)

Parrot Unit (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis

Code Name: Black & White (1988) as Whitey

The Untouchable Family (1988) as Machine Gun Nonong

Pulis Iskwad (1987)

Rangers In The Wrong War (1987)

Balandra Crossing (1987)

Kumander Anting-Anting (1987)

Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) as Cpl. Akomplis

Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) as Rocky

Cobrador (1986)

No Return No Exchange (1986)

Da Payting Ninja (1986)

Pipo's Power (1986) .... Pipo

Tu-yay and His Magic Payong (1986) as Emilio/Tuyay

Hee-Man: Master of None (1985) as Hee-man

I won, I won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman)(1985) as Gunding

Okey sa Olrayt (1984)

Sekreta 'Ini' (1984)

Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)

Wrong Rangers (1984)

Rambo Tan-go (1984) as Johnny Rambo Tango

Johnny Tango Rides Again (1983) as Johnny Tango

Darakula (1982) as Darakula

Tartan (1981)

A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) as Arizona Gid

Sinisinta kita, di ka kumikibo (1981)

Iskul bukol (Freshmen) (1980)

Bino & Klayd (1979) as Bino

Soldyer! (1979)

Awards

Winner, Best Comedy Actor For "Buddy En Sol" - 1991 PMPC Star Awards For TV

References

Redford White Wikipedia

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