RIP, Johnny Delgado
RIP, Johnny Delgado
Johnny Delgado was born Juan Marasigan Feleo on February 29, 1948 in Manila, Philippines.
Delgado was known for his acting prowess, both in television and film. He is a writer and a multi-awarded actor know for his usual kontrabida (villain) and father roles.
Since 1968 Delgado started acting in film, in movies like Ito Ang Digmaan (Solano Gaudite), Bawat Kanto Basagulo (Rizaldy), and Mali-Mali Meets Batangueno (Ben Feleo). His acting career began rising since then.
Delgado received awards such as Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) awards, Gawad Urian, Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), and Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Awards.
His role in the 2000 multi-awarded film Tanging Yaman is considered one of his most unforgettable and remarkable roles (he won Best Actor at the MMFF). His TV roles in the 90’s and 2000’s have greatly influenced Philippine television viewers, by being one of the best veteran actors who portray antagonistic and father roles.
Full filmography and works at his IMDB profile.
Johnny Delgado has been battling lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes), which was initially thought to be colon cancer. He died on November 19, 2009.
Johnny Delgado has contributed a lot to the Philippine film industry, therefore making him a big loss to such industry. Personally, I find his father roles really moving. There’s something in him both as a father and an actor that makes his roles persuasive, and yes, touching. He is one of my favorite veteran actors, whom, I never thought, would leave this year.
I felt the same thing when Francis Magalona passed away in March of this year: personal loss. For me, their loss means they will never be seen again, which is rather felt for an immediate family member or a really close friend. There’s something about father images that make me utterly emotional.
I looked forward to Johnny Delgado’s new television productions (after May Bukas Pa and Mga Anghel na Walang Langit). Nonetheless, he has been to many productions which will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Johnny Delgado.
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Tracee Alar on November 22nd, 2009
I was one of the fans of Johnny Delgado’s work too, although more for his father roles than the kontrabida ones. I must admit that he does both roles wonderfully. The Philippine film and TV industry really did lose of its best.