Rod Navarro
Born
Joseph Bowers Rigets

(1930-03-10)March 10, 1930
DiedApril 9, 2003(2003-04-09) (aged 73)
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, radio broadcaster

Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro, was a film and television actor. He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan.[1]

Navarro was known as a character actor[2] for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off),[3] a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga.[2]

A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary, he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s.

Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig, a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.

Career

Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators".[4] He was a news anchor in DZMM-AM[5] and a news commentator in DWAN-AM.[4] He was also a broadcaster under the Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1955Binibining KalogJorgeThe first movie he appeared in.

Produced by Sampaguita Pictures.

1957Pretty Boy
1957Prinsesa Gusgusin
1958Kundiman ng Puso
1958Lover Boy
1960Bilanggong Birhen
1962Kaming Mga Talyada
1963The Macapagal Story
1963Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw
1963Miting de Avance
1964Kardong Kidlat
1964Ginintuang Ani
1964Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis
1964Ang Pinakakilabot
1964Markong Bagsik
1964Zigomar
1965G-2Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series
1965Kambal-Kidlat
1965Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay
1965Batas ng .45
1965Kalaban ng SindikatoPart of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series
1965Tatlo sa Tatlo
1965Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa ManlulupigPart of the Agent X-44 film series
1965Ben Barracuda"Initial Offering" of Junar Productions
1965Contra-SeñasPart of the Agent X-44 film series
1965MastermindPart of the Agent X-44 film series
1966Deadline: Agosto 13Guest performance; part of the Agent X-44 film series
1966Pepe en Pilar
1966Makasalanan
1966Blackmail!Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1966Ang Nasasakdal
1966Doble Trece
1966Top SecretPart of the Agent 69 film series
1966Johnny West
1966Crossfire
1966Kidlat at Kamandag
1966Frame-Up!Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1967Sergeant .45Sergeant .45
1967The ExpertsPart of the Agent 69 film series
1967Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak[7]Tony
1967Modus OperandiPart of the Agent X-44 film series
1967Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang)
1967Da Best in Da West
1968Kaming Taga-ilog
1968Bigat ng Kamay
1968Armalite Commandos
1968Magnum Barracuda
1968Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang PusakalAng Ganid
1968Siete Dolores
1968Kaming Taga-bundok
1969The Graduation
1969Ang Sakristan
1969Ayun 'Yon, Eh!
1969Facifica Falayfay
1969Mekeni's GoldOmar Sarap
1969Blue-Seal MataharisPart of the Agent X-44 series
1969Kill: The Magnificent Agents!
1970Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas KidOmar Cassidy
1970Agent Silencer at ang 7 BrassieresOmar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77
1970The Manhunt
1970Rodolfo Valentino[8]
1970Ang Magsasaging
1971Laugh Story
1971The CriminalsPart of the Agent X-44 film series
1972Laugh Bag
1972Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap"Initial Offering" of Avon Productions
1973Kung Gumire Parang Tandang
1973Dracula Goes to R.P.
1973Fight Batman Fight!Joker
1974As Long as There's Music
1974John & Marsha
1974Tama Na Erap
1974Ugat
1974King Khayam and I
1975The Exit
1975Jack and Jill and John
1975Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo
1975Nagbabagang Silangan
1975Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran
1976In My Little Room
1976The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita
1979Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?
1979Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman
1979Mamang Sorbetero
1981Hari ng Stunt
1985Magchumikap Ka!
1986John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1994Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na MisisDon Pedro

Death

Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer.[9]

References

  1. Francisco, Butch (1 November 2003). "Remembering Departed Stars". Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Rod Navarro, 73". Manila Standard. 10 April 2003. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  3. CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1994. p. 285. ISBN 978-971-8546-42-0. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  4. 1 2 "DWAN back on air". Manila Standard. 22 November 1996. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  5. "The birth of 'Radyo Patrol': typhoons, helicopter crashes, and the First Quarter Storm". news.abs-cbn.com/. July 7, 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  6. "'Patuloy pa ring maglilingkod': Kabayan Noli de Castro reminisces about DZMM on its 35th anniversary". news.abs-cbn.com. July 22, 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  7. "Luis Nepomuceno, film industry scion and director of 'Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak', dies at 89". news.abs-cbn.com. April 29, 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  8. Lo, Ricky (August 25, 2020). "2 more 'golden' beauties". Philstar.com. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  9. Valle, Jocelyn (1 January 2004). "Bombshells, boy bands, breakouts, breakups". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
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