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Dolphy

For the theater playwright, seeRody Vera.For other uses, seeDolphy (disambiguation).

Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.GCGH(July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally asDolphy,was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's"King of Comedy"for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies.[2][3]

Dolphy
GCGH
Dolphy in the 1960s
Birth nameRodolfo Vera Quizon[1]
Born(1928-07-25)July 25, 1928
Tondo, Manila,Philippines[a]
DiedJuly 10, 2012(2012-07-10)(aged 83)
Makati,Philippines
Resting placeThe Heritage Park,Taguig,Philippines
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
Genres
Children18, includingFreddie,Rolly,Eric,Epy,Vandolph,andZia
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
Years active1945–2012
Television

Early life and education

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Rodolfo Vera Quizon was born at Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera St.) inTondo, Manila,on July 25, 1928.[4]

His parents were married on July 14, 1925, inMalate, Manila.[5]His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 1, 1899 – May 14, 1971),[6]was a ship engine worker fromBulacanstationed in the Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera[5](February 6, 1901 – September 12, 1986),[7]was a seamstress and a school teacher.[5]He had four brothers and five sisters.[8]

Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools.[9]He attended the Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de Los Reyes Elementary School until the seventh grade. For hissecondary education,he studied at theFlorentino Torres High Schooluntil his sophomore year. He was an average student, although his grades fluctuated.[10]

Quizon sold peanuts and watermelon seeds at movie theaters as a boy, which enabled him to watch movies for free. He was about thirteen whenWorld War IIstarted. He did odd jobs includingshining shoes,attaching buttons at a pants factory, sorting bottles by size, working as astevedoreat the pier,trading,and driving thecalesa.In his free time, he regularly watched stage shows at the Life Theater and the Avenue Theater. His favorite performers included thecomedy duoPugo and Togoand the dancers Benny Mack andBayani Casimiro.[11]

Quizon started performing onstage during theJapanese occupation of the Philippines.When he turned 17, Benny Mack got him a job as achorusdancer for a month at the Avenue Theater and subsequently on the Lyric Theater. He also appeared in shows at the Orient Theater. "Golay" was his first stage name. During air raids, they would interrupt the show and run for theair-raid shelterin the orchestra section together with the audience. If no bombs fell and exploded, the show would then resume.[citation needed]

Career

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Early career

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He starred in his first movie when he was 19 withFernando Poe Sr.inDugo at Bayan (I Remember Bataan),billed as Rodolfo Quizon. It was the father of his future friend actorFernando Poe Jr.who first gave him a break in films playing minor roles as a character actor.[12]On a DZMM radio interview, he revealed his first talent fee was 5 pesos.[citation needed]

In the late 1940s, Dolphy began to work in radio through Conde Ubaldo, a radio writer, director, and producer. He joined the programWag Naman,which starredPancho Magalona,Tessie Quintana, and Baby Jane. His comedy duo withPanchitoalso started on radio on Conde Ubaldo shows.[citation needed]

Pancho Magalona recommended Dolphy toJosé Roxas Perez,the owner ofSampaguita Pictures,in 1952. His first movie with Sampaguita wasSa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita,with Pancho Magalona andTita Duran.It was also in Sampaguita in which thecomedy duoof Dolphy and Panchito became popular.[citation needed]

Dolphy acted in the comic book adaptationJack en JillwithRogelio de la RosaandLolita Rodriguezin 1954. He was not the first choice for the role, for which Batotoy andBayani Casimirohad been considered.[additional citation(s) needed]Dolphy said the movie established him as an actor, because he played a gay character, when they were not recognized.[13]

The first time Dolphy played a serious role was in a 4-in-1drama moviewithBarbara Perez,who played a blind girl, in the segment inspired byCharlie Chaplin's movieCity Lights.[citation needed]

After his contract with Sampaguita expired, he left the company. When he joined the production studio, his talent fee was P1,000 per movie. By the time he left, he was earning P7,000 per picture.[citation needed]

Television, film parodies, and RVQ Productions

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Dolphy acted inTansan The Mighty(1962),[14]and its sequelTansan vs Tarzan(1963).[14]

From 1964 to 1972, he starred inBuhay Artista,a big success of the 1960s.[15]Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr. got him into television on Channel 2. The show aired onABS-CBN.It is a concept by Geny Lopez and Ading Fernando. While doing radio, his talent fee was P250-P300 per program; when he did TV, he was at P500 per show. He left ABS-CBN due tomartial law.However, also moved toGMA NetworksinceBuhay Artistamoved to RBS-7 (former branding name of GMA) from December 1972 to early 1974.

While on television, he began appearing in films for independent studios like LEA Productions, Balatbat Productions, Filipinas Productions, Zultana Productions andFernando Poe Jr.'s D'Lanor Productions.

In 1964, he played the lead inCaptain Barbell[14]and inDaigdig ng Fantasia (Fantasy World)withNova Villa.Both films were directed byHerminio "Butch" Bautista.

From 1965 to 1966, Dolphy made a minimum of 15spy filmparodies.[16]Also in 1966, Dolphy starred in another 19parody films.[16]

For the 1966 filmPepe en Pilar,Dolphy introducedRonaldo ValdeztoSusan Roces,as a new face was needed as a partner for Roces. Dolphy first met Valdez in a basketball court and brought him to thepress conferenceso Roces could see him. Roces' initial response was "He is too young". Dolphy brought Ronaldo to a barber shop, bought him a pair of boots at Glenmore and lent him his suit. When Dolphy presented him to Roces again, she said, "I prefer him now", not realizing that he was the same person he had introduced earlier. Dolphy later gave him the stage name Ronaldo Valdez (from Ronald James Gibbs).

By 1967, Dolphy's production house RVQ Productions was established. Dolphy explained that when Sampaguita closed he thought he should produce his own films. He started with a film adaptation of the sitcomBuhay Artista(Actor's Life), a box office success.[13]

In 1969, one of his biggest hits wasFacifica Falayfay,where he starred as the gay lead character. It was directed by Luciano "Chaning" Carlos, with whom he worked in 23 of his movies.[citation needed]Also in that year, he starred inAdolphong Hitler.[14]

John en Marshastarted in 1971, a year beforeMartial Law,on RPN Channel 9. It was written, and directed by Ading Fernando.Boots Anson-RoaandHelen Gamboawere considered for the role of Marsha, his wife in the show beforeNida Blanca,who was doingWala Kang PakiwithNestor de Villa,eventually got the part. Before Dely Atay-Atayan,Chichaywas also considered for the role of Doña Delilah, his wealthy and condescending mother-in-law. His real sonRolly Quizonand then-child actressMaricel Sorianoplayed their children. John en Marsha was such a hit that movie versions of the show were made eight times.

In 1973,Fefita Fofongay viuda de Falayfaywas released, a sequel toFacifica Falayfay.[citation needed]That same year Dolphy acted inCaptain Barbell's sequelCaptain Barbell Boom![14]

In 1974, a third instalment ofFacifica Falayfaywas released calledSarhento Fofongay: A... ewan!

In 1978, he returned to gay roles in the movieAng Tatay Kong Nanay(My Father that is also a Mother), directed by respectedLino Brocka.With him in the movie wasNiño Muhlach,dubbed as the "child wonder of the Philippines", as the son of his boyfriend, played byPhillip Salvador.

In 1979, Dolphy starred inDancing Master[17]andDarna... Kuno?[14]

The spy-spoof filmThe Quick Brown Fox,was released on November 6, 1980.[18]In it Dolphy plays the lead and it is his first collaboration withWeng Weng.[19]That year, Dolphy acted in theDancing Masterfollow-upSuperhand: Shadow of the Dancing MasterandDolphy's Angels.[17]

In 1981, Dolphy starred inStariray,[20]Da Best In Da West,[21]andDancing Masters 2.[17]That year Dolphy acted inAgent 00,starring Weng Weng.[22]

1992–2012: Later works, honors and death

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TheHome Along Da Rileswas one of the Philippines' longest running shows of all time.

His next successful TV venture afterJohn en MarshawasHome Along Da Rilesin 1992 withNova Villa,as his wife and real sonVandolph,as one of his children.

In 2001, Dolphy played another gay character, this time with his sonsEric QuizonandJeffrey Quizonplaying the same character at three different stages in life. They all won the Prix de la Meilleure Interpretation inBrussels,Belgiumfor playingWalterina Markova,atransvestitein the movieMarkova: Comfort Gay.[12]

In 2003, the sitcomHome Along Da Rilesreturned asHome Along Da Airport.

On July 25, 2008, Quizon celebrated his 80th birthday with the launching of abiographical book,Dolphy, Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-isa(Dolphy, I Didn't Get Here All By Myself).ABS-CBN PresidentCharo Santos-Conciostated,Nagbigay siya ng mga ngiti at halakhak sa gitna ng mga problema(He gave us joy and laughter in times of trouble). Bibeth Orteza was commissioned to complete the book, amid the creation of "Dolphy Aid Para sa Pinoy Foundation, Inc.", a non-profit and non-stock organization.[11][23]Also that year, Dolphy made a movie with Comedy Box Office KingVic Sottoin a comedy movie,Dobol Trobol,a movie where Dolphy played a chef and Vic a hotel resident manager. This was the first time a film was produced through joint ventures ofRVQ Productions(Dolphy's Film Outfit) &M-Zet Films(Vic Sotto's Film Outfit) andAPT Entertainment.The film also featured stars Carmi Martin, Riza Santos, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Ricky Davao and more.

In 2009, Dolphy was cast as a retired senior citizen in Chicago who wanted to watchWowoweeinManilaentitledNobody Nobody But... Juan,and co-starred with Eddie "Manoy" Garcia, Gloria Romero, Joe Aldeguer, Pokwang, Giselle "G" Toengi, Heart Evangelista, Ya Chang, real life sons Eric Quizon, Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon & Vandolph Quizon. Also in 2009, Dolphy was nominated to receive the Order of National Artists, "the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts".[24][25]However, he did not pass the second deliberation of the screening committee. In 2012, Dolphy was diagnosed withchronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[26]As a result, his public appearances were reduced, and he was frequently admitted to the intensive care unit.

In 2010, Dolphy played a priest in his last movie inFather Jejemon,with his co-stars Cherrie Gil, Roy Alvarez, Maja Salvador, EJ Falcon, singer Ralph Salazar & YouTube singing duoMoymoy Palaboy.That same year, PresidentBenigno Aquino IIIsaid he believes the late Comedy King deserves to be conferred the National Artist award but stressed he cannot shortcut the process for legal reasons. Since there is a temporary restraining order on the conferment of theNational Artisttitle issued during the past administration, President Aquino conferred to Dolphy theOrder of the Golden Heart,with the rank of Grand Collar (Maringal na Kuwintas).[27]Also that year, Dolphy was recognized as Outstanding Manilan by the Manila City Government.

In 2012, he was given the Diwa ng Lahi award in 2012, given by City Hall in celebration of the city's founding anniversary. He died later that year.

Posthumous honors

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Dolphy's 2013 commemorativefirst day coverand stamp

After his death, on July 13, 2012, President Aquino declared a "National Day of Remembrance" in honor of Dolphy's contributions to the Philippine showbiz industry.[28]

During his wake at the Heritage Park in Taguig, fellow actor and former Philippine PresidentJoseph Estradabestowed the 2012 People's Artist Award on him to recognize Quizon's many contributions to the movie industry.[29]On November 23, 2013, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released a limited edition "Dolphy Stamp", andfirst day cover.Amobile appentitledDolphy's Cleanupwas released in honor of Quizon in December 2013 for theiOSplatform,[30]with aportforAndroiddevices released in 2014. Theedutainmentgame, developed by iGen Technologies, puts players in the role of Dolphy as he helps clean up the neighborhood, with part of the revenue from the game's sales to be donated to charity.[30][31]Also that year, the documentary filmThe Search for Weng Wengwas released.[32]In it, Quizon is interviewed about his former colleague.[33]

On July 25, 2020,Googlecelebrated his 92nd birthday with aGoogle Doodle.[34]

Araneta also noted that Dolphy grew up in Manila, where he began his showbiz career as a dancer at the Avenue, Lyric and Orient theaters.[35]

ABS-CBN Studio 1,one of the oldest studio of ABS-CBN was transformed into a proscenium theater and was named in honor of Dolphy on his 80th birthday in 2008. A necrological service was held in the namesake theatre for Dolphy at the time of his death.[36]

Personal life

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Dolphy in 2008.

Relationships

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Quizon never married and was public with his relationships and family. He has 18 children from six relationships. In his autobiography, he mentioned that he had five relationships beforeZsa Zsa Padillathat bore children, the last beingAlma Moreno.Some of his children followed their father's footsteps in showbiz.[11][37]

  • Engracita Dominguez (actress). They met during a stage show and had six children: Manuel (b. 1951), Salud (b. 1954), Rodolfo Jr. (b. 1955),Wilfredo(1956–2005), Edgar (1957–2020), andRaul(1958–2018). They separated in 1963.
  • Gloria Smith (actress). They met in 1956 and had four children: Mariquita (b. 1962), Carlos (b. 1965), Geraldino (1972–2018), and Edwin (b. 1975).
  • Alice Smith (actress with screen name Pamela Ponti). They had four children: Ronaldo (b. 1965),Enrico(b. 1967), Madonna (b. 1971), andJeffrey(b. 1973).
  • Evangeline Tagulao (nurse). They met in the late 1960s while filming in a hospital and had one son, Rommel (born 1968).
  • Alma Moreno(actress). They met in 1981 and had one son,Vandolph(born 1984).
  • Zsa Zsa Padilla(actress and singer). For more than 20 years, he was in adomestic partnershipwith Padilla, having two daughters, Nicole (legally adopted 1990) andZia(born 1991). Nicole is the only legitimate child of Dolphy as the rest were born out of wedlock.[38]

Religion

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Quizon was a devotedCatholicthroughout his life[39]and occasionally attendedMass.[40]He also practiced various Catholic rituals— while praying therosaryor observingHoly Week(i.e.Visita IglesiaonMaundy Thursdayand abstaining from eating meat onGood Friday), and would make thesign of the crosswhen he came across a Catholic church.[39]Two of Quizon's children areborn-again Christianswho unsuccessfully attempted to persuade him to convert; he did not, however, show lack of respect forEvangelicals.[40]

Politics

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Quizon was quite involved into politics throughout his acting career, but had tried to distance himself from it. He had said that he would likely start ablogif only he wereliteratein browsing the Internet.[39]He had high regards withthe presidencyofCorazon Aquino,referring to her as an "asset" for theFilipinos.[41]He declined to enter politics despite repeated entreaties to do so.[42]

He supportedFernando Poe Jr.(1939–2004), whose father, Fernando Poe Sr. (d.1951), was a close friend of his, duringhis presidential campaign in 2004.[43][44]After Poe had suffered a stroke (which would later claim his life), Quizon visited him during his confinement and assured him and his wife,Susan Roces,that he indeed had won the presidential race, despite losing it toGloria Macapagal Arroyo.[45]

Health problems and death

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Dolphy's tomb in Taguig Heritage Park

Dolphy died on July 10, 2012, 20:34 (Philippine time,01:34 UTC), at the age of 83, just 15 days before his 84th birthday due tomultiple organ failure,secondary to complications brought on bypneumonia,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease andacute renal failure.[46][47][48][49]

Dolphy's family is buried at CuizonLoyola Memorial ParkFamily mausoleum (Salud de la Rosa Vera Quizon and Melencio Espinosa Quizon, Sr. parents of Dolphy, the latter's siblings include Melencio Quizon, Jr., Teresita Vera Quizon and Wilfredo D. Quizon and Orlando Gallardo).

Filmography

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Main article:Dolphy filmography

Honors

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Dolphy's conferment of the Order of the Golden Heart at theMalacañang Palacein 2010.

National Honor

Awards

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Special Awards

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  • Lifetime Achievement Award PASADO Awards
  • Golden Father Foundation Parangal ng Bayan Awardee
  • 1994 Bert Marcelo Memorial Foundation, Dangal ng Lipi Awardee
  • 1995 PMPC Star Awards for TV, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 1998 Gawad Urian Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2000 Cinemanila International Film Festival, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2002 Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award, Bituin ng FAMAS Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon Award
  • 2005 FAMAS Huwarang Bituin
  • 2009 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards,Comedy Box-Office King (with Vic Sotto)[50]
  • 2009 Metro Manila Film FestivalLifetime Achievement Award[51]
  • 2010 FAMAS Awards, Exemplary Achievement Award
  • 2010 Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart – the highest award given to a private citizen by the President of the Philippines. Dolphy was cited for his contributions to the entertainment industry and for his charitable and philanthropic works.[2][52][53]
  • 2012 Gawad na Diwa ng Lahi – the highest honor given by the government of Manila to artists[54]
  • 2012 People's Artist Award – the award bestowed posthumously upon Dolphy by the Dakilang Lahi Foundation, recognizes the many contributions of the actor to the movie industry.[29]

Awards for acting

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Year Association Category
1974 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor
1978 26th FAMAS Awards Best Actor –Omeng Satanasia
1986 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor –John En Marsha
1987
1988
1990 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor–Espadang Patpat
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor –John En Marsha
1992 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor –Home Along Da Riles
1993
1994
1995
2008 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor –John En Shirley
2010 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor–Rosario
Best Actor–Father Jejemon
2011 Luna Awards (Film Academy of the Phil.) Best Actor –Father Jejemon

He is also the only artist in the country awarded with Best Actor and Actress for a single role in the filmMarkova: The Comfort Gay.[citation needed]

  • Not all the awards of Dolphy are included here.

See also

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  • Melencio Espinosa Quizon, Sr.
  • Melencio Quizon, Jr.,
  • Quizon Family mausoleum
  • Family tombsLoyola Memorial Park


Notes

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  1. ^The Philippines wasunder the occupation of the United Statesat the time of Dolphy's birth.

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  8. ^Orteza 2009,p. 12.
  9. ^Orteza 2009,p. 18.
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  29. ^abPeople's Artist AwardRetrieved via abs-cbnnews July 14, 2012
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  40. ^abOrteza 2009,p. 214.
  41. ^Orteza 2009,p. 198.
  42. ^Orteza 2009,p. 197.
  43. ^Orteza 2009,p. 202.
  44. ^Orteza 2009,p. 200.
  45. ^Orteza 2009,pp. 202–204.
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