Johnny Delgado

Juan Marasigan Feleo (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009), better known as Johnny Delgado, was a Filipino television and movie actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his television work on the TV gag show Goin' Bananas. Other roles include the films Kakabakaba Ka Ba? and Tanging Yaman. The latter won him the FAMAS Award and the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor in 2000.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marasigan and the surname or paternal family name is Feleo.
Johnny Delgado
Born
Juan Marasigan Feleo

(1948-02-28)February 28, 1948
Manila, Philippines
DiedNovember 19, 2009(2009-11-19) (aged 61)
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park, Marikina City, Philippines
Other namesJohnny
OccupationActor, comedian, writer
Years active1968–2009
Spouse(s)Laurice Guillen
ChildrenAna Feleo
Ina Feleo
Parent(s)Ben Feleo
Victorina Marasigan

Personal life

He was born on February 28, 1948. He is the son of Ben Feleo, a film director, and Victorina Marasigan, an educator.[1] Johnny had his formal education at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

He was the husband of actress-director Laurice Guillen and the father of actresses Anna Feleo and Ina Feleo. Besides his work in film and television, he also appeared in the Philippine version of Coca-Cola's TV commercial for Cherry Coke. He was posthumously inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame in December 2010 one year after his death.

Illness and death

Delgado was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Early that year, Delgado assured that he was responding well to chemotherapy. A healthy and strong Delgado went so far to attend the birthday celebration of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada in February 2009. He announced there that he was in remission.[2]

According to a ABS-CBN News source, the cancer returned. He was brought to St. Luke's Hospital in Quezon City. He was discharged on a Tuesday. He died on November 19, 2009 of lymphoma on a Thursday.[3]

Partial filmography

Movie
  • Labing-labing (2009, short film) – his last movie role. Directed by his daughter Ina Feleo, co-starring his wife Laurice Guillen
  • Urduja (2008)
  • You Got Me! (2007)
  • Summer Heat (2006)
  • La Visa Loca (2005)
  • Santa Santita (2004) – actor and co-writer
  • Pakners (2003)
  • Kailangan Kita (2002)
  • Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002)
  • Tanging Yaman (2000)
  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994) ..... Congressman
  • Macario Durano (1994) .... Velasquez
  • Elsa del Castillo Story (1994)
  • Tatak ng Kriminal (1993)
  • Sala sa Init Sala sa Lamig (1993)..... Valero
  • Kanto Boy: Alyas Totoy Guwapo (1992)
  • Hanggang May Buhay (1992)
  • Pacifico Guevarra: Dilinger (1992)
  • Patayin si Billy Zapanta (1992)
  • Kamay ng Garuda (1992)
  • Kahit Buhay Ko (1992) .... Chef Dinero
  • Eddie Tagalog: Pulisyante ng Mandaluyong (1992)
  • Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti) (1992) .... Guido Medrano
  • Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo II (1992)
  • Alyas Boy Kano (1992) .... Alvarez
  • Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992) .... Jaime
  • Contreras Gang (1991) .... Tinyente Pascual
  • Alyas Pogi 2 (1991) .... Active Footage
  • Mayor Latigo (1991) .... Romero
  • Alyas Ninong: Huling Kilabot ng Tondo (1991) .... Kapitan Tamayo
  • Medal of Valor: Habang Nasusugatan Lalong Tumatapang (1991) .... Kumander Dayang
  • Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990) .... Hepe Rogelio Banzon
  • Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
  • Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989)
  • Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
  • A Dangerous Life (1988) .... Lt. Col. Eduardo "Red" Kapunan, Jr.
  • Tubusin mo ng Dugo (1988) .... Lt. Piodoroda
  • Pepeng Kuryente (1988) .... Richard
  • Balweg (1987)
  • Bukas ng Sabado agi Buka Sa Sabitan (1986)
  • Ang Padrino (1984)
  • Misteryo Sa Tuwa (1984)
  • Alyas Baby Tsina (1984)
  • Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing (1983)
  • M.I.B.: Men in Brief (1983) – Francis Phillips
  • Mga Uod at Rosas. (1982)
  • San Basilio (1981) – Señor Escobar
  • Aguila (1980)
  • Brutal (1980)
  • Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
  • Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979)
  • Jaguar (1979)
  • Banaue (1975)
  • Bawat Kanto Basagulo (1968)

Television

Awards

FAMAS Awards
  • 2007 – Kaleldo – Best Actor
  • 2006 – La Visa Loca – Supporting Actor
  • 2001 – Tanging Yaman – Best Actor (won)
  • 1995 – Macario Durano – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1993 – Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1990 – Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989) – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1988 – Balweg – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1981 – Kakabakaba ka ba? – Best Supporting Actor
  • 1980 – Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan -Best Supporting Actor
  • 1977 – Mrs. Teresa Abad ako po si Bing (1976)-Best Supporting Actor
  • 1976 – Banaue -Best Supporting Actor

FAP Awards, Philippines
  • 2007 – Ligalig – Best Supporting Actor (won)
  • 2006 – La Visa Loca – Best Supporting Actor (won)
  • 2005 – Santa Santita – Best Screenplay (with Jerry Gracio and Michiko Yamamoto)
  • also nominated for Best Supporting Actor

Gawad Urian Awards
  • 2006 – La Visa Loca – Best Supporting Actor
  • 2003 – Kailangan Kita -Best Supporting Actor
  • 2001 – Tanging – Best Actor
  • 1993 – Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin -Best Supporting Actor
  • 1982 – Salome – Best Actor
  • 1981 – Kakabakaba ka ba? – Best Supporting Actor (won)
  • Brutal – Best Actor / Best Supporting Actor

Metro Manila Film Festival

References
  1. Ching, Mark Angelo (November 18, 2009). "Veteran actor Johnny Delgado succumbs to cancer at 61". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  2. "Actor Johnny Delgado says most of his cancer cells are gone". GMA News. February 22, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  3. "Veteran actor Johnny Delgado passes away at 61". GMA Network. November 19, 2009.
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