Lito Legaspi

Lito Legaspi (10 September 1941 – 8 September 2019)[1] was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977). He is probably best known for playing then-Mayor of Davao City, later President, Rodrigo Duterte in 1992 film Pugoy Hostage: Davao [2]

Lito Legaspi
Born(1941-09-10)September 10, 1941[1]
Philippines
DiedSeptember 8, 2019(2019-09-08) (aged 77)[1]
San Juan, Metro Manila[1]
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1959–2019
Children

Early career

Legaspi appeared in 1959 comedy film Ipinagbili Kami Ng Aming Tatay, starring Dolphy. In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced Legaspi together with teenage stars such as Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareño, Dindo Fernando, Pepito Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera and Bert Leroy, Jr., among others. He became a matinee idol like Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, Greg Martin and Juancho Gutierrez. He played an impotent husband in the movie Uhaw (1970) with Merle Fernandez and Tito Galla, directed by Ruben Abalos.

Later career

He played Mayor Joaquin Montejo in Esperanza shown in ABS-CBN, starring Judy Ann Santos in 1997. He also played as Governor in Makapiling Kang Muli, GMA Network's prime time television series.

As a veteran actor, he appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows since 1959.

He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in December 2014 for his contribution in movie acting and also TV acting.[3]

Personal life

Lito has 3 children, Zoren, Kier and Brando who are also perspective movie actors. His daughter-in-law (Zoren's wife), Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi is an actress and TV host. His grandchildren, fraternal twins Maverick and Cassandra (children of Zoren and Carmina) and Dani Barreto (daughter of Kier and actress Marjorie Barreto) are in show business as well.

Health and death

On September 6, 2019, Legaspi was rushed to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Medical Center after suffering from chest pains. He later succumbed to cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at around 10:00 AM on September 8, 2019, two days before his 78th birthday.[4]

Selected filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2018My Special TataySimon VillaromanGMA Network
2017HaplosEduardo "Lolo Doods" Dizon
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoJonathan WuABS-CBN
2016Ika-6 na UtosAllanGMA Network
Princess in the PalaceManuel Gonzaga
2015MariMarDon Fernando Aldama
2014IlustradoPadre Amado
NiñoManuel Reyes
2013Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni ZumaAgustin CarriedoABS-CBN
Bukas Na Lang Kita MamahalinMelchor Antonio
GenesisManuel MacalintalGMA Network
2012Isang Dakot Na LuhaMr. VergaraTV5
Makapiling Kang MuliGovernorGMA Network
The Good DaughterMiguel Guevarra
2011Mula Sa PusoLuis VergaraABS-CBN
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineDon Leon Fortalejo
I Love Betty La FeaVirgilio Arellano
2009The WeddingLawrence
2008Eva FondaToshiro Fonda
Komiks Presents: DragonnaRecurring Role
2004HiramDon Felipe Verdadero
1999Tabing IlogFrancisco Ledesma
1997EsperanzaMayor Joaquin Montejo
1987AgilaRecurring RoleRPN & ABS-CBN

Movies
YearTitleRoleProducer
2012Every Breath U TakeLeo's DadStar Cinema
2011Catch Me, I'm in LoveMr. MoralesStar Cinema
1999Esperanza: The MovieMayor Joaquin MontejoStar Cinema
1998Dahil Mahal Na Mahal KitaRyan's FatherStar Cinema
1997Paano Ang Puso Ko?CesarStar Cinema
1996SPO4 Santiago: SharpshooterCol. Deogracias De Bayan
1995Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby OrtegaCol. OrdoñezViva Films
1995Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom BitayCol. Orlando AberillaViva Films
1994Iukit Mo Sa BalaCongressman ValdezStar Cinema and RRJ Productions Inc.
1992Pugoy Hostage: DavaoMayor Rodrigo DuterteFirst Films
1992Kapatid Ko Si HudasDon Ramon Cordova
1991Alyas Dodong ScarfaceSeiko Films
1991Kung Patatawarin Ka Ng Bala KoRomanMega Films
1991Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega StoryCol. OrdoñezBonanza Films
1990Alyas Baby FaceSeiko Films
1990Angel Cremenal
1990Alyas Baby Face
1977Banta Ng Kahapon
1977Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1976Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes Ng Hapon!
1970Marupok
1963Ang Class ReunionJoselito Moran
1961Joey, Eddie, LitoLito
1959Wedding BellsLito

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References
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  2. "There's Actually A Movie About The 1989 Davao Hostage Crisis". Fhm.com.ph. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2016-07-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  5. "Lito Legaspi Pics – Lito Legaspi Photo Gallery – 2015 – Magazine Pictorials. Movie Stills. Event Photos. Red Carpet Pictures". Allstarpics.net. 1975-06-04. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
  6. "Lito Legaspi : Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  7. "Ipinagbili kami ng aming tatay (1959) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  8. "Tony Marzan, rugged actor". Philstar.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  9. "Video 48: SAMPAGUITA-VP ALL-STARS: THE BARKADA YOUTH OF THE 60s". Video48.blogspot.com. 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
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