Ramil Rodriguez
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August 22, 1940
Ramil Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rene Emilio Moreno Rodriguez August 22, 1940 |
| Died | April 30, 2014 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Spouse | Lettie |
| Relatives | Pepito (brother) |
Rene Emilio Moreno Rodriguez (August 22, 1940 – April 29, 2014), better known as Ramil Rodriguez, was a veteran actor in the Philippines. He was a matinee idol in 1960s and one of the famous Sampaguita Pictures Stars '66.
In 1966, he was proclaimed the Prince of Philippine Movies (sponsored by Bulaklak Magazine).
Ramil Rodriguez along with his brother Pepito became contract actors for Sampaguita Pictures through their connection with Pepito Vera Perez kaya, the son of studio head Jose Perez. The brothers were given screen tests.[1]
He was introduced in Leron, Leron Sinta (1964) starring Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez and Liberty Ilagan. Shirley Moreno and Ramil appeared together in Bye-Bye Na Sa Daddy (1965), Gintong Recuerdo (1965), and Ang Lagay 'Adre... Ay Under-istanding! (1966).
Sampaguita Pictures, launched 10 new faces packaged as Stars '66. The Stars '66 were composed of Dindo Fernando, Bert Leroy, Jr., Pepito Rodriguez, Edgar Salcedo, Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareño, Loretta Marquez, Shirley Moreno and Blanca Gomez. The Stars 66 did movies Maraming Kulay ang Pag-ibig (1966) and Jamboree '66 (1966).
He became a full-fledged actor in Kulay Rosas Ang Pag-ibig (1968) opposite Susan Roces.
As veteran actor, he performed more than 110 movies and television shows from 1960.
Personal life
Death
Rodriguez died on April 29, 2014 due to lung cancer.[3]