1939-08-20 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor. During the latter part of his career, Poe was defeated by incumbent President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the 2004 Philippine Presidential elections, a result roundly believed to have been fraudulent. His long career as an action film star earned him the moniker "King of Philippine Movies" (often shortened to Da King). Poe was posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines for Film on 23 May 2006 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The award was confirmed by President Benigno Aquino III on 20 July 2012, and was presented to his family on 16 August. Ronald Allan K. Poe was the son of Filipino actor Allan Fernando R. Poe (Fernando Poe, Sr.) and Elizabeth Kelley, an American. He was born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan. His parents were not yet legally married when he was born on August 20, 1939, although his parents were later married in 1940. His opponents tried to derail his bid for the presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother. He was the second among six siblings and it was his brother Andy who was really named Fernando Poe, Jr. which FPJ later adopted, to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe, a Filipino actor is FPJ's half-brother, the illegitimate son of the late Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares. Pou is the original spelling of the family's surname from his grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Majorca, Spain, who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.
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Salamat sa Alaala | Self (archive footage) | 2015-08-09 |
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Pakners | Nanding Escalante | 2003-05-28 |
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Ang Alamat ng Lawin | 2002-12-25 | |
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Batas Ng Lansangan | Major Ruben Medrano | 2002-02-27 |
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Ang Dalubhasa | Dr. Jaime de Guzman | 2000-01-26 |
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Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod | 2000-08-16 | |
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Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko | Badong Rivera | 1999-06-09 |
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Ang Pagbabalik Ng Probinsyano | Lt. Kardo de Leon | 1998-02-08 |
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Eseng ng Tondo | Eusebio "Eseng .45" Natividad | 1997-01-01 |
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Ikaw ang Mahal Ko | Pilo | 1996-01-01 |
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Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | Nanding | 1996-09-25 |
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Ang Probinsyano | Ador / Kardo | 1996-10-16 |
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Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2 | Berting Rodriguez | 1996-01-01 |
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Hagedorn | Edward Hagedorn | 1996-01-09 |
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Kahit Butas Ng Karayom Papasukin Ko... | Daniel | 1995-07-01 |
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Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 | 1995-03-15 | |
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Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape | Mike Bautista | 1994-06-29 |
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Epimaco Velasco: NBI | Atty. Epimaco Velasco | 1994-11-30 |
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Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban | Carding Villamar | 1994-01-25 |
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Lakay | 1992-11-04 | |
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Dito sa Pitong Gatang | Berting Cayabyab | 1992-01-01 |
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Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | Mando Guevarra | 1991-10-16 |
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Batas Ng .45 | 1991-04-19 | |
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May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi | Nanding | 1990-12-06 |
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Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III | 1990-08-30 | |
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Kahit Konting Pagtingin | 1990-03-09 | |
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Wanted: Pamilya Banal | Victor Banal | 1989-10-12 |
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Ako Ang Huhusga: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop 2 | Lieutenant Guerrero | 1989-12-29 |
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Agila ng Maynila | Mauro Reyes | 1988-12-25 |
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Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | David Villafuerte | 1988-07-05 |
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Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Panday | 1988-09-07 |
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Ang Anino Ni Asedillo | 1988-06-01 | |
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One Day Isang Araw | 1988-08-18 | |
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No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander | Gener | 1987-09-17 |
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Kapag Lumaban Ang Api | 1987-01-22 | |
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Batas Sa Aking Kamay | 1987-06-04 | |
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Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop | Guerrero, Sgt. Isagani | 1987-11-26 |
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Muslim.357 | 1986-07-07 | |
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No Blood, No Surrender | 1986-09-10 | |
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Batang Quiapo | Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba | 1986-10-16 |
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Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | Crisanto | 1986-01-15 |
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Payaso | 1986-12-25 | |
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Isa Isa Lang | Carding Briñas | 1985-07-18 |
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Partida | 1985-11-21 | |
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Daang Hari | 1984-08-16 | |
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Sigaw ng Katarungan | Alfredo Javier | 1984-03-15 |
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Ang Panday IV | Panday | 1984-12-25 |
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Ang Padrino | Emong Sanchez | 1984-12-06 |
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Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko! | Delfin Prado | 1983-12-14 |
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Isang Bala Ka Lang | Berting Rodriguez | 1983-04-15 |
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Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang | Mario Magtanggol | 1983-06-16 |
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Brando Bandido | 1983-05-13 | |
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Roman Rapido | Roman Rapido | 1983-11-13 |
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Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto | Flavio / Panday | 1982-12-25 |
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Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato | Daniel Bartolo | 1982-09-10 |
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Manedyer... si Kumander! | 1982-07-23 | |
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Pepeng Kaliwete | Pepeng Kaliwete | 1982-06-04 |
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Bandido Sa Sapang Bato | 1981-06-30 | |
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Iskorokotoy | 1981-02-13 | |
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Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo | Crisanto | 1981-10-03 |
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Ang Maestro | 1981-08-28 | |
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Pagbabalik ng Panday | Flavio | 1981-12-24 |
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Sierra Madre | Carlo | 1981-03-05 |
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Kalibre .45 | 1980-08-05 | |
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Aguila | Daniel | 1980-02-14 |
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Ang Leon at ang Kuting | Berting | 1980-06-12 |
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Boy Negro | 1980-12-12 | |
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Ang Agila at Ang Falcon | 1980-10-15 | |
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Ang Panday | Flavio | 1980-12-25 |
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Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa | 1979-02-23 | |
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Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina | Conrado | 1979-05-08 |
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Durugin Si Totoy Bato | Totoy Bato | 1979-11-09 |
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Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | Johnny | 1979-06-30 |
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...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa | 1979-05-04 | |
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Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | Johnny | 1979-06-19 |
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Pete Matipid | 1978-11-03 | |
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Patayin Si… Mediavillo | Mediavillo | 1978-10-12 |
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King | Enrique Dimasupil | 1978-10-12 |
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Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril | Daniel Barrion | 1978-01-03 |
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Tatak ng Tundo | Roberto 'Berting' Reyes | 1978-12-08 |
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Mga Mata ni Angelita | Conrado the Ex-Convict | 1978-08-11 |
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Tundo: Isla Puting Bato | Nanding | 1977-11-04 |
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Bontoc | Lumawen 'Bontoc' | 1977-08-12 |
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Little Christmas Tree | 1977-11-25 | |
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Totoy Bato | 1977-03-25 | |
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Alakdang Gubat | 1976-06-27 | |
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Bato Sa Buhangin | 1976-08-13 | |
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Anino ng Araw | 1975-05-16 | |
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Tatak ng Alipin | 1975-11-28 | |
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Ang Leon at ang Daga | Berting | 1975-06-16 |
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Pagbabalik ng Lawin | Guiller | 1975-01-02 |
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Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa | Berting (segment 3) | 1975-06-12 |
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Alupihang Dagat | Gomer | 1975-08-08 |
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Andalucia | Eliseo | 1975-11-26 |
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Batya't Palu-Palo | Berting | 1974-05-04 |
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Sanctuario | 1974-04-02 | |
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Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo | Sgt. Mediavillo | 1974-06-23 |
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Happy Days Are Here Again | Himself | 1974-11-15 |
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Dugo ng Bayan | 1973-12-25 | |
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Karnabal | Carling | 1973-05-11 |
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Ang Agila At Ang Araw | Ronwaldo Reyes | 1973-06-17 |
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Sto. Cristo | Luis | 1973-11-09 |
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Santo Domingo | 1972-07-06 | |
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Magiting at Pusakal | Leon | 1972-04-15 |
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Salaginto't Salagubang | Nanding | 1972-05-14 |
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Ang Alamat | 1972-12-07 | |
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Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan | 1971-06-06 | |
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Atlas, Hari, Sota | 1971-12-25 | |
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Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria | 1971-12-04 | |
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Asedillo | Teodoro Asedillo | 1971-09-03 |
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Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan | 1971-12-25 | |
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Dampot Pukol Salo | Ando | 1970-12-27 |
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Tierra... Sangre... | 1970-08-02 | |
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Santiago! | Gonzalo | 1970-11-13 |
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Divina Gracia | Benedik | 1970-05-30 |
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Nardong Kutsero | 1969-11-30 | |
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Perlas ng Silangan | Ramir | 1969-05-17 |
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Batang Matadero | 1969-02-14 | |
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Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Efren | 1969-12-28 |
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Tanging Ikaw | 1968-02-06 | |
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Magpakailan Man | 1968-03-15 | |
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Ang Dayuhan | 1968-02-02 | |
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3 Hari | 1968-03-30 | |
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Sorrento | Magno Rojo/Emiliano Sangre | 1968-04-30 |
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To Susan With Love | 1968-12-07 | |
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Ang Mangliligpit | 1968-08-27 | |
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Barbaro Cristobal | 1968-12-29 | |
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Ang Pagbabalik Ni Daniel Barrion | Daniel Barrion | 1968-06-16 |
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Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig | Nando | 1967-07-20 |
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Mga Alabok sa Lupa | 1967-07-09 | |
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Langit at Lupa | 1967-03-25 | |
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Ex-Convict | 1967-03-15 | |
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...At Sila'y Dumating | 1967-02-08 | |
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Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot | 1967-09-13 | |
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Dugo Sa Buhangin | 1967-06-18 | |
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Franco Madero | Franco Maderro | 1966-06-07 |
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Zamboanga | 1966-05-20 | |
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Dakilang Balatkayo | 1966-02-14 | |
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Hanggang May Buhay | Orlando | 1966-12-14 |
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Diegong Akyat | 1966-09-07 | |
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Ang Haragan | 1966-03-14 | |
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Baril Sa Aking Kamay | Ariel | 1966-06-23 |
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San Bernardo | Daniel | 1966-04-27 |
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Maginoong Tulisan | 1965-01-15 | |
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Sa Bawa't Hakbang...Panganib! | 1965-03-20 | |
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Ang Salarin | 1965-08-09 | |
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Ang Mananandata | Ariel | 1965-06-23 |
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Tierra Verde | Nanding | 1965-02-14 |
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Anghel sa Aking Balikat | 1965-12-26 | |
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The Ravagers | Sgt. Rubinio Gaudiel | 1965-01-08 |
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Pilipinas Kong Mahal | Delfin | 1965-11-02 |
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Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw | 1965-04-25 | |
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9 Laban sa Lahat | 1964-02-26 | |
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Daniel Barrion | Daniel Barrion | 1964-05-20 |
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Intramuros | Sgt. Nardo Maglaya | 1964-03-07 |
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Mano-Mano | 1964-04-25 | |
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Baril na Ginto | 1964-07-27 | |
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Maskarados | Wilfredo | 1964-11-27 |
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Angkan Ng Matatapang | 1963-10-21 | |
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Callejon 11 | 1963-02-26 | |
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Ito Ang Maynila | 1963-04-30 | |
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Sigaw ng Digmaan | 1963-12-29 | |
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Sa Pagitan Ng Dalawang Mata | 1963-03-05 | |
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Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib | 1963-08-23 | |
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12 Kuba | 1963-12-31 | |
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Masikip ang Daigdig | 1962-10-02 | |
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Hari sa Barilan | 1962-09-01 | |
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Suicide Commandoes | 1962-06-12 | |
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Walang Pagkalupig | 1962-08-22 | |
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Albano Brothers | 1962-06-20 | |
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Sakristan mayor | 1961-05-09 | |
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Baril sa Baril | Mario Rojo | 1961-06-17 |
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Sandata at Pangako | Mando | 1961-04-29 |
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Tatlong Baraha | 1961-04-11 | |
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Markado | 1960-08-10 | |
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Lo' Waist Gang Joins the Army | 1960-03-30 | |
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Prinsesa Naranja | 1960-03-10 | |
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Gabi ng Lagim | 1960-02-29 | |
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Rancho Grande | 1960-11-16 | |
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Rolling Rockers | 1959-01-25 | |
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Tough Guy | Donato Navales | 1959-09-30 |
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Pitong Gatang | 1959-11-11 | |
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Eva Dragon | Amador Martinez | 1959-03-26 |
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Anak ng Bulkan | Arturo | 1959-09-07 |
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Pepeng Kaliwete | Pepeng Kaliwete | 1958-02-08 |
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Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro | Carding | 1958-08-27 |
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Laban sa Lahat | 1958-10-07 | |
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Lutong Makaw | 1958-01-06 | |
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Bakasyon Grande | 1957-02-01 | |
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Bicol Express | 1957-06-28 | |
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Los Lacuacheros | 1957-07-13 | |
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Lo' Waist Gang | 1956-06-08 | |
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Anak ni Palaris | 1955-01-02 | |
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Multo sa Opera | 1954-10-18 |