Rudy Fernandez (actor)

For other uses, see Rudy Fernandez (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Padilla and the surname or paternal family name is Fernandez.

Rudy Fernandez
Born
Rodolfo Valentino Padilla Fernandez

(1952-03-03)March 3, 1952
Tondo, Manila, Philippines[1]
DiedJune 7, 2008(2008-06-07) (aged 56)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeThe Heritage Park, Taguig, Metro Manila
Other namesDaboy
Occupation(s)Actor, producer
Years active1970–2008
Political partyLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino[2] (2001)
Spouse
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(m. 1983)​
Children3, incl. Mark Anthony and Renz
FatherGregorio Fernandez[3]
RelativesPadilla family
Awards
  • FAMAS Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award
  • 2007
  • FAMAS Best Actor
  • 1988 Operation: Get Victor Corpus, the Rebel Soldier
  • 1984 Batuigas...Pasukuin si Waway
  • FAP Best Actor
  • 1984 Batuigas...Pasukuin si Waway
  • PMPC Star Awards: Male Star of the Night
  • 2000

Rodolfo Valentino Padilla Fernandez[4] (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008),[1] better known as Rudy Fernandez or Daboy, was a Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s.

  1. ^ a b "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1994 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1994; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-14229-100798-79 — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. ^ "Daboy concedes to SB". www.philstar.com. May 23, 2001. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  3. ^ {{cite news |last1=Pareja |first1=Lynn |title=Gregorio Fernandez, neglected film master |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/13881/gregorio-fernandez-neglected-film-master |access-date=June 7, 2021 |work=INQUIRER.net}}
  4. ^ "Actor Rudy Fernandez dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 7, 2008. Retrieved June 7, 2008.