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Fernando Poe Jr.

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"FPJ" and "Da King" redirect here. For other uses, see Fernando Poe (disambiguation), FPJ (disambiguation), and The King (disambiguation).
For his brother named Fernando Poe Jr. by birth, see Andy Poe. For the road, see Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue. For the LRT station, see Fernando Poe Jr. station.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Kelley and the surname or paternal family name is Poe.

"Da King"
Fernando Poe Jr.
Born
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe

(1939-08-20)August 20, 1939
Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedDecember 14, 2004(2004-12-14) (aged 65)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeManila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Alma materMapua Institute of Technology
University of the East
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, politician
Political partyKoalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Spouse
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(m. 1968)​
Children3, including Grace and Lovi
Awards
List

Ronald Allan Kelley Poe NA (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname "Da King" (i.e. the "King of Philippine movies").[1] He also wrote, directed, and produced several of the films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor.[2]

Poe appeared in around 300 films[N 1] spanning from 1955 to 2003. The teenage Poe joined the film industry as a stuntman after the untimely death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr. His film debut was Anak ni Palaris (1955), a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film Lo Waist Gang and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as the "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed".[5] His notable films include: Only the Brave Know Hell (1965), Lino Brocka's Santiago! (1970), Celso Ad. Castillo's Asedillo (1971), Bato sa Buhangin (1976), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Eddie Romero's Aguila (1980); his self-directed Ang Panday (1980) and its sequels; Roman Rapido and Isang Bala Ka Lang! (both 1983), the 1986 films Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite, Muslim .357, and Batang Quiapo; Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990), Ang Probinsyano (1996), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999), and Ang Dalubhasa (2000).[1][6]

Poe's accolades include five FAMAS Awards for Best Actor[N 2]—a joint record[N 3] that inducted him into the FAMAS Hall of Fame in 1988. He also won Best Director for his films Ang Padrino (1984) and Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko (1995).[7] In 2004, FAMAS posthumously granted him the Natatanging Alagad ng Sining Award. Poe was also posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2006 (accepted by his family in 2012).[8]

Poe ran for president of the Philippines in the 2004 election. He lost to re-electionist Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by just over one million votes (3.48%)—the closest margin between the winner and runner-up in the history of Philippine presidential elections. Seven months after the elections, Poe died of a stroke; hundreds of thousands attended his wake and funeral.[9][10]

Poe was married to actress Susan Roces, who played his onscreen love interest in 17 films.[2] Senator Grace Poe and actress Lovi Poe are his daughters.

Early life and education

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Ronald Allan "Ronnie" Kelley Poe was the son of Filipino actor and director Fernando Poe Sr. (born Allan Fernando Poe y Reyes; 1916–1951) from San Carlos, Pangasinan and Elizabeth "Bessie" Kelley (1918–1999). He was born in Manila on August 20, 1939.

His parents, at the time of his birth, were not legally married until 1940. In 2004, Poe's political opponents tried to derail his bid for the 2004 Philippine presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother.

He was the second among six siblings, including Andy (born Fernando Kelley Poe Jr.; 1943–1995),[11] whose given name was used by Poe as his own professional name to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe was Poe's half-brother, the illegitimate son of Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares.

The original spelling of the family surname was Pou, from his paternal grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Mallorca, Spain who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.

In 1953, Poe finished his primary education at San Beda College. For high school, he attended San Sebastian College. He continued his education at Mapúa Institute of Technology and University of the East and took the course theater arts.

When his father died from rabies at age 34, Poe became the family's breadwinner. In order to support his family, he dropped out of the University of the East during his sophomore year.[12]

Film career

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Poe dropped out of high school to work in the Philippine film industry as a messenger boy, and was given acting roles in subsequent years.[13] Starting as a stuntman for Everlasting Pictures, he was given a starring role in the film Anak ni Palaris (Son of Palaris) at the age of 14. The film, however, was not a big hit. In 1956, the film Lo' Waist Gang made him popular,[13] and the film was such a hit that low-waist pants became a fad.

Also known as 'FPJ' from his initials, Poe acted in a number of films which depicted him as the champion of the poor and downtrodden. He also directed films under the pseudonyms D'Lanor and Ronwaldo Reyes. Reyes originated from the surname of his paternal grandmother, Martha.

He established FPJ Productions in 1961 and later organized other film companies. In 1963, he testified against criminal gangs, known as the Big Four, who extorted money from the film industry. In 1965, he shared the lead in The Ravagers (in the Philippines this is titled Only the Brave Know Hell), a film depicting the United States and the Philippines working together against Japanese war time occupation. The film is considered one of the most influential Filipino films.

Poe won the most best actor awards at the FAMAS.[citation needed] Among the films that received awards were Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Muslim .357 (1986).

Poe was one of the highest paid film actors in the Philippines in the 1980s (alongside Dolphy and Vilma Santos), with his salary reaching over one million pesos per film.[14] In 1988, Poe partnered with San Miguel Corporation in a near ₱27 million promotional deal for San Miguel Beer,[15] his first endorsement of a product in his entire film career, with the first television commercial airing on January 20.[16]

In mid-1993, Poe was then set to star in a film produced by Viva Films and directed by Pablo Santiago titled Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib, with Alice Dixson cast as the female lead, though it did not come to fruition.[17]

Among his roles were Flavio in the Ang Panday fantasy series, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Dito sa Pitong Gatang and Aguila. His last film, Pakners, also stars 9-ball billiards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes.

Political career

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2004 Presidential bid

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Main article: Fernando Poe Jr. 2004 presidential campaign

Fernando Poe Jr., was the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP)'s candidate for the 2004 presidential election. He accepted nomination in December 2003 and was to be the opposition candidate in the Philippines' 2004 presidential election.[18]

Personal life

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Poe married actress Susan Roces, the professional name of Jesusa Sonora, in a civil wedding in December 1968. They later married in a religious service and among their primary sponsors were then-President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda. Poe and Roces adopted a daughter, Grace Poe, who became a senator.

Poe was very reclusive about his personal life. However, in February 2004, during the presidential campaign, Poe admitted to having fathered two children out of wedlock.[19] He had an affair with actress Anna Marin and had one son, Ronian and with former actress Rowena Moran and had a daughter, Lourdes Virginia.

Death and legacy

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Tomb of Poe and his wife Susan Roces at the Manila North Cemetery
FPJ Studios along Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City

Poe was admitted to St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City in the evening of December 11, 2004 after complaining of dizziness at a gathering in his production studio during a Christmas party.[20] He suffered from a stroke and slipped into a coma while being treated for a brain clot. Doctors described his condition as a cerebral thrombosis with multiple organ failure.[21] He died at the age of 65 on December 14 at 12:01 am PHT (UTC+08:00), without regaining consciousness.[21] Organizers of the nine-day wake claimed numbers as high as two million.[22] The funeral procession drew tens of thousands who crowded the streets of Quezon City, an event that was reminiscent of the funeral processions of former Senator Ninoy Aquino in 1983 and actress Julie Vega in 1985. He was buried in his family plot along with his parents in the Manila North Cemetery.

On December 14, 2012, eight years after his death, a monument to Poe was erected at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Arquiza Street in Ermita, Manila, with widow Susan Roces and daughter Grace Poe attending the unveiling.

On January 13, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11608, renaming Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.[23]

On his 84th birth anniversary on August 20, 2023, Roosevelt station of LRT Line 1 in Quezon City was renamed Fernando Poe Jr. station and FPJ Arena, a sports arena in San Jose, Batangas also named in his honor, was inaugurated.[24][25]

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  • FPJ inspired a generation of television and movie impersonators, both serious and comedic. His movie role as the 'Pinoy Robin Hood' and 'People's Champion' in most of his films have repeatedly been clichéd by Filipino action films for years to come.
  • TV host-comedian Joey de Leon parodied Poe and his iconic film persona (most notably the character of Flavio in Ang Panday) in many cameo and starring roles. In the comedy film She-Man, Mistress of the Universe, Poe himself appeared in character (as Flavio) and made a memorable cameo appearance to rescue "Pandoy" (De Leon's character name) against his enemies. De Leon in his Starzan character from the film of the same name made a cameo appearance in Poes' film May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi asking the latter to take him to the forest.
  • In 2009, Robin Padilla portrayed one of Poes' iconic characters in film in the television adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato on GMA Network.
  • In 2009 and 2011, Bong Revilla ang panday Imus Production.
  • Poe is known for his long sideburns which his iconic and signature hairstyle in the Philippines.
  • In 2013, Tonton Gutierrez portrayed Fernando Poe Jr. in the life story of Poe's daughter Grace Poe, depicted by Erich Gonzales, on Maalaala Mo Kaya.[26]
  • In 2015, his 1997 film Ang Probinsyano has been remake by ABS-CBN into a TV series, starring Coco Martin as the main character to portray twins namely SPO1 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay and Police Sr. Insp. Dominador "Ador" de Leon together with Susan Roces, FPJ's widow.[27][28]
  • In 2016, Richard Gutierrez also portrayed Poe's 1980 film, Ang Panday. It was remade by TV5. Richard Gutierrez starred as Flavio (same as Poe), Miguel, and Juro. Miguel and Juro are the modern versions played by Gutierrez.
  • Jericho Rosales/Richard Gutierrez (Ang Panday 2005 and 2016), Robin Padilla (Totoy Bato) and Coco Martin (Ang Probinsyano, Batang Quiapo & Ang Panday) are the actors who succeeded Poe as modern action stars.
  • In February 2023, Coco Martin starred in an adaptation of FPJ's movie Batang Quiapo as a TV series together with Lovi Poe, FPJ's daughter.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Director Production company
1955 Anak ni Palaris Mario Barri Fernando Poe Productions
1956 Simaron An extra Gerardo de León Everlasting Pictures
Babaeng Mandarambong Ding M. de Jesus Everlasting Pictures
Lo' Waist Gang Pablo Santiago Premiere Productions / Larry Santiago Productions
1957 Kamay ni Cain Ernesto Gerardo de León People's Pictures
Bakasyon Grande Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Tipin Efren Reyes People's Pictures
Los Lacuacheros Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
H-Line Gang Candido Manahan Premiere Productions Inc.
Bicol Express Tonying Teodorico C. Santos Premiere Productions Inc.
Student Canteen Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
1958 Lutong Makaw Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Pepeng Kaliwete Cirio H. Santiago Premiere Productions Inc.
May Pasikat Ba sa Kano Nemesio E. Caravana Premiere Productions Inc.
Obra Maestra Teodorico C. Santos People's Pictures
Atrebida Armando V. de Guzman Premiere Productions
Lo’ Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Laban sa Lahat Cirio H. Santiago Premiere Productions
Bon Voyage Cesar Gallardo Premiere Productions
1959 Prinsesa Naranja Nemesio E. Caravana Premiere Productions
Rolling Rockers Danilo H. Santiago People's Pictures
Duke de Borgoña Nemesio E. Caravana Premiere Productions
Eva Dragon Teodorico C. Santos Premiere Productions
Hawaiian Boy Ronnie Cirio H. Santiago People's Pictures
Tough Guy Felix Villar Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Big Time Berto (cameo) Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Pitong Gatang Efren Reyes Premiere Productions
Anak ng Bulkan Ramon Barva Emmanuel Rojas Premiere Productions
1960 Gabi ng Lagim (cameo) Larry Santiago
Tommy C. David
Felix Villar
Pablo Santiago 		Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Markado Mario Barri Hollywood Far East Productions
Rancho Grande Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Lo Waist Gang Joins the Armed Forces Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Walang daigdig Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions /
Poe-Zshornack Productions
Materiales Fuertes (cameo) Efren Reyes People's Pictures
Viuda De Ojo Premiere Productions
Sutlang Bakal Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
True Confessions Larry Santiago
Artemio Marquez
Armando de Guzman
Pablo Santiago 		Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Sarhento Salcedo Nemesio E. Caravana Balatbat Productions
1961 Kilabot sa Barilan Alex M. Sunga Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Walang Patawad! Felix Villar Balatbat Productions
Tatlong Baraha Fely Crisostomo FPJ Productions/Hollywood-Far East Productions
Sandata at Pangako F.H. Constantino LVN Pictures
Sakristan Mayor Nemesio E. Caravana FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
Dakilang 9 Alex M. Sunga FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Baril sa Baril Armando Garces FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Apollo Robles Gerardo de León FPJ Productions/Premiere Entertainment Productions Inc.
Ikaw o Ako! Armando Garces FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Pasong Diablo Armando Garces Poe-Zshornack Productions
Hinahamon Kita... Abraham Cruz FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
Matapang sa Matapang Armando Garces FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1962 Walang Pagkalupig Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/Larry Santiago Productions/Tagalog Pictures
Hari sa Barilan Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Suicide Commandoes Armando Garces FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid Armando Garces FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
4 Valientes Teodorico C. Santos FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
Mapusok Na Paghihiganti Ben S. Balatbat FPJ Productions/Balatbat Productions
Batang Maynila Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Ako ang Katarungan Gerardo de León FPJ Productions/Premiere Productions
Albano Brothers Efren Reyes FPJ Productions / Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Leon Marahas Cesar Gallardo
Cirio H. Santiago 		FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
Pagtutuos ng Mga Kilabot Oscar Keesee FPJ Productions
Masikip ang Daigdig Cirio H. Santiago FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
1963 The Big Show (cameo) Larry Santiago
Cirio H. Santiago 		People's Pictures
Callejon 11 Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Mata Cirio H. Santiago FPJ Productions/People Pictures
Fandong Asintado Fando Alex M. Sunga FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Ito ang Maynila Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Limang Kidlat Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Los Palikeros Cirio H. Santiago
Armando A. Herrera 		FPJ Productions
Tahimik, Ngunit.... Mapanganib Alex M. Sunga RTG Productions
Magnong Mandurukot Magno Cirio H. Santiago
Armando A. Herrera 		FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
Kung Hindi Ka Susuko Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Angkan ng Matatapang Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Bilis ng Kamay! Alex M. Sunga FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Sierra Madre Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions
Sigaw ng Digmaan Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
12 Kuba Nemesio E. Caravana FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
1964 Intramuros Gerardo de Leon
Eddie Romero 		FPJ Productions/Hemisphere Pictures
Mano-Mano Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Maskarados Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions
Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo (cameo) Cesar Gallardo EMAR Pictures
Daniel Barrion Efren Reyes JAFERE Productions
Walang Hanggan! Alex M. Sunga FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Baril Na Ginto Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Orlando Romano Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions
Saan Mang Sulok ng Daigdig Cirio H. Santiago FPJ Productions/People's Pictures
Kumander Fidela Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
9 Laban sa Lahat Ruben T. Gozon FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
1965 Hanggang May Kalaban Eddie Romero FPJ Productions
Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw Roman Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Sa Bawa't Hakbang... Panganib! Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions
Tierra Verde Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Pilipinas Kong Mahal Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Ang Salarin Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Ang Mananandata Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Maginoong Tulisan Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Only the Brave Know Hell Sgt. Rubinio Gaudiel Eddie Romero Hemisphere Pictures
Tatak Barbaro Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Anghel sa Aking Balikat Van de Leon FPJ Productions
1966 Dakilang Balatkayo Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/JAFERE Productions
Ang Haragan Efren Reyes FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Let's Do the Freddie (cameo) Pablo Santiago Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
San Bernardo D'Lanor FPJ Productions
Zamboanga Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Franco Maderro Franco Maderro Luis Enriquez Virgo Film Productions
Sarhento Aguila at ang 9 Na Magigiting’’ Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Baril sa Aking Kamay D'Lanor FPJ Productions
Diegong Akyat Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Lupong Balisong Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Hanggang May Buhay D'Lanor FPJ Productions
1967 Dugo sa Buhangin Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Ex-Convict Efren Reyes RTG Productions
Mga Alabok sa Lupa Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Langit at Lupa D'Lanor FPJ Productions
Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig Nando FPJ Productions
Roman Montalan Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions/EMAR Pictures
...At Sila'y Dumating Teodorico C. Santos FPJ Productions
Alamat ng 7 Kilabot Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
1968 Alyas 1-2-3 Efren Reyes FPJ Productions
Baril at Rosaryo Armando Garces FPJ Productions/AM Productions
3 Hari D'Lanor FPJ Productions
Tanging Ikaw! Armando de Guzman FPJ Productions/Rosas Productions
To Susan with Love Luciano B. Carlos FPJ Productions/Rosas Productions
Sorrento Armando Garces FPJ Productions
Ang Pagbabalik ni Daniel Barrion Armando Garces FPJ Productions
Magpakailanman FPJ Productions
Ang Mangliligpit Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/RTG Productions
Dos Por Dos Armando Garces Emar Pictures
Ang Dayuhan Efren Reyes RTG Productions
Barbaro Cristobal Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
1969 Perlas ng Silangan Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Ginintuang Kamay Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Nardong Kutsero Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
14 All Stars Productions Inc.
Fando Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Batang Matadero Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Efren Armando de Guzman FPJ Productions
1970 Tierra... Sangre... Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Divina Gracia Armando de Guzman FPJ Productions
Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (cameo) Armando de Guzman FPJ Productions
Santiago! Gonzalo Lino Brocka FPJ Productions/LEA Productions
1971 Digmaan ng Mga Angkan Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Dampot Pukol Salo Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Asedillo Teodoro Asedillo Celso Ad. Castillo FPJ Productions
Fastbreak — D'Lanor FPJ Productions
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Alas, Hari at Sota Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
1972 Santo Domingo Celso Ad. Castillo FPJ Productions/FN Productions
Ang Alamat Celso Ad. Castillo FPJ Productions
Salaginto't Salagubang Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Magiting at Pusakal Augusto Buenaventura FPJ Productions/Joseph Estrada Productions
1973 Esteban Celso Ad. Castillo FPJ Productions
Dugo ng Bayan Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Ang Agila at ang Araw Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Sto. Cristo Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Karnabal Manuel Cinco FPJ Productions
1974 Batya't Palu-Palo Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Ang Pangalan "Mediavillo" Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Sanctuario Rodolfo Meyer FPJ Productions
Happy Days Are Here Again Cirio H. Santiago FPJ Productions
1975 Hotdog: Unang Kagat (cameo) Raul T. Silos Crown Seven Film Productions
Alupihang Dagat Gomer Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Pagbabalik ng Lawin Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Anino ng Araw Regidor Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa (third segment) Armando A. Herrera Bravo Film Productions
Tatak ng Alipin Aurelio Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
1976 Ang Leon at ang Daga Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Alakdang Gubat Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Bato sa Buhangin Rafael "Paeng" Longalong Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Andalucia Father Eliseo Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions/LEA Productions
1977 Nagbabagang Asero Maru Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Totoy Bato Totoy Bato Abraham Cruz FPJ Productions
Bontoc Charles Limawin Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Tundo: Isla Puting-Bato Hernan "Nanding" S. Perez Cesar (Chat) Gallardo FPJ Productions/LEA Productions
Little Christmas Tree Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
1978 Ang Lalaki... ang Alamat... ang Baril Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Kumander Ulupong Kumander Ulupong Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/GPS Film Productions
Patayin si... Mediavillo Mediavillo Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Mga Mata ni Angelita Conrado, the ex-convict Lauro Pacheco Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
King Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Tatak ng Tundo Berting Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1979 Isa para sa Lahat, Lahat para sa Isa Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
...At Muling Nagbaga ang Lupa Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina Conrado Lauro Pacheco FPJ Productions/Larry Santiago Productions Inc.
Mahal...Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? Pablo Vergara FPJ Productions
Durugin si Totoy Bato Totoy Bato Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman Pablo Vergara FPJ Productions
Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
1980 Boy Negro Johnny Wood FPJ Productions/RDO Film Circle
Ang Agila at ang Falcon Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Aguila Gen. Daniel T. Aguila Eddie Romero FPJ Productions/Bancom Audiovision Corp
Ang Leon at ang Kuting Armando A. Herrera FPJ Productions
Kalibre .45 Nilo Saez FPJ Productions/Mirick Films International
Ang Panday Flavio / Panday Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1981 Iskorokotoy Danny Ochoa FPJ Productions/GPS Film Production
Ang Maestro Hernan de Zuñiga Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Bandido sa Sapang Bato Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/GPS Film Productions
Sierra Madre Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/LEA Productions
Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Crisanto Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/LEA Productions
Pagbabalik ng Panday Flavio / Panday Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1982 Pepeng Kaliwete Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Manedyer...Si Kumander Gener Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato Daniel Bartolo Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/GPS Film Productions
Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto Flavio / Panday Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1983 Brando Bandido (cameo) Tito Sanchez Day Films
Roman Rapido Roman Rapido Argel Joseph FPJ Productions
BHS Film
Kapag Buhay ang Inutang Mario Magtanggol Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Cine Suerte Inc.
Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko! Delfin Prado Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Isang Bala Ka Lang! Berting Rodriguez Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1984 Sigaw ng Katarungan Alfredo Javier Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/Cine Suerte Inc.
Daang Hari Nilo Saez FPJ Productions/LEA Productions
Ang Padrino Emong Sanchez Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat Flavio / Panday Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1985 Isa-Isa Lang! Carding Briñas Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions/Cine Suerte Inc.
Partida Ben Serrano Ben G. Yalung Cine Suerte Inc. / FPJ Productions
1986 Iyo ang Tondo Kanya ang Cavite Crisanto Pablo Santiago BSH Films
Muslim .357 1st Lt. Jamal Razul Ronwaldo Reyes EDL Productions
Batang Quiapo Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba Pablo Santiago Regal Films
1987 Kapag Lumaban ang Api Julio Ronwaldo Reyes LEA Productions
Batas sa Aking Kamay Mike Relon Makiling FPJ Productions/Bonanza Films
Kamao[I] Celso Ad. Castillo KAPP / TAPE, Inc. (co-production)
No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander Gener Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Kapag Puno Na ang Salop P/Sgt. Isagani Guerrero Arturo San Agustin FPJ Productions
1988 Ang Anino ni Asedillo Teodoro Asedillo ("special appearance") Bert Mendoza
Jose M. Dagumboy 		D'Camps Films International
One Day, Isang Araw Pastor Pablo Santiago Regal Films
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe[29] (uncredited cameo) Tony Y. Reyes Viva Films
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo David Villafuerte Willy Milan Lea Productions
Agila ng Maynila Mauro Reyes Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
1989 Wanted: Pamilya Banal Victor Banal Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Ako ang Huhusga P/Sgt. Isagani Guerrero Ronwaldo Reyes Bonanza Films
1990 Kahit Konting Pagtingin Delfin Maniego Pablo Santiago Viva Films
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III P/Lt. Isagani Guerrero Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi Nanding Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
1991 Batas ng .45 P/Cpt. Celso Magsalin Ronwaldo Reyes Chiba Far East Film International[30]
Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Armando "Mando" Guevarra Augusto Salvador FPJ Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1992 Dito sa Pitong Gatang Chairman Berting Cayabyab Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
Isang Bala Ka Lang... Part-II Berting Rodriguez Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions/Vision Films
Lakay P/Col. Juanito Lagasca Nilo Saez FPJ Productions/GP Films
1994 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban Carding Villamar Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions/Viva Films
Epimaco Velasco: NBI Atty. Epimaco Velasco Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao FPJ Productions/Viva-FLT Films International
Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape Mike Tony Cruz FPJ Productions
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Flavio / Panday J. Erastheo Navoa Viva Films
1995 Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 Delfin Maniego Eddie Rodriguez FPJ Productions/Viva Films
Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko Sgt. Daniel Torres Ronwaldo Reyes and Wilfredo "Willy" Milan FPJ Productions/Libran Films
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Nanding Pablo Santiago FPJ Productions
1996 Hagedorn Edward Hagedorn Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions/Merdeka Films
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko Pilo Tony Cruz FPJ Productions
Ang Probinsyano PLt. Kardo de Leon and PCpt. Ador de Leon Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1997 Eseng ng Tondo P/Lt. Eusebio "Eseng" Natividad Ronwaldo Reyes and Augusto Salvador FPJ Productions
1998 Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano P/Lt. Kardo de Leon Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
1999 Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... Badong Rivera Boots Plata FPJ Productions/Star Cinema
2000 Ang Dalubhasa Maj. Jaime "Jimmy" de Guzman, M.D. Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions/Millennium Cinema
2001 Ayos Na... ang Kasunod Ramon Trinidad Boots Plata FPJ Productions
2002 Batas ng Lansangan Maj. Ruben Medrano Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions/Maverick Films
Ang Alamat ng Lawin Lawin Ronwaldo Reyes FPJ Productions
2003 Pakners (Last movie appearance) Nanding Escalante Tony Y. Reyes FPJ Productions

^ I Kamao is Poe's only film produced specifically for television, premiering on RPN in June 1987.

Accolades

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This list is complete and up to date as of January 2024.

Awards and nominations

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FAMAS Awards
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref(s):
1959 Best Actor Laban sa Lahat Nominated [31]
1961 Walang daigdig Nominated [32]
1963 Walang Pagkalupig Nominated
Ako ang Katarungan Nominated
1964 Sigaw ng Digmaan Nominated
1966 Pilipinas kong mahal Nominated
1968 Mga Alabok Sa Lupa Won
1969 Barbaro Cristobal Nominated
1971 Best Story Mga anghel na walang langit Won
Best Actor Santiago! Nominated
1972 Asedillo Won
1973 Ang Alamat Nominated
1976 Best Director Alupihang Dagat Nominated
1980 Best Actor Durugin si Totoy Bato Won
1982 Ang maestro Nominated
1983 Best Director Ang Panday:ikatlong yugto Nominated
Best Actor Ang Panday:ikatlong yugto Nominated
1984 Best Director Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! Nominated
Best Actor Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! Won
1985 Sigaw ng katarungan Nominated
Best Director Ang padrino Won
Best Screenplay Ang padrino Won
1986 Best Actor The Lethal Hunt Nominated
1987 Muslim .357 Won
Best Director Nominated
1988 FAMAS Hall of Fame Actor Won
1990 Best Director Ako...ang huhusga Nominated
1992 Batas .45 Nominated
1996 Kahit Butas ng karayom Won
1997 FAMAS Presidential Award — Won
1999 Best Director Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano Nominated
2000 Lifetime Achievement Award — Won
2003 Best Actor Batang Lansangan Nominated
Best Director Nominated
FAP Awards
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref(s):
1984 Best Actor Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! Won
1987 Muslim .357 Won
1996 Kahit Butas ng karayom Nominated
1998 Best Director Eseng ng Tondo Won
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Cinemanila International Film Festival
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref:
2000 Lifetime Achievement Award — Won
Gawad Urian Awards
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref:
2002 Lifetime Achievement Award — Won
2002 Metro Manila Film Festival
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref:
2002 Best Actor Ang Alamat ng Lawin Nominated
Cinema One Digital Film Festivals
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref:
2009 Cinema One Legend Award

(Posthumously)

— Won

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Sources disagree on the number of Poe's films. Estimates vary from "over 200",[3] "nearly 300",[1] "exactly 259",[2] and "more than 300".[4]
  2. ^ Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Muslim .357 (1986).
  3. ^ Joseph Estrada, Christopher de Leon, and Eddie Garcia have each also won five FAMAS Awards for Best Actor.

References

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  2. ^ a b c Bardinas, Mary Ann (August 21, 2020). "FPJ Throwback: Surprising things you may not know about the King of Philippine movies". ent.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "Throwback: FPJ's leading ladies". ABS-CBN News. July 12, 2016. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Mariñas, Romy P. (August 20, 2019). "FPJ: Long live 'Da King!'". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Loyal fans offer Mass, flowers to mark Poe birth anniversary". GMA News. August 20, 2006. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (August 15, 2019). "12 Classic FPJ Films that ruled the box office". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (November 11, 2018). "5 rason bakit Itinituring "Da King" ang nag-iisang Fernando Poe, Jr". ent.abs-cbn.com (in Filipino). ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "Aquino confers Order of National Artist for Cinema on late Fernando Poe Jr". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  9. ^ Ramos, Mariejo S. (December 15, 2018). "Poe's family, supporters mark FPJ's death anniversary". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  10. ^ Conde, Carlos H. (December 23, 2004). "March gets political, but stays peaceful: Thousands mourn Poe at funeral". The New York Times. Manila. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  11. ^ Mangahas, Mahar (March 5, 1999). "Bessie Kelley Poe". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 14. Retrieved February 6, 2023. Like her father Auther (not Arthur which is wrong spelling) who died in his afternoon nap 33 years ago, and like Andy who had a heart attack in 1995, Auntie Bessie departed without warning.
  12. ^ "Order of National Artists: Fernando Poe Jr". NCCA. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  13. ^ a b "We bid farewell to a good man, movie king Fernando Poe Jr". Manila Bulletin. December 22, 2004. Archived from the original on August 13, 2005. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  14. ^ Arevalo, Ike (November 27, 1988). "Brighter times for moviepeople with bigger grosses at the till". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 22. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Feria, Mike (January 5, 1988). "1988: The year the Dragon slept". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  16. ^ "FPJ in Beer Commercial". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. January 22, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2021. The San Miguel 30-seconder launched Jan.20 [sic] marks the first stint for FPJ to endorse a product in his more than 30 years in moviemaking.
  17. ^ "'Kung Kailangan Mo Ako' opens Viva's mid-year blitz". Manila Bulletin. June 4, 1993. p. HC-2. Fernando Po [sic], Jr., lends prestige anew to the Viva banner with 'Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib' another romantic action comedy directed by Pablo Santiago and also starring Alice Dixon [sic].
  18. ^ "Poe accepted nomination as main opposition candidate vs. Arroyo for 2004". Newsflash.org. December 23, 2003. Archived from the original on December 14, 2004. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
  19. ^ "Love child may boost FPJ bid, says think-tank". Philstar.com. February 5, 2004. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
  20. ^ "Fernando Poe Jr., 65, Philippine Actor-Politician, Dies". The New York Times. December 14, 2004. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
  21. ^ a b "Shocking showbiz deaths: so sudden, so soon". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 31, 2007. Archived from the original on December 13, 2007.
  22. ^ "MASSIVE SECURITY FOR FPJ BURIAL". Philippine Headline News Online. December 22, 2004. Archived from the original on January 18, 2005.
  23. ^ Fernandez, Daniza (January 13, 2022). "Grace Poe grateful, humbled for FPJ Avenue". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  24. ^ Arcangel, Xianne (August 20, 2023). "LRT-1 Roosevelt station renamed after Fernando Poe Jr". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  25. ^ Argosino, Faith (August 20, 2023). "New sports arena named after FPJ opens in Batangas". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  26. ^ Uy, Jerald (February 3, 2013). "'Sanggol': The story of Grace Poe". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  27. ^ Smith, Chuck. (May 18, 2015) Coco Martin stars in TV remake of FPJ movie|Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star. philstar.com. Retrieved on 24 June 2016.
  28. ^ Coco Martin to star in TV remake of FPJ film ‘Ang Probinsyano’. Rappler.com (May 18, 2015). Retrieved on June 24, 2016.
  29. ^ Diaz, Lav (September 16, 1988). "Rambol ng mga bakla". Manila Standard (in Filipino). Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved January 29, 2021. Saglit na nabuhay din naman ang huling yugto sa pagsulpot ng totoong FPJ...
  30. ^ "Grand Opening Today". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. May 30, 1991. p. 16. Retrieved February 12, 2020. A Super Roadshow Presentation
  31. ^ Laban sa lahat (1958) - IMDb, retrieved September 19, 2021
  32. ^ Walang daigdig (1960) - IMDb, retrieved September 21, 2021
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