Remembering Ronaldo Valdez: some of his memorable roles

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Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez has been one of the pillar actors of Philippine showbiz. The award-winning actor, who was born Ronald James Dulaca-Gibbs on November 27, 1947,

is a very prominent actor and comedian, with a career spanning nearly five decades.


Ronaldo was actually discovered by the late King of Comedy Dolphy during the mid-1960s and he later on continued making TV shows and films, often taking on the patriarch role in many movies and TV dramas.

He also has several prestigious acting awards under his belt, such as Best Supporting Actor from Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, Gawan Urian, FAMAS Awards, Star Awards for Movies, Metro Manila Film Festival, and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Drama from the Golden Screen TV Awards.

On December 17, 2023, he passed away at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife Marife Gibbs and their children, Janno and Melissa Gibbs.

Take a look into his honorable career highlights:


'The Mad Doctor of Blood Island'
'Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan'
 'May Minamahal'
'The Flor Contemplacion Story'
'Cedie'
'Mula sa Puso'
Ang Munting Paraiso'
'Til There Was You'
Marinara
'Sugo'
'Sukob'
'Full House'
'Kahit Nasaan Ka Man'
'My Lady Boss'
'The Mistress'
'Meant to Be'
'Seven Sundays'
'2 Good 2 Be True'
'Ikaw at Ako'
Showbiz friends
'Cedie'
Father and Son
Supportive Grandfather
Actor
Colonel Sanders
Lolo Sir

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