Junix Inocian

Junix Inocian (born Rufino Duran Inocian, Jr.; March 17, 1951 – June 13, 2015) was a Filipino actor and comedian. He starred in various plays, such as '' Miss Saigon'', ''Fiddler on the Roof'', the film version of the Swedish crime novel ''Tatuerad Torso'',Junix Inocian Celebrity and Photographer
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Personal life

Inocian was born Rufino Duran Inocian, Jr. in Iligan City, Philippines on March 17, 1951. He graduated from Silliman University in Dumaguete City, where he obtained a degree in Theater Arts and underwent further studies in the University of Michigan, where he obtained a degree in acting in 1978.

Later career

Inocian trained with Mary Hutchinson, an acting coach from Syracuse University, New York, and with Paul Palmore, an acting coach from the University of Michigan. Subsequent to his studies in the United States, Inocian joined Repertory Philippines, where he starred in at least 60 productions.

Stage appearances

Inocian's stage appearances include leading roles in ''Little Shop of Horrors'', as Audrey II; '' Mass Appeal'', as Father Tim Farley; ''Man of La Mancha'', as Sancho Panza; '' The Government Inspector'', as the Mayor; '' The Pirates of Penzance'', as Major-General Stanley; ''A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum'', as Pseudolus; ''Fiddler On The Roof'', as Tevye; ''Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street'', as Sweeney Todd, and '' Children of a Lesser God'', as James Leeds.

Inocian joined the original cast of '' Miss Saigon'', in which he portrayed the Engineer from 1992 to 1994. Sometime after portraying Old Deuteronomy in ''Cats'' at the New London Theatre, Inocian returned to ''Miss Saigon''.

Film and television

On television, Inocian appeared in various series, such as ''Sesame!'' (later retitled '' Batibot''), ''Sitak Ni Jack (Jack's Taxicab)'', a top-rated sitcom, and '' A Dangerous Life'', a 6-hour mini-series based on the 1986 People Power Revolution in the Philippines. He also starred in films, such as ''Silk and Greed'', and appeared as the ship's cook in Sky1's version of '' Sinbad''.

Death

On June 13, 2015, Inocian was found dead by his associates at his flat in London, after failing to appear at a film shoot. As of 2015, the cause of his death has not been determined.

Filmography

Television

*'' Batibot'' as Kuya Mario
*'' A Dangerous Life''
*''PG: Parents Guide''
*'' Sinbad''
*''Sic O'Clock News''

Film

*''Mortdecai'' (2015) as Fang Fat

Video games

*''Late Shift''

References

External links

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1951 births
2015 deaths
Filipino male comedians
Filipino male television actors
Silliman University alumni
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance alumni
Filipino male musical theatre actors
People from Iligan
Filipino male film actors