Cipriano "Dodoy" M. Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known by his screen name Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known on his role as Sol in the television sitcom ''Buddy and Sol'' opposite Eric Quizon playing Buddy. White was recognized as Best Comedy Actor on the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his role as Sol.

Early life and career

White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom '' Iskul Bukol''. He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as ''Boni and Klayd'', ''Darakula'' and ''Hee Man: Master of None'', his first major role. For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom ''Buddy en Sol'' with Eric Quizon. In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for

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such as ''Tar-San'', ''Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang Mga Unggoy'', and ''Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo!'' paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit,

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and Leo Martinez. His last film and television appearances were in '' Iskul Bukol 20 Years After'' and '' Palos'' on ABS-CBN, respectively, in 2008.

Personal life

White was reportedly born with albinism, which gave rise to the surname of his screen name. On the other hand, the first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor

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. He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow ''Buddy En Sol'' co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom ''Daddy Di Do Du'', singer-songwriter

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and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.

Illness and death

White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010, at 06:47 PST ( GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised

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, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4

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in February 2010. His

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took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

Filmography

Film

*''Iskul Bukol (Freshmen)'' (1980) *''A Man Called 'Tolongges (1981) as Arizona Gid *''Boni & Klayd'' (1981) as Boni *''Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo'' (1981) *'' Tartan'' (1981) *''Darakula'' (1982) as Darakula *''Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman'' (1983) as Johnny Tanggo *''Rambo Tan-go'' (1984) as Johnny Rambo Tango *''Wrong Rangers'' (1984) *''Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid'' (1984) *''Sekreta "Ini"'' (1984) *''Okey sa Olrayt'' (1984) *''S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban'' (1985) *''I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman)'' (1985) - Gunding *'' Hee-Man: Master of None'' (1985) - Hee-Man *''Soldyer!'' (1986) *''Tu-Yay and His Magic Payong'' (1986) - Emilio/Tuyay *''Pipo's Power'' (1986) - Pipo *''Ninja Komisyon'' (1986) - Jacky *''No Return No Exchange'' (1986) *'' Cobrador'' (1986) *''Rocky Tan-go IV'' (1986) as Rocky *''Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because'' (1987) - Cpl. Akomplis *''Balandra Crossing'' (1987) *''Rangers in the Wrong War'' (1987) *''Pulis Iskwad'' (1987) *''The Untouchable Family'' (1988) - Machine Gun Nonong *''Parrot Unit'' (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis *'' 7 Pasiklab sa Army'' (1988) *'' Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon'' (1988) - Robert *''Kumander Anting-Anting'' (1988) *'' Code Name: Black & White'' (1988) - Whitey *''Captain Yagit'' (1989) as Dodoy/Captain Yagit *''Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito)'' (1992) - Sol *''Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit'' (1992) - Lucio *'' Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut'' (1992) - Boboy Mortega *''Teacher...Teacher I Love You'' (also known as ''Titser... Titser... I Love You'', 1993) *''Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs'' (1993) - Sol *''Neber 2-Geder'' (1996) *''Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (Aksidental Heroes)'' (1997) - Luis *''Wanted Perfect Murder'' (1997) - Elvis *''

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'' (1997) - Mokong *''Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!'' (1998) - Mokong *''Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong'' (1998) - Alvin *''Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy)'' (1998) - Clinton *''Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys'' (1999) - Presley *''Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999) - Brando *''Tar-San'' (1999) - Tar *''Bestman ...4 Better Not 4 Worse'' (2002) - Carlos Miguel *'' Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo'' (2005) - Mang Teroy *'' Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure'' (2008) - Redford

Television

*'' Iskul Bukol'' (IBC, 1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980) *''

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'' (RPN 9, 1980–1985) as guest *'' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' (IBC, 1980–1984) as Himself (1980) *''Bisoy'' (BBC 2, 1980–1981) *''2+2'' (BBC 2, 1982–1986) *''Lovingly Yours'' (GMA Network, 1984–1996) as guest *''UFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others'' (GMA Network, 1985–1986) as guest *''Family 3 Plus 1'' (GMA Network, 1986–1988) as guest *'' Palibhasa Lalake'' (ABS-CBN, 1987–1998) as guest *''Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw'' (IBC, 1988–1989) as guest *''Buddy en Sol'' (RPN, 1990–1994) as Sol *''Haybol Rambol'' (GMA Network, 1994–1995) *''Mikee'' (GMA Network, 1994) *''Mikee Forever'' (GMA Network, 1995) as guest *'' Bubble Gang'' (GMA Network, 1995–2009) as guest *''

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'' (ABS-CBN, 1995–2005) as guest *'' Home Along Da Riles'' (ABS-CBN, 1995) as guest *''

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'' (ABS-CBN, 1996–1999) as Himself *''Mikee Forever'' (GMA Network, 1996) *''

Pwedeng Pwede ''Pwedeng Pwede'' (also known as ''Puwedeng Puwede'') (English: You can or Absolutely Alright) is a Philippine comedy sitcom on ABS-CBN which aired from September 8, 1999 to October 16, 2001. Cast * Robin Padilla as Carding * Redford White † as ...

'' (ABS-CBN, 1999–2001) as Bruce *'' Daddy Di Do Du'' (GMA Network, 2001–2007) as Bruce *'' Magpakailanman'' (GMA Network, 2002–2003) *'' Home Along Da Airport'' (ABS-CBN, 2003–2005) as Gabriel *'' Quizon Avenue'' (ABS-CBN, 2005) *''O Ha!'' (ABC "now TV5", 2006) *''

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'' (ABS-CBN, 2007) as Nanding Kalugdan *'' Palos'' (ABS-CBN, 2008) as Mario (his last TV show) *'' Tunay na Buhay'' (GMA Network, 2013) posthumously featured *'' Sabado Badoo'' (GMA Network, 2015) posthumously featured

Awards

*Winner, Best Comedy Actor for ''Buddy En Sol'' - 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television *Nominated, Best Comedy Actor for ''

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22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television The 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV ceremony was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay on November 30, 2008 and broadcast over TV5 on December 2, 2008. The ceremony was hosted by Paolo Bediones, Gabby Concepcion, Anne Curtis and ...

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:White, Redford 1955 births 2010 deaths Cebuano comedians Cebuano television actors Deaths from lung cancer in the Philippines Deaths from brain cancer in the Philippines Filipino male comedians Filipino Roman Catholics Filipino television personalities Male actors from Cebu People from Cebu City People with albinism Visayan people GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities