Cipriano "Dodoy" 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 for his role as Sol in the television sitcom ''Buddy and Sol'' opposite

Eric Quizon Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 10th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022 ...

who played 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

. 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, Carding Castro and

Leo Martinez Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1945) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has chi ...

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

Personal life

The first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor

Robert Redford Charles Robert Redford Jr. (born August 18, 1936) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994, the ...

. He was married to Elena de Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow ''Buddy En Sol'' co-star

Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto (born April 28, 1954), popularly known as Bossing, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the 1970s, he is known for playing comed ...

who worked with him in the sitcom ''Daddy Di Do Du'', singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.

Illness and death

White died at the age of 54 from

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and a

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on July 25, 2010, at 06:47 PST ( GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced

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and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of

vertigo Vertigo is a condition in which a person has the sensation that they are moving, or that objects around them are moving, when they are not. Often it feels like a spinning or swaying movement. It may be associated with nausea, vomiting, perspira ...

. 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 wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine in Maligaya Park Subdivision,

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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) *''

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'' (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) *''Payaso'' (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 ''7 Pasiklab sa Army'' () is a 1988 Filipino erotic War film#Comedy, war comedy film written and directed by Bill Baldridge, and stars Redford White, Cachupoy, Don Pepot, the "Tatlong Itlog" (), and Janice Jurado. Set during the Vietnam War, the ...

'' (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 *'' I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!)'' (1997) - Mokong *''Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!'' (1998) - Mokong / Rita Roces *''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'' (1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980) *'' Champoy'' (1980–1985) as guest *'' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' (1980–1984) as himself (1980) *''Bisoy'' (1980–1981) *''2+2'' (1982–1986) *''Lovingly Yours'' (1984–1996) as guest *''UFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others'' (1985–1986) as guest *''Family 3 Plus 1'' (1986–1988) as guest *''

Palibhasa Lalake ''Palibhasa Lalake'' () is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Johnny Manahan, it stars Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, John Estrada, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Carmina Villarroel, Amy Perez and Cynth ...

'' (1987–1998) as guest *''Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw'' (1988–1989) as guest *''Buddy en Sol'' (RPN, 1990–1995) as Sol *''Haybol Rambol'' (1994–1995) *''Mikee'' (1994) *''Mikee Forever'' (1995) as guest *''

Bubble Gang ''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, ...

'' (1995–2009) as guest *''

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'' (1995–2005) as guest *''

Home Along Da Riles ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or home along the railroad) is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The title of the series is based of the 1990 film ''Home Alone''. Directed by Johnny Manahan, Victor de Guzman and Apollo A ...

'' (1995) as guest *''

Super Laff-In ''Super Laff-In'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally directed by Bert de Leon. The series is based of American television series ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In''. It aired from February 1, 1969 to Septe ...

'' (1996–1999) as himself *''Mikee Forever'' (1999) *''

Oki Doki Doc ''Oki Doki Doc'' (also known as ''Oki Doki Dok'') was a Philippine sitcom was broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired on the network's Saturday afternoon line up from October 23, 1993 to December 2, 2000, replacing Mana-Mana and was replaced by '' Arriba ...

'' (1999) *'' Pwedeng Pwede'' (1999–2001) as Bruce *'' Daddy Di Do Du'' (2001–2007) as Bruce *''

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'' (2002–2003) *'' Home Along Da Airport'' (2003–2005) as Gabriel *'' Quizon Avenue'' (2005) *''O Ha!'' (2006) *'' Kokey'' (2007) as Nanding Kalugdan *'' Palos'' (2008) as Mario (his last TV show) *'' Tunay na Buhay'' (2013) posthumously featured *'' Sabado Badoo'' (2015) posthumously featured

Awards

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

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 a ...

References

External links

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