For the Spanish Baroque sculptor, see Gregorio Fernández.
Gregorio Fernandez
Birth nameGregorio Montemayor Fernandez
Birth dateMay 25, 1904
Birth placeLubao, Pampanga, Philippine Islands
Death dateMarch 11, 1973 (aged 68)
Death placeQuezon City, Philippines
Other namesDoc Greg, Yoyong
OccupationActor, director, screenwriter, dentist
Resting placeSan Felipe Neri Catholic Cemetery, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Years active1927–1971
SpousePaz Padilla (m. 1936; died 1957)
Relatives

Gregorio Montemayor Fernandez (May 25, 1904 – March 11, 1973) was a Filipino film actor, director and dentist, and was the father of actor Rudy Fernandez.[2][3]

Personal life

Fernandez was born on May 25, 1904, to former Lubao Mayor Eugenio Araneta Fernandez and Maria Montemayor.[4] He married Paz Padilla (daughter of Jose Padilla Sr.) in 1936. The couple had eight children, including Merle Fernandez (born 1939) and Rudy Fernandez (1952–2008).[5] Padilla committed suicide in Fernandez's home in 1957 due to postpartum depression, while one of his sons also committed suicide out of fear of being punished for his actions by Fernandez.[6][7]

Filmography

Director

YearTitle
1937Asahar at Kabaong
1938Celia at Balagtas
1939Tatlong Pagkabirhen
1940Señorita
1946Garrison 13
1947Miss Philippines
1948Puting Bantayog
1949Hen. Gregorio Del Pilar
1949Kampanang Ginto
1949Capas
1950Kontrabando
1950Candaba
1951Dugo sa Dugo
1951Bayan o Pag-Ibig
1952Rodrigo de Villa
1953Squatters
1953Philippine Navy
1953Dagohoy
1954Singsing Na Tanso
1955Dalagang Taring
1955Higit sa Lahat
1956Medalyong Perlas (segment "Kapalaran")
1956Luksang Tagumpay
1957Sampung Libong Pisong Pag-Ibig
1957Hukom Roldan
1958Malvarosa
1958Casa Grande
1958Ay Petita!
1958Ana Maria
1959Panagimpan
1960Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo
1960Awit ng Mga Dukha
1963Emily
1963The Macapagal Story
1966Ang Nasasakdal!
1971Daing

Actor

YearTitleRole
1927Hot Kisses
1927The Filipino Woman
1928Ang Lumang Simbahan
1930Child Out of Wedlock
1931Ang Lihim ni Bathala
1931Moro Pirates
1932Ligaw Na Bulaklak
1937Taong Demonyo
1937Asahar at Kabaong
1946Prinsipeng Hindi Tumatawa
1949Florante at LauraSultan Aliadab
1949Kampanang Ginto
1949Capas
1950KontrabandoBoss

Screenwriter

YearTitle
1955Higit sa Lahat

References

  1. ^ "Rogelio de la Rosa"
  2. ^ "Gregorio Fernandez, neglected film master | Inquirer Entertainment". Entertainment.inquirer.net. September 16, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "Daboy's son celebrates Lolo Yoyong's legacy | Inquirer Entertainment". Entertainment.inquirer.net. June 1, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Gregorio Montemayor Fernandez". geni_family_tree. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  5. ^ ABS-CBN.com. "Kapamilya Tree: The Padilla Family | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived July 27, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "The Ferraren Case". Philippines Free Press. Philippines Free Press, Inc. January 2, 1960. p. 7. Retrieved February 22, 2025. – via Google Books [...] Merle, 20-year-old daughter of Dr. Fernandez [in 1959].
  7. ^ Francisco, Butch (February 4, 2024). "The Butcher | Merle Fernandez: The first bomba star". Pikapika. Viva Communications. Archived February 24, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 22, 2025.