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Filipino actor, model and singer (1952)

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Juan Rodrigo Born José Dante P. Pascual 1952 (age 73–74) Philippines Occupations Actor, singer, model, dancer, recording artist, chemist Years active 1979–present

**José Dante P. Pascual**, known professionally as **Juan Rodrigo**, is a [Filipino](/source/Filipinos) stage, film and television actor, singer and model. He is considered the father of the Filipino soap opera.

## Personal life and career

Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, became a *Karilagan* model and stage actor, then became a film actor. He is the first actor that was launched in the telenovelas like *[Mara Clara](/source/Mara_Clara)* and *[Mula sa Puso](/source/Mula_sa_Puso)*. Rodrigo did films with [Nora Aunor](/source/Nora_Aunor) like *Annie Batungbakal* (1979), *Bongga Ka Day* (1980), and *[Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.](/source/Ang_Totoong_Buhay_ni_Pacita_M.)* (1992), among others. He also appeared in movies such as *Kisapmata* (1981) with [Charo Santos](/source/Charo_Santos), *Haplos* (1982) with [Vilma Santos](/source/Vilma_Santos), *Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili* (1989) with [Dina Bonnevie](/source/Dina_Bonnevie), *Hindi Palulupig* (1989) starring [Lito Lapid](/source/Lito_Lapid), *Bawal Na Gamot* with [Romnick Sarmenta](/source/Romnick_Sarmenta), and *Mga Batang Bangketa* (2006) with [Camille Prats](/source/Camille_Prats). He received an award of [FAMAS](/source/31st_FAMAS_Awards) Best Supporting Actor 1982 for the movie *Moral* and [2nd PMPC Star Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2nd_PMPC_Star_Awards&action=edit&redlink=1) Best TV Actor for RPN 9's *Banyuhay*.

In 1988, Rodrigo was cast in two action films titled *Dugo sa Bawat Punglo* and *Kumander Nelson*.[1]

Rodrigo studied BS Chemistry, at [Far Eastern University](/source/Far_Eastern_University). He was a former product analyst of *Unilever*.

## Filmography

### Film

- *Annie Batungbakal* (1979)

- *Aliw* (1979)

- *Pader at Rehas* (1980)

- *Palawan* (1980)

- *Esmeralda at Ruby* (1980)

- *Bongga Ka Day* (1980)

- *Taga sa Panahon* (1980)

- *Tondo Girl* (1981)

- *Caught in the Act* (1981)

- *[Kisapmata](/source/Kisapmata)* (1981) – Ernie

- *Rock N' Roll* (1981)

- *Schoolgirls* (1982)

- *Haplos* (1982)

- *[Moral](/source/Moral_(1982_film))* (1982) – Robert

- *Gabi Kung Sumikat ang Araw* (1983)

- *Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag* (1983)

- *Apoy sa Inyong Kandungan* (1984)

- *Sampung Ahas ni Eva* (1984)

- *Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan* (1985)

- *Ulo ng Gang-ho* (1985)

- *God Save Me!* (1985)

- *Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter* (1985)

- *[Urban Terrorist](/source/Urban_Terrorist)* (1988)

- *Hindi Palulupig* (1989)

- *Ipaglalaban Ko* (1989)

- *Dear Diary* (1989)

- *Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili* (1989)

- *Pangarap Na Ginto* (1990)

- *Lumaban Ka... Sagot Kita* (1990)

- *[Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?](/source/Andrea%2C_Paano_Ba_ang_Maging_Isang_Ina%3F)* (1990) – Momoy

- *[Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko](/source/Dalawa_Man_ang_Buhay_Mo%2C_Pagsasabayin_Ko)* (1991) – Ruben

- *Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat* (1991)

- *[Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.](/source/Ang_Totoong_Buhay_ni_Pacita_M.)* (1992) – Raul

- *Canary Brothers of Tondo* (1992)

- *Secret Love* (1993)

- *Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys* (1993)

- *Gaano Kita Kamahal* (1993) Boy Suclad

- *[Secret Love](/source/Secret_Love_(1994_film))* (1994) – Romy

- *[Bawal Na Gamot](/source/Bawal_Na_Gamot)* (1994) – Tony

- *Mara Clara: The Movie* (1996)

- *[Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo](/source/Wag_na_Wag_Kang_Lalayo)* (1996) – Mike

- *Ako Ba ang Nasa Puso Mo?* (1997)

- *Matrikula* (1997)

- *Mula sa Puso: The Movie* (1999)

- *Kiss Mo 'Ko* (1999)

- *Biktima: Campus Coed* (2003)

- *Mga Batang Bangketa* (2006)

- *Eternity* (2006)

- *Green Paradise* (2007)

- *Iisang Lahi: Pearl of the Orient Seas* (2008)

- *Ang Sugo sa Huling Araw* (not specific)

- *[Four Sisters and a Wedding](/source/Four_Sisters_and_a_Wedding)* (2013) – Caloy Salazar (voice and photo appearances only)

- *Lorna* (2014)

- *[Ex with Benefits](/source/Ex_with_Benefits)* (2015) – Father of Scarlet

- *Upline Downline* (2015)

- *[Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told](/source/Mamasapano%3A_Now_It_Can_Be_Told)* (2022) – Secretary [Mar Roxas](/source/Mar_Roxas)

- *[Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience](/source/Voltes_V%3A_Legacy_%E2%80%93_The_Cinematic_Experience)* – Dr. Baden

- *Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story* (upcoming)[2]

### Theatre

- *Mirandolina* (1982)[3]

- *Lorenzo Ruiz* (1989)[3]

### Television / Digital Series

Year Title Role Ref. 1992–97 Mara Clara Amanthe del Valle[a] 1997–99 Mula sa Puso Don Fernando Pereira[b] [4] 1999–01 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Dominador "Domeng" Javier 2000–02 Pangako Sa 'Yo Fr. Crispin Arenas 2002–03 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Efren Wilwayco 2004 Mangarap Ka Mike 2004–05 Forever in My Heart Roberto Bernabe 2005–06 Now and Forever: Agos Ricardo 2006 Gulong ng Palad Juancho Your Song Andrea's father (Episode: "I've Fallen In Love") Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Kiko Love Spell Nikki's father (Episode: "Line To Heaven") 2007 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Sultan (Episode: "Akong Ikit") Ysabella Fernando Montalban Maalaala Mo Kaya Dr. Sanchez (Episode: "Pilat") 2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Don Augusto Monteverde Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Arturo Salcedo 2009 Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Rene Ramos 2010 May Bukas Pa Libay's father Rubi Genaro Ferrer Beauty Queen Virigilio Rivas Pepito Manaloto Erika's father 2011–12 Amaya Datu Pulujan 2012 Broken Vow Mayor Lucio Sebastian Maalaala Mo Kaya Inggoy (Episode: "Lubid") Merly's father (Episode: "Apoy") Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Rodolfo Galang 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Emong (Episode: "Gown") Anna Karenina Don Xernan Monteclaro[c][5] Genesis Dr. Lazon 2014 Innamorata Don Leonardo Padilla Kambal Sirena Manolo Montero Dading Don Romeo Rodriguez[6][7] Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Jojo Salvador 2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Dario (Episode: "Nasa Maling Landas") FlordeLiza Mariano "Nano" Perez[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Maynila Rodrigo Duterte (Episode: "Signs of Love") 2016 Wish I May Edward Pizarro FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Romeo "Romy" Maglipon Maalaala Mo Kaya Ismael (Episode: "Salamin") 2017 Trops Kevin Mercado Mulawin vs. Ravena Lumbas Wildflower Ramon Montoya Kambal, Karibal Tomas Magpantay Stories for the Soul Jess (Episode: "Alibughang Anak") 2018 Cain at Abel Oscar Evangelista 2019 Sahaya Bapa Beautiful Justice Pocholo Cuevas 2021 Legal Wives Cesar San Luis 2022–23 Maria Clara at Ibarra Santiago "Kapitan Tiago" Delos Santos 2023 Voltes V: Legacy Dr. Baden Maging Sino Ka Man Miguelito "Miguel" Arnaiz Pinoy Crime Stories Ricky Dasco (Episode: "Notoryus") 2024 My Guardian Alien 2025 Batang Quiapo Alfredo Pangan† 2026 Sigabo

## Footnotes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Rodrigo was the original actor who portrayed the character, in the original TV series.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Rodrigo was the original actor who played the character, Don Fernando Pereira, during the original television series.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Rodrigo plays the remake version of the character, Xernan Monteclaro.

## Discography

- It's About Time (Album)

- Pangako

- Walang Kasing Sarap

- Close To Forever

- Kabayan Huwag Kang Mag-alala

[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** V., Nena (August 19, 1988). ["Vivian Velez tries stage acting"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3GYVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aQsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6740%2C1467831). *[Manila Standard](/source/Manila_Standard)*. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 15. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230120150722/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3GYVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aQsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6740,1467831) from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023. The first [action-drama] is *Dugo sa Bawa't Punglo* set to be shown in October and the other is *Kumander Nelson* based on the life of a former [NPA](/source/New_People's_Army) in [Negros Occidental](/source/Negros_Occidental).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-PEPGonzales_2-0)** Gonzales, Rommel (July 16, 2023). ["Christian Vazquez grateful for being part of 2 shows that are presently airing on ABS-CBN, GMA-7"](https://www.pep.ph/news/local/174538/christian-vasquez-manny-villar-biopic-movie-a745-20230716). *[PEP.ph](/source/Philippine_Entertainment_Portal)* (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 3, 2023. Ang *Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story* as [sic] isang biopic movie na pagbibidahan ng award-winning actor na si Richard Quan, sa direksiyon ni Francis 'Jun' Posadas.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MSVillanueva_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MSVillanueva_3-1) Villanueva, Nena Z. (July 16, 1989). ["Honing their talents on stage"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xa0VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kgsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3495%2C2707330). *[Manila Standard](/source/Manila_Standard)*. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 15. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250528162823/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xa0VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kgsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3495%2C2707330) from the original on May 28, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ['Mula Sa Puso on KChannel](http://www.abs-cbnglobal.com/Regions/Europe/tabid/150/ArticleID/2535/TargetModuleID/577/Default.aspx) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110707075941/http://www.abs-cbnglobal.com/Regions/Europe/tabid/150/ArticleID/2535/TargetModuleID/577/Default.aspx) July 7, 2011, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Kahit may isyung pipirma uli ng kontrata sa GMA 7 Lovi tuloy na sa TV5?"](http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2013/05/02/937308/kahit-may-isyung-pipirma-uli-ng-kontrata-sa-gma-7-lovi-tuloy-na-sa-tv5). *[The Philippine STAR](/source/The_Philippine_STAR)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170824013018/http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2013/05/02/937308/kahit-may-isyung-pipirma-uli-ng-kontrata-sa-gma-7-lovi-tuloy-na-sa-tv5) from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Mobile Abante Tonite | Showbiz"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140527213048/http://m.abante-tonite.com/issue/may2014/25ent_others05.htm#.U5IE33KwKXv). Archived from [the original](http://m.abante-tonite.com/issue/may2014/25ent_others05.htm) on May 27, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["GMA Network rolls out 7 new shows for its 64th anniversary | LionhearTV"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140607004841/http://lionheartv.net/2014/06/gma-network-rolls-out-7-new-shows-for.html). Archived from [the original](http://lionheartv.net/2014/06/gma-network-rolls-out-7-new-shows-for.html) on June 7, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ABSCBN Entertainment (January 6, 2015). ["FLORDELIZA Full Trailer: This January on ABS-CBN!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeC10-fwn4k). *ABSCBN Entertainment*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150106133219/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeC10-fwn4k&gl=US&hl=en) from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ABSCBN Entertainment (November 12, 2014). ["FLORDELIZA Teaser: Family"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dqRd5gsvE0). *ABSCBN Entertainment*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160508131531/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dqRd5gsvE0) from the original on May 8, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2014 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 22, 2014). ["Wenn Deramas to direct Marvin's ABS-CBN comeback"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141228073326/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/22/14/wenn-deramas-direct-marvins-abs-cbn-comeback). *ABS-CBN News*. Archived from [the original](http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/22/14/wenn-deramas-direct-marvins-abs-cbn-comeback) on December 28, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Marvin Agustin returns to ABS-CBN"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141206213325/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/22/14/marvin-agustin-returns-abs-cbn). *ABS-CBN News*. October 22, 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/22/14/marvin-agustin-returns-abs-cbn) on December 6, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Jolina Magdangal returns to ABS-CBN via the upcoming drama series Flordeliza"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/updates/Jolina-Magdanal-returns-to-ABS-CBN-via-the-upcoming-drama-series-Flordeliza?scid=3002F26D-A7E1-49E0-B8D4-414A69B8E4C4). ABS-CBN. October 17, 2014. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150103211639/http://www.abs-cbn.com/updates/Jolina-Magdanal-returns-to-ABS-CBN-via-the-upcoming-drama-series-Flordeliza?scid=3002F26D-A7E1-49E0-B8D4-414A69B8E4C4) from the original on January 3, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Marvin & Jolina reunited"](http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/11/11/1390326/marvin-jolina-reunited). *The Philippine Star*. November 11, 2014. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230430003842/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/11/11/1390326/marvin-jolina-reunited) from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["It's official: Marvin-Jolina serye on ABS-CBN"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141029174606/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/27/14/its-official-marvin-jolina-serye-abs-cbn). *ABS-CBN News*. October 27, 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/27/14/its-official-marvin-jolina-serye-abs-cbn) on October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Juan Rodrigo's key to good acting"](http://mb.com.ph/articles/208416/juan-rodrigo-s-key-good-acting) [*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** [""Movie Celebrities Then and Now""](https://movie-industry.blogspot.com/search/label/Juan%20Rodrigo). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241204125304/http://movie-industry.blogspot.com/search/label/Juan%20Rodrigo) from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Juan Rodrigo"](http://www.clickmusic.com.ph/Artist/juan-rodrigo/296) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120625004619/http://www.clickmusic.com.ph/Artist/juan-rodrigo/296) June 25, 2012, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** [""Juan Rodrigo: Natural on screen""](http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/321919/juan-rodrigo-natural-screen). *[The Philippine STAR](/source/The_Philippine_STAR)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160306084000/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/321919/juan-rodrigo-natural-screen) from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Jose Dante P. Pascual"](http://panpages.ph/listings/ph46323-necessities-opportunities-1). Retrieved June 4, 2013.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Juan Rodrigo performs in Nora Aunor's Australian concert"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160510103925/http://www.pep.ph/news/29104/juan-rodrigo-performs-in-nora-aunor39s-australian-concert-says-the-superstar-has-really-lost-her-singing-voice). *Philippine Entertainment Portal*. Archived from [the original](http://www.pep.ph/news/29104/juan-rodrigo-performs-in-nora-aunor39s-australian-concert-says-the-superstar-has-really-lost-her-singing-voice) on May 10, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2013.

## External links

- [Juan Rodrigo](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1205110/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Juan Rodrigo official facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jodanpascual/about)

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