# Rod Navarro > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Rod_Navarro > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Rod_Navarro.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Navarro > Source revision: 1355875344 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Filipino actor and politician (1930 – 2003)}} {{Philippine name|Bowers|Riglets}} {{more citations needed|date=December 2013}} {{Infobox person | name = Rod Navarro | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Joseph Bowers Rigets | birth_date = {{Birth date|1930|3|10}} | birth_place = [Manila](/source/Manila), [Insular Government of the Philippine Islands](/source/Insular_Government_of_the_Philippine_Islands) | death_date = {{Death date and age|2003|4|9|1930|3|10}} | death_place = [Quezon City](/source/Quezon_City), [Philippines](/source/Philippines) | other_names = | known_for = | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|radio broadcaster}} | political_party = [Independent](/source/Independent_politician) (2001) | other_party = [Kilusang Bagong Lipunan](/source/Kilusang_Bagong_Lipunan) }} '''Joseph Bowers Rigets''' (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as '''Rod Navarro''', was a [film](/source/film_actor) and [television](/source/television) [actor](/source/actor). He was the host of ''[Tawag ng Tanghalan](/source/Tawag_ng_Tanghalan)''.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsflash.org/2003/05/sb/sb003113.htm|title=Remembering Departed Stars|last=Francisco|first=Butch|date=1 November 2003|accessdate=19 November 2012|archive-date=10 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110122933/http://www.newsflash.org/2003/05/sb/sb003113.htm|url-status=live}} Navarro was known as a [character actor](/source/character_actor){{cite news |title=Rod Navarro, 73 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XSsaAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA2 |access-date=11 September 2022 |publisher=Manila Standard |date=10 April 2003}} for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off),{{cite book |title=CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film |date=1994 |publisher=Cultural Center of the Philippines |isbn=978-971-8546-42-0 |page=285 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MM3ritvPJFMC |access-date=11 September 2022 |language=en}} a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom ''[Beh Bote Nga](/source/Beh_Bote_Nga).'' A Retired Master Sergeant in the [Philippine Constabulary](/source/Philippine_Constabulary), he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s. Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in [Pasig](/source/Pasig), a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time. ==Career== Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators".{{cite news |title=DWAN back on air |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XJVOAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA39 |access-date=11 September 2022 |publisher=Manila Standard |date=22 November 1996 |language=en}} He was a news anchor in [DZMM-AM](/source/DZAQ-AM){{cite news |title=The birth of 'Radyo Patrol': typhoons, helicopter crashes, and the First Quarter Storm |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/07/07/20/the-birth-of-radyo-patrol-typhoons-helicopter-crashes-and-the-first-quarter-storm |access-date=11 September 2022 |work=news.abs-cbn.com/ |date=July 7, 2020 |archive-date=11 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911084111/https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/07/07/20/the-birth-of-radyo-patrol-typhoons-helicopter-crashes-and-the-first-quarter-storm |url-status=live }} and a news commentator in [DWAN-AM](/source/DWAN-AM). He was also a broadcaster under the [Radio Philippines Network](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network) together with other personalities like [Noli de Castro](/source/Noli_de_Castro) and [Joe Taruc](/source/Joe_Taruc).{{cite news |title='Patuloy pa ring maglilingkod': Kabayan Noli de Castro reminisces about DZMM on its 35th anniversary |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/07/22/21/noli-de-castro-dzmm-35th-anniversary |access-date=11 September 2022 |work=news.abs-cbn.com |date=July 22, 2021}} ==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 1955 || ''[Binibining Kalog](/source/Binibining_Kalog)'' ||Jorge|| The first movie he appeared in. Produced by [Sampaguita Pictures](/source/Sampaguita_Pictures). |- | 1957 || ''Pretty Boy'' || || |- | 1957 || ''Prinsesa Gusgusin'' || || |- | 1958 || ''[Kundiman ng Puso](/source/Kundiman_ng_Puso)'' || || |- | 1958 || ''Lover Boy'' || || |- | 1960 || ''Bilanggong Birhen'' || || |- | 1962 || ''Kaming Mga Talyada'' || || |- | 1963 || ''The Macapagal Story'' || || |- | 1963 || ''Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw'' || || |- | 1963 || ''Miting de Avance'' || || |- | 1964 || ''Kardong Kidlat'' || || |- | 1964 || ''Ginintuang Ani'' || || |- | 1964 || ''[Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis](/source/Sa_Bilis_Walang_Kaparis)'' || || |- | 1964 || ''Ang Pinakakilabot'' || || |- | 1964 || ''Markong Bagsik'' || || |- | 1964 || ''Zigomar'' || || |- | 1965 || ''[G-2](/source/G-2_(film))'' || || Part of the ''Agent 69'' and ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1965 || ''Kambal-Kidlat'' || || |- | 1965 || ''Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay'' || || |- | 1965 || ''Batas ng .45'' || || |- | 1965 || ''[Kalaban ng Sindikato](/source/Kalaban_ng_Sindikato)'' || || Part of the ''Agent 69'' and ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1965 || ''Tatlo sa Tatlo'' || || |- | 1965 || ''Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa Manlulupig'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1965 || ''Ben Barracuda'' || || "Initial Offering" of Junar Productions |- | 1965 || ''Contra-Señas'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1965 || ''Mastermind'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1966 || ''Deadline: Agosto 13'' || || Guest performance; part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1966 || ''Pepe en Pilar'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Makasalanan'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Blackmail!'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1966 || ''Ang Nasasakdal'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Doble Trece'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Top Secret'' || || Part of the ''Agent 69'' film series |- | 1966 || ''Johnny West'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Crossfire'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Kidlat at Kamandag'' || || |- | 1966 || ''Frame-Up!'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1967 || ''Sergeant .45'' || Sergeant .45 || |- | 1967 || ''The Experts'' || || Part of the ''Agent 69'' film series |- | 1967 || ''[Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak](/source/Because_of_a_Flower)''{{cite news |title=Luis Nepomuceno, film industry scion and director of 'Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak', dies at 89 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/04/29/20/luis-nepomuceno-film-industry-scion-and-director-of-dahil-sa-isang-bulaklak-dies-at-89-subhead-despite-the-imposing-shadow-of-his-fathers-success-luis-nepomuceno-was-able-to-carve-his-own-name |access-date=11 September 2022 |work=news.abs-cbn.com |date=April 29, 2020}} || Tony || |- | 1967 || ''Modus Operandi'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1967 || ''Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang)'' || || |- | 1967 || ''Da Best in Da West'' || || |- | 1968 || ''Kaming Taga-ilog'' || || |- | 1968 || ''Bigat ng Kamay'' || || |- | 1968 || ''Armalite Commandos'' || || |- | 1968 || ''Magnum Barracuda'' || || |- | 1968 || ''Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang Pusakal'' || Ang Ganid || |- | 1968 || ''Siete Dolores'' || || |- | 1968 || ''Kaming Taga-bundok'' || || |- | 1969 || ''The Graduation'' || || |- | 1969 || ''Ang Sakristan'' || || |- | 1969 || ''Ayun 'Yon, Eh!'' || || |- | 1969 || ''[Facifica Falayfay](/source/Facifica_Falayfay)'' || || |- | 1969 || ''Mekeni's Gold'' || Omar Sarap || |- | 1969 || ''Blue-Seal Mataharis'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' series |- | 1969 || ''Kill: The Magnificent Agents!'' || || |- | 1970 || ''Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid'' || Omar Cassidy || |- | 1970 || ''Agent Silencer at ang 7 Brassieres'' || Omar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77 || |- | 1970 || ''The Manhunt'' || || |- | 1970 || ''Rodolfo Valentino''{{cite news |last1=Lo |first1=Ricky |title=2 more 'golden' beauties |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/08/25/2037541/2-more-golden-beauties |access-date=11 September 2022 |work=Philstar.com |date=August 25, 2020}} || || |- | 1970 || ''Ang Magsasaging'' || || |- | 1971 || ''Laugh Story'' || || |- | 1971 || ''The Criminals'' || || Part of the ''Agent X-44'' film series |- | 1972 || ''Laugh Bag'' || || |- | 1972 || ''Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap'' || || "Initial Offering" of Avon Productions |- | 1973 || ''Kung Gumire Parang Tandang'' || || |- | 1973 || ''Dracula Goes to R.P.'' || || |- | 1973 || ''[Fight Batman Fight!](/source/Fight_Batman_Fight!)'' || Joker || |- | 1974 || ''As Long as There's Music'' || || |- | 1974 || ''John & Marsha'' || || |- | 1974 || ''Tama Na Erap'' || || |- | 1974 || ''Ugat'' || || |- | 1974 || ''King Khayam and I'' || || |- | 1975 || ''The Exit'' || || |- | 1975 || ''Jack and Jill and John'' || || |- | 1975 || ''Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo'' || || |- | 1975 || ''Nagbabagang Silangan'' || || |- | 1975 || ''Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran'' || || |- | 1976 || ''In My Little Room'' || || |- | 1976 || ''The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita'' || || |- | 1979 || ''Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?'' || || |- | 1979 || ''Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman'' || || |- | 1979 || ''Mamang Sorbetero'' || || |- | 1981 || ''Hari ng Stunt'' || || |- | 1985 || ''Magchumikap Ka!'' || || |- | 1986 || ''John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika'' || || |- | 1994 || ''[Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis](/source/Walang_Matigas_Na_Pulis_sa_Matinik_Na_Misis)'' || Don Pedro || |} ==Death== Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer. He was 73.{{cite news |last1=Valle |first1=Jocelyn |title=Bombshells, boy bands, breakouts, breakups |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9KZjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA24 |access-date=11 September 2022 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=1 January 2004 |language=en}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{IMDb name|0623009}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Navarro, Rod}} Category:1936 births Category:2003 deaths Category:20th-century Filipino male actors Category:Male actors from Manila Category:Filipino male film actors Category:Philippine Constabulary personnel Category:Filipino actor-politicians Category:Politicians from Metro Manila Category:Metro Manila city and municipal councilors Category:Kilusang Bagong Lipunan politicians --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Rod Navarro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Navarro) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Navarro?action=history)). 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