Luis Franco Mercado (June 21, 1928 – March 15, 2012) also known as Luis Gonzales, was a Philippine actor who appeared in more than 100 films during his career, most of them by Sampaguita Pictures.[1]
Luis Gonzales | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luis Franco Mercado June 21, 1928 |
| Died | March 15, 2012 (aged 83) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Santuario de San Antonio, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Mang Luis |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954–2003 |
| Spouse | Vina Concepcion |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editBorn on June 21, 1928 in San Luis, Pampanga and raised in Tondo, Manila, Gonzales may be best known for his portrayals of former President Ferdinand Marcos in three films: Iginuhit ng Tadhana (1965), a political propaganda film; Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969), a dramatic film; and Kumander Dante (1988), an action film.[1] Actress Gloria Romero starred opposite him as Imelda Marcos for the former two films. Gonzales and Romero starred in numerous other films together as well.[2] They first worked together on the 1955 film, Despatsadora.[3]
Later Life
editHis last movie was Xerex released in 2003 with Co star former actress Aubrey Miles and model turned actor Jon Hall.
In December 2010, Gonzales received a star of the Eastwood Walk of Fame, which marked his last public appearance.[2]
Death
editGonzales died of complications from pneumonia and heart problems at Makati Medical Center on the night of March 15, 2012, at the age of 83.[1][2] He was survived by his wife, Vina Concepcion, and their three children.[1] His funeral and burial were held at Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.[1][2]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pilya | 1954 | |
| Bakasyonista | 1954 | |
| Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot | 1954 | |
| Luha ng Birhen | 1954 | |
| Artista | 1955 | |
| Ang Tangi Kong Pag-Ibig | 1955 | |
| Despatsadora | 1955 | |
| Contravida | 1955 | |
| Hootsy Kootsy | 1955 | |
| Teresa | 1956 | |
| Pampangueña | 1956 | |
| Chabacano | 1956 | |
| Bakasyonista | 1956 | |
| Tumbando Caña | Ram | 1956 |
| Boksingera | Brando | 1956 |
| Pagdating ng Takip-Silim | 1956 | |
| Sino ang May Sala? | 1957 | |
| Pasang Krus | 1957 | |
| Ismol Bat Teribol | 1957 | |
| Isang Milyong Kasalanan | 1957 | |
| Colegiala | 1957 | |
| Taga sa Bato | 1957 | |
| Paruparong Bukid | 1958 | |
| Alaala Kita | 1958 | |
| Mga Reyna ng Vicks | Luis Villamor | 1958 |
| Tatlong Ilaw ng Dambana | 1958 | |
| Alaalang Banal | 1958 | |
| Talipandas | 1958 | |
| Condenado | 1958 | |
| Ikaw ang Aking Buhay | 1959 | |
| Alipin ng Palad | 1959 | |
| Pitong Pagsisisi | 1959 | |
| Cicatriz | 1959 | |
| Palanca | 1960 | |
| Laura | 1960 | |
| Kuwintas ng Alaala | 1960 | |
| Ipagdarasal Kita | 1960 | |
| Lupa sa Lupa | 1960 | |
| Double Cross | 1960 | |
| Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero | 1960 | |
| Salamat Po, Doktor | 1960 | |
| Ginang Hukom ("Pinatay Ko ang Aking Ina" segment) | 1960 | |
| 7 Amores ("Pampango Story" segment) | 1960 | |
| Wen Manang | 1961 | |
| Tatlong Panata | 1961 | |
| Makasalanang Daigdig | 1961 | |
| Apat na Yugto ng Buhay | 1961 | |
| Batas ng Lipunan | 1961 | |
| Dayukdok | 1961 | |
| Holiday in Bali | Angelo Reyes | 1962 |
| Bulung-Bulungan | Renato | 1962 |
| Amaliang Mali-Mali | 1962 | |
| The Big Broadcast | 1962 | |
| Sinisinta Kita | 1963 | |
| Dance-O-Rama | 1963 | |
| Apat ang Anak ni David | 1963 | |
| Trudis Liit | 1963 | |
| Show of Shows | 1964 | |
| Jukebox Jamboree | 1964 | |
| Fighting Warays sa Ilocos | 1964 | |
| Bumunot Ka't Lumaban | 1964 | |
| Ang Rosaryo at ang Taba | 1964 | |
| Mga Kanyon sa Corregidor | 1964 | |
| Paano Kita Lilimutin? | 1965 | |
| Hamon Sa Kampeon | 1965 | |
| Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story) | Ferdinand Marcos | 1965 |
| Kapag Langit ang Umuusig | 1966 | |
| Ang Tao Ay Makasalanan | 1966 | |
| Kaibigan Ko'ng Sto. Niño | Crispin | 1967 |
| Maruja | 1967 | |
| Sino ang Dapat Sisihin? | 1967 | |
| Walang Hari ang Batas | 1968 | |
| Triple | Arnel | 1968 |
| Siete Dolores | 1968 | |
| Liku-Likong Landas | 1968 | |
| Kamatayan Ko ang Ibigin Ka | 1968 | |
| Elizabeth | 1968 | |
| Pinagbuklod ng Langit | Ferdinand Marcos | 1969 |
| Adriana | Cornelio | 1969 |
| Haydee | 1970 | |
| Ganid sa Laman | 1970 | |
| For You Mama | 1970 | |
| Snooky | 1970 | |
| My Beloved | 1970 | |
| Tubog sa Ginto | Celso | 1971 |
| Robina | Danilo | 1971 |
| Sakim | 1971 | |
| Ito Ba ang Pag-Ibig? | 1971 | |
| Always in My Heart | 1971 | |
| My Blue Hawaii | 1972 | |
| A Gift of Love | 1972 | |
| Just Married 'Do Not Disturb' | 1972 | |
| Winter Holiday | 1972 | |
| Nardong Putik | 1972 | |
| And God Smiled at Me | 1972 | |
| Cofradia | 1973 | |
| Kapitan Eddie Set | 1974 | |
| Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw | Armando | 1975 |
| Lulubog Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay | Luis Samaniego | 1975 |
| May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | 1975 | |
| Niño Valiente | 1975 | |
| Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating | 1975 | |
| Batu-Bato sa Langit | 1975 | |
| Hindi Tayo Talo | 1975 | |
| Roma-Amor | Frankie Baron | 1978 |
| Pieta | Rubio | 1983 |
| JR | 1983 | |
| Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Eli | 1984 |
| Pahiram ng Ligaya | 1985 | |
| Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Luis | 1986 |
| Clarizza | 1986 | |
| Family Tree | Fidel | 1987 |
| Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | 1988 | |
| Kumander Dante | Ferdinand Marcos | 1988 |
| Madonna, Babaeng Ahas | Zacarias | 1991 |
| Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | Kabo dela Cruz | 1991 |
| Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik | 1991 | |
| Adventures of 'Gary Leon at Kuting' | Governor | 1991 |
| Kamay ni Cain | 1992 | |
| Ang Katawan ni Sofia | 1992 | |
| Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor | Father David | 1992 |
| Kadenang Bulaklak | Domeng Abolencia | 1993 |
| Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos | 1993 | |
| Aguinaldo | 1993 | |
| Iukit Mo sa Bala | Mayor Roman Guerrero | 1994 |
| Iligpit si Victor Saraza | 1994 | |
| Seth Corteza | 1996 | |
| Where Is the Heart | Congressman | 1997 |
| Babae | 1997 | |
| Kargado | 1998 | |
| Tatlong Makasalanan | 1999 | |
| The Debut | Tito Dante | 2000 |
| I Think I'm in Love | Ising | 2002 |
| Message Sent | 2003 | |
| Xerex | B.J. ("Kama" segment) | 2003 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f San Diego Jr., Bayani (March 16, 2012). "Actor Luis Gonzales dies; 81". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Veteran actor Luis Gonzales dies". ABS-CBN Corporation. March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ "Movie queen on her 'king'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 17, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
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