Lito Legaspi
{{Short description|Filipino actor (1941–2019)}}
{{Philippine name|Angeles|Legaspi}}
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| name = Lito Legaspi
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| birth_name = Ludovico Angeles Legaspi
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1941|9|10}}{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/707337/veteran-actor-lito-legaspi-passes-away/story/ | title=Veteran actor Lito Legaspi passes away | website=GMA News Online | date=September 8, 2019 | accessdate=September 8, 2019}}
| birth_place = Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippine Commonwealth
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2019|9|8|1941|9|10}}
| height = 5 ft 11 in
| death_place = San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
| resting_place = Caryana Monastery, Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
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| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1959–2019
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Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico Angeles Legaspi; September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in film and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977).
Early life
He was born in Marikina City (when it was still part of Rizal) to Augusto Legaspi and Florentino Angeles. He has 10 siblings namely Mori, Mario, Bely, Boy,Resty, Charing, Procer, Lita, Marylynne and Marissa.{{Cite news |last=Navarra |first=Lidinila C |date=August 1, 1960 |title=In Focus: Lito Legaspi |url=https://pelikulaatbp.blogspot.com/search?q=lito+legaspi+in+focus |access-date=February 15, 2024 |work=Literary Song - Movie Magazine}}
Early career
He appeared in 1959 comedy film Ipinagbili Kami Ng Aming Tatay, starring Dolphy. In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced Legaspi together with teenage stars such as Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareño, Dindo Fernando, Pepito Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera and Bert Leroy, Jr., among others. Legaspi made his debut in Sampaguita Pictures' Lab na Lab Kita alongside Susan Roces then appeared in Joey, Eddie and Lito, paired with Liberty Ilagan.{{Cite web |last=Lo |first=Ricky |title='60s matinee idol Lito Legaspi dies, 77 |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/09/11/1950662/60s-matinee-idol-lito-legaspi-dies-77 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Philstar.com}} He became a matinee idol like Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, Greg Martin and Juancho Gutierrez.
After his contract with Sampaguita expired, he went freelancing in the '70s. He played an impotent husband in the movie Uhaw (1970) with Merle Fernandez and Tito Galla, directed by Ruben Abalos.
Later career
He played Mayor Joaquin Montejo in Esperanza on ABS-CBN, starring Judy Ann Santos in 1997. He also played as Governor in Makapiling Kang Muli, GMA Network's primetime television series.
As a veteran actor, he appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows since 1959.
He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk of Fame in December 2014 for his contribution in movie and TV acting.{{Cite web |url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/photos/2015/09/12/1498649/lani-ready-concert-debut-nycs-town-hall-nov.-22?page=12 |title=Lani ready for concert debut at NYC's Town Hall on Nov. 22 | philstar.com |website=The Philippine STAR |access-date=2016-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917211528/http://www.philstar.com/funfare/photos/2015/09/12/1498649/lani-ready-concert-debut-nycs-town-hall-nov.-22?page=12 |archive-date=2016-09-17 |url-status=dead }}
Personal life
Legaspi had 3 children with Hershey, Zoren, Kier and Brando who are also prospective movie actors. His daughter-in-law (Zoren's wife), Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi is an actress and TV presenter. His grandchildren, fraternal twins Maverick and Cassandra (children of Zoren and Carmina) and Dani Barretto (daughter of Kier and actress Marjorie Barretto) are in show business as well. In 2019, Dani Barretto wed Xavi Panlilio with child Millie, born in 2019.{{cite news |last1= Bueno|first1= Leah |title=Marjorie, Dani Barretto greet Kier Legaspi’s mom a happy birthday|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/16/fresh-scoops/dani-barrettos-daughter-celebrates-her-birthday-202446 |accessdate=April 30, 2024 |publisher= ABS-CBN Digital Media|date=October 16, 2022}}{{cite news |last1= Acar|first1=Aedrianne |title=Dani Barretto writes love letter for her Lola Hershey Legaspi|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/family/93939/dani-barretto-writes-love-letter-for-her-lola-hershey-legaspi/story |accessdate=April 30, 2024 |publisher=GMA Integrated News |date=October 18, 2022}}
Health and death
On September 6, 2019, Legaspi was rushed to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Medical Center after having chest pains. He later died from cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at around 10:00 AM on September 8, 2019, two days before his 78th birthday.
He was buried at Caryana Monastery in Magalang, Pampanga.{{cite web | url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/145922/veteran-actor-lito-legaspi-passes-away-due-to-cardiac-arrest-a734-20190908 | title=Veteran actor Lito Legaspi passes away due to cardiac arrest | date=September 8, 2019 | website=PEP | accessdate=September 8, 2019}}
Selected filmography
=Film=
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! Year !! Title !! Role | ||
| 1959 | Wedding Bells | Lito |
| 1961 | Joey, Eddie, Lito | Lito |
| 1963 | Ang Class Reunion | Joselito Moran |
| 1970 | Marupok | |
| 1976 | Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon! | |
| rowspan="2"| 1977 | Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? | |
| Banta ng Kahapon | ||
| rowspan="3"| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | |
| Angel Cremenal | ||
| Alyas Baby Face | ||
| rowspan="2"| 1991 | Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | Col. Ordoñez |
| Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Roman | |
| rowspan="2"| 1992 | Kapatid Ko si Hudas | Don Ramon Cordova |
| Mario Sandoval | Mr. Retareno | |
| 1993 | Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | Rafael Montejo |
| rowspan="2"| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | |
| Iukit Mo sa Bala | Congressman Valdez | |
| rowspan="2"| 1995 | Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay | Col. Orlando Aberilla |
| Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega | Col. Ordoñez | |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Col. Deogracias D'Bayan |
| rowspan="3"| 1997 | Paano ang Puso Ko? | Cesar |
| Sambahin ang Puri Ko | ||
| Kulang Ka Lang sa Lambing | ||
| rowspan="2"| 1998 | Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita | Ryan's father |
| Init ng Dugo | Don Conrado | |
| rowspan="2"| 1999 | Tigasin | Col. Angeles |
| Esperanza: The Movie | Mayor Joaquin Montejo | |
| 2005 | Terrorist Hunter | Gen. Cruz |
| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | Mr. Morales |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Leo's dad |
=Television=
| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role | ||
| 1987 | Agila | Recurring Role |
| 1997–1998 | Esperanza | Mayor Joaquin Montejo |
| 1998 | Bayani | José Abad Santos |
| 1999 | Tabing Ilog | Francisco Ledesma |
| 2004 | Hiram | Don Felipe Verdadero |
| rowspan="2"| 2008 | Komiks Presents: Dragonna | Recurring Role |
| Eva Fonda | Toshiro Fonda | |
| 2009 | The Wedding | Lawrence |
| rowspan="2"| 2010 | I Love Betty La Fea | Virgilio Arellano |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Don Leon Fortalejo | |
| 2011 | Mula sa Puso | Luis Vergara |
| rowspan="3"| 2012 | The Good Daughter | Miguel Guevarra |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Governor | |
| Isang Dakot na Luha | Mr. Vergara | |
| rowspan="3"| 2013 | Genesis | Manuel Macalintal |
| Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Melchor Antonio | |
| Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Agustin Carriedo | |
| rowspan="2"| 2014 | Niño | Manuel Reyes |
| Ilustrado | Padre Amado | |
| 2015 | Marimar | Don Fernando Aldama |
| rowspan="2"| 2016 | Princess in the Palace | Manuel Gonzaga |
| Ika-6 na Utos | Allan | |
| rowspan="2"| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jonathan Wu |
| Haplos | Eduardo "Lolo Doods" Dizon | |
| 2018–2019 | My Special Tatay | Simon Villaroman (his last appearance) |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|0499205}}
{{Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor}}
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Category:Male actors from Bacolod
Category:Actors from San Juan, Metro Manila
Category:Filipino male television actors