Chinggoy Alonzo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramón Alonzo 22 July 1950 |
| Died | 15 October 2017 (aged 67) |
| Other names | Chingoy, Chinggoy Gil |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2017 |
Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (Tagalog: [tʃɪnˈgoɪ ɐˈlɔnsɔ]; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017)[1] was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak (1996).
Career
Alonzo was active in the theater industry since the 1960s as an actor and stage director, including work with repertory group The Company of Players.[2]
He appeared in several films such as Dito Sa Pitong Gatang (1992), Sana Pag-ibig Na (1998),[3] and Linlang (1999).
He played Don Ramón, the father of Dingdong Dantes' character in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2002), and the father of Iza Calzado's character in the 2006 film Moments of Love. He was known for portraying the character Evades in the fantasy series Encantadia. Recently, he also appeared in the historical epic series Indio (2013).[4]
His last television appearance was in the revenge drama series Wildflower (2017), where he played the role of Senator Pablo Alcantara, the father of Roxanne Barcelo's character Natalie.
Personal life
His son Ralion Alonzo is also a Filipino actor now working in Hong Kong Disneyland playing multiple roles in Disney Revue and as a lead actor in Mulan,[5] while his other son Shark Alonzo is a stage actor who played as Troy Bolton in High School Musical (2006) at the Ateneo de Manila University's Gonzaga Hall Fine Arts Theater.
Death
Alonzo died on October 15, 2017, from colon cancer. He was 67.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Character | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wildflower | Sen. Pablo Alcantara | Supporting role | |
| 2016 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Don Ericson Tan | ||
| 2015 | You're My Home | Ferdinand Vasquez | Guest | |
| Princess in the Palace | Sen. Carlos Jacinto | |||
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Henry Buenavista | Special participation | ABS-CBN |
| Moon of Desire | Robert Herrera | Supporting role | ||
| Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Don Wilfredo Armada | Guest | ||
| 2013 | Got to Believe | Ronaldo San Juan | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| My Little Juan | Manolo Domingo | Guest | ||
| Indio | Don Hernando Pelaez | Supporting role | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | The Good Daughter | Don Manuel Noche | Guest | |
| E-Boy | Jaime Mariano | Supporting role | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Neo | Episode: "Happy Neo Year" | |
| Wansapanataym | Mr. Peralta | Episode: "My Mumu" | ||
| Guns and Roses | Don Soliven | Guest | ||
| I Heart You, Pare! | Carlos Romualdez | Supporting role | ||
| Sabel | Father John | ABS-CBN | ||
| 100 Days to Heaven | Mr. Villanueva | Guest | ||
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Don Victor | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Don Cesar Zaragoza | |||
| Diva | Martin's father | |||
| Your Song | Fernando | Episode: "Love Me, Love You" | ||
| Claudine | Cara's father | Episode: "Doble Cara" | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Manolo Sandoval | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Don Fernando Aragon | Supporting role | ||
| The Wedding | Orson Garcintorena | |||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Series | Mr. Yulo | Guest | ||
| 2008 | Lobo | Mr. Blancaflor | ||
| Iisa Pa Lamang | Don Amadeo Castillejos | |||
| Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Don Ernesto Montemayor | Supporting role | GMA Network | |
| Ako si Kim Samsoon | Mr. Sandoval | Guest | ||
| Codename: Asero | Chairman Walden | Supporting role | ||
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Congressman Chuatoco | ABS-CBN | |
| Love Spell | Ericka's father | Episode: "Charm & Crystal" | ||
| Bituing Walang Ningning | Lauro Calma | Supporting role | ||
| Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Rod | Guest | GMA Network | |
| I Luv NY | Johnny | Supporting role | ||
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Evades | Special participation | ||
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Mukha | Miguel / Manuel | Supporting role | |
| Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Evades | |||
| Encantadia | ||||
| Ang Mahiwagang Baul | Don Selmo | Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Bolang Apoy" | ||
| 2003 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Don Marcelo Madrigal | Guest | |
| 2002 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Don Ramon Altamonte | Supporting role | |
| 2000 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | General | Guest | |
| 1996 | Anna Karenina | Don Xernan Monteclaro | Supporting role |
Film
| Year | Title | Character | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Ramon | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Healing | Dodi | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Grandpa Teryo | GMA Films Regal Films |
| 2010 | Rosario | Tenant | Cinemabuhay International Studio5 |
| You to Me Are Everything | Frank Benitez Jr. | GMA Films Regal Films | |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Eduardo Vicencio | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | One True Love | Atty. Julian Mijares | GMA Films Regal Films |
| Sisa | Don Rafael Ibarra | OnCAM Productions | |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Mayor | Imus Productions Media Asia Films |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Senyor Andres Miguel Buenacer | GMA Films |
| 2004 | Santa Santita | Fr. Pascual | Unitel Pictures International |
| Kuya | Ted's father | Regal Films | |
| Mano Po 2: My Home | Sol's father | ||
| 2003 | Ngayong Nandito Ka | Teddy Cervantes | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Tusong Twosome | Don Segundo | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | Viva Films | |
| Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak | Leandro Salvacion | ||
| 1979 | Buhay Artista Ngayon | RVQ Productions Lion Dragon Films |
References
- ↑ Dumaual, Mario. "Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso dies". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (10 March 2002). "Chinggoy Alonzo: The best of two worlds". The Philippine Star.
- ↑ Cruz, Francis Joseph A. (16 May 2013). "Filipino Fatherhood From The Afterlife: A plea to rediscover Jeffrey Jeturian's 'Sana Pag-ibig Na'". The Philippine Star.
- ↑ "Chinggoy Alonzo bilang Hernando" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. 12 January 2013.
- ↑ Miralles, Nitz (18 December 2005). "Ralion Alonso, maganda ang work sa Hongkong Disneyland". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog). The Philippine Star.
- ↑ "Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso dies after battle with colon cancer". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved 17 October 2017.