Fernando Poe Jr.

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Template:Short description Template:Redirect2 Template:About Template:Philippine name Template:More citations needed Template:Use Philippine English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox person Fernando Poe Jr. (born Ronald Allan Kelley Poe; August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004) was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter. Nicknamed "Da King" and often referred to by his initials FPJ, he has been described as a cultural icon, having dominated the Philippine box-office from the 1960s to 1990s through his leading roles in action films. For his career that spanned nearly five decades, he has received numerous honors including the Order of National Artists of the Philippines in 2006 and the CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts in 1999.<ref name="Da King">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="Throwback">Template:Cite web</ref>

Poe appeared in around 300 films from 1955 to 2003.Template:Refn Poe entered the film industry as a stuntman following the death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr., and made his film debut in 1955 with Anak ni Palaris, a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film Lo Waist Gang and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as the "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His notable films include: Only the Brave Know Hell (1965), Lino Brocka's Santiago! (1970), Celso Ad. Castillo's Asedillo (1971), Bato sa Buhangin (1976), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Eddie Romero's Aguila (1980); his self-directed Ang Panday (1980) and its sequels; Roman Rapido and Isang Bala Ka Lang! (both 1983), the 1986 films Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite, Muslim .357, and Batang Quiapo; Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990), Ang Probinsyano (1996), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999), and Ang Dalubhasa (2000).<ref name="Da King" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Poe's accolades include five FAMAS Awards for Best ActorTemplate:Refn—a joint recordTemplate:Refn that inducted him into the FAMAS Hall of Fame in 1988. He also won Best Director for his films Ang Padrino (1984) and Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko (1995).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2004, FAMAS posthumously granted him the Natatanging Alagad ng Sining Award. Poe was also posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2006 (accepted by his family in 2012).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Poe ran for president of the Philippines in the 2004 election. He lost to the incumbent Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by just over one million votes (3.48%)—the closest margin by percentage between the winner and runner-up in the history of Philippine presidential elections. Seven months after the election, Poe died of a stroke; hundreds of thousands attended his wake and funeral.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Poe was married to actress Susan Roces, who played his onscreen love interest in 17 films.<ref name="Throwback" /> He is the father of Senator Grace Poe and actress Lovi Poe.

Early life and education

Ronald Allan Kelley Poe was the son of Filipino actor and director Fernando Poe Sr. (born Allan Fernando Poe y Reyes; 1916–1951) from San Carlos, Pangasinan and Elizabeth "Bessie" Kelley (1918–1999). He was born in Manila on August 20, 1939. He was known as "Ronnie" to his family.

His parents, at the time of his birth, were not legally married until 1940. In 2004, Poe's political opponents tried to derail his bid for the 2004 Philippine presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother.

He was the second among six siblings, including Andy (born Fernando Kelley Poe Jr.; 1943–1995),<ref name="MSMangahas">Template:Cite news</ref> whose given name was used by Poe as his own professional name to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe was Poe's half-brother, the illegitimate son of Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares.

The original spelling of the family surname was Pou, from his paternal grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Mallorca, Spain, who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.

In 1953, Poe finished his primary education at San Beda College. For high school, he attended San Sebastian College. He continued his education at Mapúa Institute of Technology and University of the East and took the course theater arts.

When his father died from rabies at age 34, Poe became the family's breadwinner. In order to support his family, he dropped out of the University of the East during his sophomore year.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Film career

Poe dropped out of college to work in the Philippine film industry as a messenger boy, and was given acting roles in subsequent years.<ref name="Bulletin">Template:Cite web</ref> Starting as a stuntman for Everlasting Pictures, he was given a starring role in the film Anak ni Palaris (Son of Palaris) at the age of 14. The film, however, was not a big hit. In 1956, the film Lo' Waist Gang made him popular,<ref name="Bulletin" /> and the film was such a hit that low-waist pants became a fad.

Also known as 'FPJ' from his initials, Poe acted in a number of films which depicted him as the champion of the poor and downtrodden. He also directed films under the pseudonyms D'Lanor and Ronwaldo Reyes. Reyes originated from the surname of his paternal grandmother, Martha.

He established FPJ Productions in 1961 and later organized other film companies. In 1963, he testified against criminal gangs, known as the Big Four, who extorted money from the film industry. In 1965, he shared the lead in The Ravagers (in the Philippines this is titled Only the Brave Know Hell), a film depicting the United States and the Philippines working together against Japanese war time occupation. The film is considered one of the most influential Filipino films.

Poe won the most best actor awards at the FAMAS.Template:Citation needed Among the films that received awards were Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Muslim .357 (1986).

Poe was one of the highest paid film actors in the Philippines in the 1980s (alongside Dolphy and Vilma Santos), with his salary reaching over one million pesos per film.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 1988, Poe partnered with San Miguel Corporation in a near Template:Philippine Peso promotional deal for San Miguel Beer,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> his first endorsement of a product in his entire film career, with the first television commercial airing on January 20.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In mid-1993, Poe was then set to star in a film produced by Viva Films and directed by Pablo Santiago titled Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib, with Alice Dixson cast as the female lead, though it did not come to fruition.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Among his roles were Flavio in the Ang Panday fantasy series, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Dito sa Pitong Gatang and Aguila. His last film, Pakners, also stars 9-ball billiards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes.

Political career

2004 Presidential bid

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Fernando Poe Jr. was the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP)'s candidate for the 2004 presidential election. He accepted nomination in December 2003 and was to be the opposition candidate in the Philippines' 2004 presidential election.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Personal life

Poe married actress Susan Roces, the professional name of Jesusa Sonora, in a civil wedding in December 1968. They later married in a religious service and among their primary sponsors were then-President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda. Poe and Roces adopted a daughter, Grace Poe, who became a senator.

Poe was very reclusive about his personal life. However, in February 2004, during the presidential campaign, Poe admitted to having fathered two children out of wedlock.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> He had an affair with actress Anna Marin and had one son, Ronian and with former actress Rowena Moran and had a daughter, Lourdes Virginia.

Poe was also known horse owner and horse racing enthusiast.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Death and legacy

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Tomb of Poe and his wife Susan Roces at the Manila North Cemetery
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FPJ Studios along Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City in 2022

Poe was admitted to St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City in the evening of December 11, 2004, after complaining of dizziness at a gathering in his production studio during a Christmas party.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He suffered from a stroke and slipped into a coma while being treated for a brain clot. Doctors described his condition as a cerebral thrombosis with multiple organ failure.<ref name="pep">Template:Cite web</ref> He died at the age of 65 on December 14 at 12:01 am PHT (UTC+08:00), without regaining consciousness.<ref name="pep" /> His remains were initially transferred to the Arlington East Memorial Chapels in Pasig (now known as the Evergreen Memorial Chapels), before being transferred a day later to the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Organizers of the nine-day wake claimed numbers as high as two million.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The funeral procession drew tens of thousands who crowded the streets of Quezon City, an event which drew comparisons to the funeral processions of former Senator Ninoy Aquino in August 1983 – who also had his wake held at the Santo Domingo Church – and of actress Julie Vega in May 1985. He was buried in his family plot along with his parents in the Manila North Cemetery.

On December 14, 2012, eight years after his death, a monument to Poe was erected at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Arquiza Street in Ermita, Manila, with widow Susan Roces and daughter Grace Poe attending the unveiling.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On January 13, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11608, renaming Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

On his 84th birth anniversary on August 20, 2023, Roosevelt station of LRT Line 1 in Quezon City was renamed Fernando Poe Jr. station; FPJ Arena, a sports arena in San Jose, Batangas also named in his honor, was inaugurated.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2013, Tonton Gutierrez portrayed Fernando Poe Jr. in the life story of Poe's daughter Grace Poe, depicted by Erich Gonzales, on Maalaala Mo Kaya.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 2015, his 1997 film Ang Probinsyano was remade by ABS-CBN into a TV series, starring Coco Martin as the main character to portray twins namely SPO1 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay and Police Sr. Insp. Dominador "Ador" de Leon together with Susan Roces, FPJ's widow.<ref> Smith, Chuck. (May 18, 2015) Coco Martin stars in TV remake of FPJ movie|Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star. philstar.com. Retrieved on 24 June 2016.</ref><ref>Coco Martin to star in TV remake of FPJ film ‘Ang Probinsyano’ Template:Webarchive. Rappler.com (May 18, 2015). Retrieved on June 24, 2016.</ref>

The FPJ Film Archives has been inscribed in the National Memory of the World Register of the Philippines.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In horse racing, Poe was posthumously inducted in the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) Hall of Fame in 2023 for promoting the discipline through his films.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The main road within the MetroTurf Racecourse complex in Batangas was also named after Poe.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Filmography

Year Title Role
1955 Anak ni Palaris
1956 Simaron An extra
Babaeng Mandarambong
Lo' Waist Gang
1957 Kamay ni Cain Ernesto
Bakasyon Grande
Tipin
Los Lacuacheros
H-Line Gang
Bicol Express Tonying
Student Canteen
1958 Lutong Makaw
Pepeng Kaliwete
May Pasikat Ba sa Kano
Obra Maestra
Atrebida
Lo’ Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro
Laban sa Lahat
Bon Voyage
1959 Prinsesa Naranja
Rolling Rockers
Duke de Borgoña
Eva Dragon
Hawaiian Boy Ronnie
Tough Guy
Big Time Berto (cameo)
Pitong Gatang
Anak ng Bulkan Ramon Barva
1960 Gabi ng Lagim (cameo)
Markado
Rancho Grande
Lo Waist Gang Joins the Armed Forces
Walang daigdig
Materiales Fuertes (cameo)
Viuda De Ojo
Sutlang Bakal
True Confessions
Sarhento Salcedo
1961 Kilabot sa Barilan
Walang Patawad!
Tatlong Baraha
Sandata at Pangako
Sakristan Mayor
Dakilang 9
Baril sa Baril
Apollo Robles
Ikaw o Ako!
Pasong Diablo
Hinahamon Kita...
Matapang sa Matapang
1962 Walang Pagkalupig
Hari sa Barilan
Suicide Commandoes
Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid
4 Valientes
Mapusok Na Paghihiganti
Batang Maynila
Ako ang Katarungan
Albano Brothers
Leon Marahas
Pagtutuos ng Mga Kilabot
Masikip ang Daigdig
1963 The Big Show (cameo)
Callejon 11
Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Mata
Fandong Asintado Fando
Ito ang Maynila
Limang Kidlat
Los Palikeros
Tahimik, Ngunit.... Mapanganib
Magnong Mandurukot Magno
Kung Hindi Ka Susuko
Angkan ng Matatapang
Bilis ng Kamay!
Sierra Madre
Sigaw ng Digmaan
12 Kuba
1964 Intramuros
Mano-Mano
Maskarados
Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo (cameo)
Daniel Barrion
Walang Hanggan!
Baril Na Ginto
Orlando Romano
Saan Mang Sulok ng Daigdig
Kumander Fidela
9 Laban sa Lahat
1965 Hanggang May Kalaban
Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw Roman
Sa Bawa't Hakbang... Panganib! Sanchez
Tierra Verde
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Ang Salarin
Ang Mananandata
Maginoong Tulisan
Only the Brave Know Hell Sgt. Rubinio Gaudiel
Tatak Barbaro
Anghel sa Aking Balikat
1966 Dakilang Balatkayo
Ang Haragan
Let's Do the Freddie (cameo)
San Bernardo
Zamboanga
Franco Maderro Franco Maderro
Sarhento Aguila at ang 9 Na Magigiting’’
Baril sa Aking Kamay
Diegong Akyat
Lupong Balisong
Hanggang May Buhay
1967 Dugo sa Buhangin
Ex-Convict
Mga Alabok sa Lupa
Langit at Lupa
Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig Nando
Roman Montalan
...At Sila'y Dumating
Alamat ng 7 Kilabot
1968 Alyas 1-2-3
Baril at Rosaryo
3 Hari
Tanging Ikaw!
To Susan with Love
Sorrento
Ang Pagbabalik ni Daniel Barrion
Magpakailanman
Ang Mangliligpit
Dos Por Dos
Ang Dayuhan
Barbaro Cristobal
1969 [[<Perlas ng Silangan>]]
Ginintuang Kamay
Nardong Kutsero
14
Fando
Batang Matadero
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Efren
1970 Tierra... Sangre...
Divina Gracia
Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (cameo)
Santiago! Gonzalo
1971 Digmaan ng Mga Angkan
Dampot Pukol Salo
Asedillo Teodoro Asedillo
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Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Alas, Hari at Sota
1972 Santo Domingo
Ang Alamat
Salaginto't Salagubang
Magiting at Pusakal
1973 Esteban
Dugo ng Bayan
Ang Agila at ang Araw
Sto. Cristo
Karnabal
1974 Batya't Palu-Palo
Ang Pangalan "Mediavillo"
Sanctuario
Happy Days Are Here Again
1975 Hotdog: Unang Kagat (cameo)
Alupihang Dagat Gomer
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
Anino ng Araw Regidor
Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa (third segment)
Tatak ng Alipin Aurelio
1976 Ang Leon at ang Daga
Alakdang Gubat
Bato sa Buhangin Rafael "Paeng" Longalong
Andalucia Father Eliseo
1977 Nagbabagang Asero Maru
Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom
Totoy Bato Totoy Bato
Bontoc Charles Limawin
Tundo: Isla Puting-Bato Hernan "Nanding" S. Perez
Little Christmas Tree
1978 Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril
Kumander Ulupong Kumander Ulupong
Patayin si... Mediavillo Mediavillo
Mga Mata ni Angelita Conrado, the ex-convict
King
Tatak ng Tundo Berting
1979 Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
...At Muling Nagbaga ang Lupa
Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina Conrado
Mahal...Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?
Durugin si Totoy Bato Totoy Bato
Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman
Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe
1980 Boy Negro
Ang Agila at ang Falcon
Aguila Gen. Daniel T. Aguila
Ang Leon at ang Kuting
Kalibre .45
Ang Panday Flavio / Panday
1981 Iskorokotoy
Ang Maestro Hernan de Zuñiga
Bandido sa Sapang Bato
Sierra Madre
Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Crisanto
Pagbabalik ng Panday Flavio / Panday
1982 Pepeng Kaliwete
Manedyer...Si Kumander Gener
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato Daniel Bartolo
Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto Flavio / Panday
1983 Brando Bandido (cameo)
Roman Rapido Roman Rapido
Kapag Buhay ang Inutang Mario Magtanggol
Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko! Delfin Prado
Isang Bala Ka Lang! Berting Rodriguez
1984 Sigaw ng Katarungan Alfredo Javier
Daang Hari
Ang Padrino Emong Sanchez
Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat Flavio / Panday
1985 Isa-Isa Lang! Carding Briñas
Partida Ben Serrano
1986 Iyo ang Tondo Kanya ang Cavite Crisanto
Muslim .357 1st Lt. Jamal Razul
Batang Quiapo Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba
1987 Kapag Lumaban ang Api Julio
Batas sa Aking Kamay
KamaoTemplate:Ref
No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander Gener
Kapag Puno Na ang Salop P/Sgt. Isagani Guerrero
1988 Ang Anino ni Asedillo Teodoro Asedillo ("special appearance")
One Day, Isang Araw Pastor
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> (uncredited cameo)
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo David Villafuerte
Agila ng Maynila Mauro Reyes
1989 Wanted: Pamilya Banal Victor Banal
Ako ang Huhusga P/Sgt. Isagani Guerrero
1990 Kahit Konting Pagtingin Delfin Maniego
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III P/Lt. Isagani Guerrero
May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi Nanding
1991 Batas ng .45 P/Cpt. Celso Magsalin
Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Armando "Mando" Guevarra
1992 Dito sa Pitong Gatang Chairman Berting Cayabyab
Isang Bala Ka Lang... Part-II Berting Rodriguez
Lakay P/Col. Juanito Lagasca
1994 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban Carding Villamar
Epimaco Velasco: NBI Atty. Epimaco Velasco
Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape Mike
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Flavio / Panday
1995 Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 Delfin Maniego
Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko Sgt. Daniel Torres
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Nanding
1996 Hagedorn Edward Hagedorn
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko Pilo
Ang Probinsyano PLt. Kardo de Leon and PCpt. Ador de Leon
1997 Eseng ng Tondo P/Lt. Eusebio "Eseng" Natividad
1998 Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano P/Lt. Kardo de Leon
1999 Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... Badong Rivera
2000 Ang Dalubhasa Maj. Jaime "Jimmy" de Guzman, M.D.
2001 Ayos Na... ang Kasunod Ramon Trinidad
2002 Batas ng Lansangan Maj. Ruben Medrano
Ang Alamat ng Lawin Lawin
2003 Pakners (Last movie appearance) Nanding Escalante

Template:Note I Kamao is Poe's only film produced specifically for television, premiering on RPN in June 1987.

Accolades

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Poe, as depicted in a commemorative stamp, in 2010
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Poe's accolades displayed at the Mowelfund National Film Museum

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Awards and nominations

FAMAS Awards
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref(s):
1959 Best Actor Laban sa Lahat Template:Nom <ref>Template:Citation</ref>
1961 Walang Daigdig Template:Nom <ref>Template:Citation</ref>
1963 Walang Pagkalupig Template:Nom
Ako ang Katarungan Template:Nom
1964 Sigaw ng Digmaan Template:Nom
1966 Pilipinas Kong Mahal Template:Nom
1968 Mga Alabok Sa Lupa Template:Won
1969 Barbaro Cristobal Template:Nom
1971 Best Story Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Template:Won
Best Actor Santiago! Template:Nom
1972 Asedillo Template:Won
1973 Ang Alamat Template:Nom
1976 Best Director Alupihang Dagat Template:Nom
1980 Best Actor Durugin si Totoy Bato Template:Won
1982 Ang Maestro Template:Nom
1983 Best Director Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto Template:Nom
Best Actor Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto Template:Nom
1984 Best Director Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! Template:Nom
Best Actor Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! Template:Won
1985 Sigaw ng Katarungan Template:Nom
Best Director Ang Padrino Template:Won
Best Screenplay Ang Padrino Template:Won
1986 Best Actor The Lethal Hunt Template:Nom
1987 Muslim .357 Template:Won
Best Director Template:Nom
1988 FAMAS Hall of Fame Actor Template:Won
1990 Best Director Ako...Ang Huhusga Template:Nom
1992 Batas .45 Template:Nom
1996 Kahit Butas ng Karayom Template:Won
1997 FAMAS Presidential Award Template:N/a Template:Won
1999 Best Director Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano Template:Nom
2000 Lifetime Achievement Award Template:N/a Template:Won
2003 Best Actor Batang Lansangan Template:Nom
Best Director Template:Nom
FAP Awards
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref(s):
1984 Best Actor Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko! Template:Won
1987 Muslim .357 Template:Won
1996 Kahit Butas ng Karayom Template:Nom
1998 Best Director Eseng ng Tondo Template:Won
Best Actor Template:Won
Cinemanila International Film Festival
Year Category Result Ref:
2000 Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Won
Gawad Urian Awards
Year Category Result Ref:
2002 Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Won
2002 Metro Manila Film Festival
Year Category Nominated Work(s) Result Ref:
2002 Best Actor Ang Alamat ng Lawin Template:Nom
Cinema One Digital Film Festivals
Year Category Result Ref:
2009 Cinema One Legend Award
(Posthumously)
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See also

Notes

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References

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