Cipriano Cermeño II , better known as Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian who was active from the late 1970s until the late 2000s died from a brain tumor he was 54 .| (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010) |
Early life and career
White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol.[1] He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role.[2] For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.[3] In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo![4]
White was reportedly born with albinism, which gave rise to his screen name.
His last movie was Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (2008), and his last TV shows was Kokey Palos on ABS-CBN 2.
Personal life
He is married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie Cermeño. On July 25, 2010, at 6:47 a.m., Redford White died of complications from his bout with brain tumor and lung cancer at the age of 54. His wake took place at what had been his residence in the Maligaya Subdivision, Fairview, Quezon City.[4]
Filmography
TV shows
- Palos (ABS-CBN 2, 2008) –his last TV appearance–
- Kokey (ABS-CBN 2, 2007)
- O Ha! (ABC 5 "now TV5", 2006)
- Balikbayan (QTV 11, 2005) – guest
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2001–2007)
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003)
- Da Boy En Da Girl (GMA 7, 2002) - guest
- All Together Now (GMA 7, 2001) - guest
- Beh! Bote Nga (GMA 7, 1999) - guest
- Ispup (ABC 5 "now TV5", 1998–2001)
- Arjay Bilugan (NBN 4,1998-2000)
- Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN 2, 1996)
- Haybol Rambol (GMA 7, 1993)
- Tropang Trumpo (ABC 5 "now TV5", 1993–1998)
- Mikee Forever (GMA 7, 1993–1994)
- Spotlight (GMA 7, 1993)
- Purungtong (RPN 9 "now Solar TV", 1993)
- Reelin' And Rockin' (IBC 13, 1992)
- Buddy En Sol (RPN 9 "now Solar TV", 1990–1994)
- Pandakekoks (GMA 7, 1990–1992)
- GMA Telecine Specials (1992)
- Plaza 1899 (RPN 9 "now Solar TV", 1986)
- Sic O' Clock News (IBC 13, 1980-1989)
- Lovingly Yours (GMA 7, 1984)
- Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977-1990)
Movies
- Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) (2008, his last movie appearance)
- Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo! (2005)
- Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002) .... Carlos Miguel
- Tar-San (1999) .... Tar
- Isprikitik: Walastik kung pumitik (1999) .... Brando
- Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) .... Redford White
- Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy (1998)
- Tong tatlong tatay kong pakitong kitong (1998)
- Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! (1998) .... Mokong
- I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997) .... Mokong
- Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) .... Elvis
- Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) .... Luis
- Neber-2-Geder (1996)
- Teacher, Teacher, I Love You ... his come-back movie and a blockbuster hit
- Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin kayo sa langit (1992) .... Lucio
- Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt depektibs (1992) .... Sol
- Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) .... Sol
- Captain Yagit (1989)
- Code Name: Black & White (1988)
- The Untouchable Family (1987)
- Kumander Anting-Anting (1987)
- Pulis iskwad (1987)
- Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) .... Cpl. Akomplis
- Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) .... Rocky
- Cobrador (1986)
- No Return No Exchange (1986)
- I won, I won (Ang s'werte nga naman) (1986) .... Gunding
- Tu-yay and His Magic Payong (1985) .... Emilio/Tuyay
- Hee-Man: Master of None (1985)
- Okey olarayt (1984)
- Sekreta 'Ini' (1984)
- Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)
- Wrong Rangers (1984)
- Rambo Tan-go (1984) .... Johnny Rambo Tango
- Darakula (1982) .... Darakula
- Tartan (1981)
- A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) .... Arizona Gid
- Iskul bukol (Freshmen) (1980)
- Parrot Unit ... as Accomplish
- Bino & Klayd (1979) .... Bino
- Soldyer! (1979)
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