Fernando Poe Jr. Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), better known as Fernando Poe Jr. and Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ FPJ and and Da King, King, was a Filipino actor . During the latter part of his career, Poe was defeated by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the 2004 Philippine presidentiall elections presidentia elections.. His long career as an action film star earned him the nickname "King of Philippine Movies" (often shortened to Da King ). ). Poe was posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines for Film on May 23, 2006 by President Macapagal-Arroyo. The award was confirmed by President Benigno Aquino III on July 20, 2012, and was presented to his family on August 16.
Early life Ronald Allan K. Poe was Poe was the son of Filipino actor Fernando actor Fernando Poe Sr. (Allan Fernando Poe y Reyes), a native from San Carlos, Pangasinan and Elizabeth "Bessie" Kelley, a Filipino-American. He was born in Manila Manila.. His parents were not yet legally married when he was born on August 20, 1939, although his parents were later married in 1940. His 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 and it was his brother Andy Andy (Fernando II) who was really named Fernando Poe Jr. which Ronald later adopted, to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe, Poe, a Filipino Fil ipino actor is Ronald Poes' half-brother, the illegitimate son of Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares. He is the grandfather of Al Jun and Al J who are are famously famously known known as B1 and and B2. Pou is the original spelling of the family's surname from his grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Majorca, Spain, who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.
Education In 1953, Poe finished his primary education at San Beda College, College , Lepanto. For high school, he went to San Sebastian College. College . He continued his education at Mapua Institute of Technology and University of the East and took the course theater arts. His father died from rabies at age 35, leaving the young Poe as the family's breadwinner; to support his family, he dropped out of school.
Acting 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. years.[3] Starting as a stuntman for Everlasting Pictures, he was given a starring role in the movie Anak movie Anak ni Palaris Palaris ( (Son Son of Palaris) Palaris ) at the age of 14. The movie was not a big hit. In 1957 the movie Lo Waist Gang made made him popular ,[3] and the film was such a big hit that low-waist pants became a fad fad.. Also known known as 'FPJ' from his initials, initials, Poe acted in a number number of movies movies which depicted him as the the champion of the poor and downtrodden. He also directed nine movies, under the pseudonym Ronwaldo Reyes. Reyes Reyes originated 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. Among the movies that received awards were Mga Alabok ng Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato, Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Muslim Magnum .357 (1987).[4] Among his roles were Flavio in the mythical Ang Panday series, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Dito sa Pitong Gatang and Aguila. His last movie was Pakners which also stars 9-ballbilliards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes.
Presidential bid 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 .[5]
Personal life Poe married actress Susan Roces (real name: Jesusa Sonora) in a civil wedding in December 1968. They later married in a religious service and among their primary sponsors were thenPresident Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda. Poe and Roces adopted a daughter, Grace Poe, who became a senator. In 2004, during the presidential campaign, he admitted to having sired a child out of wedlock. Ronian, or Ron Allan, was Poe's son by actress Anna Marin. It was revealed that he also sired a daughter Lovi Poe through model Rowena Moran.
Death and legacy 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 .[7] 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.[8] He died at the age of 65 on December 14 at 12:01 am, without regaining consciousness .[8] Organizers of the nine-day wake claimed numbers as high as two million .[9] The funeral procession drew tens of thousands who crowded the streets of Quezon City, an event that was reminiscent of the funeral processions of Ninoy Aquino in 1983 and matinee idol Julie Vega in 1985. He was buried in his family plot along with his father and mother in 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, with widow Susan Roces and daughter Grace Poe attending the unveiling.
In popular culture[edit]
Fernando Poe Jr. inspired a generation of television and movie impersonators, both serious and comedic. His movie role as the 'Pinoy Robin Hood' and 'People's Champion' in most of his films have repeatedly been clichéd by Filipino action films for years to come. TV host-comedian Joey De Leon parodied Poe and his iconic film persona (most notably the character of Flavio in " Ang Panday") in many cameo and starring roles. In the comedy-hit
movie "She-Man, Mistress of the Universe" , Poe himself appeared in character (as Flavio) and made a memorable cameo appearance to rescue "Pandoy" (De Leon's character name) against his enemies. Ironically, De Leon in his Starzan character from the film of the same name made a cameo appearance in Poes' film "May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi" asking the latter to take him to the forest. In 2009, Robin Padilla portrayed one of Poes' iconic characters in film in the television adaptation of Carlo J Caparas' Totoy Bato for GMA-7 the film has had three sequels in film. Poe is known for his long sideburns which his iconic and signature hairstyle in the Philippines. In 2015, his 1997 film Ang Probinsyano has been remade by ABS-CBN into a TV series: Ang Probinsyano, starring Coco Martin as the main character to portray twins namely SPO1 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay and Police Sr. Insp. Dominador "Ador" de Leon .[10][11] In 2016, Richard Gutierrez also portrays Poes' 1980 film, Ang Panday. It was remade by TV5. Richard Gutierrez as Flavio (same as Poe), Miguel, and Juro. Miguel and Juro are the modern versions played by Richard Gutierrez Jericho Rosales/Richard Gutierrez (Panday 2005 & 2016), Robin Padilla (Totoy Bato) and Coco Martin (Ang Probinsyano & Panday 2017) are the actors who succeeded Poe as modern action stars.
Awards
Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2009
Won
Posthumously
Cinema One Legend Award
Cinemanila International Film Festival Won
2000
Lifetime Achievement Award
FAMAS Awards Won
2005
Natatanging Alagad ng
Posthumously.
Sining
2003
Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Batas ng lansangan (2002)
Best Actor Batas ng lansangan (2002)
Won
2000
FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
1999
1997
Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Pagbabalik ng probinsyano (1998)
Won Presidential Award
Best Director Kahit butas ng karayom (1995) 1996
Won FAMAS Award
Shared with:
Willy Milan
1992
1990
1988
Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Batas ng .45 (1991)
Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Ako ... ang huhusga (1989)
Won FAMAS Hall of Fame
Actor
Won
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Muslim .357 (1986)
Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Muslim .357 (1986)
1987
1986
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Partida (1985)
Best Director Ang Padrino (1984)
Won FAMAS Award
1985
Best Screenplay Ang Padrino (1984) Shared with:
Fred Navarro Eddie Romero
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Sigaw ng katarungan (1984)
Best Actor Won
Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko!
(1983)
FAMAS Award Tied with Eddie Garcia f or _Minsan pa nating hagkan ang nakaraan (1984)_.
1984 Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko!
(1983)
Best Actor Ang panday: Ikatlong yugto 1983
(1982)
Nominated FAMAS Award
Best Director Ang panday: Ikatlong yugto
1982
1980
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Ang maestro (1981)
Won
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979)
(1982)
1976
1973
1972
Nominated
Best Director
FAMAS Award
Alupihang dagat (1975)
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Ang alamat (1972)
Won
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Asedillo (1971)
Won
Best Story
FAMAS Award
Mga anghel na walang langit (1970)
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Santiago! (1970)
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Barbaro Cristobal (1968)
Won
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Mga alabok sa lupa (1967)
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Pilipinas kong mahal (1965)
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Sigaw ng digmaan (1963)
1971
1969
1968
1966
1964
Best Actor Ako ang katarungan (1962) 1963
Nominated FAMAS Award
Best Actor Walang pagkalupig (1962)
1961
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Walang daigdig (1960)
1959
Nominated
Best Actor
FAMAS Award
Laban sa lahat (1958)
FAP Awards, Philippines Best Director Eseng ng Tondo (1997) Shared with:
1998
Won
Augusto Salvador
FAP Award
Best Actor Eseng ng Tondo (1997)
1996
1987
1984
Nominated
Best Actor
FAP Award
Kahit butas ng karayom (1995)
Won
Best Actor
FAP Award
Muslim .357 (1986)
Won
Best Actor
FAP Award
Umpisahan mo... Tatapusin ko!
Gawad Urian Awards Won 2002
Lifetime Achievement Award
(1983)
