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Ronaldo Valdez
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Valdez on a film poster for Seven Sundays (2017)
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Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs
November 27, 1947 Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
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Died | December 17, 2023 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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(aged 76)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1966–2023 |
Spouse(s) | Maria Fe Ilagan Gibbs (separated) |
Children | 2 (including Janno Gibbs) |
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Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs (November 27, 1947 – December 17, 2023), popularly known by his screen name Ronaldo Valdez (Tagalog: [ɾɔˈnɐldɔ bɐlˈdɛs]), was a Filipino actor whose career spanned almost five decades.
Career
Valdez started his earlier career as a leading man and was known for portraying paternal roles and antagonists in both TV and film.
Valdez was discovered by Dolphy at a neighborhood basketball court while he was searching for a new actor to pair with Susan Roces in the 1966 film Pepe En Pilar. His first major break came in the 1969 movie The Mad Doctor of Blood Island.
Valdez subsequently did many films in the 1970s and 1980s, where he gained popularity playing important father roles and rich father figures. He continued to be cast in this role in the 1990s and 2000s, most notably in TV dramas such as Mula sa Puso (1997–1999), Ang Munting Paraiso (1999–2002) and Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001–2003), and the romantic comedy movie Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? (1998). To later generations, he was known for starring in TV series such as Los Bastardos (2018–2019) and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022), and films such as The Mistress (2012), All You Need Is Pag-ibig (2015) and Seven Sundays (2017). He also guest-hosted several television programs such as SOP Rules, Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga!, Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5?, Power of 10, All Star K! and Sunday All Stars.
In 2017, Valdez was selected by KFC to become the first Filipino Colonel after appearing in a viral comedic audition video for the role alongside Leo Martinez and Pen Medina.
His last two films that he was part of, GG (Good Game): The Movie (co-starring Donny Pangilinan, Maricel Laxa, Baron Geisler & Gold Aceron) and Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko (top-billed by his son Janno Gibbs in his directorial debut and starring Xia Vigor and Jeric Raval), were both posthumously released on January 24, 2024.
Personal life
Valdez was married to Maria Fe Ilagan with whom they had two children, Janno and Melissa, who are both actors. He is also related to the Ilagan clan through his father-in-law Gerardo De Leon, Maria Fe's father, among whom are actors Jay Ilagan, Robert Arevalo and wife Barbara Perez, and Kenneth Ilagan, and to cousin Angelo Castro Jr. and wife June Keithley, and nephew Mondo Castro through his uncle, the former Chief Justice Fred Ruiz Castro.
In 2022, Valdez underwent surgery for prostate cancer.
Death
Valdez died at the age of 76 on December 17, 2023, in Quezon City. The Daily Tribune, citing police investigators, reported that he had died from a gunshot wound to the head, although the Quezon City Police District said it was waiting for the results of laboratory testing to be released. Authorities later confirmed that a .45 caliber pistol with an empty magazine was found near Valdez’s body. He was discovered by his driver in his room at his home in New Manila and was rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Following his death, three police officers were fired after graphic footage taken by first responders of the immediate aftermath of Valdez being found shot was leaked online. The Quezon City government ordered an investigation into the leak while Valdez's manager Jamela Santos threatened legal action against those responsible. Three civilians who also uploaded the footage on social media were also charged for cybercrime offenses and breaches of privacy laws. On January 16, 2024, the Quezon City Police District apologized to Valdez's family over the footage and subsequent leak.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Company |
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1966 | Pepe en Pilar |
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1969 | The Mad Doctor of Blood Island | Carlos Lopez |
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1971 | Lumuluha Pati Mga Anghel |
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Lilet | Dr. Edgar Leynes |
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1974 | Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Ronaldo / Satan |
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1975 | Banaue | Aruk |
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1981 | Karma | Eric |
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Mahinhin vs Mahinhin | Peter |
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1982 | Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? | Eric |
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1983 | Palabra de Honor | ||
1984 | May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | Ador/Adora the Adorable |
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1985 | Lalakwe | Eric Verbo | |
1987 | Bunsong Kerubin | Carding / Carling |
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Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan | Mel |
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1989 | Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo | Satan |
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1990 | Bad Boy | Ninong Rustico |
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1991 | Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Mayor Ventura Velasco | |
1993 | Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Cesar Moreno |
Regal Films |
May Minamahal | Cenon Fernandez | ||
1995 | Campus Girls | Ramon |
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Ipaglaban Mo! The Movie | Rosendo de Castro |
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I Love You Sabado!!! | Juan’s father |
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The Flor Contemplacion Story | Atty. Romeo Capulong | ||
The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Don Porfirio Belgica | ||
Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story |
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1996 | Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko | Alfredo |
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Virgin People 2 | Ama |
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Cedie | Earl of Dorincourt |
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Isla (The Young Version) |
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1998 | Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? | Kanor |
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Armadong Hudas | Miguel Reyes / Don Leo Segovia |
GMA Films |
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1999 | Tik Tak Toys, My Kolokotoys | Don Martin |
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Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Tito Paul | ||
2003 | Till There Was You | Alfonso Robles | |
2006 | Sukob | Fred | |
2008 | When Love Begins | Leo Caballero |
Viva Films |
2010 | Rosario | The priest |
Studio 5 |
2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Donald |
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2012 | The Mistress | Frederico "Rico" Torres Sr. |
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2013 | My Lady Boss | Carlos Strella |
GMA Pictures |
2015 | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Jaime |
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2016 | Girlfriend for Hire | Bernard "Abuelito" Stanford |
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2017 | Seven Sundays | Brgy. Capt. Manuel Bonifacio |
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2018 | I Love You, Hater | Cesar | |
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Antonio Montenegro |
CCM Film Productions M-Zet Productions |
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2021 | Mang Jose | Super Lapu-Lapu |
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2023 | Ikaw at Ako | ||
2024 | Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko | ||
GG (Good Game): The Movie |
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Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1983 | BLU: Bernardo, Lorenzo, Ulysses | City2 Television | |
1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Benjamin | ABS-CBN |
1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Recurring Role | |
1999–2002 | Ang Munting Paraiso | Martin Dionisio | |
2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Don Teodoro / Miguel Crisostomo | |
2002–2003 | Bituin | Amante Montesilverio | |
2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Rene Cayetano | |
Marinara | Don Juan Miguel | GMA Network | |
2005–2006 | Sugo | Arando | |
2005–2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Nene Mulingtapang / Unyo | |
2007 | Asian Treasures | Ulysses Agoncillo / Plaridel | |
2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Don Pepe | |
2008 | Full House | Lorenzo Lazatin | |
My Girl | Gregory "Greg" Abueva | ABS-CBN | |
2008–2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | Hermes Tingson | |
2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Lolo Uge | ABS-CBN |
2009–2010 | Full House | Lorenzo Lazatin | GMA Network |
2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Rustico "Supremo" Crisanto | ABS-CBN |
2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Gen. Jaime Sebastiano | |
100 Days to Heaven | Attorney Galileo "Leo" Fonacier | ||
2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Don Manolo Herrera / Lolo Rambo | TV5 |
2012 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Don Ramon Velasco | ABS-CBN |
2012–2013 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Zacharias "Lolo Zach" Apolinario | |
2013 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Lolo Tino Gomez | GMA Network |
Wansapanataym: Sako Lantern | Santa Claus | ABS-CBN | |
2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Don Maximo Salazar | |
2015 | Healing Hearts | Benjie | GMA Network |
Pasión de Amor | Don Bernardo Elizondo | ABS-CBN | |
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Leonardo Demetrio / Conrado "Ninong" Villegas | ||
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself/lucky player | ||
2016 | My Super D | Don Ramoncito "Ramon" Zulueta | |
Magpahanggang Wakas | Antonio "Tony" Sandoval | ||
2017 | Meant to Be | Enrico "Ric" Villaroman | GMA Network |
2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Don Roman Cardinal | ABS-CBN |
2021 | John en Ellen | Don Lucky | TV5 |
2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Sebastian Hugo "Lolo Sir" Agcaoili | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
Awards and nominations
Ronaldo Valdez was one of the few actors who have won all four of the major awards in the Philippines for the same work. He joined the exclusive Grand Slam club in 1994, when he won the Best Supporting Actor awards in the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian, and the Star Awards for his role in May Minamahal.
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1994 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | Best Supporting Actor | May Minamahal | Won | |
Gawad Urian | Won | ||||
FAMAS Awards | Won | ||||
Star Awards for Movies | Won | ||||
1997 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Nasaan ang Puso? | Won | |
2013 | 27th Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Ina Kapatid Anak | Nominated | |
2014 | 28th Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Ikaw Lamang | Nominated | |
2015 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Drama | N/A | Won |