Pancho Magalona

Born Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, he was the son of Enrique B. Magalona Sr., who was then a municipal president of Saravia (now renamed in his honor) and a future Senator. ==Career==

Magalona and his wife Tita Duran, appeared in numerous Sampaguita Pictures films. The couple was the most popular love team in films during the late 1940s and 1950s. He was the father of Francis Magalona (1964–2009), Ma. Susan Magalona-Contreras, Vicky, Victor (married to Ma. Angeles), Henry, Popeye "Pye", Malot, Maricar Magalona-Martinez, and Martin. He also co-starred on some Hollywood movies that were shot in the Philippines, such as The Hook (with Kirk Douglas) and ''Merrill's Marauders'' (with Jeff Chandler). In 1967, Magalona ran for governor of Rizal under the Liberal Party but was defeated by incumbent governor Isidro Rodriguez; Neptali Gonzales, Magalona's running mate, managed to be elected vice governor. ==Awards==

He won the FAMAS Award for Best Actor in 1958 for Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig and is best remembered for playing the character Simoun in the film version of José Rizal's novel El Filibusterismo. ==Death==

A heavy smoker, he suffered from emphysema and died at the Lung Center of the Philippines on April 7, 1998. He was buried in Loyola Memorial Park, Sucat, Parañaque beside his wife Tita Duran. ==Filmography==

• Makislap na Bato (1947) • Maharlika (1948) • Bulaklak Na Walang Pangalan (1948) • Tatlong Puso (1948) • Simpatika (1949) • Ang Doktora (1949) • Always Kay Ganda Mo (1949) • Apoy sa Langit (1949) • Milagro ng Birhen ng Mga Rosas (1949) • Huwag Ka ng Magtampo (1950) • Mapuputing Kamay (1950) • Huling Patak ng Dugo (1950) • ''Campo O' Donnell'' (1950) • Umaga na, Giliw (1950) • Kay Ganda Mo Neneng (1950) • Umaga ng Neneng (1950) • Kasintahan sa Pangarap (1951) • Barbaro (1952) • Lihim ng Kumpisalan (1952) • Buhay Pilipino (1952) • Basahang Ginto (1952) - Danny • Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion (1952) - Rudy Concepcion • Teksas, ang Manok Na Nagsasalita (1952, English title: Texas) • Sabas, ang Barbaro (1952) • Musikong Bumbong (1953) • Sa Isang Sulyap Mo Tita (1953) - Tony • Maldita (1953) • Vod-a-vil (1953) • Ang Ating Pag-ibig (1953) • Milyonarya at Hampaslupa (1954) • Sa Isang Halik Mo Pancho (1954) - Pancho • Menor de Edad (1954) • Bulaklak sa Parang (1955) • Sa Dulo ng Landas (1955) • Waldas (1955) • Maria Went to Town (1955) • Lola Sinderella (1955) • Apat Na Kasaysayang Ginto (1956) - First segment -"Ngayon at Kailan Man" • Margarita (1956) • Bella Filipina (1956) • The Treasure of Gen. Yamashita (1956) • Mr. & Mrs. (1956) • ''Rockin' the Cha-Cha'' (1956) • Bicol Express (1957) - (Third Segment) • Pabo Real (1957) • Cavalry Command (1958, a.k.a. The Day of the Trumpet) - Captain Magno Maxalla • Be My Love (1958) • Glory at Dawn (1958) • Azimat (1958, a.k.a. The Seal of Solomon) Malay Film Production Singapore • Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (1958) • Cry Freedom (1959) - Marking • ''Tayo'y Magsaya'' (1959) • Navy Blues (1960) • Emily (1960) • Tres Mosqueteros (1960) - D'Artagnan • Luis Latigo (1961) • Jikiri (1962) • El filibusterismo (1962) - Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra • ''Merrill's Marauders'' (1962) - Taggy • The Hook (1963, cast as Enrique Magalona in MGM film.) - Kim a.k.a. The Gook • Isinusumpa Ko! (1963) • Mr. Melody (1963) • A Yank in Viet-Nam (1964) - Andre • Dugo ng Sugatan (1964) • Pancho Loves Tita (1964, TV Series) - Pancho • Moro Witch Doctor (1964) - Martin Gonzaga • Surabaya Conspiracy (1969, a.k.a. The Gold Seekers, USA TV title) - Captain Haryan • Pipo (1970, a.k.a. A Time for Dying) - Capt. Furuda • Sakada (1976, a.k.a. The Tenants) - Don Manuel • Bitayin si... Baby Ama? (1976) • 50% Down (1977) • Bundok ng Susong Dalaga (1983) - (final film role) ==References==