Juan Rodrigo

Juan Rodrigo
Born
José Dante P. Pascual

(1952-08-22) August 22, 1952 (age 74)
Philippines
OccupationsActor, singer, model, dancer, recording artist, chemist
Years active1979–present

José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. He is considered the father of the Filipino soap opera.

Personal life and career

Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, became a Karilagan model and stage actor, then became a film actor. He is the first actor that was launched in the telenovelas like Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso. Rodrigo did films with Nora Aunor like Annie Batungbakal (1979), Bongga Ka Day (1980), and Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1992), among others. He also appeared in movies such as Kisapmata (1981) with Charo Santos, Haplos (1982) with Vilma Santos, Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili (1989) with Dina Bonnevie, Hindi Palulupig (1989) starring Lito Lapid, Bawal Na Gamot with Romnick Sarmenta, and Mga Batang Bangketa (2006) with Camille Prats. He received an award of FAMAS Best Supporting Actor 1982 for the movie Moral and 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor for RPN 9's Banyuhay.

In 1988, Rodrigo was cast in two action films titled Dugo sa Bawat Punglo and Kumander Nelson.

Rodrigo studied BS Chemistry, at Far Eastern University. He used to be a laboratory analyst for quality control at the Philippine Refining Company, now Unilever.

Filmography

Film

  • Annie Batungbakal (1979)
  • Aliw (1979)
  • Pader at Rehas (1980)
  • Palawan (1980)
  • Esmeralda at Ruby (1980)
  • Bongga Ka Day (1980)
  • Taga sa Panahon (1980)
  • Tondo Girl (1981)
  • Caught in the Act (1981)
  • Kisapmata (1981) – Ernie
  • Rock N' Roll (1981)
  • Schoolgirls (1982)
  • Haplos (1982)
  • Moral (1982) – Robert
  • Gabi Kung Sumikat ang Araw (1983)
  • Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag (1983)
  • Apoy sa Inyong Kandungan (1984)
  • Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984)
  • Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan (1985)
  • Ulo ng Gang-ho (1985)
  • God Save Me! (1985)
  • Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)
  • Urban Terrorist (1988)
  • Hindi Palulupig (1989)
  • Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
  • Dear Diary (1989)
  • Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili (1989)
  • Pangarap Na Ginto (1990)
  • Lumaban Ka... Sagot Kita (1990)
  • Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990) – Momoy
  • Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko (1991) – Ruben
  • Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat (1991)
  • Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1992) – Raul
  • Canary Brothers of Tondo (1992)
  • Secret Love (1993)
  • Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys (1993)
  • Gaano Kita Kamahal (1993) Boy Suclad
  • Secret Love (1994) – Romy
  • Bawal Na Gamot (1994) – Tony
  • Mara Clara: The Movie (1996)
  • Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Mike
  • Ako Ba ang Nasa Puso Mo? (1997)
  • Matrikula (1997)
  • Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999)
  • Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999)
  • Biktima: Campus Coed (2003)
  • Mga Batang Bangketa (2006)
  • Eternity (2006)
  • Green Paradise (2007)
  • Iisang Lahi: Pearl of the Orient Seas (2008)
  • Ang Sugo sa Huling Araw (not specific)
  • Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) – Caloy Salazar (voice and photo appearances only)
  • Lorna (2014)
  • Ex with Benefits (2015) – Father of Scarlet
  • Upline Downline (2015)
  • Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told (2022) – Secretary Mar Roxas
  • Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience – Dr. Baden
  • Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story (upcoming)

Theatre

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRoleRef.
1992–97 Mara Clara Amanthe del Valle
1997–99 Mula sa Puso Don Fernando Pereira
1999–01 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Dominador "Domeng" Javier
2000–02 Pangako Sa 'Yo Fr. Crispin Arenas
2002–03 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Efren Wilwayco
2004 Mangarap Ka Mike
2004–05 Forever in My Heart Roberto Bernabe
2005–06 Now and Forever: Agos Ricardo
2006 Gulong ng Palad Juancho
Your Song Andrea's father (Episode: "I've Fallen In Love")
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Kiko
Love Spell Nikki's father (Episode: "Line To Heaven")
2007 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Sultan (Episode: "Akong Ikit")
Ysabella Fernando Montalban
Maalaala Mo Kaya Dr. Sanchez (Episode: "Pilat")
2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Don Augusto Monteverde
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Arturo Salcedo
2009 Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Rene Ramos
2010 May Bukas Pa Libay's father
Rubi Genaro Ferrer
Beauty Queen Virigilio Rivas
Pepito Manaloto Erika's father
2011–12 Amaya Datu Pulujan
2012 Broken Vow Mayor Lucio Sebastian
Maalaala Mo Kaya Inggoy (Episode: "Lubid")
Merly's father (Episode: "Apoy")
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Rodolfo Galang
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Emong (Episode: "Gown")
Anna Karenina Don Xernan Monteclaro
Genesis Dr. Lazon
2014 Innamorata Don Leonardo Padilla
Kambal Sirena Manolo Montero
Dading Don Romeo Rodriguez
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Jojo Salvador
2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Dario (Episode: "Nasa Maling Landas")
FlordeLiza Mariano "Nano" Perez
Maynila Rodrigo Duterte (Episode: "Signs of Love")
2016Wish I MayEdward Pizarro
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRomeo "Romy" Maglipon
Maalaala Mo KayaIsmael (Episode: "Salamin")
2017TropsKevin Mercado
Mulawin vs. RavenaLumbas
WildflowerRamon Montoya
Kambal, KaribalTomas Magpantay
Stories for the SoulJess (Episode: "Alibughang Anak")
2018Cain at AbelOscar Evangelista
2019SahayaBapa
Beautiful JusticePocholo Cuevas
2021Legal WivesCesar San Luis
2022–23Maria Clara at IbarraSantiago "Kapitan Tiago" Delos Santos
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Dr. Baden
Maging Sino Ka Man Miguelito "Miguel" Arnaiz
Pinoy Crime Stories Ricky Dasco (Episode: "Notoryus")
2024 My Guardian Alien
2025 Batang Quiapo Alfredo Pangan† 2026 Sigabo

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Rodrigo was the original actor who portrayed the character, in the original TV series.
  2. ↑ Rodrigo was the original actor who played the character, Don Fernando Pereira, during the original television series.
  3. ↑ Rodrigo plays the remake version of the character, Xernan Monteclaro.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ V., Nena (August 19, 1988). "Vivian Velez tries stage acting". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 15. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023. The first [action-drama] is Dugo sa Bawa't Punglo set to be shown in October and the other is Kumander Nelson based on the life of a former NPA in Negros Occidental.
  2. ↑ Lucas, Cora (September 28, 2007). "Soaps for his fans". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (July 16, 2023). "Christian Vazquez grateful for being part of 2 shows that are presently airing on ABS-CBN, GMA-7". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 3, 2023. Ang Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story as [sic] isang biopic movie na pagbibidahan ng award-winning actor na si Richard Quan, sa direksiyon ni Francis 'Jun' Posadas.
  4. 1 2 Villanueva, Nena Z. (July 16, 1989). "Honing their talents on stage". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 15. Archived from the original on May 28, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  5. ↑ 'Mula Sa Puso on KChannel Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ "Kahit may isyung pipirma uli ng kontrata sa GMA 7 Lovi tuloy na sa TV5?". The Philippine STAR. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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  14. ↑ "Marvin & Jolina reunited". The Philippine Star. November 11, 2014. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  15. ↑ "It's official: Marvin-Jolina serye on ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2014. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Juan Rodrigo's key to good acting" [permanent dead link]
  17. ↑ ""Movie Celebrities Then and Now"". Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Juan Rodrigo" Archived June 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  19. ↑ ""Juan Rodrigo: Natural on screen"". The Philippine STAR. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Jose Dante P. Pascual". Retrieved June 4, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  21. ↑ "Juan Rodrigo performs in Nora Aunor's Australian concert". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2013.