Dolphy: A 'beauty-ful' life & career
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I take my hat off to Dolphy for a thousand and one reasons, some of them:
• He’s the only actor in the world who has won Best Actor and Best Actress (for playing the title role in Markova, about a comfort woman) at the Brussels International Film Festival;
• He has ruled the four mediums of entertainment: Stage (during the Japanese Occupation), radio, television and movies;
• He’s the country’s most eligible bachelor, never been married but with 17 children by different women;
• Despite his stature, his feet remained firmly planted on the ground, a gentleman through and through; and
• He’s a good man which he said in an interview is how he wants to be remembered, shunning politics by saying (in a STAR interview years ago), “Madali ang tumakbo; paano kung manalo?”
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And, most of all, he’s a great lover of beauty as shown in the following pictorial tribute, prepared by Funfare’s “other beauty expert” Celso de Guzman Caparas, enumerating the beauty queens he has done movies with:
• Nida Blanca: 1952 Miss Philippines-Universe finalist (Adiang Waray, 1963; Ecu Tatacut, 1963; Utos ni Tale, Hindi Mababale, 1964; Ayaw ni Mayor, 1967; Together Again, 1967; Pag-ibig Masdan Ang Ginawa Mo, 1968; Tiririt ng Maya, Tiririt ng Ibon, 1968; Utos ni Mayor, 1968; Tayo’y Mag-Up, Up and Away, 1970; Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib, 1970; Family Planting…Pagpigil sa Panggigigil, 1971; Kitang-Kita Ang Ebidensiya, 1973; Happy Days Are Here Again, 1975; Kisame Street, 1976; Dancing Master, 1979; The Quick Brown Fox, 1980; Dancing Master 2, Macao Connection, 1981; My Heart Belongs To Daddy, 1982; Always in My Heart, 1983; and John & Marsha series [1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1985, 1986 and 1991]).
• Gloria Romero: 1954 Princess of Visayas, second runner-up to 1954 Queen of the National Fair Maria Teresa Larrazabal (Dalagang Ilocana, 1954; Artista, 1955; Despatsadora, 1955; Hindi Basta-Basta, 1955; Hootsy Kootsy, 1955; Teresa, 1956; Bakasyonista, 1956; Hongkong Holiday, 1957; Paru-Parong Bukid, 1957; Dewey Boulevard, 1958; Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, 1958; Mga Reyna ng Vicks, 1958; Sa Libis ng Nayon, 1959; Wedding Bells, 1959; Siete Amores, 1960; Lawiswis Kawayan, 1960; Kurdapya, 1960; Hani-Hanimun, 1961; The Big Broadcast, 1962; Kung Ano’ng Puno, Siyang Bunga, 1971; Nardong Putik, Kilabot ng Kabite, 1972 [Dolphy was a special guest]; Happy Days Are Here Again, 1975; Once Upon A Time, 1987; Atorni Agaton, Abogadong de Kampanilya, 1990; Daddy O! Baby O!, 2000; and Nobody, Nobody But Juan, 2009).
• Shirley Gorospe: The first Miss Philippines-USA 1956 (Happy Days Are Here Again, 1975).
• Pilita Corrales: 1956 Goldwyn Girl of the Philippines second runner-up (Buy One, Take One, 1968; and Tiririt ng Maya, Tiririt ng Ibon, 1968).
• Marlene Dauden: 1956 Goldwyn Girl of the Philippines candidate (Dewey Boulevard, 1958; Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, 1958; Pulot-Gata, 1958; Silveria, Ang Kabayong Daldalera, 1958; Ipinagbili Kami ng Aming Tatay, 1959; Isinumpa, 1959; Siete Amores, 1960; The Big Broadcast, 1962; and Happy Days Are Here Again, 1975).
• Meldy Corrales: 1956 Miss Manila candidate and 1956 Goldywn Girl of the Philippines candidate (Ipinagbili Kami ng Aming Tatay, 1959; Kalabog en Bosyo, 1959; Beatnik, 1960; Dobol Trobol, 1960; Love At First Sight, 1960; Kandidatong Pulpol, 1961; Operetang Sampay-Bakod, 1961; and The Big Broadcast, 1962).
• Cynthia Ugalde: 1958 Miss Philippine Air Force, 1961 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines and 1962 Miss Philippines-International (Tansan vs. Tarsan, 1963).
• Fe Galvez: 1958 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines first runner-up (Pasiklab ni Long Ranger, 1963).
• Miriam Jurado: 1958 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines candidate (Mr. Melody, 1963; Keng Leon, Keng Tigre Ecu Tatacut, Keka Pa, 1965; and The 7 Faces of Dr. Sibago, 1966).
• Mila Ocampo: 1959 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines (Utos ni Tale, Hindi Mababale, 1964).
• Lilibeth Vera Perez: 1959 Princess of Charity and 1972 Miss La Salle (Paru-Parong Bukid, 1957; Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, 1958; Mga Reyna ng Vicks, 1958; and The Big Broadcast, 1962).
• Josephine Estrada: 1960 Miss Luzon (first runner-up to Edita Vital), 1961 Miss Aviation and 1962 Miss Philippines-Universe (Operetang Sampay-Bakod, 1961; Sa Linggo Ang Bola, 1961; Tansan, The Mighty, 1962; The Big Broadcast, 1962; Tansan vs. Tarsan, 1963; and Happy Days Are Here Again, 1975).
• Helen Gamboa: 1961 Miss Aviation finalist, 1961 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines first runner-up and 1962 Miss Asia, a local pageant (Dolpinger, 1965; Like Father, Like Son, 1967; and Hey Boy! Hey Girl!, 1967; O Kaka, O Kaka!, 1968; The Graduation, 1969; and Sarhento Fofonggay, Ay Ewan!, 1974).
• Vilma Valera: 1961 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines second runner-up (Shake-a- Boom! Naghalo Ang Balat Sa Tinalupan, 1967).
• Maggie dela Riva: 1961 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines candidate, 1962 Miss Asia and 1962 Miss Caltex finalist (Show Business, 1965; and Buhay Bombero, 1969).
• Sylvia Gumabao: 1962/1963 Miss Philippines-International candidate and 1963 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines (Dolpong Scarface Agent 1-2-3, 1966).
• Stella Suarez: 1962 Miss Asia (Isinumpa Ko!, 1963; Dr. Yes, 1965; Operesyon ni Adan, 1965; Dolpong Scarface Agent 1-2-3, 1966; Dressed To Kill, 1966; and Kaming Taga-Ilog, 1968).
• Gina Pareño: 1963 Rose Queen of Mindanao (Tansan vs. Tarsan, 1963; and Meron Akong Nakita…Hindi Ko Sasabihin!, 1975).
• Imelda Ilanan: 1963 Miss Night Owl and 1963 Miss Channel 11 third placer (Alias Popeye, 1966; and Home Sic Home, 1995).
• Dulce Lukban: 1963 Miss Night Owl for August (Show Business, 1965; and Pambihirang Dalawa…Sa Combat, 1966).
• Elvie Gonzalez: One of 1964 Philippines’ Fairest Ten, 1964 Bb. Pilipinas first runner-up (to Myrna Panlilio), 1965 Bb. Pilipinas fourth runner-up (to Louise Vail Aurelio) and 1965 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines (Together Again, 1967; and Adolpong Hitler, 1969).
• Nina Zaldua, 1964 Bb. Pilipinas finalist (Agent Dolpinger sa Lagim, 1965; and Dressed To Kill, 1966).
• Anna Ledesma: 1964 Miss Philippines-International semi-finalist and 1970 Miss Lux Star of Stars (Ang Banal, Ang Ganid at Ang Pusakal, 1976).
• Shirley Moreno: 1965 Rose Festival’s Queen of the Roses (Tansan vs. Tarsan, 1963; and James Batman, 1966).
• Liza Lorena: 1966 Bb. Pilipinas first runner-up to Clarinda Soriano (Sampung Labuyo, 1969).
• Pilar Pilapil: 1967 Miss Cebu first runner-up and 1967 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe (Buy One, Take One, 1968; Facifica Falayfay, 1969; Golpe de Gulat, 1969; Boyoyoy, 1970; El Pinoy Matador, 1970; and Cyrano de Bergerac at Roxanne, 1973).
• Lotis Key: 1967 Princess Royale de Quezon City, 1967 Bb. Pilipinas second runner-up (to Pilar Pilapil) and 1971 Miss Aviation (Captain Barbell Boom!, 1973; Fung Ku, 1973; Biyenan Ko Ang Aking Anak, 1974; Meron Akong Nakita, Hindi Ko Sasabihin!, 1975; Taho-Ichi, 1976; War Kami ng Misis Ko, 1977; Mokong, 1978; Facundo Alitaftaf, 1978; Bugoy, 1979; Darna, Kuno?, 1979; and Max en Jess, 1980).
• Gloria Diaz: 1969 Quest For A Model finalist, 1969 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe and 1969 Miss Universe (Brutus, 1976 and Goat Buster, 1985). Trivia: Dolphy and Gloria were crowned 1975 Box Office King and Queen of Philippine Movies.
• Cita Avecilla: One of 1969 Manila’s Five Prettiest, 1970 Bb. Young-Pilipinas and 1970 Miss Young International second runner-up (Rodolfo Valentino, 1970).
• Marilou Ver: 1969-70 Miss RP candidate (Utos ni Mayor, 1968).
• Jean Yazmin a.k.a. Jean Altavas: 1970 Mutya ng Pilipinas first runner-up to Alice Crisostomo (Rodolfo Valentino, 1970).
• Charo Santos: 1971 Miss Southern Tagalog Athletic Association, 1973 Miss Calapan, 1974 Miss Green Race, 1975 one of Manila’s Five Prettiest and 1976 Baron Travel Girl (My Juan en Only, 1982).
• Elizabeth Oropesa: 1972 Miss Luzon (first runner-up to 1972 Miss RP Onelia Jose), (Sarhento Fofonggay, Ay Ewan!, 1974; and War Kami ng Misis Ko, 1977).
• Maripola “Polly” Penson: 1972 Bb. Pilipinas second runner-up (to Armi Barbara Crespo) and Miss Photogenic, 1974 Mutya ng Pilipinas and 1974 Miss Asia second runner-up (Bornebol Special Agent, 1974).
• Cristina Reyes: 1972 Bb. Pilipinas semi-finalist (Fung Ku, 1978).
• Eva Reyes: 1972/73 Miss RP and 1972 Miss World semi-finalist (Huli, Huli ‘Yan!, 1974).
• Maureen Ava Viera: 1974 Miss Aruba and 1974 Miss Universe fourth runner-up (Jack and Jill and John, 1975).
• Coney Reyes: 1974 Baron Travel Girl finalist (Bornebol Special Agent, 1974; and Daddy’s Little Darlings, 1984).
• Jean Saburit: 1975 Bb. Young-Pilipinas (Kapten Batuten en His Super Batuta, 1977).
• Azenith Briones: 1975 Mutya ng Pilipinas second runner-up (to Mutya Tourism Marissa Recto) and 1976 Bb. Pilipinas semi-finalist (Omeng Satanasia, 1976).
• Chona Castillo: 1975 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines finalist (Jack n’ Jill of the Third Kind, 1978).
• Tina Monasterio: 1975 Bb. Pilipinas semi-finalist (Superhand, Shadow of the Dancing Master, 1980).
• Suzanne Gonzales: 1975/76 Miss RP (Bata Batuta, 1987).
• Tetchie Agbayani: 1978 Bb. Pilipinas semi-finalist and 1979 Mutya ng Pilipinas first runner-up (Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon, 1982).
• Yehlen Catral: 1978 Mutya Tourism (Dolphy’s Angels, 1980; and Dancing Master 2, Macao Connection, 1981 ).
• Criselda “Dang” Cecilio: 1979 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe (Haw Haw de Karabaw, 1988).
• Nona Herrera: 1979 Bb. Pilipinas candidate (Max en Jess, 1980).
• Joyce Ann Burton: 1981 Bb. Young Pilipinas, 1981 Miss Young International semi-finalist and 1985 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe (Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again, 1986).
• Dina Bonnevie: 1981 Miss Magnolia first runner-up (Home Sic Home, 1995).
• Bong Dimayacyac: 1983 Mutya ng Pilipinas and 1983 Miss Asia Quest (Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again, 1986).
• Rachel Anne Wolfe: 1984 Bb. Young Pilipinas (My Bugoy Goes To Congress, 1987).
• Alice Dixson: 1985 Eat Bulaga’s Mutya ng Santacruzan, 1986 Bb. Pilipinas-International and 1986 Miss International semi-finalist (May Pulis, May Pulis Sa Ilalim ng Tulay, 1989).
• Pebbles Asis: 1987 Bb. Pilipinas and 1987 Miss Universe finalist (Action Is Not Missing, A Crack Platoon, 1987).
• Jennette Fernando: 1991 Bb. Pilipinas first runner-up and 1993 Bb. Pilipinas Tourism (Home Along Da Riles, Da Movie, 1993).
• Anjanette Abayari: 1991 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, dethroned (Aring King King, Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy, 1996).
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