Filipino actor (1922-1998)
Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. (January 22, 1922 – April 7, 1998),[ 1] Pancho Magalona , was a Filipino actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Born Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. inBacolod ,Negros Occidental , he was the son ofEnrique B. Magalona Sr. , who was then a municipal president ofSaravia (now renamed in his honor) and a future Senator.[ 3]
Magalona and his wifeTita Duran , appeared in numerousSampaguita Pictures films. The couple was the most popular love team in films during the late 1940s and 1950s.[ 4] 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 asThe Hook (withKirk Douglas ) andMerrill's Marauders Jeff Chandler ).[ 5]
In 1967, Magalona ran forgovernor of Rizal under theLiberal Party but was defeated by incumbent governorIsidro Rodriguez ;Neptali Gonzales , Magalona's running mate, managed to be elected vice governor.[ 6] [ 7]
He won the FAMAS Award for Best Actor in 1958 forHanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig and is best remembered for playing the character Simoun in the film version ofJosé Rizal 's novelEl Filibusterismo
A heavy smoker, he suffered from emphysema and died at theLung Center of the Philippines on April 7, 1998. He was buried in Loyola Memorial Park, Sucat,Parañaque beside his wifeTita Duran .
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 Campo O' Donnell (1950)Umaga na, Giliw (1950)[ 8] Kay Ganda Mo Neneng (1950)Umaga ng Neneng (1950)Kasintahan sa Pangarap (1951)Barbaro (1952)Lihim ng Kumpisalan (1952)Buhay Pilipino (1952)Basahang Ginto Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion (1952) - Rudy ConcepcionTeksas, ang Manok Na Nagsasalita (1952, English title:Texas )Sabas, ang Barbaro Musikong Bumbong (1953)Sa Isang Sulyap Mo Tita (1953) - TonyMaldita (1953)Vod-a-vil (1953)Ang Ating Pag-ibig (1953)Milyonarya at Hampaslupa (1954)Sa Isang Halik Mo Pancho (1954) - PanchoMenor 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 The Day of the Trumpet ) - Captain Magno MaxallaBe 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) - MarkingTayo'y Magsaya (1959)Navy Blues (1960)Emily (1960)Tres Mosqueteros (1960) - D'ArtagnanLuis Latigo (1961)Jikiri (1962)El filibusterismo Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra Merrill's Marauders The Hook Isinusumpa Ko! (1963)Mr. Melody (1963)A Yank in Viet-Nam Dugo ng Sugatan (1964)Pancho Loves Tita (1964, TV Series) - PanchoMoro Witch Doctor Surabaya Conspiracy (1969, a.k.a.The Gold Seekers , USA TV title) - Captain HaryanPipo (1970, a.k.a.A Time for Dying ) - Capt. FurudaSakada The Tenants ) - Don ManuelBitayin si... Baby Ama? 50% Down (1977)Bundok ng Susong Dalaga (1983) - (final film role)^a b Graveyard Pinoy TV (November 2, 2021)."Gravetour of the Famous: Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran – Loyola Memorial Park-Parañaque" .YouTube . RetrievedJune 10, 2022 . ^ Book 15: Life and Death ^ "Tita & Pancho: Most loved team on & off screen" .The Philippine Star . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 .^ "Yahoo Celebrity Family: Who's your top pick?" . June 2, 2014.^ "Pancho Magalona's fond memories of Jeff Chandler" .Philstar.com ^ "Suburban Polls".Manila Bulletin Pasig ,Rizal . November 18, 1967. p. 10.ReelectionistN.P. Gov. Isidro S. Rodriguez won in all but one of the 26 towns in last Tuesday's election. ^ Commission on Elections (1969)."List of officials elected to the offices of provincial governor, provincial vice-governor, members of the provincial board..." .Report of the Commission on Elections to the President of the Philippines and the Congress .Manila , Philippines: Bureau of Printing. p. 249. RetrievedMarch 6, 2025 .^ "Neonita Bona once starlet" .philstar.com . Philstar. April 23, 2010.
1952–1975 1976–2000 2001–present
