Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. (January 22, 1922 – April 7, 1998), professionally known as Pancho Magalona, was a Filipino actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Early life Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. was born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, he was the son of Enrique B. Magalona Sr., a politician who served as municipal president of Saravia (now renamed in his honor) in Negros Occidental and as senator from 1946 to 1955.

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 in a few Hollywood film that were shot in the Philippines, such as Merrill's Marauders (1962) and The Hook (1963). One of his best remembered roles is portraying the character of Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra in the 1962 film adaptation of José Rizal's novel El Filibusterismo.

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 In 1959, Magalona won the FAMAS Award for Best Actor for his performance as a bandit in the 1958 film Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (), produced by the independent studio Pacific Movie Productions.

Year Award-giving body Category Work Result Ref. 1959 7th FAMAS Awards Best Actor Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig 1960 8th FAMAS Awards Best Actor Cry Freedom 1963 11th FAMAS Awards Best Actor El Filibusterismo 1992 6th PMPC Star Awards for Television Vic Silayan Memorial Award 1996 19th Gawad Urian Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

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)

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