Cipriano Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), known professionally as Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as Sol in the television sitcom Buddy and Sol opposite Eric Quizon who played Buddy. White was recognized as Best Comedy Actor on the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his role as Sol.
Early life and career White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol. He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role. For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.
In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang Mga Unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and Leo Martinez. His last film and television appearances were in Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Palos on respectively, in 2008.
Personal life The first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor Robert Redford.
He was married to Elena de Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.
Illness and death White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010, at 06:47 PST (GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010.
His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila.
Filmography Film Iskul Bukol (Freshmen) (1980) A Man Called 'Tolongges''' (1981) as Arizona GidBoni & Klayd (1981) as BoniSinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo (1981)Tartan (1981)Darakula (1982) as DarakulaJohnny Tanggo (1982)Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman (1983) as Johnny TanggoRambo Tan-go (1984) as Johnny Rambo TangoWrong Rangers (1984)Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)Sekreta "Ini" (1984)Okey sa Olrayt (1984)S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban (1985)I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman) (1985) - GundingHee-Man: Master of None (1985) - Hee-ManSoldyer! (1986)Tu-Yay and His Magic Payong (1986) - Emilio/TuyayPipo's Power (1986) - PipoNinja Komisyon (1986) - JackyNo Return No Exchange (1986)Cobrador (1986)Payaso (1986)Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) as RockyLost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) - Cpl. AkomplisBalandra Crossing (1987)Rangers in the Wrong War (1987)Pulis Iskwad (1987)The Untouchable Family (1988) - Machine Gun NonongParrot Unit (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis7 Pasiklab sa Army (1988)Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon (1988) - RobertKumander Anting-Anting (1988)Code Name: Black & White (1988) - WhiteyCaptain Yagit (1989) as Dodoy/Captain YagitReturn of Johnny Tanggo (1990)Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) (1992) - SolSi Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (1992) - LucioMukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut (1992) - Boboy MortegaTeacher...Teacher I Love You (also known as Titser... Titser... I Love You, 1993)Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs (1993) - SolNeber 2-Geder (1996)Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (Aksidental Heroes) (1997) - LuisWanted Perfect Murder (1997) - ElvisI Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) (1997) - MokongHaba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! (1998) - Mokong / Rita RocesTong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998) - AlvinAla Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy) (1998) - ClintonTik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) - PresleyIsprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999) - BrandoTar-San (1999) - TarBestman ...4 Better Not 4 Worse (2002) - Carlos MiguelIspiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (2005) - Mang TeroyIskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure (2008) - Redford
TelevisionIskul Bukol (1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980)Champoy (1980–1985) as guestT.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show (1980–1984) as himself (1980)Bisoy (1980–1981)2+2 (1982–1986)Lovingly Yours (1984–1996) as guestUFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others (1985–1986) as guestFamily 3 Plus 1 (1986–1988) as guestPalibhasa Lalake (1987–1998) as guestAng Tabi Kong Mamaw (1988–1989) as guestBuddy en Sol (RPN, 1990–1995) as SolHaybol Rambol (1994–1995)Mikee (1994)Mikee Forever (1995) as guestBubble Gang (1995–2009) as guestMaalaala Mo Kaya (1995–2005) as guestHome Along Da Riles (1995) as guestSuper Laff-In (1996–1999) as himselfMikee Forever (1999)Oki Doki Doc (1999) as BerniePwedeng Pwede (1999–2001) as BruceDaddy Di Do Du (2001–2007) as BruceMagpakailanman (2002–2003)Home Along Da Airport (2003–2005) as GabrielQuizon Avenue (2005)O Ha! (2006)Kokey (2007) as Nanding KalugdanPalos (2008) as Mario (his last TV show)Tunay na Buhay (2013) posthumously featuredSabado Badoo (2015) posthumously featured
Awards Winner, Best Comedy Actor for Buddy En Sol - 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated, Best Comedy Actor for Kokey'' - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television
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