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 Mirandolina (1982) Lorenzo Ruiz (1989)

Television / Digital Series Year Title Role Ref. 1992–97 Mara Clara Amanthe del Valle 1997–99 Mula sa Puso Don Fernando Pereira'Mula Sa Puso on KChannel 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") 2016 Wish I May Edward Pizarro FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Romeo "Romy" Maglipon Maalaala Mo Kaya Ismael (Episode: "Salamin") 2017 Trops Kevin Mercado Mulawin vs. Ravena Lumbas Wildflower Ramon Montoya Kambal, Karibal Tomas Magpantay Stories for the Soul Jess (Episode: "Alibughang Anak") 2018 Cain at Abel Oscar Evangelista 2019 Sahaya Bapa Beautiful Justice Pocholo Cuevas 2021 Legal Wives Cesar San Luis 2022–23 Maria Clara at Ibarra Santiago "Kapitan Tiago" Delos Santos2023Voltes V: LegacyDr. Baden Maging Sino Ka ManMiguelito "Miguel" ArnaizPinoy Crime StoriesRicky Dasco (Episode: "Notoryus") 2024 My Guardian Alien 2025 Batang Quiapo Alfredo Pangan† 2026 Sigabo

Footnotes

Discography It's About Time (Album) Pangako Walang Kasing Sarap Close To Forever Kabayan Huwag Kang Mag-alala

"Juan Rodrigo's key to good acting"

"Juan Rodrigo"

References

External links

Juan Rodrigo official facebook