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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

THE MANY FACES OF FPJ (REPOSTED)



A lot of labels have been tagged to FPJ’s name --- Ang Alamat or The Legend, Mr. Box-office, Da King, Ang Maestro or The Master, and a host of other appellations --- but no word can describe him better than “hero.” The tag “hero” has always been associated with Ronnie Poe, mainly because of the kind of movies his fans prefer and the kind of man they want to see him personify onscreen --- an unsung hero, the champion of the oppressed, and the protector of the underdog. And Ronnie has obliged--- he sticks to this formula in making films. His roles usually have him portraying a soft-spoken but relentless avenger; a do-gooding but loner adventurer, and he is always clothed with mystery. He is, in sum, the fairy tale hero, embodying the populist dreams of salvation.
Besides doing the usual roles of a gunslinger (i.e.Daniel Barrion, Franco Madero, Daniel Bartolo) in a ala-style Philippine western settings, a police officer (i.e. Mediavillo, Epimaco Velasco), a policeman (i.e. Isang Bala ka Lang, Kapag Puno na ang Salop, Muslim Magnum 356 ...) military man (i.e. Walang Pagkalupig, Kahit Butas ng Karayom...), a guerilla (i.e. Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid, Walang Hanggan, Santiago), or a swordman (i.e. Duke de Borgonia, 12 Kuba, Ang Maestro, Prinsesa Naranja), a politician (Hagedorn). He played a juvenile delinquent in his launching movie, Lo' Waist Gang and Tough Guy. Would you believe a lawyer in Isa para sa Lahat, Lahat para sa Isa? He also did various roles simply portraying a simple, ordinary man.
  • As a garbage collector in Dampot, Pukol, Salo
  • As a priest in Mga Alabok sa Lupa
  • As a butcher in Batang Matadero
  • As a taxi driver in May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi
  • As a ‘kutsero’ or rig driver in Nardong Kutsero
  • As a jeepney driver in Syota kong Balikabayan, Pakners
  • As a mechanic in Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko, Sigaw ng Katarungan
  • As an escaped convict in Tundo:Isla Puting Bato
  • As an ex-con in Ex-Convict
  • As a market hawker in Salaginto't Salgubang
  • As a barangay captain in Dito sa Pitong Gatang
  • As a boxer in Apollo Robles
  • As a streetfighter and brawler in Totoy Bato
  • As a family driver in Bato sa Buhangin
  • As a plumber in Batya't Palu-Palo
  • As a miner in Bontoc and Langit at Lupa
  • As a truck driver in Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw, Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
  • As a bodyguard in Kahit Konting Pagtingin
  • As a billiard player in Ginintuang Kamay, Isa-Isa Lang, Pakners
  • As a fisherman in Alupihang Dagat, Kapag Buhay ang Inutang...
  • As a farmer in Sanctuario, Kapag Lumaban ang Api, Esteban...
  • As a bouncer in Pitong Gatang
  • As a blacksmith in Ang Panday
There were some occasion and instances that he traversed into the so-called “screwball” romantic comedies with wife Susan Roces, portraying roles as henpecked husband or 'ander di saya,' deviating from his usual tough guy image in such movies as Manedyer Si Kumander, No Retreat No Surreneder si Kumander...
He also did some off-beat roles in some of his movies like as a thief in Diegong Akyat, a small-time swindler in Alyas 1-2-3 or a pickpocket in Magnong Mandurukot and Ang Leon at ang DagaHe was a villain, yes a 'kontrabida' in Kamay ni Cain and Bicol Express (as a serial killer).

14 comments:

James DR said...

Simon, ano role niya sa "Tipin" at "Student Canteen"?

Ilang beses niyang ginamit sa mga pelikula niya ang pangalang "Narding", "Berting", "Daniel"?

Video 48 said...

James, no idea kung ano ang role niya dito. FPJ was only 17 or 18 when he did "Tipin" and "Student Canteen". Maybe, isang estudyante or tipong boy-next-door type ang role nya. I remember you sending me a still from "Tipin" with FPJ dancing (kumanta rin siya sa pelikulang ito).

James DR said...

Sana meron pang copy ang "Tipin" saka "Student Canteen". Premiere Productions yata ang gumawa nito? Or People's Pictures?

Video 48 said...

"Tipin" was produced by People's Pictures, while "Student Canteen" was by Larry Santiago Productions.

roland273839 said...

OO nga Dr James, sana lang meron pang natatagong kopya nitong mga nabanggit mong pelikula...

James DR said...

Roland, saan mo nakita yung "Lo Waist Gang at Og sa Mindoro"? Naghahanap ako sa Astrovision SM Southmall, wala pa silang kopya.

Sana nga meron pang copy ng "Tipin" at "Student Canteen". Gusto ko kasi mapanood yung "Tipin" na musical film yata, at kung di ako nagkakamali, sa komiks din galing yun. Karamihan sa mga nire-release na FPJ old movies ay sa mga Santiago's di ba? (Premiere, People's Pictures, Larry Santiago). Kaya, baka susunod na yun! (Sana!!!)

Video 48 said...

James, available dito sa Astrovision-SM North Edsa--- selected stores pa lang. Wait ka na lang.

roland273839 said...

As Simon said selected Astro lang meron. Dito sa SM North - Astro meron yung Lo Waist Gang at Og sa Mindoro.

roland273839 said...

Meron din James sa Star Mall tapat lang ng SM MegaMall...

roland273839 said...

Meron din James sa Star Mall tapat lang ng SM MegaMall...

James DR said...

Thanks, Simon and Ronald for the info.!

Jowana said...

Sir Simon,

Ano po iyong movie niya na may mga cameo appearance ng sikat ng PBA players? Sina Alvin Patrimonio, et. al. Nagtatalo kami ng kaibigan ko sa title.

Video 48 said...

Jowana,the movie is "May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi"--- see link:http://fpj-daking.blogspot.com/2009/02/may-isang-tsuper-ng-taxi-1990-at-you.html

Jowana said...

Thanks Sir!