FPJ IN A SPECIAL CAMEO ROLE IN "BOY NEGRO" (1980)

Fernando Poe, Jr., in support to half-brother, Conrad Poe, made a rare special screen appearance in the 1980 action-drama, "Boy Negro," based on a true-to-life story.

"Boy Negro" (1980)-Stars Conrad Poe and Azenith Briones/ Directed by Johnny Wood

FPJ IN A CAMEO ROLE IN "ISKOROKOTOY" (1981)

Fernando Poe, Jr. and other big names in local cinema appeared in cameo roles in support to comedian Dencio Padilla's starring role in Iskorokotoy in 1981. Dencio was also lead star of Boogie, also released that year.

FPJ IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN BABAENG MANDARAMBONG" (1956)

The young Fernando Poe, Jr., the future King of Philippine Movies, was only 16 when he did "Babaeng Mandarambong," playing the role of Prince Rostrand. Six months later, the young Poe was launched in "Lo' Waist Gang," his biggest break to superstardom.

Action greats Johnny Monteiro, one of the finest swordsmen in Philippine cinema and Celia Fuentes, local filmdom's Action Queen headlined the epic action-adventure movie.

"Babaeng Mandarambong" (1956)- Stars Johnny Monteiro, Celia Fuentes, Fernando Poe, Jr., Ruben Rustia, Joe Sison, Bruno Punzalan, Purita Alma, Lito Anzures, Lydia Resma, Roberto Dantes, Ric Bustamante, Jaime Vargas, Vicente Liwanag/ Directed by Ding M. de Jesus

King Bergunio (Bruno Punzalan) of Malaga demands the hand of Princess Arlina (Celia Fuentes) of Columba in marriage. King Rosino, Arlina's father, agrees, because Malaga is a strong kingdom. On the way to Malaga, the party is ambushed by gypsies led by Medardo (Johnny Monteiro). Arlina is brought to the gypsy camp where she learns of King Bergunio‘s plot to kill her father and to annex Columba.

Aided by the gypsies, Princess Arlina undertakes a risky journey to Columba to warn her father. On their way, however, they meet the returning army of Malagans holding king Rosino a prisoner. Thinking that by surrendering to King Bergunio she could plead for the life of her lather,

Princess Arlina returns to Malaga only to become once more a prisoner of King Bergunio and to learn that her father had already been put to death. With the help of Medardo she successfully escapes, but is recaptured when the gypsy camp is invaded by King Bergunio’s men. King Bergunio orders preparations for his wedding with Princess Arlina, but on the eve of the big event, the gypsies, led by the valiant Medardo, raid the king's castle and overcome the king's soldiers. With the death of Bergunio, Medardo is proclaimed king and together with Arlina, they happily rule Malaga and Columba. (Source: Literary Song-Movie magazine/ 1956)

Sixteen-year old Fernando Poe, Jr. with lead star Celia Fuentes

FPJ IN A CAMEO ROLE IN "BRANDO BANDIDO" (1983)

In support to brother, Andy Poe, Fernando Poe, Jr. made a rare short screen appearance in the 1983 action movie, "Brando Bandido." This was probabbly Andy Poe's comeback vehicle after a long absence from the movie scene.

FPJ IN A CAMEO ROLE IN "GERON BUSABOS: ANG BATANG QUIAPO" (1964) / Film Clip Uploaded

Fernando Poe, Jr. made a brief appearance in the 1964 movie, "Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo." The award-winning movie starred his bosom buddy, Joseph 'Erap' Estrada who won the Famas Best Actor for his convincing portrayal of the man in the street, often maligned and maltreated but tried to do good deeds and served as an example.

Courtesy of Emar Pictures

FPJ IN A MEMORABLE CAMEO ROLE IN "MGA MATA NI ANGELITA" (1978)

A tender and poignant scene between FPJ and child star Julie Vega towards the end of the movie.
(Photo courtesy of Noel Matias of Julie Vega Yahoo Group)

Julie Vega was only 10 years old when she was launched to full stardom in the 1978 movie, "Mga Mata ni Angelita." She appeared in previous movie outings as Darling Postigo. The young Vega was ably supported by an all super star cast headed by the King of Philippine Movies, Fernando Poe, Jr. (in the role of Conrado, the ex-convict) and Comedy King Dolphy (as Tacio, the taho vendor). Also appearing in cameo roles were Joseph Estrada (as himself as Mayor); Nora Aunor (a metro-aide sweeper); Vilma Santos ( as a worried wife); Ramon Revilla (as barrio captain); Alma Moreno (as a jealous sweetheart); Christopher de Leon (as the lover) and many more.

Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978)- Stars Julie Vega and an All Super Star Cast/ Directed by Lauro Pacheco

FPJ IN CAMEO ROLE IN "HOTDOG: UNANG KAGAT" (1975)

Remember the 70s hit songs--- Bitin Sa Iyo, Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko, Pers lab, Ganyan ang Pag-ibig Ko, Bulaklak at Bubuyog and You Make me Bluish. These were the songs popularized by the Hotdog Band and were included in the movie they did in 1975. The group appeared and starred in a movie titled Hotdog: Unang Kagat. Lending support for the group for its initial movie venture were big names in the industry--- FPJ, Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Boots Anson-Roa, among others.

FPJ IN A CAMEO ROLE IN "LET'S DO THE FREDDIE" (1966)

In 1966, FPJ made a brief appearance in the movie, Let's Do the Freddie, a Susan Roces-Eddie Mesa starrer. The role calls for Ronnie to come to Susan's aid after bumping her with his car.

Let's Do the Freddie (1966)- Stars Susan Roces, Eddie Mesa, Jerry Pons, Jacqueline Nielsen, Lopito and Rebecca Gonzales/ Directed by Pablo Santiago