Dencio Padilla | |
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| Born | Prudencio Baldivia September 2, 1928 Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines |
| Died | October 10, 1997 (aged 69) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Other names | Tata Dens |
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| Years active | 1958–1997 |
| Spouse | Catalina Domínguez |
| Children | 8 (including Dennis Padilla[1]) |
| Relatives | Julia Barretto (granddaughter) |
| Awards | Best Supporting Actor for "Kahit Konting Pagtingin", FAP Awards 1990 |
Prudencio Baldivia[1] (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (Tagalog pronunciation: [dɛnˈʃo paˈdɪʎa]), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.
He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Batangueño accent when speaking, Padilla also played supporting roles for other Filipino stars, like Ace Vergel, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano and other big stars.[citation needed]
He was married to Catalina Dominguez from Mabalacat, Pampanga,[1] a housewife and they had 8 kids; Dennis, Samuel, Glenn, Jennifer, Gene, Richard, Ched, and Rot. They lived their entire life in P.Jacinto Street corner, Biglang Awa and EDSA, Caloocan city. Dennis is also an actor as well as a politician; Samuel is an OFW Seaman; Glenn is OFW in Middle East places such as Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and is presently in the USA; Jennifer is OFW in Dubai; Gene Padilla also a comedian and actor; Richard died in 1999; Ched is OFW in Singapore; and youngest Rot is in Baldivia. The 5 boys were products of Notre Dame of Manila, and the 3 girls of Our Lady of Grace Academy, both in Caloocan city, a walking distance from their home. All 8 attended college in UST/San Sebastián/Centro Escolar/UE. All 8 appeared in movies and commercials during their childhood.[citation needed]
Padilla was rushed to the hospital on September 30, 1997, after complaining of chest pains. About to be checked out from the hospital, Padilla died of cardiac arrest on October 10, 1997, at Quezon City, Philippines. Apart from his son Dennis Padilla who followed his footsteps to become a comedian, Dencio Padilla had other children. He was buried at Nagcarlan Municipal Cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna.[2]
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
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| 1963 | Ito ang Maynila | FPJ Productions
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| 1965 | Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw | Dencio | FPJ Productions
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| 1968 | Alyas 1-2-3 | FPJ Productions
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| 1976 | Bato sa Buhangin | Lucio | FPJ Productions
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| 1982 | D' Wild Wild Weng | Mr. Dencio | Liliw Films International
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| Cross My Heart | Dexter | ||
| 1984 | Somewhere | Tengteng | |
| 1985 | Anak ng Tondo | Tata Teban | Four-N Films
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| Tinik sa Dibdib | Bert | ||
| 1986 | Inday, Inday sa Balitaw | Simo | |
| Batang Quiapo | Momoy "Lugaw" David | ||
| 1987 | My Bugoy Goes to Congress | RVQ Productions
Shining Star Productions | |
| No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Dennis | FPJ Productions
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| Kapag Puno Na ang Salop | FPJ Productions
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| 1988 | Kambal Tuko | Mr. Dennis Labis | Regal Films
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| One Day, Isang Araw | |||
| Agila ng Maynila | FPJ Productions
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| 1989 | Ako ang Huhusga | Bonanza Films
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| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Mang Doming | ||
| 1990 | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko! | Lolo Porong | Urban Films
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| Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Basilio | ||
| Bikining Itim | Enteng | ||
| 1991 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Jonathan | |
| Sagad Hanggang Buto | Tiyong Dencio | Moviestars Production
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| Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo | Berting | ||
| Pitong Gamol | Mang Kulas | ||
| Darna | |||
| Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Emcee | FLT Films International
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| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | ||
| Lucio Margallo | Temyong | Moviestars Production
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| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Don Carlo | |
| 1994 | Nandito Ako | Tata Isko | Moviestars Production
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| Ismael Zacarias | Bugaloo | Moviestars Production
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| Lucas Abelardo | Inocencio | ||
| Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Restaurant Owner | Levin Films
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| Abrakadabra | Baste | Moviestars Production
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| Tatlong Anak, Isang Ama | Tiyo Ebong | Diamond Jade Films
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| Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Maning | Moviestars Production
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| 1995 | Pustahan Tayo! Mahal Mo Ako! | Tata Pedro | |
| Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! | Karina's Uncle | ||
| Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 | Basilio | ||
| Pempe ni Sara at Pen | The Man in White | ||
| Pulis Probinsya 2: Tapusin Na Natin ang Laban! | Priest | ||
| 1996 | Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo | Tata Temyong | |
| 1997 | Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes | Sergio's Daddy |