Bernardo C. Bernardo (January 28, 1945 – March 8, 2018) was a Filipino veteran stage actor, comedian, and film director.[1] He was known for his role as a supporting actor for the blockbuster film Invisible, which is also known as Imbisibol in the Philippines. Bernardo was awarded the Gawad Urian Award for his Best Supporting Actor role for the film, Invisible at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards in 2016 and was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2016 FAP Awards in the Philippines.[2][3] Bernardo died on March 8, 2018, following a tumor in his pancreas.[4][5]

Bernardo C. Bernardo
Bernardo in 2016
Born(1945-01-28)January 28, 1945
DiedMarch 8, 2018(2018-03-08) (aged 73)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, theatre actor, comedian
Known forImbisibol
Manila by Night
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
RelativesSusan Vecina Santos (niece)
AwardsGawad Urian Award for Best Actor (1981), Gaward Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor (2016)

Biography

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Bernardo C. Bernardo was born on January 28, 1945, in Santa Ana, Manila. He received the Degree of Bachelor of Literature in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas. Bernardo also received the theatre training at the University of California and graduated with a Master of Arts Degree at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art under a British council grant.[6] He also taught Theater Arts at Meridian International College, also known as MINT College.[citation needed]

Career

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He rose to prominence as a respectable theatre actor and gained fame as a supporting actor in the Philippines when he transitioned to film industry in the mid-1970s. He went onto win the Gaward Urian Award for Best Actor at the 5th Gawad Urian Awards in 1981 for his role as "Manay Sharon in Ishmael Bernal" for the film, Manila By Night which is also commonly known as City After Dark.[7][8]

He also acted in few Filipino comedy series including the role of the antagonist (as Steve Carpio) in the comedy series, Home Along Da Riles.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film actor

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Title Role Year
Carnival Song 1974
Lorelei Julius 1975
Kapitan Kulas Gen. Malvar 1975
Forever Emmanuelle Artemio 1976
Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagong Gising Matanglawin 1976
Manila by Night Manay Sharon 1980
Pabling 1981
Dalmacio Armas 1983
Mga Paru-Parong Buking Gerry 1985
Abandonado 1985
Kontra Bandido 1986
Tuklaw 1986
Fatal Vacation Rebel Leader 1990
Home Along Da Riles: The Movie Steve Carpio 1993
Isang Bala Ka Lang Part II 1993
Father en Son Derek Capatas 1995
Magkasangga 2000 Ador 1995
Bitag 1996
Home Along Da Riles: The Movie Part 2 Steve Carpio 1997
Haba Haba Doo, Puti Puti Poo! MG. G. Hasa 1998
Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong Diday 1998
Honey My Love So Sweet Adonis 1999
Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik Assistant Manager 1999
Tar-San Professor T-Bak 1999
Sanggano't Sanggago Emcee 2001
Chateau de Roses Maria 2005
Ingrata Hermie 2006
Pisay Quizmaster 2007
Brown Soup Thing Uncle Bernardo 2008
Ronda 2014
Imbisibol 2015
Chain Mail 2015
Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis Lalake/Tikbalang 2016
Whistleblower 2016
Singing in Graveyards Lilit 2016
Purgatoryo Violet/morgue runner 2016
The Portrait (last movie) Don Alvaro 2017
The Significant Other (posthomus movie) Mr. Artache 2018

TV Actor

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Title Role Year
Maalaala Mo Kaya Migo (Some Good Things) 1991
Home Along Da Riles Steve Carpio 1993-2002
Maalaala Mo Kaya Aling Mameng 2001
Fil Lab Presents 2015

Writer

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Title Year
Happy Days Are Here Again 1974
Ingrata 2006

Director

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Title Year Role
Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika 2011-2015

Production Designer

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Title Year
Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagiong Silang 1976

Death

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Bernardo Bernardo had been undergoing treatment since January 2018 after developing a potentially life-threatening tumor in his pancreas, which was later diagnosed as pancreatic cancer.[9] He died on March 8, 2018.[10][11][12] Actors, directors in the Philippines and other countries paid tribute.[13][14] Several critics pointed out that the death of Bernardo is a loss to the film industry as he had contributed to the film industry immensely during his lifetime.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ "Veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo passes away at 73". GMA News Online. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2016". Rappler. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "abscbnpr.com – LIST: 39TH GAWAD URIAN NOMINEES NAMED". abscbnpr.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo dies". Rappler. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo passes away – The Manila Times Online". www.manilatimes.net. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  6. ^ "Screen and theater actor Bernardo Bernardo passes away at 73". InterAksyon. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  7. ^ Editor), Gibbs Cadiz (Theater. "Bernardo Bernardo: 'It's been a fabulous ride'". Retrieved March 9, 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "5th Gawad Urian Nominees (1981) | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP)". www.manunuri.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  9. ^ "Bernardo Bernardo succumbs to cancer – The Manila Times Online". www.manilatimes.net. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  10. ^ "Veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  11. ^ "Veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo passes away". SunStar. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  12. ^ Hallare, Katrina. "Bernardo Bernardo passes away at 73". Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  13. ^ "Director, actor Bernardo Bernardo dies at 73". cnn. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  14. ^ Guno, Niña V. "Actors, musicians honor veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo". Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  15. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. "Bernardo Bernardo's final bow". Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  16. ^ "Veteran actor Bernardo Bernardo passes away at 73". GMA News Online. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
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