Rene Morena Rodriguez (August 22, 1944 – April 29, 2014), better known as Ramil Rodriguez, was a veteran actor in the

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. He was a matinee idol in 1960s and one of the famous

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Stars '66. In 1966, he was proclaimed the Prince of Philippine Movies (sponsored by ''Bulaklak Magazine'').

Career

He was introduced in ''Leron, Leron Sinta'' (1964) starring

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, Eddie Gutierrez and Liberty Ilagan. Shirley Moreno and Ramil appeared together in ''Bye-Bye Na Sa Daddy'' (1965), ''Gintong Recuerdo'' (1965), and ''Ang Lagay 'Adre... Ay Under-Istanding!'' (1966). Sampaguita Pictures, launched 10 new faces packaged as Stars '66. The Stars '66 were composed of Dindo Fernando, Bert Leroy, Jr., Pepito Rodriguez, Edgar Salcedo, Rosemarie Sonora,

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, Loretta Marquez, Shirley Moreno and Blanca Gomez. The Stars 66 did movies ''Maraming Kulay Ang Pag-ibig'' (1966) and ''Jamboree '66'' (1966). He became a full-pledged actor in ''Kulay Rosas Ang Pag-ibig'' (1968) opposite

. As veteran actor, he performed more than 110 movies and television shows from 1960.

Personal life

He is the older brother of actor Pepito Rodriguez.

Death

He died on April 29, 2014, after battling lung cancer.

Filmography

Film

*''Palanca'' (1960) *''Libis ng Baryo'' (1964) *''Paano Kita Lilimutin?'' (1965) *''Mama!'' (1966) *''Sitting in the Park'' (1967) *''Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig'' (1968) *''Paula'' (1969) *''Ako'y Tao, May Dugo at Laman!'' (1970) *''Innamorata'' (1973) *''Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!'' (1974) *''Postcards from China'' (1975) *''Apat ang Naging Mister Ko'' (1976) *''Tutol ang Lupa sa Patak ng Ulan'' (1977) *''Blood Run'' (1978) *''Kape't Gatas'' (1980) *''Rosa ng Candaba'' (1981) *''Puppy Love'' (1982) *''

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'' (1982) *''Summer Holiday'' (1983) *''Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit'' (1984) *''Inday Bote'' (1985) *''Inday Inday sa Balitaw'' (1986) *''Alabok sa Ulap'' (1987) *''

Nakausap Ko ang Birhen ''Nakausap Ko ang Birhen'' () is a 1988 Filipino religious drama film directed by Mike Relon Makiling, written by Makiling and Tony Mortel, and starring Lotlot de Leon, Ramon Christopher, Eddie Garcia, Janice de Belen, Snooky Serna, Barbara Perez, ...

'' (1988) *''Boy Negro'' (1988) *''Tamis ng Unang Halik'' (1989) *''Kung Sino Pa ang Minahal'' (1991) *''First Time... Like a Virgin!'' (1992) *''Aguinaldo'' (1993) *''Muntik Na Kitang Minahal'' (1994) *''Pare Ko'' (1995) *''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996) *''

DoReMi ''Do Re Mi'' is a 1996 Philippine musical comedy film directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. It stars Donna Cruz, Regine Velasquez, and Mikee Cojuangco. The movie is considered to be the most successful Filipino musical comedy of all time. The film's title ...

'' (1996) *''Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba'' (1997) *''Hamog sa Magdamag'' (1998) *''Mula sa Puso: The Movie'' (1999) *''Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko'' (1999) *''Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan'' (2000) *''Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To!'' (2001) *''You and Me Against the World'' (2003)

Television

*'' Florinda'' (1977) *'' Mansyon'' (1986) *''

Mula sa Puso ''Mula sa Puso'' ( en, From the Heart) is a 1997 Philippine primetime melodrama romance television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999 (the series ended for 2 years in its long-run) replacing '' Maria Mer ...

'' (1997) *'' Love to Love'' - "Sweet Exchange" (2004) *''

Magpakailanman ''Magpakailanman'' ( en, Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the '' E.S.P.'' ...

'' - "The Jose & Perlita Claro Story" (2005) *''

Duyan ''Duyan'' (International title: ''Cradle of Love'' / ) is a 2006 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the fifth installment of '' Now and Forever''. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Dawn Zulueta and Ariel ...

'' (2006) *''

Bakekang ''Bakekang'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon in the title role. It pre ...

'' (2006) *''I'll Take Care of You'' (2008) *'' May Bukas Pa'' (2009–2010) *'' Love Me Again'' (2010)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rodriguez, Ramil 1944 births 2014 deaths ABS-CBN personalities Actors from Pampanga Deaths from lung cancer in the Philippines Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors People from San Fernando, Pampanga