Cipriano "Dodoy" M. Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known by his screen name Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known on his role as Sol in the television sitcom ''Buddy and Sol'' opposite

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playing Buddy. White was recognized as Best Comedy Actor on the

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for his role as Sol.

Early life and career

White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom ''

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''. He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as ''Boni and Klayd'', ''Darakula'' and ''Hee Man: Master of None'', his first major role. For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom ''Buddy en Sol'' with

. In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as ''Tar-San'', ''Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang Mga Unggoy'', and ''Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo!'' paired with various comedians including

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, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and

Leo Martinez Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez was the Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines before Vivian Velez' appointment. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Ga ...

. His last film and television appearances were in ''

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'' and '' Palos'' on

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, respectively, in 2008.

Personal life

White was reportedly born with

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, which gave rise to the surname of his screen name. On the other hand, the first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor Robert Redford. He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow ''Buddy En Sol'' co-star

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who worked with him in the sitcom ''Daddy Di Do Du'', singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.

Illness and death

White died at the age of 54 from

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and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010, at 06:47 PST (

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). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of

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. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010. His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine in Maligaya Park Subdivision, Novaliches,

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Filmography

Film

*''Iskul Bukol (Freshmen)'' (1980) *''A Man Called 'Tolongges (1981) as Arizona Gid *''Boni & Klayd'' (1981) as Boni *''Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo'' (1981) *''

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'' (1981) *''Darakula'' (1982) as Darakula *''Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman'' (1983) as Johnny Tanggo *''Rambo Tan-go'' (1984) as Johnny Rambo Tango *''Wrong Rangers'' (1984) *''Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid'' (1984) *''Sekreta "Ini"'' (1984) *''Okey sa Olrayt'' (1984) *''S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban'' (1985) *''I Won, I Won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman)'' (1985) - Gunding *'' Hee-Man: Master of None'' (1985) - Hee-Man *''Soldyer!'' (1986) *''Tu-Yay and His Magic Payong'' (1986) - Emilio/Tuyay *''Pipo's Power'' (1986) - Pipo *''Ninja Komisyon'' (1986) - Jacky *''No Return No Exchange'' (1986) *'' Cobrador'' (1986) *''Rocky Tan-go IV'' (1986) as Rocky *''Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because'' (1987) - Cpl. Akomplis *''Balandra Crossing'' (1987) *''Rangers in the Wrong War'' (1987) *''Pulis Iskwad'' (1987) *''The Untouchable Family'' (1988) - Machine Gun Nonong *''Parrot Unit'' (1988) as Cpl. Akomplis *'' 7 Pasiklab sa Army'' (1988) *'' Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon'' (1988) - Robert *''Kumander Anting-Anting'' (1988) *'' Code Name: Black & White'' (1988) - Whitey *''Captain Yagit'' (1989) as Dodoy/Captain Yagit *''Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito)'' (1992) - Sol *''Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit'' (1992) - Lucio *'' Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut'' (1992) - Boboy Mortega *''Teacher...Teacher I Love You'' (also known as ''Titser... Titser... I Love You'', 1993) *''Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs'' (1993) - Sol *''Neber 2-Geder'' (1996) *''Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (Aksidental Heroes)'' (1997) - Luis *''Wanted Perfect Murder'' (1997) - Elvis *'' I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!)'' (1997) - Mokong *''Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!'' (1998) - Mokong *''Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong'' (1998) - Alvin *''Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy)'' (1998) - Clinton *''Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys'' (1999) - Presley *''Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999) - Brando *''Tar-San'' (1999) - Tar *''Bestman ...4 Better Not 4 Worse'' (2002) - Carlos Miguel *'' Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo'' (2005) - Mang Teroy *'' Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure'' (2008) - Redford

Television

*''

'' (IBC, 1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980) *'' Champoy'' (RPN 9, 1980–1985) as guest *'' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' (IBC, 1980–1984) as Himself (1980) *''Bisoy'' (BBC 2, 1980–1981) *''2+2'' (BBC 2, 1982–1986) *''Lovingly Yours'' (GMA Network, 1984–1996) as guest *''UFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others'' (GMA Network, 1985–1986) as guest *''Family 3 Plus 1'' (GMA Network, 1986–1988) as guest *''

Palibhasa Lalake ''Palibhasa Lalake'' is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN which ran from March 3, 1987, to November 9, 1998, and directed by Johnny Manahan. Sypnopsis The show began on March 3, 1987, with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gom ...

'' (ABS-CBN, 1987–1998) as guest *''Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw'' (IBC, 1988–1989) as guest *''Buddy en Sol'' (RPN, 1990–1994) as Sol *''Haybol Rambol'' (GMA Network, 1994–1995) *''Mikee'' (GMA Network, 1994) *''Mikee Forever'' (GMA Network, 1995) as guest *''

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'' (GMA Network, 1995–2009) as guest *'' Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (ABS-CBN, 1995–2005) as guest *''

Home Along Da Riles ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...

'' (ABS-CBN, 1995) as guest *'' Super Laff-In'' (ABS-CBN, 1996–1999) as Himself *''Mikee Forever'' (GMA Network, 1996) *'' Pwedeng Pwede'' (ABS-CBN, 1999–2001) as Bruce *''

Daddy Di Do Du ''Daddy Di Do Du'' is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Maxene Magalona, Danica Sotto and Isabella de Leon. It premiered on July 12, 2001 on the network's ...

'' (GMA Network, 2001–2007) as Bruce *''

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.'' ...

'' (GMA Network, 2002–2003) *''

Home Along Da Airport ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...

'' (ABS-CBN, 2003–2005) as Gabriel *''

Quizon Avenue ''Quizon Avenue'' is a Philippine sketch comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN. It starred Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon and his sons Enrico "Eric" Quizon, Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon and Vandolph Quizon. Also included were Kitkat, Ya Chang, Pokwang and Jenny ...

'' (ABS-CBN, 2005) *''O Ha!'' (ABC "now TV5", 2006) *'' Kokey'' (ABS-CBN, 2007) as Nanding Kalugdan *'' Palos'' (ABS-CBN, 2008) as Mario (his last TV show) *'' Tunay na Buhay'' (GMA Network, 2013) posthumously featured *''

Sabado Badoo ''Sabado Badoo'' () is a 2015 Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Betong Sumaya and Sef Cadayona, it premiered on March 14, 2015. The show concluded on July 25, 2015 with a total of 20 episodes. Segments ...

'' (GMA Network, 2015) posthumously featured

Awards

*Winner, Best Comedy Actor for ''Buddy En Sol'' -

*Nominated, Best Comedy Actor for '' Kokey'' - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:White, Redford 1955 births 2010 deaths Cebuano comedians Cebuano television actors Deaths from lung cancer in the Philippines Deaths from brain cancer in the Philippines Filipino male comedians Filipino Roman Catholics Filipino television personalities Male actors from Cebu People from Cebu City People with albinism Visayan people GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities