Filipino actor and politician (1930 – 2003)
Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro , was a film and television actor . He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan [ 1]
Navarro was known as a character actor [ 2] [ 3] Beh Bote Nga .[ 2]
A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary , he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s.
Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig , a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.
Career
Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators".[ 4] DZMM-AM [ 5] DWAN-AM .[ 4] Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc .[ 6]
Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1955
Binibining Kalog Jorge
The first movie he appeared in.
Produced by Sampaguita Pictures .
1957
Pretty Boy
1957
Prinsesa Gusgusin
1958
Kundiman ng Puso
1958
Lover Boy
1960
Bilanggong Birhen
1962
Kaming Mga Talyada
1963
The Macapagal Story
1963
Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw
1963
Miting de Avance
1964
Kardong Kidlat
1964
Ginintuang Ani
1964
Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis
1964
Ang Pinakakilabot
1964
Markong Bagsik
1964
Zigomar
1965
G-2 Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series
1965
Kambal-Kidlat
1965
Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay
1965
Batas ng .45
1965
Kalaban ng Sindikato Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series
1965
Tatlo sa Tatlo
1965
Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa Manlulupig Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1965
Ben Barracuda "Initial Offering" of Junar Productions
1965
Contra-Señas Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1965
Mastermind Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1966
Deadline: Agosto 13 Guest performance; part of the Agent X-44 film series
1966
Pepe en Pilar
1966
Makasalanan
1966
Blackmail! Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1966
Ang Nasasakdal
1966
Doble Trece
1966
Top Secret Part of the Agent 69 film series
1966
Johnny West
1966
Crossfire
1966
Kidlat at Kamandag
1966
Frame-Up! Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1967
Sergeant .45 Sergeant .45
1967
The Experts Part of the Agent 69 film series
1967
Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak [ 7] Tony
1967
Modus Operandi Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1967
Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang)
1967
Da Best in Da West
1968
Kaming Taga-ilog
1968
Bigat ng Kamay
1968
Armalite Commandos
1968
Magnum Barracuda
1968
Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang Pusakal Ang Ganid
1968
Siete Dolores
1968
Kaming Taga-bundok
1969
The Graduation
1969
Ang Sakristan
1969
Ayun 'Yon, Eh!
1969
Facifica Falayfay
1969
Mekeni's Gold Omar Sarap
1969
Blue-Seal Mataharis Part of the Agent X-44 series
1969
Kill: The Magnificent Agents!
1970
Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid Omar Cassidy
1970
Agent Silencer at ang 7 Brassieres Omar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77
1970
The Manhunt
1970
Rodolfo Valentino [ 8]
1970
Ang Magsasaging
1971
Laugh Story
1971
The Criminals Part of the Agent X-44 film series
1972
Laugh Bag
1972
Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap "Initial Offering" of Avon Productions
1973
Kung Gumire Parang Tandang
1973
Dracula Goes to R.P.
1973
Fight Batman Fight! Joker
1974
As Long as There's Music
1974
John & Marsha
1974
Tama Na Erap
1974
Ugat
1974
King Khayam and I
1975
The Exit
1975
Jack and Jill and John
1975
Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo
1975
Nagbabagang Silangan
1975
Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran
1976
In My Little Room
1976
The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita
1979
Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?
1979
Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman
1979
Mamang Sorbetero
1981
Hari ng Stunt
1985
Magchumikap Ka!
1986
John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1994
Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis Don Pedro
Death
Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer.[ 9]
References
^ Francisco, Butch (1 November 2003). "Remembering Departed Stars" . Retrieved 19 November 2012 . ^ a b "Rod Navarro, 73" . Manila Standard. 10 April 2003. Retrieved 11 September 2022 .^ CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine film ISBN 978-971-8546-42-0 . Retrieved 11 September 2022 .^ a b "DWAN back on air" . Manila Standard. 22 November 1996. Retrieved 11 September 2022 .^ "The birth of 'Radyo Patrol': typhoons, helicopter crashes, and the First Quarter Storm" . news.abs-cbn.com/ . July 7, 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2022 .^ " . news.abs-cbn.com . July 22, 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022 .^ "Luis Nepomuceno, film industry scion and director of 'Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak', dies at 89" . news.abs-cbn.com . April 29, 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2022 .^ Lo, Ricky (August 25, 2020). "2 more 'golden' beauties" . Philstar.com . Retrieved 11 September 2022 . ^ Valle, Jocelyn (1 January 2004). "Bombshells, boy bands, breakouts, breakups" . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 September 2022 .
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