José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipinos stage, film and television actor, singer and model.
Personal life and career
Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, became a
Karilagan model and stage actor, then became a film actor. He is the first actor that was launched in the telenovelas like
Mara Clara and
Mula sa Puso. Rodrigo did films with
Nora Aunor like
Annie Batungbakal (1979),
Bongga Ka Day (1980), and
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1992), among others. He also appeared in movies such as
Kisapmata (1981) with
Charo Santos,
Haplos (1982) with
Vilma Santos,
Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili (1989) with
Dina Bonnevie,
Hindi Palulupig (1989) starring
Lito Lapid,
Bawal Na Gamot with
Romnick Sarmenta, and
Mga Batang Bangketa (2006) with
Camille Prats. He received an award of FAMAS Best Supporting Actor 1982 for the movie
Moral.
In 1988, Rodrigo was cast in two action films titled Dugo sa Bawat Punglo and Kumander Nelson.
Rodrigo studied BS Chemistry, at Far Eastern University. He was a former product analyst of Unilever.
Filmography
Film
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Annie Batungbakal (1979)
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Aliw (1979)
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Pader at Rehas (1980)
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Palawan (1980)
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Esmeralda at Ruby (1980)
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Bongga Ka Day (1980)
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Taga sa Panahon (1980)
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Tondo Girl (1981)
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Caught in the Act (1981)
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Kisapmata (1981) – Ernie
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Rock N' Roll (1981)
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Schoolgirls (1982)
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Haplos (1982)
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Moral (1982) – Robert
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Gabi Kung Sumikat ang Araw (1983)
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Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag (1983)
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Apoy sa Inyong Kandungan (1984)
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Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984)
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Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan (1985)
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Ulo ng Gang-ho (1985)
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God Save Me! (1985)
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Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)
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Urban Terrorist (1988)
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Hindi Palulupig (1989)
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Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
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Dear Diary (1989)
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Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili (1989)
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Pangarap Na Ginto (1990)
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Lumaban Ka... Sagot Kita (1990)
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Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990) – Momoy
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Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko (1991) – Ruben
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Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat (1991)
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Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1992) – Raul
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Canary Brothers of Tondo (1992)
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Secret Love (1993)
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Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys (1993)
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Gaano Kita Kamahal (1993) Boy Suclad
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Secret Love (1994) – Romy
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Bawal Na Gamot (1994) – Tony
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Mara Clara: The Movie (1996)
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Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Mike
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Ako Ba ang Nasa Puso Mo? (1997)
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Matrikula (1997)
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Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999)
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Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999)
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Biktima: Campus Coed (2003)
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Mga Batang Bangketa (2006)
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Eternity (2006)
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Green Paradise (2007)
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Iisang Lahi: Pearl of the Orient Seas (2008)
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Ang Sugo sa Huling Araw (not specific)
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Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) – Caloy Salazar (voice and photo appearances only)
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Lorna (2014)
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Ex with Benefits (2015) – Father of Scarlet
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Upline Downline (2015)
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(2022) – Secretary Mar Roxas
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– Dr. Baden
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Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story (upcoming)
Theatre
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Mirandolina (1982)
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Lorenzo Ruiz (1989)
Television
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| 1992–97 | Mara Clara | Amanthe del Valle | |
| 1997–99 | Mula sa Puso | Don Fernando Pereira | [ 'Mula Sa Puso on KChannel ] |
| 1999–01 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Dominador "Domeng" Javier | |
| 2000–02 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Fr. Crispin Arenas | |
| 2001–03 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Efren Wilwayco | |
| 2004 | Mangarap Ka | Mike | |
| 2004–05 | Forever in My Heart | Roberto Bernabe | |
| 2005–06 | Now and Forever: Agos | Ricardo | |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Juancho | |
| Your Song | Andrea's father (Episode: "I've Fallen In Love") | |
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kiko | |
| Love Spell | Nikki's father (Episode: "Line To Heaven") | |
| 2007 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Sultan (Episode: "Akong Ikit") | |
| Ysabella | Fernando Montalban | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dr. Sanchez (Episode: "Pilat") | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Don Augusto Monteverde | |
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Arturo Salcedo | |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Rene Ramos | |
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Libay's father | |
| Rubi | Genaro Ferrer |
| Beauty Queen | Virigilio Rivas | |
| Pepito Manaloto | Erika's father | |
| 2011–12 | Amaya | Datu Pulujan | |
| 2012 | Broken Vow | Mayor Lucio Sebastian | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Inggoy (Episode: "Lubid") | |
| Merly's father (Episode: "Apoy") | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso | Rodolfo Galang | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emong (Episode: "Gown") | |
| Anna Karenina | Don Xernan Monteclaro | |
| Genesis | Dr. Lazon | |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Don Leonardo Padilla | |
| Kambal Sirena | Manolo Montero | |
| Dading | Don Romeo Rodriguez | |
| Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Jojo Salvador | |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Dario (Episode: "Nasa Maling Landas") | |
| FlordeLiza | Mariano "Nano" Perez | |
| Maynila | Rodrigo Duterte (Episode: "Signs of Love") | |
| Edward Pizarro | |
| Romeo "Romy" Maglipon | |
| Ismael (Episode: "Salamin") | |
| Kevin Mercado | |
| Lumbas | |
| Ramon Montoya | |
| Tomas Magpantay | |
| Jess (Episode: "Alibughang Anak") | |
| Oscar Evangelista | |
| Bapa | |
| Pocholo Cuevas | |
| Cesar San Luis | |
| Santiago "Kapitan Tiago" Delos Santos | |
| 2023 | | Dr. Baden | |
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Miguelito "Miguel" Arnaiz | |
| Pinoy Crime Stories | Ricky Dasco (Episode: "Notoryus") | |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | | |
| 2025-present | Batang Quiapo | Alfredo Pangan | |
Footnotes
Discography
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It's About Time (Album)
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Pangako
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Walang Kasing Sarap
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Close To Forever
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Kabayan Huwag Kang Mag-alala
[ "Juan Rodrigo's key to good acting" ]
[ "Juan Rodrigo" ]
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