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Johnny Delgado
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Juan Marasigan Feleo
February 28, 1948 Manila, Philippines
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| Died | November 19, 2009 (aged 61) Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Philippines |
| Other names | Johnny |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 1968–2009 |
| Spouse(s) | Laurice Guillen |
| Children | Ana Feleo Ina Feleo |
| Parent(s) | Ben Feleo Victorina Marasigan |
Juan Marasigan Feleo (born February 28, 1948 – died November 19, 2009), known to many as Johnny Delgado, was a very talented Filipino actor, comedian, and writer. He became well-known for his funny roles on the TV show Goin' Bananas. He also starred in popular movies like Kakabakaba Ka Ba? and Tanging Yaman. For Tanging Yaman, he won important awards like the FAMAS Award and the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor in 2000.
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About Johnny Delgado
His Early Life and Family
Johnny Delgado was born as Juan Marasigan Feleo on February 28, 1948, in Manila, Philippines. His father, Ben Feleo, was a film director, and his mother, Victorina Marasigan, was an educator. Johnny went to school at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
He was married to the famous actress and director Laurice Guillen. They had two daughters, Anna Feleo and Ina Feleo, who also became actresses. Besides his work in movies and TV, Johnny also appeared in a TV commercial for Cherry Coke. After he passed away, he was honored by being added to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame in December 2010.
His Battle with Illness and Passing
In 2008, Johnny Delgado was diagnosed with cancer. He bravely shared that he was getting chemotherapy and felt he was responding well. In February 2009, he even attended a birthday celebration, looking healthy and strong, and announced that his cancer was in remission.
However, in November 2009, the cancer returned suddenly. He was taken to St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City. After leaving the hospital on November 17, he sadly passed away on November 19, 2009, from lymphoma. He was laid to rest at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina five days later.
Johnny Delgado's Work
Popular Movies and TV Shows
Johnny Delgado had a long and successful career in both movies and television. He was known for his ability to play many different kinds of characters, from funny to serious.
Some of his well-known movies include:
- Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
- Brutal (1980)
- Aguila (1980)
- Tanging Yaman (2000) – This movie won him a Best Actor award.
- Kailangan Kita (2002)
- La Visa Loca (2005)
- Urduja (2008) – An animated film where he lent his voice.
- Labing-labing (2009) – This was his very last movie role, a short film directed by his daughter Ina Feleo.
On television, he was a regular on the popular gag show Goin' Bananas. He also appeared in many drama series and shows, such as:
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2009)
- Arriba, Arriba! (2000)
- Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002)
- Maria Flordeluna (2007)
- May Bukas Pa (2009) – This was his final TV appearance.
Awards and Recognitions
Johnny Delgado received many awards for his acting, showing how talented he was.
FAMAS Awards
He won several FAMAS Awards, which are among the most respected film awards in the Philippines:
- 1976 – Best Supporting Actor for Banaue
- 1977 – Best Supporting Actor for Mrs. Teresa Abad ako po si Bing
- 1980 – Best Supporting Actor for Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan
- 1981 – Best Supporting Actor for Kakabakaba ka ba?
- 1988 – Best Supporting Actor for Balweg
- 1990 – Best Supporting Actor for Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police
- 1993 – Best Supporting Actor for Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
- 1995 – Best Supporting Actor for Macario Durano
- 2001 – Best Actor for Tanging Yaman (He won this major award!)
FAP Awards, Philippines
He also won awards from the Film Academy of the Philippines:
- 2005 – Best Screenplay for Santa Santita (shared with Jerry Gracio and Michiko Yamamoto)
- 2006 – Best Supporting Actor for La Visa Loca (He won!)
- 2007 – Best Supporting Actor for Ligalig (He won!)
Gawad Urian Awards
The Gawad Urian Awards are given by film critics, and Johnny Delgado was recognized by them too:
- 1981 – Best Supporting Actor for Kakabakaba ka ba? (He won!)
Metro Manila Film Festival Awards
At the annual Metro Manila Film Festival, he also received top honors:
- 1979 – Best Supporting Actor for Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (He won!)
- 2000 – Best Actor for Tanging Yaman (He won this big award!)
- 2006 – Best Supporting Actor for Ligalig (He won!)
