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Lito Legaspi
Born
Ludovico A. Legaspi

(1941-09-10)September 10, 1941
Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Died September 8, 2019(2019-09-08) (aged 77)
Resting place Caryana Monastery, Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actor
Years active 1959–2019
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Children
  • Zoren
  • Kier
  • Brando

Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico A. Legaspi, September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977).

Early career

Legaspi appeared in 1959 comedy film Ipinagbili Kami Ng Aming Tatay, starring Dolphy. In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced Legaspi together with teenage stars such as Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareño, Dindo Fernando, Pepito Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera and Bert Leroy, Jr., among others. He became a matinee idol like Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, Greg Martin and Juancho Gutierrez. .....

Later career

He played Mayor Joaquin Montejo in Esperanza shown in ABS-CBN, starring Judy Ann Santos in 1997. He also played as Governor in Makapiling Kang Muli, GMA Network's prime time television series.

As a veteran actor, he appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows since 1959.

He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in December 2014 for his contribution in movie acting and also TV acting.

Personal life

Lito had 3 children, Zoren, Kier and Brando who are also prospective movie actors. His daughter-in-law (Zoren's wife), Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi is an actress and TV presenter. His grandchildren, fraternal twins Maverick and Cassandra (children of Zoren and Carmina) and Dani Barretto (daughter of Kier and actress Marjorie Barretto) are in show business as well.

Health and death

On September 6, 2019, Legaspi was rushed to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Medical Center after having chest pains. He later died from cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at around 10:00 AM on September 8, 2019, two days before his 78th birthday. He was buried at Caryana Monastery in Magalang, Pampanga.

Selected filmography

Film

Year Title Role Producer
1959 Wedding Bells Lito
1961 Joey, Eddie, Lito Lito
1963 Ang Class Reunion Joselito Moran
1970 Marupok
1976 Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon!
1977 Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Banta ng Kahapon
1990 Alyas Baby Face
Angel Cremenal
Alyas Baby Face Seiko Films
1991 Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story Col. Ordoñez Bonanza Films
Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Roman Mega Films
1992 Kapatid Ko si Hudas Don Ramon Cordova
Mario Sandoval Mr. Retareno
1993 Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys Rafael Montejo
1994 Bawal Na Gamot
Iukit Mo sa Bala Congressman Valdez Star Cinema and RRJ Productions Inc.
1995 Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay Col. Orlando Aberilla Viva Films
Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega Col. Ordoñez Viva Films
1996 SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Col. Deogracias D'Bayan
1997 Paano ang Puso Ko? Cesar Star Cinema
1998 Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita Ryan's Father Star Cinema
1999 Tigasin
Esperanza: The Movie Mayor Joaquin Montejo Star Cinema
2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Mr. Morales Star Cinema
2012 Every Breath U Take Leo's Dad Star Cinema

Television

Year Title Role Network
2018—2019 My Special Tatay Simon Villaroman (in His last Appearance) GMA Network
2017 Haplos Eduardo "Lolo Doods" Dizon
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jonathan Wu
ABS-CBN
2016 Ika-6 na Utos Allan GMA Network
Princess in the Palace Manuel Gonzaga
2015 MariMar Don Fernando Aldama
2014 Ilustrado Padre Amado
Niño Manuel Reyes
2013 Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma Agustin Carriedo ABS-CBN
Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Melchor Antonio
Genesis Manuel Macalintal
GMA Network
2012 Isang Dakot na Luha Mr. Vergara
TV5
Makapiling Kang Muli Governor GMA Network
The Good Daughter Miguel Guevarra
2011 Mula Sa Puso Luis Vergara ABS-CBN
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Don Leon Fortalejo
I Love Betty La Fea Virgilio Arellano
2009 The Wedding Lawrence
2008 Eva Fonda Toshiro Fonda
Komiks Presents: Dragonna Recurring Role
2004 Hiram Don Felipe Verdadero
1999 Tabing Ilog Francisco Ledesma
1998 Bayani José Abad Santos
1997—1998 Esperanza Mayor Joaquin Montejo
1987 Agila Recurring Role
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