Ronaldo Valdez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ronaldo Valdez
Valdez on a film poster for Seven Sundays (2017)
Born	Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs (1947-11-27)November 27, 1947 Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Died	December 17, 2023(2023-12-17) (aged 76) Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1966–2023
Spouse(s)	Maria Fe Ilagan Gibbs (separated)
Children	2 (including Janno Gibbs)
Relatives	Bing Loyzaga (daughter-in-law) Gerardo De Leon (father-in-law; deceased)

Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs (born November 27, 1947 – died December 17, 2023), known as Ronaldo Valdez, was a famous Filipino actor. He had a long career that lasted almost 50 years. He was known for playing many different kinds of characters in movies and TV shows.

Ronaldo Valdez's Acting Career

Ronaldo Valdez started his acting journey as a young leading man. He later became well-known for playing father figures and sometimes even villains in films and on television.

How Ronaldo Valdez Started Acting

A famous actor named Dolphy discovered Ronaldo Valdez. This happened at a basketball court while Dolphy was looking for a new actor. Ronaldo Valdez's first big role was in the 1966 movie Pepe En Pilar. He then got another important part in the 1969 film The Mad Doctor of Blood Island.

Popular Roles and TV Shows

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Ronaldo Valdez became very popular. He often played important father roles or wealthy characters. He continued these types of roles in the 1990s and 2000s.

Some of his most famous TV dramas include Mula sa Puso (1997–1999), Ang Munting Paraiso (1999–2002), and Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001–2003). He also starred in the romantic comedy movie Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? (1998).

For younger audiences, he was known for TV series like Los Bastardos (2018–2019) and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022). His popular films include The Mistress (2012), All You Need Is Pag-ibig (2015), and Seven Sundays (2017). He also appeared as a guest host on many TV programs.

Ronaldo Valdez as Colonel Sanders

In 2017, Ronaldo Valdez was chosen by KFC to be the first Filipino Colonel Sanders. This happened after he appeared in a funny audition video for the role.

Ronaldo Valdez's Last Films

His last two movies were released after he passed away. These films were GG (Good Game): The Movie and Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko. His son, Janno Gibbs, directed Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko.

Ronaldo Valdez's Personal Life

Ronaldo Valdez was married to Maria Fe Ilagan. They had two children, Janno and Melissa. Both of his children also became actors, following in their father's footsteps.

Ronaldo Valdez's Passing

Ronaldo Valdez passed away on December 17, 2023, in Quezon City. He was 76 years old.

Ronaldo Valdez's Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Ronaldo Valdez's Awards and Nominations

Ronaldo Valdez was one of the few actors who won all four major awards in the Philippines for the same movie. He joined the special Grand Slam club in 1994. This happened when he won Best Supporting Actor awards from the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian, and the Star Awards for his role in May Minamahal.