Eddie Rodriguez
| Eddie Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Luis Clemente Enriquez August 23, 1932 Zamboanga, Philippine Islands |
| Died | October 12, 2001 (aged 69) The Medical City, Pasig City |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Ka Eddie |
| Occupation | Producer, Actor,Director |
| Years active | 1955–1997 |
| Spouse(s) | Araceli Hernandez |
| Children | Sheena Natassha H. Enriquez Dominique Louise Bianchi H. Enriquez |
Luis Clemente Enriquez (August 23, 1932 – October 12, 2001) better known as his stage name Eddie Rodriguez was a Filipino film actor and director.
Born Luis Clemente Enriquez on August 23, 1932 in Zamboanga City.
He spent his childhood and teen years in Sta. Ana, Manila. He was in a relationship with the popular Filipino singer, Carmen Soriano, back in the 1970s. He was formerly married to Araceli Hernandez with 2 children: Sheena Natassha H. Enriquez (born 1985), Dominique Louise Bianchi H. Enriquez (born 1992).
They formed Virgo Film Productions. Rodriguez paired with practically all the queens of Philippine movies from Gloria Romero, Nida Blanca, Rita Gomez, Charito Solis, Amalia Fuentes, Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos. He directed Sharon Cuneta‚ and megablockbuster Maging Sino Ka Man with Robin Padilla.
The cool and suave actor was rumored to have a mysterious illness before and reportedly became an alcoholic.
The Famas best actor awardee started as an action star before aturning to drama where he became more popular.
He was remembered for his films Sapagkat Kami ay Tao Lamang, Kapag Puso ay Sinugatan, Malupit Na Pag-ibig and Nakakahiya parts 1 and 2.
He was posthimously inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in 2006.
He died of cardiac arrest on October 12, 2001 at 11:30 P.M. Friday night, at The Medical City, Pasig City. according to his daughter Sheena she said her father had suffered lung cancer several years ago and one of his lungs had to be surgically removed.
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