Prudencio Baldivia[1] (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (Tagalog pronunciation:[dɛnˈʃopaˈdɪʎa]), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.
Best Supporting Actor for "Kahit Konting Pagtingin", FAP Awards 1990
Careeredit
He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Batangueño accent when speaking, Padilla also played supporting roles for other Filipino stars, like Ace Vergel, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano and other big stars.[citation needed]
Personal lifeedit
He was married to Catalina Dominguez from Mabalacat, Pampanga,[1] a housewife and they had 8 kids; Dennis, Samuel, Glenn, Jennifer, Gene, Richard, Ched, and Rot. They lived their entire life in P.Jacinto Street corner, Biglang Awa and EDSA, Caloocan city. Dennis is also an actor as well as a politician; Samuel is an OFW Seaman; Glenn is OFW in Middle East places such as Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and is presently in the USA; Jennifer is OFW in Dubai; Gene Padilla also a comedian and actor; Richard died in 1999; Ched is OFW in Singapore; and youngest Rot is in Baldivia. The 5 boys were products of Notre Dame of Manila, and the 3 girls of Our Lady of Grace Academy, both in Caloocan city, a walking distance from their home. All 8 attended college in UST/San Sebastián/Centro Escolar/UE. All 8 appeared in movies and commercials during their childhood.[citation needed]
Health and deathedit
Padilla was rushed to the hospital on September 30, 1997, after complaining of chest pains. About to be checked out from the hospital, Padilla died of cardiac arrest on October 10, 1997, at Quezon City, Philippines. Apart from his son Dennis Padilla who followed his footsteps to become a comedian, Dencio Padilla had other children. He was buried at Nagcarlan Municipal Cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna.[2]
Afternoon Overload Saya (1997) Last TV Appearance before his death.
Awardsedit
1964: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, Ito ang Maynila - FAMAS 1963
1984: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, Tatak ng Yakuza - FAMAS 1984
1991: Won - Best Supporting Actor, Kahit Konting Pagtingin - FAP 1991[5]
Referencesedit
^ abcSiazon, Rachelle (16 December 2020). "Dennis Padilla: The comedian who played young FPJ in the movies". PEP.ph. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^Vanzi, Sol Jose (1997-10-11). "COMEDIAN DENCIO PADILLA DEAD". Newflash.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
^ abcMacaraeg, Pauline (3 April 2019). "Nakakatawa! These Filipino Comedians Made Generations Laugh". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. p. 445. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^"Nora-Boyet top Academy awards; Brocka, best director". news.google.com. Manila Standard. 28 May 1991. Retrieved 12 November 2021.