Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (Tagalog: [tʃɪnˈgoɪ ɐˈlɔnsɔ]; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017)[1] was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak (1996).

Chinggoy Alonzo
Born
Ramón Alonzo

(1950-07-22)22 July 1950
Died15 October 2017(2017-10-15) (aged 67)
Other namesChingoy, Chinggoy Gil
OccupationActor
Years active1979–2017

Career

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Alonzo was active in the theater industry since the 1960s as an actor and stage director, including work with repertory group The Company of Players.[2]

He appeared in several films such as Dito Sa Pitong Gatang (1992), Sana Pag-ibig Na (1998),[3] and Linlang (1999).

He played Don Ramón, the father of Dingdong Dantes' character in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2002), and the father of Iza Calzado's character in the 2006 film Moments of Love. He was known for portraying the character Evades in the fantasy series Encantadia. Recently, he also appeared in the historical epic series Indio (2013).[4]

His last television appearance was in the revenge drama series Wildflower (2017), where he played the role of Senator Pablo Alcantara, the father of Roxanne Barcelo's character Natalie.

Personal life

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His son Ralion Alonzo is also a Filipino actor now working in Hong Kong Disneyland playing multiple roles in Disney Revue and as a lead actor in Mulan,[5] while his other son Shark Alonzo is a stage actor who played as Troy Bolton in High School Musical (2006) at the Ateneo de Manila University's Gonzaga Hall Fine Arts Theater.

Death

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Alonzo died on October 15, 2017, from colon cancer. He was 67.[6]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Character Role Network
2017 Wildflower Sen. Pablo Alcantara (Last TV appearance) Supporting role
2016 Hahamakin ang Lahat Don Ericson Tan
2015 You're My Home Ferdinand Vasquez Guest
Princess in the Palace Sen. Carlos Jacinto
2014 Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Henry Buenavista Special participation ABS-CBN
Moon of Desire Robert Herrera Supporting role
2014 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Don Wilfredo Armada Guest
Strawberry Lane Don Don Guest
2013 Got to Believe Ronaldo San Juan Supporting role ABS-CBN
My Little Juan Manolo Domingo Guest
Indio Don Hernando Pelaez Supporting role GMA Network
2012 The Good Daughter Don Manuel Noche Guest
E-Boy Jaime Mariano Supporting role ABS-CBN
2011 Wansapanataym Neo Episode: "Happy Neo Year"
Wansapanataym Mr. Peralta Episode: "My Mumu"
Guns and Roses Don Soliven Guest
I Heart You, Pare! Carlos Romualdez Supporting role
Sabel Father John ABS-CBN
100 Days to Heaven Mr. Villanueva Guest
2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po Don Victor
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Don Cesar Zaragoza
Diva Martin's father
Your Song Fernando Episode: "Love Me, Love You"
Claudine Cara's father Episode: "Doble Cara"
2009 May Bukas Pa Manolo Sandoval Guest ABS-CBN
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Don Fernando Aragon Supporting role
The Wedding Orson Garcintorena
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Series Mr. Yulo Guest
2008 Lobo Mr. Blancaflor
Iisa Pa Lamang Don Amadeo Castillejos
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Don Ernesto Montemayor Supporting role GMA Network
Ako si Kim Samsoon Mr. Sandoval Guest
Codename: Asero Chairman Walden Supporting role
2006 Sa Piling Mo Congressman Chuatoco ABS-CBN
Love Spell Ericka's father Episode: "Charm & Crystal"
Bituing Walang Ningning Lauro Calma Supporting role
Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Rod Guest GMA Network
I Luv NY Johnny Supporting role
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Evades Special participation
2005 Now and Forever: Mukha Miguel / Manuel Supporting role
Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Evades
Encantadia
Ang Mahiwagang Baul Don Selmo Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Bolang Apoy"
2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Don Marcelo Madrigal Guest
2002 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Don Ramon Altamonte Supporting role
2000 Pangako Sa 'Yo General Guest
1996 Anna Karenina Don Xernan Monteclaro Supporting role

Film

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Year Title Character Company
2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Ramon Star Cinema
2012 The Healing Dodi Star Cinema
2011 My Valentine Girls Grandpa Teryo GMA Films
Regal Films
2010 Rosario Tenant Cinemabuhay International
Studio5
You to Me Are Everything Frank Benitez Jr. GMA Films
Regal Films
2009 I Love You, Goodbye Dr. Eduardo Vicencio Star Cinema
2008 One True Love Atty. Julian Mijares GMA Films
Regal Films
Sisa Don Rafael Ibarra OnCAM Productions
2007 Resiklo Mayor Imus Productions
Media Asia Films
2006 Moments of Love Senyor Andres Miguel Buenacer GMA Films
2004 Santa Santita Fr. Pascual Unitel Pictures International
Kuya Ted's father Regal Films
Mano Po 2: My Home Sol's father
2003 Ngayong Nandito Ka Teddy Cervantes Star Cinema
2001 Tusong Twosome Don Segundo Viva Films
1996 Where 'D' Girls 'R' Viva Films
Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak Leandro Salvacion
1979 Buhay Artista Ngayon RVQ Productions
Lion Dragon Films

References

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  1. ^ Dumaual, Mario. "Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso dies". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  2. ^ Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (10 March 2002). "Chinggoy Alonzo: The best of two worlds". The Philippine Star.
  3. ^ Cruz, Francis Joseph A. (16 May 2013). "Filipino Fatherhood From The Afterlife: A plea to rediscover Jeffrey Jeturian's 'Sana Pag-ibig Na'". The Philippine Star.
  4. ^ "Chinggoy Alonzo bilang Hernando" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. 12 January 2013.
  5. ^ Miralles, Nitz (18 December 2005). "Ralion Alonso, maganda ang work sa Hongkong Disneyland". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog). The Philippine Star.
  6. ^ "Veteran actor Chinggoy Alonso dies after battle with colon cancer". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
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