Rudy Fernandez was born on March 16, 1952 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines as Rodolfo Padilla Fernandez. He was an actor and producer, known for Diskarte (2002), Birador (1998) and Pepeng Shotgun (1981). He was married to Lorna Tolentino. He died on June 7, 2008 in White Plains, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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| 1 | His father is Gregorio Fernandez. |
| 2 | A multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s. |
| 3 | Died 6:15 a.m. of June 7, 2008, a day after he decided to be discharged from Cardinal Santos Medical Center where he was confined for almost a month. |
| 4 | He battled periampullary cancer for two years, even seeking treatment abroad including hospitals in the United States and Japan. |
| 5 | Sons Renz Marion and Raphael Fernandez (with wife actress Lorna Tolentino) and Mark Anthony Fernandez with former partner, actress Alma Moreno. |
| 6 | Best buddies were Jinggoy Estrada, Jinggoy Estrada and Phillip Salvador. |
| 7 | His rise to stardom took off when he was launched in Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976). |
| 8 | He and Alma Moreno became reel and real lovers during and after filming Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976). Consequently, the couple lived together and had one child, Mark Anthony Fernandez. |
| 9 | In his teens, he witnessed the death of his mother Pilar Padilla who committed suicide by shooting herself. The incident traumatized the young Rudy. |
| 10 | Uncle of Robin Padilla, Rustom Padilla, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla. |
| 11 | Born Rodolfo Padilla Fernandez on March 3, 1952 in Manila to film director and medical practitioner Dr. Gregorio Fernandez and Pilar Padilla of the famous show biz Padilla clan. |
| 12 | He made his movie debut at the age of three, appearing in Luksang tagumpay (1956), which his father directed in 1956. His follow-up movie, Emily (1960) was also directed by his father. |
| 13 | It was in 1970 that the young Rudy decided to really plunge into showbiz while a Commerce student at the University of Sto. Tomas. Due to his hectic schedules that he missed a lot of his classes, he quit schooling. |
| 14 | Then movie reporter and talent scout Deo Fajardo Jr. spotted the potentials in Rudy as an actor during his teen years and helped him push his career. It was also Deo who pushed to stardom Rudy's nephew, Robin Padilla in Anak ni Baby Ama (1990), a sequel of Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976) which launched Rudy's career. |
| 15 | Became the president of the Kapisanan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon in the early 1990s. His term followed that of Paquito Diaz. |
| 16 | Rejected the lead role in Bayan ko: Kapit sa patalim (1984), which later became one of the most celebrated Filipino films of all time. He turned down the movie after director Lino Brocka refused to grant his demands. Fernandez wanted some character changes to suit his image. However, Brocka thought such changes would ruin the entire sense and vision of the film. So Brocka opted for Phillip Salvador. |
| 17 | Named after Rudolph Valentino. His mother Pilar was very fond of Rudolf when she was pregnant. She usually wanted to see the face of the Hollywood actor; hence she hung Rudolf's photo in his room. |
| 18 | In 2001, he ran for Quezon City under Puwersa ng Masa of former President Joseph Estrada but lost to then House Speaker Sonny Belmonte Jr. |
| 19 | The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) bestowed the 2008 Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award to him at the 24th Star Awards for Movies. He was also the recipient of the Film Academy of the Philippines FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| 20 | Education: Bachelor of Science in Commerce (University of Santo Tomas, Manila). |
| 21 | Brother of Merle Fernandez. |
| 22 | Father of actor Mark Anthony Fernandez, his son with actress Alma Moreno. |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Atlantika | 2006 | TV Series | Camaro |
| Now and Forever | 2006 | TV Series | Arman |
| Minsan pa | 2004 | GRO |
| Twin Hearts | 2003 | TV Series |
| Utang ng ama | 2003 | Rudy, Father of Don |
| Daboy en da girl | 2002 | TV Series | Daboy |
| Hula mo huli ko | 2002 | Inspector Randy Tuazon |
| Diskarte | 2002 | Jake |
| Ping Lacson: Super Cop | 2000 | Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson |
| Sagot kita: Mula ulo hanggang paa | 2000 | Fireman |
| Palaban | 2000 | Major Jack Morales |
| Ang erpat kong Astig | 1998 |
| Ginto't pilak | 1998 | Ben Pilak |
| Birador | 1998 | Mike Santana |
| Ayos lang, pare ko | 1997 | Turo |
| Wag na wag kang lalayo | 1997 |
| Kristo | 1996 | Simon of Cyrene |
| Itataya ko ang buhay ko | 1996 |
| Matimbang pa sa dugo | 1995 | Carlos |
| Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group | 1995 |
| Gising na... ang higanteng natutulog | 1995 |
| Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang bungo 2 | 1995 | Bobby Ortega |
| Onyok Tigasin | 1995 |
| Nagkataon... Nagkatagpo | 1994 | Gomer |
| Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story | 1994 | Eddie Fernandez |
| Kung kailangan mo ako | 1993 | Elmo |
| Tumbasan mo ng buhay | 1993 |
| Guwapings: The First Adventure | 1992 |
| Kamay ni Cain | 1992 |
| Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II | 1992 | Berting |
| Daddy Goon | 1992 | Bingbong |
| Kahit buhay ko... | 1992 | Marco |
| Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story | 1991 | Vincent 'Bingbong' Crisologo |
| Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | 1991 | Bobby Ortega |
| Onyong Majikero | 1991 | Romy |
| Kaaway ng batas | 1990 | Lt. Bobby Sandoval |
| Ayaw matulog ng gabi | 1990 |
| Ipaglalaban ko | 1989 |
| Sandakot na bala | 1988 | Emil |
| Isang dakot na bala | 1988 |
| Tubusin mo ng dugo ... A Crime Story | 1988 |
| Vengeance Is Mine | 1987 | Ador Ronquillo |
| Vigilante | 1987 |
| Humanda ka... Ikaw ang susunod | 1987 | Carlo Sobella |
| Operation; Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier | 1987 | Victor Corpuz |
| Deadly Target | 1986 |
| Payaso | 1986 |
| Lumuhod ka sa lupa! | 1986 | Norman |
| Laban kung laban | 1986 |
| Sobra na, tama na, asiong aksaya | 1986 |
| Mabuhay ka sa baril | 1986 | Dario / David |
| Sangley Point Robbery | 1985 | Ruben Martirez |
| Calapan Jailbreak | 1985 |
| Anak ng Tondo | 1985 | Berting de Jesus |
| Riot 1950 | 1985 |
| Baun Gang | 1985 | Alejandrino Baun |
| Bilang na ang oras mo | 1985 | Bobby |
| Ulo ng gapo | 1985 |
| Idol | 1984 | Ador |
| Kriminal | 1984 |
| Somewhere | 1984 | Silvio Logarte |
| Tulisang dagat | 1984 |
| Montemayor: tulisang dagat | 1984 |
| Sarge | 1984 |
| Pasukuin si Waway | 1984 | Waway |
| Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng cavite) Version II | 1984 | Johnny Remulla (uncredited) |
| Kumusta ka, Hudas? | 1983 |
| Porontoy | 1983 |
| Kunin mo ang ulo ni Magtanggol | 1983 | Rufo Magtanggol |
| Tatak ng yakuza | 1983 | Jerry |
| Sumuko ka na Ronquillo | 1983 | Ronquillo |
| Alex San Diego: Wanted | 1983 | Alex San Diego |
| Inside Job | 1983 |
| Mga pambato | 1982 | Peping Guwapo |
| Vendetta | 1982 |
| Guillermo Soliman | 1982 |
| Amo | 1982 |
| Get My Son Dead or Alive | 1982 | Renato Paragas |
| Kumander Elpidio Paclibar | 1982 |
| Kumander Kris | 1982 | Abdul |
| Totoy Saudi | 1982 |
| Boy Condenado | 1982 | Boy Condenado |
| Enkuwentro | 1982 |
| Mga hayop sa paraiso | 1982 |
| Babalik ka rin | 1981 |
| Kahit ako'y lupa | 1981 |
| Lukso ng dugo | 1981 |
| Pepeng Shotgun | 1981 | Pepe Medrano |
| Death Row | 1981 |
| Wanted Sabas | 1981 |
| Laya | 1981 |
| Bangkusay | 1981 | Asiong Salonga |
| Deadly Brothers | 1981 |
| Bantay salakay | 1981 |
| Estibador | 1980 | Ramon Ramirez |
| Sa init ng apoy | 1980 |
| Tres kantos | 1980 | Edgar |
| Tatak munti | 1980 |
| Tatak Angustia | 1980 | Rene |
| Hari ng tondo ikaw o ako | 1980 |
| Goriong butete | 1980 | Handsome Gorio (uncredited) |
| Puga | 1980 |
| Kosa | 1980 |
| Pader at rehas | 1980 |
| 9 de Pebrero | 1979 | Guillen Sarmiento |
| Kasal-kasalan, bahay-bahayan | 1979 |
| Star | 1979 |
| Isang milyong at isang kasalanan | 1979 |
| Ang leon, ang tigre, at ang alamid | 1979 |
| Dakpin... Killers for Hire | 1979 |
| Maynila 1970: Panganib araw at gabi | 1979 |
| Angelita... Ako ang iyong ina | 1979 | Rod |
| Isang araw isang buhay | 1979 | Boy Ginto |
| Hold-Up | 1979 |
| Teritoryo ko ito | 1979 |
| Hoodlum Killer | 1979 |
| Holdup (Special Squad, D.B.) | 1979 |
| Salonga | 1978 | Asiong Salonga |
| Ex-Convict | 1978 |
| Dyesebel | 1978 | Fugitive (uncredited) |
| Pretty Boy Segovia | 1978 |
| Doble kara | 1978 | Eddie |
| Joe Quintero | 1978 | Joe Quintero |
| Gusting pusa | 1978 |
| Anak sa una, kasal sa ina | 1978 |
| Bilangguang walang rehas | 1978 |
| Teteng Salonga ng Tondo | 1978 |
| Iligpit si pretty boy | 1977 |
| Alfredo Lim | 1977 | Alfredo Lim |
| Gameng | 1977 |
| Hijack '77 | 1977 |
| Alfredo Lim, Manila Police | 1977 |
| Ako si Emma, Babae! | 1977 |
| Valentin Labrador | 1977 |
| Makahiya at Talahib | 1976 | Arturo Clemente |
| Ikaw... ako laban sa mundo! | 1976 |
| Usigin ang maysala | 1976 | Bernie |
| Bong bong | 1976 | Mando |
| Bitayin si... Baby Ama! | 1976 | Baby Ama |
| Bertang karengkeng | 1976 |
| Leap year ngayon, lagot ka pipikutin kita | 1976 |
| Wanted ... Ded or Alayb | 1976 |
| Nahirit, Nasipol ang Biyaheng Bikol | 1976 |
| Si Raquel at Si Rafael | 1976 |
| The Good Father | 1975 |
| Diwang kayumanggi: Prinsesang mandirigma | 1975 |
| Dugo at pag-ibig sa kapirasong lupa | 1975 | Bong (segment 5) (uncredited) |
| Sa pag-ikot ng mundo | 1975 |
| Ibong lukaret | 1975 |
| Gemma: Babaing Kidlat | 1974 |
| 7 Crazy Dragons | 1974 |
| Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica | 1974 |
| Alyas Blackie | 1973 |
| Sandra Lee | 1973 |
| Manang biday sa maynila | 1973 |
| Lagot kung lagot | 1972 |
| Life Everlasting | 1971 | Rod |
| Matutina | 1971 |
| For You, Mama | 1970 |
| Sweet Matutinna | 1970 |
| Emily | 1960 |
| Luksang Tagumpay | 1956 |
| Mahirit, masiplang biyahing Bicol | 1956 |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2003 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Actor | Diskarte (2002) |
| 2003 | Gawad Urian Award | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Diskarte (2002) |
| 1999 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Birador (1998) |
| 1996 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Matimbang pa sa dugo (1995) |
| 1994 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Tumbasan mo ng buhay (1993) |
| 1992 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story (1991) |
| 1991 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Kaaway ng batas (1990) |
| 1991 | Gawad Urian Award | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Kaaway ng batas (1990) |
| 1990 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Ipaglalaban ko (1989) |
| 1989 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Sandakot na bala (1988) |
| 1987 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Lumuhod ka sa lupa! (1986) |
| 1984 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Sumuko ka na Ronquillo (1983) |
| 1982 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Pepeng Shotgun (1981) |
| 1982 | Gawad Urian Award | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Pepeng Shotgun (1981) |
| 1980 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Star (1979) |
| 1979 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Anak sa una, kasal sa ina (1978) |
| 1977 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976) |
