Dindo Fernando

Dindo Fernando (born Jose Tacorda Chua Surban; November 19, 1940 – August 27, 1987) was a Filipino film and television actor. He began his career as a matinee idol associated with Sampaguita Pictures and its group of performers known as “Stars ’66”, before becoming known principally for dramatic roles. His performance in Ikaw at ang Gabi received the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor, while his role in Langis at Tubig earned Best Actor awards from the Metro Manila Film Festival and the FAMAS Awards.

Early life and education Fernando was born Jose Tacorda Chua Surban on November 19, 1940, in Virac, Catanduanes. A 2020 profile in The Philippine Star identified his home community as Salvacion in Virac. Among Fernando's more serious films for the studio was 4 ang Anak ni David, in which he appeared with Eddie Garcia, Luis Gonzales, Eddie Gutierrez and Bert Leroy Jr.

On television, Fernando was known for portraying Major Leo Alicante, the father of the title character played by Janice de Belen, in the RPN drama series Flordeluna. He also appeared with Tony Santos Sr. in The Dindo–Tony Show. A 2013 retrospective in the Philippine Daily Inquirer described Fernando as the most successful male dramatic actor to emerge from the Stars ’66 group and noted his extensive work on Flordeluna.

Death Fernando died on August 27, 1987, at the age of 46.

Selected filmography The following is a selection of Fernando's film credits.

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