Gregorio Fernandez

Gregorio Montemayor Fernandez (May 25, 1904 – March 11, 1973) was a Filipino film actor, director and dentist, and was the father of actor Rudy Fernandez.

Personal life Fernandez was born on May 25, 1904, to former Lubao Mayor Eugenio Araneta Fernandez and Maria Montemayor. He married Paz Padilla (daughter of Jose Padilla Sr.) in 1936. The couple had eight children, including Merle Fernandez (born 1939) and Rudy Fernandez (1952–2008). Padilla committed suicide in Fernandez's home in 1957 due to postpartum depression, while one of his sons also committed suicide out of fear of being punished for his actions by Fernandez.

Filmography Director Year Title 1937 Asahar at Kabaong 1938 Celia at Balagtas 1939 Tatlong Pagkabirhen 1940 Señorita 1946 Garrison 13 1947 Miss Philippines 1948 Puting Bantayog 1949 Hen. Gregorio Del Pilar 1949 Kampanang Ginto 1949 Capas 1950 Kontrabando 1950 Candaba 1951 Dugo sa Dugo 1951 Bayan o Pag-Ibig 1952 Rodrigo de Villa 1953 Squatters 1953 Philippine Navy 1953 Dagohoy 1954 Singsing Na Tanso 1955 Dalagang Taring 1955 Higit sa Lahat 1956 Medalyong Perlas (segment "Kapalaran") 1956 Luksang Tagumpay 1957 Sampung Libong Pisong Pag-Ibig 1957 Hukom Roldan 1958 Malvarosa 1958 Casa Grande 1958 Ay Petita! 1958 Ana Maria 1959 Panagimpan 1960 Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo 1960 Awit ng Mga Dukha 1963 Emily 1963 The Macapagal Story 1966 Ang Nasasakdal! 1971 Daing

Actor Year Title Role 1927 Hot Kisses 1927 The Filipino Woman 1928 Ang Lumang Simbahan 1930 Child Out of Wedlock 1931 Ang Lihim ni Bathala 1931 Moro Pirates 1932 Ligaw Na Bulaklak 1937 Taong Demonyo 1937 Asahar at Kabaong 1946 Prinsipeng Hindi Tumatawa 1949 Florante at Laura Sultan Aliadab 1949 Kampanang Ginto 1949 Capas 1950 Kontrabando Boss

Screenwriter Year Title 1955 Higit sa Lahat