José Padilla, Sr.

José Padilla y Gálvez (October 30, 1888 – August 13, 1945) also known by his screen name, Mario de Córdova, was a Filipino lawyer, politician and movie actor.

Early life José Padilla y Gálvez was born to parents Pedro Padilla Ortiz and Mónica Gálvez y Mariano on October 30, 1888, in Quingua (now Plaridel), Bulacan.

Political career

He served as a member of the House of Representatives representing the 1st district of Bulacan from 1919 to 1928 in the 5th, 6th and 7th Philippine Legislatures. He ran as senator in the 1941 Philippine Senate election under the Popular Front of Senator Juan Sumulong, but lost.

Personal life Padilla's progeny made themselves notable in their respective fields of show business, politics and sports. Among his dozen children He is a grandfather to actor-senator Robin Padilla, BB Gandanghari, Carlos Padilla Jr., Rommel Padilla, Rudy Fernandez, and a great-grandfather of Kylie Padilla and Daniel Padilla.

Filmography Secreto de confesión (as Mario de Cordova)