Lito Legaspi

Early career He appeared in 1959 comedy film Ipinagbili Kami ng Aming Tatay, starring Dolphy. In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced Legaspi together with teenage stars such as Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareño, Dindo Fernando, Pepito Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera and Bert Leroy, Jr., among others. Legaspi made his debut in Sampaguita Pictures' Lab Na Lab Kita alongside Susan Roces then appeared in Joey, Eddie and Lito, paired with Liberty Ilagan. He became a matinee idol like Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, Greg Martin and Juancho Gutierrez.

After his contract with Sampaguita expired, he went freelancing in the 1970s. He played an impotent husband in the film Uhaw (1970) with Merle Fernandez and Tito Galla, directed by Ruben Abalos.

Later career He played Mayor Joaquin Montejo in Esperanza on ABS-CBN, starring Judy Ann Santos in 1997. He also played as governor in Makapiling Kang Muli, GMA Network's primetime television series.

As a veteran actor, he appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows since 1959.

He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk of Fame in December 2014 for his contribution in film and TV acting.

Personal life Legaspi had 3 children with Hershey, Zoren, Kier and Brando who are also prospective movie actors. His daughter-in-law (Zoren's wife), Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi is an actress and TV presenter. His grandchildren, fraternal twins Maverick and Cassandra (children of Zoren and Carmina) and Dani Barretto (daughter of Kier and actress Marjorie Barretto) are in show business as well. In 2019, Dani Barretto wed Xavi Panlilio with child Millie, born in 2019.

Health and death On September 6, 2019, Legaspi was rushed to the Cardinal Santos Memorial Medical Center after having chest pains. He later died from cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at around 10:00 AM on September 8, 2019, two days before his 78th birthday. He was buried at Caryana Monastery in Magalang, Pampanga.

Selected filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1959 Wedding Bells Lito 1961 Joey, Eddie, Lito Lito 1963 Ang Class Reunion Joselito Moran 1970 Marupok 1976 Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon! 1977 Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? Banta ng Kahapon 1989 Limang Daliri ng Diyos Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo Hepe 1990 Alyas Baby Face Angel Cremenal Attorney Savedra Alyas Baby Face 1991 Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story Col. Manuel Ordoñez Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Roman 1992 Kapatid Ko si Hudas Don Ramon Cordova Mario Sandoval Mr. Retareno 1993 Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys Judge Rafael Montejo Pugoy – Hostage: Davao Mayor Antonio Duwalde Mancao Mayor 1994 Bawal Na Gamot The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? Col. Tomas Karingal Iukit Mo sa Bala Congressman Velez Col. Billy Bibit, RAM Ret. Col. Sabello Bibit 1995 Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay Col. Orlando Aberilla Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 Col. Manuel Ordoñez Asero Col. Marino 1996 Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko Col. Sabino SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Col. Deogracias D'Bayan Totoy Hitman Anton 1997 Paano ang Puso Ko? Cesar Cobra Sambahin ang Puri Ko Kulang Ka Lang sa Lambing 1998 Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita Ryan's father Init ng Dugo Don Conrado 1999 Tigasin Col. Rodolfo Angeles Linlang Esperanza: The Movie Mayor Joaquin Montejo 2003 Lastikman Larry's father 2005 Terrorist Hunter Gen. Cruz 2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Mr. Morales 2012 Every Breath U Take Leo's dad

Television Year Title Role 1987 Agila Recurring Role 1997–1998 Esperanza Mayor Joaquin Montejo 1998 Bayani José Abad Santos 1999 Tabing Ilog Francisco Ledesma 2004 Hiram Don Felipe Verdadero 2008 Komiks Presents: Dragonna Recurring Role Eva Fonda Toshiro Fonda 2009 The Wedding Lawrence 2010 I Love Betty La Fea Virgilio Arellano Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Don Leon Fortalejo 2011 Mula sa Puso Luis Vergara 2012 The Good Daughter Miguel Guevarra Makapiling Kang Muli Governor Isang Dakot na Luha Mr. Vergara 2013 Genesis Manuel Macalintal Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Melchor Antonio Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma Agustin Carriedo 2014 Niño Manuel Reyes Ilustrado Padre Amado 2015 Marimar Don Fernando Aldama 2016 Princess in the Palace Manuel Gonzaga Ika-6 na Utos Allan 2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jonathan Wu Haplos Eduardo "Lolo Doods" Dizon 2018–2019 My Special Tatay Simon Villaroman (his last appearance)