Pepito Rodriguez

Jose Maria "Pepito" Moreno Rodriguez (October 18, 1942 – February 26, 2026) was a Filipino actor.

Background Rodriguez was the second of six children. His older brother Ramil Rodriguez was also an actor. Rodriguez never married. He however allowed Tony Jamandre, his wife and their three children to live under his household. Jamandre was Rodriguez's driver from 1982. Rodriguez had a girlfriend at 60 years old but broke up with her after not agreeing to her request to expel the Jamandres.

Career Rodriguez started his acting career in 1962 and was contracted under Sampaguita Pictures.

His first film was Siyam na Langit which premiered in 1962. Rodriguez was introduced as a full-fledged actor in the 1963 film Abarinding and appeared in the 1964 film Mga Batang Iskuwater. He was part of the "Stars of '66" launched in 1965. He was part of a love team with fellow Stars of '66 member Rosemarie Sonora. His last film was Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon which premiered in 2002.

Later life and death After retirement, Rodriguez focused on his medical equipment business.

Rodriguez died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 83, whilst hospitalised for pneumonia.

Honors and recognition At the 2024 FAMAS Awards, Rodriguez was named the Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema.