Redford White

Cipriano Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), known professionally as Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as Sol in the television sitcom Buddy and Sol opposite Eric Quizon who played Buddy. White was recognized as Best Comedy Actor on the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his role as Sol.

Early life and career White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol. He had a string of hits as the leading man in several 1980s comedies such as Boni and Klayd, Darakula and Hee Man: Master of None, his first major role. For several years, he starred in the TV sitcom Buddy en Sol with Eric Quizon.

In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang Mga Unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! paired with various comedians including Babalu, Bonel Balingit, Carding Castro and Leo Martinez. His last film and television appearances were in Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Palos on respectively, in 2008.

Personal life The first name of his screen name is based on the name of American actor Robert Redford.

He was married to Elena de Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.

Illness and death White died at the age of 54 from lung cancer and a brain tumor on July 25, 2010, at 06:47 PST (GMT+8). He had reportedly experienced dizziness and difficulty walking, and loss of balance as early as July 2008, which the actor initially mistook for symptoms of vertigo. His physician advised magnetic resonance imaging, which White refused. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in February 2010.

His wake took place at Santo Niño de Maligaya Shrine - Sol Neber 2-Geder (1996) Pablik Enemi 1 N 2 (Aksidental Heroes) (1997) - Luis Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) - Elvis I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) (1997) - Mokong Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! (1998) - Mokong / Rita Roces Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998) - Alvin Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy! (Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy) (1998) - Clinton Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) - Presley Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999) - Brando Tar-San (1999) - Tar Bestman ...4 Better Not 4 Worse (2002) - Carlos Miguel Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (2005) - Mang Teroy Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure (2008) - Redford

Television Iskul Bukol (1978–1981) as Redford (1978-1980) Champoy (1980–1985) as guest T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show (1980–1984) as himself (1980) Bisoy (1980–1981) 2+2 (1982–1986) Lovingly Yours (1984–1996) as guest UFO: Urbano, Feliciano & Others (1985–1986) as guest Family 3 Plus 1 (1986–1988) as guest Palibhasa Lalake (1987–1998) as guest Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw (1988–1989) as guest Buddy en Sol (RPN, 1990–1995) as Sol Haybol Rambol (1994–1995) Mikee (1994) Mikee Forever (1995) as guest Bubble Gang (1995–2009) as guest Maalaala Mo Kaya (1995–2005) as guest Home Along Da Riles (1995) as guest Super Laff-In (1996–1999) as himself Mikee Forever (1999) Oki Doki Doc (1999) as Bernie Pwedeng Pwede (1999–2001) as Bruce Daddy Di Do Du (2001–2007) as Bruce Magpakailanman (2002–2003) Home Along Da Airport (2003–2005) as Gabriel Quizon Avenue (2005) O Ha! (2006) Kokey (2007) as Nanding Kalugdan Palos (2008) as Mario (his last TV show) Tunay na Buhay (2013) posthumously featured Sabado Badoo (2015) posthumously featured

Awards Winner, Best Comedy Actor for Buddy En Sol - 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated, Best Comedy Actor for Kokey - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television