Ronaldo Valdez

James Ronald Dulaca Gibbs (November 27, 1947 – December 17, 2023), popularly known by his screen name Ronaldo Valdez , was a Filipino actor whose career spanned almost five decades.

Career Valdez started his earlier career as a leading man and was known for portraying paternal roles and antagonists in both TV and film.

Valdez was discovered by Dolphy at a neighborhood basketball court while he was searching for a new actor to pair with Susan Roces in the 1966 film Pepe En Pilar. His first major break came in the 1969 movie The Mad Doctor of Blood Island.

Valdez subsequently did many films in the 1970s and 1980s, where he gained popularity playing important father roles and rich father figures. He continued to be cast in this role in the 1990s and 2000s, most notably in TV dramas such as Mula sa Puso (1997–1999), Ang Munting Paraiso (1999–2002) and Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001–2003), and the romantic comedy movie Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? (1998). To later generations, he was known for starring in TV series such as Los Bastardos (2018–2019) and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022), and films such as The Mistress (2012), All You Need Is Pag-ibig (2015) and Seven Sundays (2017). He also guest-hosted several television programs such as SOP Rules, Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga!, Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5?, Power of 10, All Star K! and Sunday All Stars.

In 2017, Valdez was selected by KFC to become the first Filipino Colonel after appearing in a viral comedic audition video for the role alongside Leo Martinez and Pen Medina.

His last two films that he was part of, GG (Good Game): The Movie (co-starring Donny Pangilinan, Maricel Laxa, Baron Geisler & Gold Aceron) and Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko (top-billed by his son Janno Gibbs in his directorial debut and starring Xia Vigor and Jeric Raval), were both posthumously released on January 24, 2024.

Personal life Valdez was married to Maria Fe Ilagan with whom they had two children, Janno and Melissa, who are both actors.

Death Valdez died at the age of 76 on December 17, 2023, in Quezon City. The Daily Tribune, citing police investigators, reported that he had died from a gunshot wound to the head, although the Quezon City Police District said it was waiting for the results of laboratory testing to be released. Authorities later confirmed that a .45 caliber pistol with an empty magazine was found near Valdez’s body. On January 16, 2024, the Quezon City Police District apologized to Valdez's family over the footage and subsequent leak.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1966 Pepe en Pilar 1969 The Mad Doctor of Blood Island Carlos Lopez 1971 Lumuluha Pati Mga Anghel Lilet Dr. Edgar Leynes 1974 Kung Bakit Dugo ang Kulay ng Gabi Fe, Esperanza, Caridad Ronaldo / Satan Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin 1975 Banaue: Stairway to the Sky Aruk Sa Ibabaw ng Lahat Niño Valiente Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium) Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin 1976 Hindi Kami Damong Ligaw Tatlong Kasalanan Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan Mapang-akit... ang Dilim ng Gabi 1977 Electrika Kasi, Eh! Ang Diwata Hagkan Mo ang Dugo sa Kamay ni Venus Pang Adults Lamang Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman 1978 Iwasan: Kabaret Sari-Saring Ibong Kulasisi 1979 Iskandalo! Ikaw... at ang Gabi 1981 Karma Eric Mahinhin vs Mahinhin Peter 1982 Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? Eric 1983 Palabra de Honor 1984 May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga Ador/Adora the Adorable 1985 Lalakwe Eric Verbo 1986 Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie Mello 1987 Bunsong Kerubin Carding / Carling Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan Mel 1989 Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo Satan 1990 Bad Boy Ninong Rustico 1991 Sa Kabila ng Lahat Mayor Ventura Velasco 1993 Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo Cesar Moreno May Minamahal Cenon Fernandez 1995 Campus Girls Ramon Ipaglaban Mo! The Movie Rosendo de Castro I Love You Sabado!!! Juan’s father The Flor Contemplacion Story Atty. Romeo Capulong The Grepor Butch Belgica Story Don Porfirio Belgica Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story 1996 Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Alfredo Virgin People 2 Ama Cedie Earl of Dorincourt Isla (The Young Version) 1998 Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? Kanor Armadong Hudas Miguel Reyes / Don Leo Segovia 1999Tik Tak Toys, My KolokotoysDon Martin Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Tito Paul 2003 Till There Was You Alfonso Robles 2006 Sukob Fred 2008 When Love Begins Leo Caballero 2010 Rosario The priest 2011 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Donald 2012 The Mistress Frederico "Rico" Torres Sr. 2013 My Lady Boss Carlos Strella 2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Jaime 2016 Girlfriend for Hire Bernard "Abuelito" Stanford 2017 Seven Sundays Brgy. Capt. Manuel Bonifacio 2018 I Love You, Hater Cesar Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles Antonio Montenegro 2021 Mang Jose Super Lapu-Lapu 2023Ikaw at Ako 2024 Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko GG: Good Game Francis2026

Television Year Title Role 1983 BLU: Bernardo, Lorenzo, Ulysses 1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Benjamin 1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Recurring Role 1999–2002 Ang Munting Paraiso Martin Dionisio 2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Don Teodoro / Miguel Crisostomo 2002–2003 Bituin Amante Montesilverio 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan Rene Cayetano Marinara Don Juan Miguel 2005–2006 Sugo Arando 2005–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Nene Mulingtapang / Unyo 2007 Asian Treasures Ulysses Agoncillo / Plaridel 2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Don Pepe 2008 Full House Lorenzo Lazatin My Girl Gregory "Greg" Abueva 2008–2009 I Love Betty La Fea Hermes Tingson 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta Lolo Uge 2009–2010 Full House Lorenzo Lazatin 2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Rustico "Supremo" Crisanto 2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Gen. Jaime Sebastiano 100 Days to Heaven Attorney Galileo "Leo" Fonacier 2011–2012 Glamorosa Don Manolo Herrera / Lolo Rambo 2012 Dahil sa Pag-ibig Don Ramon Velasco 2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Zacharias "Lolo Zach" Apolinario 2013 Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Lolo Tino Gomez Wansapanataym: Sako Lantern Santa Claus 2014 Ikaw Lamang Don Maximo Salazar 2015 Healing Hearts Benjie Pasión de Amor Don Bernardo Elizondo FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Leonardo Demetrio / Conrado "Ninong" Villegas Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Himself/lucky player 2016 My Super D Don Ramoncito "Ramon" Zulueta Magpahanggang Wakas Antonio "Tony" Sandoval 2017 Meant to Be Enrico "Ric" Villaroman 2018–2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Don Roman Cardinal 2021 John en Ellen Don Lucky 2022 2 Good 2 Be True Sebastian Hugo "Lolo Sir" Agcaoili

Awards and nominations Ronaldo Valdez was one of the few actors who have won all four of the major awards in the Philippines for the same work. He joined the exclusive Grand Slam club in 1994, when he won the Best Supporting Actor awards in the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian, and the Star Awards for his role in May Minamahal.