Dencio Padilla

Dencio Padilla
Dencio Padilla
Born	Prudencio Baldivia; September 2, 1928; Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines
Died	July 3, 2016 (aged 87); Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Tata Dens
Occupations	Comedian; Actor;
Years active	1958–2016
Spouse	Catalina Domínguez
Children	8 (including Dennis Padilla)
Relatives	Julia Barretto (granddaughter)
Awards	Best Supporting Actor for "Kahit Konting Pagtingin", FAP Awards 1990

Prudencio Baldivia^[1] (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdɛnʃo paˈdilja]), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.

Career

He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Batangueño accent when speaking, Padilla also played supporting roles for other Filipino stars, like Ace Vergel, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano and other big stars.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

He was married to Catalina Dominguez from Mabalacat, Pampanga,^[1] a housewife and they had 8 kids; Dennis, Samuel, Glenn, Jennifer, Gene, Richard, Ched, and Rot. They lived their entire life in P.Jacinto Street corner, Biglang Awa and EDSA, Caloocan city. Dennis is also an actor as well as a politician; Samuel is an OFW Seaman; Glenn is OFW in Middle East places such as Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and is presently in the USA; Jennifer is OFW in Dubai; Gene Padilla also a comedian and actor; Richard died in 1999; Ched is OFW in Singapore; and youngest Rot is in Baldivia. The 5 boys were products of Notre Dame of Manila, and the 3 girls of Our Lady of Grace Academy, both in Caloocan city, a walking distance from their home. All 8 attended college in UST/San Sebastián/Centro Escolar/UE. All 8 appeared in movies and commercials during their childhood.^{[citation needed]}

Health and death

Padilla was rushed to the hospital on September 30, 1997, after complaining of chest pains. About to be checked out from the hospital, Padilla died of cardiac arrest on July 3, 2016, at Quezon City, Philippines. Apart from his son Dennis Padilla who followed his footsteps to become a comedian, Dencio Padilla had other children. He was buried at Nagcarlan Municipal Cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna.^[2]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Production company
1963	Ito ang Maynila		FPJ Productions
1965	Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw	Dencio	FPJ Productions
1968	Alyas 1-2-3		FPJ Productions
1976	Iniibig Kita... Father Salvador		Amanah Films International
1976	Bato sa Buhangin	Lucio	FPJ Productions
1982	D' Wild Wild Weng	Mr. Dencio	Liliw Films International
1982	Cross My Heart	Dexter	VIVA Films
1984	Somewhere	Tengteng	VIVA Films
1985	Anak ng Tondo	Tata Teban	Four-N Films
1985	Tinik sa Dibdib	Bert	VIVA Films
1986	Inday, Inday sa Balitaw	Simo	Regal Films
1986	Batang Quiapo	Momoy "Lugaw" David	Regal Films
1987	My Bugoy Goes to Congress		RVQ Productions Shining Star Productions
	No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander	Dennis	FPJ Productions
	Kapag Puno Na ang Salop		FPJ Productions
1988	Kambal Tuko	Mr. Dennis Labis	Regal Films
	One Day, Isang Araw		Regal Films
	Agila ng Maynila		FPJ Productions
1989	Ako ang Huhusga		Bonanza Films
1989	Isang Bala, Isang Buhay	Mang Doming	Viva Films
1990	Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko!	Lolo Porong	Urban Films
	Kahit Konting Pagtingin	Basilio	Viva Films
	Bikining Itim	Enteng	VIVA Films
1991	Humanap Ka ng Panget	Jonathan	Viva Films
	Sagad Hanggang Buto	Tiyong Dencio	Moviestars Production
	Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo	Berting	VIVA Films
	Pitong Gamol	Mang Kulas	Viva Films
	Darna		Viva Films
	Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue	Emcee	FLT Films International
1992	Eh, Kasi Bata		Seiko Films
1992	Lucio Margallo	Temyong	Moviestars Production
1993	Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol	Don Carlo	VIVA Films
1994	Nandito Ako	Tata Isko	Moviestars Production
	Ismael Zacarias	Bugaloo	Moviestars Production
	Lucas Abelardo	Inocencio	VIVA Films
	Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis	Restaurant Owner	Levin Films
	Abrakadabra	Baste	Moviestars Production
	Tatlong Anak, Isang Ama	Tiyo Ebong	Diamond Jade Films
	Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo	Maning	Moviestars Production
1995	Pustahan Tayo! Mahal Mo Ako!	Tata Pedro	Regal Films
	Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita!	Karina's Uncle	Regal Films
	Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2	Basilio	VIVA Films
	Pempe ni Sara at Pen	The Man in White	Regal Films
	Pulis Probinsya 2: Tapusin Na Natin ang Laban!	Priest	Regal Films
1996	Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo	Tata Temyong	OctoArts Films
1997	Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes	Sergio's Daddy	VIVA Films

Movies

Lo' Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro (1958)
Laban sa Lahat (1958)
Sumpa at Pangako (1959)
Ang Kanyang Kamahalan (1959)
Tough Guy (1959) Dencio
Gabi ng Lagim (1960) (segment 2)
Cuatro Cantos (1960)
Hong Kong Honeymoon (1960)
Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid (1962)
Batang Maynila (1962)
Dead or Alive (1962)
Cuatro Condenados (1962)
Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963)
Kung Gabi sa Maynila (1963)
Ito Ang Maynila (1963)^[3]
Ang Asawa Kong Barat (1963)
Isputnik vs. Darna (1963)
Sierra Madre (1963)
Baril na Ginto (1964)
Swanie (1965)
Dandansoy (1965)
Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965)
Guillermo Bravado (1965)
Zamboanga (1966)
Ang Iniluluha Ko'y Dugo (1966)
Alyas Phantom (1966)
Itinakwil Man Kita (1966)
Si Siyanang at Ang 7 Tsikiting (1966)
Dedicate To You (1966)
Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
Ex-Convict (1967)
Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano Ang Puno Siya Ang Bunga! (1967)
Langit at Lupa (1967)
Durango (1967)^[4]
Alamat ng 7 Kilabot (1967)
To Susan With Love (1968)
Tatlong Hari (1968)
Tanging Ikaw (1968)
Sorrento (1968)
Magpakailanman (1968)
Dos Por Dos (1968)
Zato Duling: The Cross-Eyed Swordsman (1969)
Our Man Duling (1969)
Nardong Kutsero (1969)
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1969)
Gun-Runners (1969)
Batang Matadero (1969)
Tora! Tora! Toray! (1971)
Liezl At Ang 7 Hoods (1971)
Family Planting (1971)
Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan (1971)
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
Salaginto't Salagubang (1972)
Bilangguang Puso (1972)
Karnabal (1973) Badong
Hanggang Sa Kabila ng Daigdig: The Tony Maiquez Story (1973)
Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)
Aking Maria Clara (1973)
Dragonfire (1974)
Batya't Palu-Palo (1974) Takio
Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog (1975)
Hit and Run (1975)
Anino ng Araw (1975)
Anak ng Araw (1975)
Ang Leon at Ang Daga (1975) Dencio
Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang (1976)
Tutubing Kalabaw Tutubing Karayom (1977)
Nagbabagang Asero (1977)
Bontoc (1977)
Little Christmas Tree (1977)
Tatak ng Tundo (1978) Damian
Isang Araw Isang Buhay (1978)
The Jess Lapid Story (1978)
Salonga (1978)
Mahal...Ginagabi Ka Na Naman (1979)
Holdup: Special Squad, D.B. (1979)
Dakpin... Killers For Hire (1979)
Anak ng Atsay (1979)
Isa Para Sa Lahat, Lahat para Sa Isa (1979)
Dobol Dribol (1979)
Mahal, Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? (1979)
Tatak Angustia (1980) Gudoy
Kalibre .45 (1980)
Ang Leon At Ang Kuting (1980)
Angelita, Ako Ang Iyong Ina (1980) Dennis
Ang Agila At Ang Falcon (1980)
Tartan (1981)
Rocky Tu-log (1981)
Iskorokotoy (1981)
Palpak Connection (1981)
Kamandag ng Rehas ng Bakal (1981)
Boogie (1981) Boogie
Juan Balutan (1982)
Cross My Heart (1982) Dexter
Bad Boys From Dadiangas (1982)
Annie Sabungera (1982)
D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) Mr. Dencio
Forgive and Forget (1983)
The Cute The Sexy n' The Tiny (1982)
Inside Job (1983)
Aking Prince Charming (1983)
Idol (1984)
Somewhere (1984) Tengteng
Naku Ha! (1984)
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (1984)
Julian Vaquero (1984)
Bagets 2 (1984) Erpat
Tinik sa Dibdib (1985)
Nagalit Ang Patay Sa Haba ng Lamay (1985)
Blue Jeans Gang (1985)
Anak ng Tondo (1985) Tata Teban
Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two (1985) Carlos
Tatak ng Yakuza (1986)^[3]
Kamagong (1986)
Inday-Inday Sa Balitaw (1986) Simo
Captain Barbell (1986) Police Chief
Batang Quiapo (1986) Momoy "Lugaw" David
Vigilante (1987)
No Retreat, No Surrender, Si Kumander (1987)
Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop (1987) Sgt. Sibal
Kapag Lumaban Ang Api (1987) Nardo
Boy Tornado (1987) Inggo
Humanda Ka ... Ikaw Ang Susunod (1987)
Stupid Cupid (1988) Tomas (segment "Hahabul-Habol")
Langit at Lupa (1988)
Jockey T'yan (1988)
Leon at Tigre (1989)
Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa (1989)
Ako ang Huhusga (1989) Sgt. Sibal
Everlasting Love (1989)
Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
Galit Sa Mundo (1989)
Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
Hulihin Si, Nardong Toothpick (1990) Mr. Luna
Dino Dinero (1990)
Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw Ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990)^[3]
Biokids (1990)
Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko (1990)
Kristobal: Tinik Sa Korona (1990)
Bikining Itim (1990)
Samson En Goliath (1990)
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien (1990)
Lover's Delight (1990) Mr. Padilla
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (1990)
Para Sa Iyo Ang Huling Bala Ko (1990)
Pitong Gamol (1991)
Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (1991) Gorio
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (1991)
Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992) The Man in White
Miss Na Miss Kita: Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum II (1992)
Basagulero (1992)
Lucio Margallo (1992) Tata Teryong
Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
Ali in Wonderland (1992)
Padre Amante Guerrero (1993) Crispin
Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot (1993) Del
Astig (1993)
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol (1993)
Ikaw Lang (1993) Ka Erning
Masahol Pa sa Hayop (1993) Baloy
Jesus Calderon: Maton (1993)
Nandito Ako (1993) Tata Isko
Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape (1994)
Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa Ang Asong Ulol (1994)
Sobra Talaga ... Over! (1994)
Tunay na Magkaibigan Walang Iwanan Peksman! (1994) Tata Emilio
Cuadro De Jack (1994)
Chickboys (1994)
Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (1994)
Abrakadabra (1994) Baste
Ismael Zacarias (1994) Bugaloo
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (1995) Maning
Urban Rangers (1995) Egay
Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 (1995) Basilio
Ikaw Pa ... Eh Love Kita! (1995) Karina's Uncle
Pulis Probinsiya 2: Tapusin Natin ang Laban (1995) Father Sanchez
Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay (1995) Mang Martin
SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman (1996) Lolo Tasyo
Pusong Hiram (1996)
Makamandag Na Dugo (1996)
Maginoong Barumbado (1996)
Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko (1996) Teban
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
Totoy Mola (1997) Tatay Pasyo
Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997)
Laban Ko Ito: Walang Dapat Madamay (1997) Simon
Kriselda: Sabik sa Iyo (1997)
Go Johnny Go (1997)
Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw Ang Kaligayahan (1997)
Ang Maton at ang Showgirl (1998)

Television

Eat Bulaga (1983) Rpn
Tonite With Boots and Dencio (1984-1988)Rpn
Isang Mundo Isang Lahi (1988) as Amado Salazar
GMA Supershow (1991) Guest
Ano Ba Siya? The Trip Show (1992-1995)
TNT: Talak ng Taon (1995) as Main Host
ASAP (1996) as Singer Performer
Afternoon Overload Saya (1997) Last TV Appearance before his death.

Awards

1964: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, Ito ang Maynila - FAMAS 1963
1984: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, Tatak ng Yakuza - FAMAS 1984
1991: Won - Best Supporting Actor, Kahit Konting Pagtingin - FAP 1991^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Siazon, Rachelle (16 December 2020). "Dennis Padilla: The comedian who played young FPJ in the movies". PEP.ph. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ Vanzi, Sol Jose (1997-10-11). "COMEDIAN DENCIO PADILLA DEAD". Newflash.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
^ ^a ^b ^c Macaraeg, Pauline (3 April 2019). "Nakakatawa! These Filipino Comedians Made Generations Laugh". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. p. 445. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ "Nora-Boyet top Academy awards; Brocka, best director". news.google.com. Manila Standard. 28 May 1991. Retrieved 12 November 2021.

[siazon1-1] Siazon, Rachelle (16 December 2020). "Dennis Padilla: The comedian who played young FPJ in the movies". PEP.ph. Retrieved 12 November 2021.

[2] Vanzi, Sol Jose (1997-10-11). "COMEDIAN DENCIO PADILLA DEAD". Newflash.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2023-11-04.

[pauline1-3] Macaraeg, Pauline (3 April 2019). "Nakakatawa! These Filipino Comedians Made Generations Laugh". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved 12 November 2021.

[4] Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. p. 445. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 12 November 2021.

[5] "Nora-Boyet top Academy awards; Brocka, best director". news.google.com. Manila Standard. 28 May 1991. Retrieved 12 November 2021.

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Dencio Padilla
Born	Prudencio Baldivia (1928-09-02)September 2, 1928 Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines
Died	July 3, 2016(2016-07-03) (aged 87) Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Tata Dens
Occupations	Comedian Actor
Years active	1958–2016
Spouse	Catalina Domínguez
Children	8 (including Dennis Padilla^[1])
Relatives	Julia Barretto (granddaughter)
Awards	Best Supporting Actor for "Kahit Konting Pagtingin", FAP Awards 1990