Prospero Luna

Prospero Luna
Born
Prospero C. Luna

(1934-04-20)April 20, 1934
DiedJuly 23, 2010(2010-07-23) (aged 76)
Resting placeManila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Other namesP.C.L.
OccupationActor
Years active1965–2009
SpouseOliva Aguila

Prospero C. Luna (April 20, 1934 – July 23, 2010) was a Filipino character actor whose career extended from the 1960s into the 2000s.

Early life and career

Among his best known performances are a long-running role in the popular Philippines series Buhay Artista.[1]

Among Luna's best known films are three 1968 titles—Swinging Jet–Age, Gigolo–Gigolet–Nagkagulo–Nagkagalit and Buhay Bombero, as well as the title role in the Dolphy comedy Dr. Yes.

Luna emigrated to the United States to live in Oroville, California.[2] In 2008 he featured in the American independent comedy picture Corky's Hot Ice.[3]

Death

He died on July 23, 2010, at the age of 76 due to stroke.[4]

Filmography

Film

2009 Corky's Hot Ice (Video)  2009 Maalaala mo kaya (TV Series)  2009  Temiong 2000 Tatlong puso, iisang pangarap  1998 Campus Scandal  1995 Run Barbi Run  1993 Ingkong: Alpha at Omega  1993 Enteng manok: Tari ng Quiapo  1993 Home Along da Riles da Movie  1992 Dito sa Pitong Gatang  1988 Jack & Jill sa Amerika  1979 Mahal... Saan ka nanggaling kagabi?  1977 John and Marsha '77  1976 Ngiti, tawa at halakhak  1973 Pugante  1972 Ang Boxer at Ang Sexy  1972 Batwoman and Robin  1972 Sanga-sangang pag-ibig  1971 Ika-anim na utos  1971 Simbuyo  1971 Tukso  1970 Tusko  1970 Jacobina  1969 The Musical Giant  1969 Baron Gustavo  1969 Mighty Rock  1969 Gagamba at si Scorpio  1968 Boogaloo  1968 Buhay bombero  1968 Daredevil  1968 Gigolo - Gigolet - Nagkagulo - Nagkagalit  1968 Giyera patani  1968 Journey to Hell: The Lucky 9 Commandos  1968 Swinging Jet-Age  1968 The Karate Champions  1968 Manila, Open City  1967 Alexander Bilis  1967 Check Point  1967 Kung ano ang puno siya ang bunga  1967 Let's Go Merry Go Round  1967 Mr. 8 Ball  1967 No Read, No Write  1967 Pilyo Sa Girls  1967 The 12 Golden Commandos  1967 Solo Flight  1967 Spy Killer  1967 Pitong Zapata  1967 Buhay artista  1966 Shake Baby Shake  1966 Sungit Conference (ng pitong dakila)  1966 24 Oras (Segment 4) 1966 Apat na Ipo-Ipo  1966 Alyas Don Juan  1966 Code Name: Octopus  1966 Jack En Poy  1966 Nabubuhay sa panganib  1966 Chinatown  1966 Adyang Batibot  1966 Mr. Humble Boy (Ang Dating Kampeon)  1966 Napoleon Doble  1966 Manang Biday  1966 Mr Walastik Laging May Atik  1966 Operation Butterball  1965 The Sound of Buwisit  1965 Humanda Kayo! Leon Sagrado!  1965 Zebra  1965 Tatlong mabilis  1965 Samson at 7 Delaila  1965 Tagisan ng mga agimat  1965 Dr. Yes  1964 Bandong pugante  1962 Jikiri  1958 Matandang tinale 

References

  1. ^ "Christmas is for old folks too". 17 December 1987. p. 23.
  2. ^ "BLAST FROM THE PAST: HERE ARE THEY NOW". Manila Star. 11 December 2004. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  3. ^ "Something Filipino: Corky's Hot Ice" (PDF). Asian Journal. 12 September 2008.
  4. ^ "Veteran comedian Prospero Luna dies of stroke". ABS-CBN. 26 July 2010.