Cipriano "Dodoy" Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known as Redford White, was a Filipino

Philippines

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 actor and comedian who was active from the late 1970s until the late 2000s.

Early life and career

White first came to prominence in the late 1970s for his supporting role in the sitcom Iskul Bukol

Iskul Bukol

Iskul Bukol was a Philippine situational comedy show that aired on the IBC 13 network from 1977 to 1988. It starred Filipino comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The show centered on their lives as students of the fictional Wanbol University, parodying it's real life counterpart,...

. 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

Eric Quizon

Enrico Smith Quizon, also known as Eric Quizon is a Filipino actor, director, producer and writer. He is the son of the famous "King of Comedy" Dolphy and a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati.-Early life:...

. In the latter part of his career, White appeared in several films for Star Cinema

Star Cinema

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 such as Tar-San, Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy, and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo!

White was reportedly born with albinism

Albinism

Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to absence or defect of an enzyme involved in the production of melanin...

, which gave rise to his screen name.

His last movie was Iskul Bukol 20 Years After

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After is a Philippine comedy movie starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the Iskul Bukol franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series...

(2008), and his last TV shows were Kokey

Kokey

Kokey is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on Primetime Bida August 6, 2007. It is a show that was greatly criticized because of its one-dimensionality and lack of educational value. Other sources of hostility include potentially harmful acts such as lying with no punishment or scolding...

and Palos

Palos (TV series)

Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up....

on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN

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.

Personal life

He was married to Elena Cermeño and they had a daughter, Jeruie. His closest friends were his fellow Buddy En Sol co-star Eric Quizon

Eric Quizon

Enrico Smith Quizon, also known as Eric Quizon is a Filipino actor, director, producer and writer. He is the son of the famous "King of Comedy" Dolphy and a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati.-Early life:...

, Vic Sotto who worked with him in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du, singer-songwriter Jim Paredes

Jim Paredes

Jaime Ramon "Jim" Paredes is a Filipino musician, producer, educator, writer, television personality, workshop facilitator, and activist best known for being one-third of the APO Hiking Society, along with Danny Javier and Boboy Garrovillo.-Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo:Paredes' most prominent solo...

 and comedians Gabe Mercado and Leo Martinez.

Death

On July 25, 2010, at 6:47 a.m., Redford White died of complications from his bout with brain cancer and lung tumor at the age of 54. His wake took place at what had been his residence in the Maligaya Subdivision, Fairview, Quezon City.

TV shows

• Palos
  Palos (TV series)
  Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up....
  
   (ABS-CBN, 2008) –his last TV appearance–
• Kokey
  Kokey
  Kokey is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on Primetime Bida August 6, 2007. It is a show that was greatly criticized because of its one-dimensionality and lack of educational value. Other sources of hostility include potentially harmful acts such as lying with no punishment or scolding...
  
   (ABS-CBN, 2007)
• O Ha! (ABC, 2006)
• Daddy Di Do Du
  Daddy Di Do Du
  Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:...
  
   (GMA Network, 2001–2007)
• Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003)
• Super Laff-In
  Super Laff-In
  Super Laff-In is a comedy gag show on ABS-CBN from and GMA Network . The 1996-1999 season re-airs on the Kapamilya Channel.-1969-1972:* Ramon Zamora†* Mitch Valdes * June Keithley...
  
   (ABS-CBN, 1996)
• Buddy En Sol (RPN, 1990–1994)
• Iskul Bukol
  Iskul Bukol
  Iskul Bukol was a Philippine situational comedy show that aired on the IBC 13 network from 1977 to 1988. It starred Filipino comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The show centered on their lives as students of the fictional Wanbol University, parodying it's real life counterpart,...
  
   (IBC, 1977–1990)

Movies

• Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
  Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
  Iskul Bukol 20 Years After is a Philippine comedy movie starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the Iskul Bukol franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series...
  
   (2008, his last movie appearance)
• Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo! (2005)
• Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002) .... Carlos Miguel
• Tar-San (1999) .... Tar
• Isprikitik: Walastik kung pumitik (1999) .... Brando
• Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) .... Redford White
• Ala eh... Con Bisoy! Hale-hale-hoy!: Laging panalo ang mga unggoy (1998)
• Tong tatlong tatay kong pakitong kitong (1998)
• Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! (1998) .... Mokong
• I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997) .... Mokong
• Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) .... Elvis
• Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) .... Luis
• Ten Little Indians (1996) .... George
• Neber-2-Geder (1996)
• Teacher, Teacher, I Love You (1993) ... Raul Portugis
• Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin kayo sa langit (1992) .... Lucio
• Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt depektibs (1992) .... Sol
• Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) .... Sol
• Mukhang Bungo (1991)
• Captain Yagit (1989)
• Code Name: Black & White (1988)
• The Untouchable Family (1988)
• Balandra Crossing (1987)
• Kumander Anting-Anting (1987)
• Pulis iskwad (1987)
• Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because (1987) .... Cpl. Akomplis
• Rocky Tan-go IV (1986) .... Rocky
• Cobrador (1986)
• No Return No Exchange (1986)
• Pipo's Power (1986) .... Pipo
• Tu-yay and His Magic Payong (1986) .... Emilio/Tuyay
• Hee-Man: Master of None (1985)
• I won, I won (Ang Swerte Nga Naman)(1985) .... Gunding
• Okey sa Olrayt (1984)
• Sekreta 'Ini' (1984)
• Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)
• Wrong Rangers (1984)
• Rambo Tan-go (1984) .... Johnny Rambo Tango
• Johnny Tango Rides Again (1983)
• Darakula (1982) .... Darakula
• Tartan (1981)
• A Man Called 'Tolongges' (1981) .... Arizona Gid
• Iskul bukol (Freshmen) (1980)
• Parrot Unit (1980)... as Accomplish
• Bino & Klayd (1979) .... Bino
• Soldyer! (1979)

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