Ronaldo Valdez was a distinguished Filipino film and television actor with a career spanning nearly five decades, have a look at his cause of death and wife
On December 17, 2023, Ronaldo Valdez passed away at the age of 76 in Quezon City.
Actor Ronaldo Valdez cause of death, bio, age, family, parents, wife, children and movies list
Reports suggested that he died from a gunshot wound to the head and committed suicide. The death of Ronaldo valdez sparked investigations with authorities confirming the discovery of a .45 caliber pistol near his body. Valdez was found by his driver in his room at his home in New Manila and was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Ronaldo Valdez was amazing in everything that he did for entertainment but I will forever remember how iconic he was in this ad by KFC Philippines.
Rest in peace, Filipino Colonel Sanders.😭💔🕯️ pic.twitter.com/2Oc2cK3nYh
— jorie༊*·˚ (@cecilyhooks) December 17, 2023
I received a video of Ronaldo Valdez’s crime scene. This should be confidential. The Gibb’s family should seek legal advice for this. Nobody coul’ve leak this but the responding team. pic.twitter.com/l5QT7aifyQ
— Ghost (@Suspen_ded) December 19, 2023
76-year-old Ronaldo Valdez was born as Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs on November 27, 1947 in Sampaloc, Manila. He was 1.75m tall. Ronaldo completed his early education in Manila.
Born into the showbiz industry, with relatives like Angelo Castro, Jr., Liberty Ilagan, Jay Ilagan, and Robert Arevalo, Valdez embarked on a career that would became a pillar of Philippine cinema.
Both his parents, Maria Fe “Baby” Ylagan-Gibbs and Ronaldo Valdez influenced his upbringing.
Valdez was married to Maria Fe Ilagan and together they had two children named Janno and Melissa, both of whom followed in their father’s footsteps and became actors.
Ronaldo Valdez career
Ronaldo Valdez’s journey into the world of acting began when he was discovered by the iconic Dolphy in the mid-1960s. This encounter occurred at a neighborhood basketball court while Dolphy was searching for a new actor to pair with Susan Roces in the 1966 film “Pepe En Pilar.”
Valdez’s career evolution showcased his versatility. Starting as a leading man, he later became renowned for portraying paternal roles and antagonists in both TV and film. His breakthrough came with the 1969 movie “The Mad Doctor of Blood Island,” and from the 1970s onward, he gained popularity for playing important father roles and rich father figures.
Notable projects include TV dramas like “Mula sa Puso” (1997–1999), “Ang Munting Paraiso” (1999–2002), and “Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan” (2001–2003), along with the romantic comedy movie “Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang?” (1998). In the later years, he starred in TV series such as “Los Bastardos” (2018–2019) and “2 Good 2 Be True” (2022), as well as films like “The Mistress” (2012), “All You Need is Pag-ibig” (2015), and “Seven Sundays” (2017).
Ronaldo Valdez’s filmography is extensive, starting in the late 1960s with films like “The Mad Doctor of Blood Island” (1969). His cinematic journey includes memorable roles in movies such as “Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang?” (1998), “The Mistress” (2012), and “Seven Sundays” (2017). His work showcased not only his acting prowess but also his ability to adapt to diverse roles over the years.
A highlight of Valdez’s career was achieving the Grand Slam in 1994. He won the Best Supporting Actor awards at the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian, and the Star Awards for his role in “May Minamahal.” Additionally, he received the Best Supporting Actor award at the Metro Manila Film Festival in 1997 for “Nasaan ang Puso.”
Ronaldo Valdez’s net worth
Ronaldo Valdez’s estimated net worth is close to $5 million.