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Fernando Poe

Nov 27, 1916 - Oct 23, 1951 (34 years old) in

Allan Fernando Reyes Poe (November 27, 1916 – October 23, 1951) was a Filipino actor and film director during the early era of cinema in the Philippines.

Poe was the father of Fernando Poe Jr., who later became a prominent actor and film industry icon. Prior to his son's rise to fame, he was known as Fernando Poe; he was later referred to as Fernando Poe Sr. to distinguish him from his son. He directed the first Darna film in 1951 before he died in the same year. As a leading man, he was often cast opposite Mona Lisa. He died because of Rabies.

Known For

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Giliw Ko
Jose
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Salamat sa Alaala
Self (archive footage)
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The Dawn of Freedom
Captain Gomez
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Zamboanga
Danao
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Tatlong Maria
Andres Diwa
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Awit ni Palaris
Palaris
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Ali Mudin
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Biyak na Bato
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Dugo at Bayan
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The 13th Sultan

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