Miguel Rodriguez
Michael Benedict P. Rodriguez (November 5, 1962 – February 14, 1997) was a Filipino actor and model. He got his start in show business when he was discovered by the filmmaker, a National Artist for Film, Lino Brocka, who cast him in a Close Up commercial in 1981. Often referred to as the "Filipino Christopher Reeve", he was most famous for his roles on the television sitcom Palibhasa Lalake and opposite Sharon Cuneta in the 1983 movie To Love Again.
He was nominated three times—1995, 1989, and 1986 respectively as Best Supporting Actor in the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (also known as the FAMAS Awards) for the films The Elsa Castillo Story (1994), Ibulong Mo sa Diyos (1988), and Partida (1985). He won the award in 1989 for playing the role of Mario Umali—a dance choreographer who raped the main protagonist, Monica Quijano (played by Vilma Santos)—in Ibulong Mo sa Diyos.
Acted in
Huwag Mong Isuko Ang Laban
1996
Di Mapigil Ang Init
1995
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
The Elsa Castillo Story... The Truth
1994
as Ted Boorman
Abrakadabra
1994
as Santi
Bala at Lipstick
1994
as Tony Boy
Kailan Dalawa Ang Mahal
1993
Makati Ave. Office Girls
1993
Ronquillo
1993
as Capt. Gardo Moreno
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako
1993
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993
as Brando
The Nun
1992
as Dr. Apol
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
1992
as Dr. Apol (segment "Ang Madre")
Lucio Margallo
1992
as Alexander Sarmiento
Mainit na puso
1991
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
1990
as Capt. Gabriel Paile
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako
1990
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
1989
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
1989
as Señor Arturo Zulueta
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
1989
as Chito
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988
Knock Knock, Who's There?
1988
Binibining Tsuper-Man
1987
as Christopher
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?
1987
Stolen Moments
1987
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
1987
Palibhasa Lalake
1987
as Miguelito / Miggy
Tagos ng Dugo
1987
as Cesar Garcia
Always and Forever
1986
Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
1986
I Can't Stop Loving You
1985
as Jeff Carbonel
Partida
1985
Virgin Forest
1985
as Alfonsito
Experience
1984
as Froilan Navarro
To Love Again
1983
as Bullet