| Rod Navarro | |
| Birth Name: | Joseph Bowers Rigets |
| Birth Date: | 10 March 1930 |
| Birth Place: | Manila, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands |
| Death Place: | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
| Occupation: | Actor, radio broadcaster |
| Party: | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
Joseph Bowers Rigets (March 10, 1930 – April 9, 2003), better known his stage name as Rod Navarro, was a film and television actor. He was the host of Tawag ng Tanghalan.[1]
Navarro was known as a character actor[2] for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off),[3] a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga.[2]
A Retired Master Sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary, he himself was a sharpshooter, which was evident in some of his films during the 1960s.
Navarro also served as a Councilor / Vice Mayor in Pasig, a Radio anchor and was a top product endorser during his time.
Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators".[4] He was a news anchor in DZMM-AM[5] and a news commentator in DWAN-AM.[4] He was also a broadcaster under the Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Binibining Kalog | Jorge | The first movie he appeared in. Produced by Sampaguita Pictures. | |
| 1957 | Pretty Boy | |||
| 1957 | Prinsesa Gusgusin | |||
| 1958 | Kundiman ng Puso | |||
| 1958 | Lover Boy | |||
| 1960 | Bilanggong Birhen | |||
| 1962 | Kaming Mga Talyada | |||
| 1963 | The Macapagal Story | |||
| 1963 | Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw | |||
| 1963 | Miting de Avance | |||
| 1964 | Kardong Kidlat | |||
| 1964 | Ginintuang Ani | |||
| 1964 | Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis | |||
| 1964 | Ang Pinakakilabot | |||
| 1964 | Markong Bagsik | |||
| 1964 | Zigomar | |||
| 1965 | G-2 | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1965 | Kambal-Kidlat | |||
| 1965 | Ang Maganda Kong Kapit-bahay | |||
| 1965 | Batas ng .45 | |||
| 1965 | Kalaban ng Sindikato | Part of the Agent 69 and Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1965 | Tatlo sa Tatlo | |||
| 1965 | Interpol (International Police): Hadlang sa Manlulupig | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1965 | Ben Barracuda | "Initial Offering" of Junar Productions | ||
| 1965 | Contra-Señas | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1965 | Mastermind | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1966 | Deadline: Agosto 13 | Guest performance; part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1966 | Pepe en Pilar | |||
| 1966 | Makasalanan | |||
| 1966 | Blackmail! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1966 | Ang Nasasakdal | |||
| 1966 | Doble Trece | |||
| 1966 | Top Secret | Part of the Agent 69 film series | ||
| 1966 | Johnny West | |||
| 1966 | Crossfire | |||
| 1966 | Kidlat at Kamandag | |||
| 1966 | Frame-Up! | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1967 | Sergeant .45 | Sergeant .45 | ||
| 1967 | The Experts | Part of the Agent 69 film series | ||
| 1967 | Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak[7] | Tony | ||
| 1967 | Modus Operandi | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1967 | Sitsiritsit Alibangbang (Salaginto at Salagubang) | |||
| 1967 | Da Best in Da West | |||
| 1968 | Kaming Taga-ilog | |||
| 1968 | Bigat ng Kamay | |||
| 1968 | Armalite Commandos | |||
| 1968 | Magnum Barracuda | |||
| 1968 | Ang Banal, ang Ganid at ang Pusakal | Ang Ganid | ||
| 1968 | Siete Dolores | |||
| 1968 | Kaming Taga-bundok | |||
| 1969 | The Graduation | |||
| 1969 | Ang Sakristan | |||
| 1969 | Ayun 'Yon, Eh! | |||
| 1969 | Facifica Falayfay | |||
| 1969 | Mekeni's Gold | Omar Sarap | ||
| 1969 | Blue-Seal Mataharis | Part of the Agent X-44 series | ||
| 1969 | Kill: The Magnificent Agents! | |||
| 1970 | Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas Kid | Omar Cassidy | ||
| 1970 | Agent Silencer at ang 7 Brassieres | Omar Bond Silencer/Agent 00-77 | ||
| 1970 | The Manhunt | |||
| 1970 | Rodolfo Valentino[8] | |||
| 1970 | Ang Magsasaging | |||
| 1971 | Laugh Story | |||
| 1971 | The Criminals | Part of the Agent X-44 film series | ||
| 1972 | Laugh Bag | |||
| 1972 | Sa Jeepney ang Hirap, sa Goodtime ang Sarap | "Initial Offering" of Avon Productions | ||
| 1973 | Kung Gumire Parang Tandang | |||
| 1973 | Dracula Goes to R.P. | |||
| 1973 | Fight Batman Fight! | Joker | ||
| 1974 | As Long as There's Music | |||
| 1974 | John & Marsha | |||
| 1974 | Tama Na Erap | |||
| 1974 | Ugat | |||
| 1974 | King Khayam and I | |||
| 1975 | The Exit | |||
| 1975 | Jack and Jill and John | |||
| 1975 | Langit Ko... ang Pag-ibig Mo | |||
| 1975 | Nagbabagang Silangan | |||
| 1975 | Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran | |||
| 1976 | In My Little Room | |||
| 1976 | The Lineman: Malikot Na Mata, Maraming Nakikita | |||
| 1979 | Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? | |||
| 1979 | Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | |||
| 1979 | Mamang Sorbetero | |||
| 1981 | Hari ng Stunt | |||
| 1985 | Magchumikap Ka! | |||
| 1986 | John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika | |||
| 1994 | Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Don Pedro |
Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer.[9]