Born:
August 20, 1939
Died:
December 14, 2004
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Trivia:
Dropped out of school at the age of 15 to provide financial help his family; worked as a messenger in a film exchange office. Got his big break through his role in the film Lo Waist Gang (1956). Started his own production company called FPJ Productions. Ran for Filipino presidency in 2004, but lost to Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Has been dubbed as the King of Philippine Cinema.