# Chinggoy Alonzo

Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (Tagalog:; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak (1996).

## Career

Alonzo was active in the theater industry since the 1960s as an actor and stage director, including work with repertory group The Company of Players.
He appeared in several films such as Dito Sa Pitong Gatang (1992), Sana Pag-ibig Na (1998), and Linlang (1999).
He played Don Ramón, the father of Dingdong Dantes' character in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2002), and the father of Iza Calzado's character in the 2006 film Moments of Love. He was known for portraying the character Evades in the fantasy series Encantadia. Recently, he also appeared in the historical epic series Indio (2013).
His last television appearance was in the revenge drama series Wildflower (2017), where he played the role of Senator Pablo Alcantara, the father of Roxanne Barcelo's character Natalie.

## Personal life

His son Ralion Alonzo is also a Filipino actor now working in Hong Kong Disneyland playing multiple roles in Disney Revue and as a lead actor in Mulan, while his other son Shark Alonzo is a stage actor who played as Troy Bolton in High School Musical (2006) at the Ateneo de Manila University's Gonzaga Hall Fine Arts Theater.

## Death

Alonzo died on October 15, 2017, from colon cancer. He was 67.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Character | Role | Network |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Sen. Pablo Alcantara (Last TV appearance) | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Don Ericson Tan | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2015 | You're My Home | Ferdinand Vasquez | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Princess in the Palace | Sen. Carlos Jacinto | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Henry Buenavista | Special participation | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Moon of Desire | Robert Herrera | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | 2014 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Don Wilfredo Armada | Guest | GMA Network |
| Strawberry Lane | 2014 | Don Don | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2013 | 2014 | Got to Believe | Ronaldo San Juan | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | My Little Juan | Manolo Domingo | Guest | | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Indio | Don Hernando Pelaez | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | The Good Daughter | Don Manuel Noche | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Jaime Mariano | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Neo | Episode: "Happy Neo Year" | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Mr. Peralta | Episode: "My Mumu" | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Don Soliven | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare! | Carlos Romualdez | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Sabel | Father John | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Mr. Villanueva | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Don Victor | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Don Cesar Zaragoza | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Diva | Martin's father | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Your Song | Fernando | Episode: "Love Me, Love You" | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Claudine | Cara's father | Episode: "Doble Cara" | GMA Network |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Manolo Sandoval | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Don Fernando Aragon | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | The Wedding | Orson Garcintorena | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Series | Mr. Yulo | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Lobo | Mr. Blancaflor | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Don Amadeo Castillejos | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Don Ernesto Montemayor | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Mr. Sandoval | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Chairman Walden | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Congressman Chuatoco | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love Spell | Ericka's father | Episode: "Charm & Crystal" | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Lauro Calma | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Rod | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Johnny | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Evades | Special participation | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Mukha | Miguel / Manuel | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Evades | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Evades | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul | Don Selmo | Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Bolang Apoy" | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Don Marcelo Madrigal | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Don Ramon Altamonte | Supporting role | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | General | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Anna Karenina | Don Xernan Monteclaro | Supporting role | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Character | Company |
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Ramon | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Healing | Dodi | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Grandpa Teryo | GMA Films Regal Films |
| 2010 | Rosario | Tenant | Cinemabuhay International Studio5 |
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Frank Benitez Jr. | GMA Films Regal Films |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Eduardo Vicencio | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | One True Love | Atty. Julian Mijares | GMA Films Regal Films |
| 2008 | Sisa | Don Rafael Ibarra | OnCAM Productions |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Mayor | Imus Productions Media Asia Films |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Senyor Andres Miguel Buenacer | GMA Films |
| 2004 | Santa Santita | Fr. Pascual | Unitel Pictures International |
| 2004 | Kuya | Ted's father | Regal Films |
| 2004 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Sol's father | Regal Films |
| 2003 | Ngayong Nandito Ka | Teddy Cervantes | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Tusong Twosome | Don Segundo | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak | Leandro Salvacion | Viva Films |
| 1979 | Buhay Artista Ngayon | | RVQ Productions Lion Dragon Films |