# Rod Navarro

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.
Navarro was known as a character actor for playing rich dons, villains and for being "mahangin" (show off), a trademark in film and television to which he was known for, notably as Don Facundo in the Philippine sitcom Beh Bote Nga.
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.

## Career

Navarro was known in the news industry and was known as the "dean of news commentators". He was a news anchor in DZMM-AM and a news commentator in DWAN-AM. He was also a broadcaster under the Radio Philippines Network together with other personalities like Noli de Castro and Joe Taruc.

## Filmography

| 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 | 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 | | |
| 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 | |

## Death

Navarro died on April 9, 2003, due to prostate cancer.