# Dencio Padilla

Prudencio Baldivia (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (Tagalog pronunciation:), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.

## Career

He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Batangueño accent when speaking, Padilla also played supporting roles for other Filipino stars, like Ace Vergel, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano and other big stars.

## Political views

In 1986, Padilla campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

## Personal life

He was married to Catalina Dominguez from Mabalacat, Pampanga, a housewife and they had 8 kids; Dennis, Samuel, Glenn, Jennifer, Gene, Richard, Ched, and Rot. They lived their entire life in P.Jacinto Street corner, Biglang Awa and EDSA, Caloocan city. Dennis is also an actor as well as a politician; Samuel is an OFW Seaman; Glenn is OFW in Middle East places such as Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and is presently in the USA; Jennifer is OFW in Dubai; Gene Padilla also a comedian and actor; Richard died in 1999; Ched is OFW in Singapore; and youngest Rot is in Baldivia. The 5 boys were products of Notre Dame of Manila, and the 3 girls of Our Lady of Grace Academy, both in Caloocan city, a walking distance from their home. All 8 attended college in UST/San Sebastián/Centro Escolar/UE. All 8 appeared in movies and commercials during their childhood.

### Health and death

Padilla was rushed to the hospital on September 30, 1997, after complaining of chest pains. About to be checked out from the hospital, Padilla died of cardiac arrest on October 10, 1997, at Quezon City, Philippines. Apart from his son Dennis Padilla who followed his footsteps to become a comedian, Dencio Padilla had other children. He was buried at Nagcarlan Municipal Cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1963 | Ito ang Maynila | | FPJ Productions |
| 1963 | Isputnik vs. Darna | | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1965 | Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw | Dencio | FPJ Productions |
| 1968 | Alyas 1-2-3 | | FPJ Productions |
| 1976 | Iniibig Kita... Father Salvador | | Amanah Films International |
| 1976 | Bato sa Buhangin | Lucio | FPJ Productions |
| 1982 | D' Wild Wild Weng | Mr. Dencio | Liliw Films International |
| 1982 | Cross My Heart | Dexter | VIVA Films |
| 1984 | Somewhere | Tengteng | VIVA Films |
| 1985 | Anak ng Tondo | Tata Teban | Four-N Films |
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Bert | VIVA Films |
| 1986 | Inday, Inday sa Balitaw | Simo | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Batang Quiapo | Momoy "Lugaw" David | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Captain Barbell | Police chief | Viva Films |
| 1987 | My Bugoy Goes to Congress | | RVQ Productions Shining Star Productions |
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Dennis | FPJ Productions |
| 1987 | Vigilante | Andoy | Greenleaves Productions |
| 1987 | Kapag Puno Na ang Salop | | FPJ Productions |
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid | Tomas | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Kambal Tuko | Mr. Dennis Labis | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Damong Makamandag | | Uniworld Films |
| 1988 | One Day, Isang Araw | | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Jockey T'yan | | RNB Films |
| 1988 | Langit at Lupa | | Seiko Films |
| 1988 | Agila ng Maynila | | FPJ Productions |
| 1989 | Ako ang Huhusga | | Bonanza Films |
| 1989 | Everlasting Love | | Seiko Films |
| 1989 | Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Mang Doming | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Basilio | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko! | Lolo Porong | Urban Films |
| 1990 | Bikining Itim | Enteng | VIVA Films |
| 1991 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Jonathan | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Sagad Hanggang Buto | Tiyong Dencio | Moviestars Production |
| 1991 | Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo | Berting | VIVA Films |
| 1991 | Pitong Gamol | Mang Kulas | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Darna | | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Emcee | FLT Films International |
| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Lucio Margallo | Temyong | Moviestars Production |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Don Carlo | VIVA Films |
| 1994 | Nandito Ako | Tata Isko | Moviestars Production |
| 1994 | Ismael Zacarias | Bugaloo | Moviestars Production |
| 1994 | Lucas Abelardo | Inocencio | VIVA Films |
| 1994 | Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Restaurant Owner | Levin Films |
| 1994 | Abrakadabra | Baste | Moviestars Production |
| 1994 | Tatlong Anak, Isang Ama | Tiyo Ebong | Diamond Jade Films |
| 1994 | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Maning | Moviestars Production |
| 1995 | Pustahan Tayo! Mahal Mo Ako! | Tata Pedro | Regal Films |
| 1995 | Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! | Karina's Uncle | Regal Films |
| 1995 | Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 | Basilio | VIVA Films |
| 1995 | Pempe ni Sara at Pen | The Man in White | Regal Films |
| 1995 | Pulis Probinsya 2: Tapusin Na Natin ang Laban! | Priest | Regal Films |
| 1996 | Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo | Tata Temyong | OctoArts Films |
| 1997 | Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes | Sergio's Daddy | VIVA Films |

### Film

* Lo' Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro (1958)
* Laban sa Lahat (1958)
* Sumpa at Pangako (1959)
* Ang Kanyang Kamahalan (1959)
* Tough Guy (1959) Dencio
* Gabi ng Lagim (1960) (segment 2)
* Cuatro Cantos (1960)
* Hong Kong Honeymoon (1960)
* Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid (1962)
* Batang Maynila (1962)
* Dead or Alive (1962)
* Cuatro Condenados (1962)
* Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963)
* Kung Gabi sa Maynila (1963)
* Ito Ang Maynila (1963)
* Ang Asawa Kong Barat (1963)
* Sierra Madre (1963)
* Baril na Ginto (1964)
* Swanie (1965)
* Dandansoy (1965)
* Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965)
* Guillermo Bravado (1965)
* Zamboanga (1966)
* Ang Iniluluha Ko'y Dugo (1966)
* Alyas Phantom (1966)
* Itinakwil Man Kita (1966)
* Si Siyanang at Ang 7 Tsikiting (1966)
* Dedicate To You (1966)
* Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
* Ex-Convict (1967)
* Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano Ang Puno Siya Ang Bunga! (1967)
* Langit at Lupa (1967)
* Durango (1967)
* Alamat ng 7 Kilabot (1967)
* To Susan With Love (1968)
* Tatlong Hari (1968)
* Tanging Ikaw (1968)
* Sorrento (1968)
* Magpakailanman (1968)
* Dos Por Dos (1968)
* Zato Duling: The Cross-Eyed Swordsman (1969)
* Our Man Duling (1969)
* Nardong Kutsero (1969)
* Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1969)
* Gun-Runners (1969)
* Batang Matadero (1969)
* Tora! Tora! Toray! (1971)
* Liezl At Ang 7 Hoods (1971)
* Family Planting (1971)
* Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan (1971)
* Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
* Salaginto't Salagubang (1972)
* Bilangguang Puso (1972)
* Karnabal (1973) Badong
* Hanggang Sa Kabila ng Daigdig: The Tony Maiquez Story (1973)
* Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)
* Aking Maria Clara (1973)
* Dragonfire (1974)
* Batya't Palu-Palo (1974) Takio
* Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog (1975)
* Hit and Run (1975)
* Anino ng Araw (1975)
* Anak ng Araw (1975)
* Ang Leon at Ang Daga (1975) Dencio
* Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang (1976)
* Tutubing Kalabaw Tutubing Karayom (1977)
* Nagbabagang Asero (1977)
* Bontoc (1977)
* Little Christmas Tree (1977)
* Tatak ng Tundo (1978) Damian
* Isang Araw Isang Buhay (1978)
* The Jess Lapid Story (1978)
* Salonga (1978)
* Mahal...Ginagabi Ka Na Naman (1979)
* Holdup: Special Squad, D.B. (1979)
* Dakpin... Killers For Hire (1979)
* Anak ng Atsay (1979)
* Isa Para Sa Lahat, Lahat para Sa Isa (1979)
* Dobol Dribol (1979)
* Mahal, Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi? (1979)
* Tatak Angustia (1980) Gudoy
* Kalibre .45 (1980)
* Ang Leon At Ang Kuting (1980)
* Angelita, Ako Ang Iyong Ina (1980) Dennis
* Ang Agila At Ang Falcon (1980)
* Tartan (1981)
* Rocky Tu-log (1981)
* Iskorokotoy (1981)
* Palpak Connection (1981)
* Kamandag ng Rehas ng Bakal (1981)
* Boogie (1981) Boogie
* Juan Balutan (1982)
* Cross My Heart (1982) Dexter
* Bad Boys From Dadiangas (1982)
* Annie Sabungera (1982)
* D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) Mr. Dencio
* Forgive and Forget (1983)
* The Cute The Sexy n' The Tiny (1982)
* Inside Job (1983)
* Aking Prince Charming (1983)
* Idol (1984)
* Somewhere (1984) Tengteng
* Naku Ha! (1984)
* Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (1984)
* Julian Vaquero (1984)
* Bagets 2 (1984) Erpat
* Tinik sa Dibdib (1985)
* Nagalit Ang Patay Sa Haba ng Lamay (1985)
* Blue Jeans Gang (1985)
* Anak ng Tondo (1985) Tata Teban
* Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two (1985) Carlos
* Tatak ng Yakuza (1986)
* Kamagong (1986)
* Inday-Inday Sa Balitaw (1986) Simo
* Batang Quiapo (1986) Momoy "Lugaw" David
* Vigilante (1987)
* Kapag Lumaban ang Api (1987) Nardo
* Boy Tornado (1987) Inggo
* Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod (1987)
* Leon at Tigre (1989)
* Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
* Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa (1989)
* Ako ang Huhusga (1989) Sgt. Sibal
* Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
* Galit Sa Mundo (1989)
* Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
* Hulihin Si, Nardong Toothpick (1990) Mr. Luna
* Dino Dinero (1990)
* Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw Ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
* Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990)
* Biokids (1990)
* Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko (1990)
* Kristobal: Tinik Sa Korona (1990)
* Bikining Itim (1990)
* Samson En Goliath (1990)
* Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien (1990)
* Lover's Delight (1990) Mr. Padilla
* May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (1990)
* Para Sa Iyo Ang Huling Bala Ko (1990)
* Pitong Gamol (1991)
* Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (1991) Gorio
* Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (1991)
* Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992) The Man in White
* Miss Na Miss Kita: Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum II (1992)
* Basagulero (1992)
* Lucio Margallo (1992) Tata Teryong
* Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
* Ali in Wonderland (1992)
* Padre Amante Guerrero (1993) Crispin
* Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot (1993) Del
* Astig (1993)
* Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol (1993)
* Ikaw Lang (1993) Ka Erning
* Masahol Pa sa Hayop (1993) Baloy
* Jesus Calderon: Maton (1993)
* Nandito Ako (1993) Tata Isko
* Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape (1994)
* Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa Ang Asong Ulol (1994)
* Sobra Talaga ... Over! (1994)
* Tunay na Magkaibigan Walang Iwanan Peksman! (1994) Tata Emilio
* Cuadro De Jack (1994)
* Chickboys (1994)
* Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (1994)
* Abrakadabra (1994) Baste
* Ismael Zacarias (1994) Bugaloo
* Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (1995) Maning
* Urban Rangers (1995) Egay
* Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2 (1995) Basilio
* Ikaw Pa ... Eh Love Kita! (1995) Karina's Uncle
* Pulis Probinsiya 2: Tapusin Natin ang Laban (1995) Father Sanchez
* Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay (1995) Mang Martin
* SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman (1996) Lolo Tasyo
* Pusong Hiram (1996)
* Makamandag Na Dugo (1996)
* Maginoong Barumbado (1996)
* Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko (1996) Teban
* Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
* Totoy Mola (1997) Tatay Pasyo
* Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997)
* Laban Ko Ito: Walang Dapat Madamay (1997) Simon
* Kriselda: Sabik sa Iyo (1997)
* Go Johnny Go (1997)
* Enteng en Mokong: Kaming Mga Mababaw Ang Kaligayahan (1997)
* Ang Maton at ang Showgirl (1998)

### Television

* Eat Bulaga (1983) Rpn
* Tonite With Boots and Dencio (1984-1988)Rpn
* Isang Mundo Isang Lahi (1988) as Amado Salazar
* GMA Supershow (1991) Guest
* Ano Ba Siya? The Trip Show (1992-1995)
* TNT: Talak ng Taon (1995) as Main Host
* ASAP (1996) as Singer Performer
* Afternoon Overload Saya (1997) Last TV Appearance before his death.

## Awards

* 1964: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, Ito ang Maynila - FAMAS 1963
* 1984: Nominated - Best Supporting Actor, Tatak ng Yakuza - FAMAS 1984
* 1991: Won - Best Supporting Actor, Kahit Konting Pagtingin - FAP 1991