# Juan Rodrigo

José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model.

## Personal life and career

Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, became a Karilagan model and stage actor, then became a film actor. He is the first actor that was launched in the telenovelas like Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso. Rodrigo did films with Nora Aunor like Annie Batungbakal (1979), Bongga Ka Day (1980), and Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1992), among others. He also appeared in movies such as Kisapmata (1981) with Charo Santos, Haplos (1982) with Vilma Santos, Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili (1989) with Dina Bonnevie, Hindi Palulupig (1989) starring Lito Lapid, Bawal Na Gamot with Romnick Sarmenta, and Mga Batang Bangketa (2006) with Camille Prats. He received an award of FAMAS Best Supporting Actor 1982 for the movie Moral.
In 1988, Rodrigo was cast in two action films titled Dugo sa Bawat Punglo and Kumander Nelson.
Rodrigo studied BS Chemistry, at Far Eastern University. He was a former product analyst of Unilever.

## Filmography
### Film

* Annie Batungbakal (1979)
* Aliw (1979)
* Pader at Rehas (1980)
* Palawan (1980)
* Esmeralda at Ruby (1980)
* Bongga Ka Day (1980)
* Taga sa Panahon (1980)
* Tondo Girl (1981)
* Caught in the Act (1981)
* Kisapmata (1981) – Ernie
* Rock N' Roll (1981)
* Schoolgirls (1982)
* Haplos (1982)
* Moral (1982) – Robert
* Gabi Kung Sumikat ang Araw (1983)
* Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag (1983)
* Apoy sa Inyong Kandungan (1984)
* Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984)
* Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan (1985)
* Ulo ng Gang-ho (1985)
* God Save Me! (1985)
* Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)
* Urban Terrorist (1988)
* Hindi Palulupig (1989)
* Ipaglalaban Ko (1989)
* Dear Diary (1989)
* Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili (1989)
* Pangarap Na Ginto (1990)
* Lumaban Ka... Sagot Kita (1990)
* Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990) – Momoy
* Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko (1991) – Ruben
* Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat (1991)
* Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1992) – Raul
* Canary Brothers of Tondo (1992)
* Secret Love (1993)
* Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys (1993)
* Gaano Kita Kamahal (1993) Boy Suclad
* Secret Love (1994) – Romy
* Bawal Na Gamot (1994) – Tony
* Mara Clara: The Movie (1996)
* Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Mike
* Ako Ba ang Nasa Puso Mo? (1997)
* Matrikula (1997)
* Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999)
* Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999)
* Biktima: Campus Coed (2003)
* Mga Batang Bangketa (2006)
* Eternity (2006)
* Green Paradise (2007)
* Iisang Lahi: Pearl of the Orient Seas (2008)
* Ang Sugo sa Huling Araw (not specific)
* Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) – Caloy Salazar (voice and photo appearances only)
* Lorna (2014)
* Ex with Benefits (2015) – Father of Scarlet
* Upline Downline (2015)
* Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told (2022) – Secretary Mar Roxas
* Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story (upcoming)

### Theatre

* Mirandolina (1982)
* Lorenzo Ruiz (1989)

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1992–97 | Mara Clara | Amanthe del Valle | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–99 | Mula sa Puso | Don Fernando Pereira | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–01 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Dominador "Domeng" Javier | ABS-CBN |
| 2000–02 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Fr. Crispin Arenas | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–03 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Efren Wilwayco | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Mangarap Ka | Mike | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–05 | Forever in My Heart | Roberto Bernabe | GMA Network |
| 2005–06 | Now and Forever: Agos | Ricardo | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Juancho | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song | Andrea's father (Episode: "I've Fallen In Love") | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kiko | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love Spell | Nikki's father (Episode: "Line To Heaven") | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Sultan (Episode: "Akong Ikit") | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Fernando Montalban | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dr. Sanchez (Episode: "Pilat") | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Don Augusto Monteverde | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Arturo Salcedo | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela Presents: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Rene Ramos | GMA Network |
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Libay's father | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rubi | Genaro Ferrer | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | Virigilio Rivas | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Erika's father | GMA Network |
| 2011–12 | Amaya | Datu Pulujan | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Broken Vow | Mayor Lucio Sebastian | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Inggoy (Episode: "Lubid") | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Merly's father (Episode: "Apoy") | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso | Rodolfo Galang | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emong (Episode: "Gown") | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Don Xernan Monteclaro | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Genesis | Dr. Lazon | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Don Leonardo Padilla | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Manolo Montero | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Dading | Don Romeo Rodriguez | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Jojo Salvador | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Dario (Episode: "Nasa Maling Landas") | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | FlordeLiza | Mariano "Nano" Perez | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maynila | Rodrigo Duterte (Episode: "Signs of Love") | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Edward Pizarro | GMA Network |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Romeo "Romy" Maglipon | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ismael (Episode: "Salamin") | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Trops | Kevin Mercado | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Lumbas | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Ramon Montoya | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Tomas Magpantay | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Stories for the Soul | Jess (Episode: "Alibughang Anak") | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Cain at Abel | Oscar Evangelista | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Bapa | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Beautiful Justice | Pocholo Cuevas | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Cesar San Luis | GMA Network |
| 2022–23 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Santiago "Kapitan Tiago" Delos Santos | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Dr. Baden | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Miguelito "Miguel" Arnaiz | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Pinoy Crime Stories | Ricky Dasco (Episode: "Notoryus") | GMA Network |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | | GMA Network |
| 2025 | Batang Quiapo | Alfredo Pangan | Kapamilya Channel |

## Footnotes

* ↑ Rodrigo was the original actor who portrayed the character, in the original TV series.
* ↑ Rodrigo was the original actor who played the character, Don Fernando Pereira, during the original television series.
* ↑ Rodrigo plays the remake version of the character, Xernan Monteclaro.

## Discography

* It's About Time (Album)
* Pangako
* Walang Kasing Sarap
* Close To Forever
* Kabayan Huwag Kang Mag-alala