Quick Facts
Biography
Lito Legaspi (born January 25, 1942) is a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He is the father of actors Brandon Legaspi, Zoren Legaspi and Kier Legaspi. He won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor in Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977). He is probably best known for playing Rodrigo Duterte in 1992 film Pugoy Hostage: Davao
Career
Legaspi appeared in 1959 comedy film Ipinagbili Kami Ng Aming Tatay, starring Dolphy. In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced Legaspi together with teenage stars such as Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareno, Dindo Fernando, Pepito Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera and Bert Leroy, Jr., among others. He became a matinee idols like Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, Greg Martin and Juancho Gutierrez. He played an impotent husband in the movie Uhaw (1970) with Merle Fernandez and Tito Galla, directed by Ruben Abalos.
He played as Mayor Joaquin Montejo in Esperanza showed in ABS-CBN, starring Judy Ann Santos in 1997. He also played as Governor in Makapiling Kang Muli, GMA Network's prime time television series.
As a veteran actor, he appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows since 1959.
He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in December 2014 for contributing in movie acting and also TV acting.
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015 | MariMar | Don Fernando Aldama | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Ilustrado | Padre Amado | |
| Niño | Manuel Reyes | ||
| 2013 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Agustin Carriedo | ABS-CBN |
| Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Melchor Antonio | ||
| 2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Mr. Vergara | TV5 |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Governor | GMA Network | |
| The Good Daughter | Miguel Guevarra | ||
| 2011 | Mula Sa Puso | Luis Vergara | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Don Leon Fortalejo | |
| I Love Betty La Fea | Virgilio Arellano | ||
| 2009 | The Wedding | Lawrence | |
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Toshiro Fonda | |
| Komiks Presents: Dragonna | Recurring Role | ||
| 2004 | Hiram | Don Felipe Verdadero | |
| 1999 | Tabing Ilog | Francisco Ledesma | |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Mayor Joaquin Montejo | |
| 1987 | Agila | Recurring Role | RPN & ABS-CBN |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Leo's Dad | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | Mr. Morales | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Esperanza: The Movie | Mayor Joaquin Montejo | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita | Ryan's Father | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Paano Ang Puso Ko? | Cesar | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Col. Deogracias De Bayan | |
| 1995 | Markang Bungo 2: Iligpit Si Bobby Ortega | Col. Ordoñez | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay | Col. Orlando Aberilla | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Iukit Mo Sa Bala | Congressman Valdez | Star Cinema and RRJ Productions Inc. |
| 1992 | Pugoy Hostage: Davao | Mayor Rodrigo Duterte | First Films |
| 1992 | Kapatid Ko Si Hudas | Don Ramon Cordova | |
| 1991 | Alyas Dodong Scarface | Seiko Films | |
| 1991 | Kung Patatawarin Ka Ng Bala Ko | Roman | Mega Films |
| 1991 | Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | Col. Ordoñez | Bonanza Films |
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Angel Cremenal | ||
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | ||
| 1977 | Banta Ng Kahapon | ||
| 1977 | Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? | ||
| 1976 | Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes Ng Hapon! | ||
| 1970 | Marupok | ||
| 1963 | Ang Class Reunion | Joselito Moran | |
| 1961 | Joey, Eddie, Lito | Lito | |
| 1959 | Wedding Bells | Lito |