José Padilla Sr.
José "Peping" Galvez Padilla Sr. (October 30, 1888 – August 13, 1945) also known by his screen name of Mario de Cordova, was a Filipino actor, lawyer and politician.
Jose Galvez Padilla Sr. | |
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| 12th and 14th Governor of Bulacan | |
| In office 1928–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Cirilo B. Santos |
| Succeeded by | Jacinto Molina |
| In office 1934–1937 | |
| Preceded by | Restituto J. Castro |
| Succeeded by | Cirilo B. Santos |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bulacan's First District | |
| In office 1931–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Mariano Escueta |
| Succeeded by | Angel Suntay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Galvez Padilla October 30, 1888 Quinga (now Plaridel), Bulacan, Spanish East Indies |
| Died | August 13, 1945 (aged 56) Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Resting place | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Spouse(s) | Ramona Bustamante Felipa Pangilinan Salud Pangilinan Cruz Francisca Elvira Castillo [First name unknown] Padilla Josefa Galvez Villacorta [First name unknown] Padilla María Clara Ruiz Padilla |
| Relations | Padilla Family |
| Children | at least 12 (incl. Jose Jr., Carlos Sr., Arsenio and Roy Sr. ) |
| Parents | Monica Galvez Pedro Ortiz Padilla |
| Nickname(s) | Mario de Cordova |
Personal life
Padilla was born José Galvez Padilla on October 30, 1888, in Quinga (now Plaridel), Bulacan[1] to Pedro Ortiz Padilla and Monica Galvez. According to his grandson, Robin Padilla, the Padilla family ancestry may be traced to Seville and Toledo.[2]
Padilla served as Representative of the 1st district of Bulacan from 1931–1934.[1] He then became the Governor of Bulacan from 1928 to 1931, and again from 1934 to 1937.[1]
Padilla's offspring have become famous in the field of show business, politics, sports and others.
Padilla has at least a dozen children[3] including actors Jose "Pempe" Padilla Jr., Carlos Padilla Sr., actresses Cristina Aragon, Pilar Padilla (wife of Gregorio Fernandez), film director Consuelo Padilla-Osorio, diplomat and actor Amado Cortez, and Casimero "Roy" Padilla Sr., former Governor of Camarines Norte.[3][4]
Filmography
- Secreto de confesión (as Mario de Cordova)
References
- "Bulacan, Philippines: General Info: Provincial Governors: Jose Padilla, Sr". www.bulacan.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- "72 kids, one dad: Revilla Sr. and 4 big kins in showbiz".
- "José Padilla Sr". geni_family_tree. Retrieved 2020-05-16.