Sonny Parsons

Parsons Agliam Nabiula Jr. (August 22, 1958 – May 10, 2020), known professionally as Sonny Parsons, was a Filipino actor, singer, director and politician in the Philippines. He was a member of Hagibis, an all-male sing-and-dance group in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, who were coined as the Filipino version of the Village People. He was a councilor in Marikina. He died on May 10, 2020 from a heart attack.

Sonny Parsons
Parsons in 2013
Born
Jose Parsons Agliam Nabiula Jr.

(1958-08-22)August 22, 1958
Marikina, Philippines
DiedMay 10, 2020(2020-05-10) (aged 61)
Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines
Other namesJong, Sonny
OccupationActor, singer, film director and former politician
Years active1979–2020

Singing career

In the late 1970s to 1980s, Parsons was a member of the Manila sound group Hagibis together with Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo. Their hit songs included "Legs", "Babae", "Lalake" and "Katawan" (a theme song in Palibhasa Lalake, a Philippine TV sitcom series), among others. In 2001, Hagibis reunited and released one album under Star Records. He performed in a series of concerts at various venues such as in Hobbit House (Ermita), Hobbit East (Antipolo), Bodega City (Quezon Ave) and Cowboy Grill (Malate), among others. In 2011, he was a special guest in the Philippines leg of the greatest hits tour of Bobby Kimball (original lead singer of Toto).

Acting career

In 1981, the Hagibis members made a film titled Legs Katawan Babae with Laarni Enriquez, Myrna Castillo and Jess Lapid, Jr., and directed by Tony Ferrer. When Hagibis split up in the 1980s, Parsons became an actor, director and a politician. He appeared in many action films in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He starred with Ronnie Ricketts in the 1989 action film UZI Brother 9mm which was directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas. His first TV guest appearance was in the 1991 teleserye Agila which starred Val Sotto, Aurora Sevilla and Roy Alvarez. He produced, directed and starred in the film Bala Para sa Katarungan for Regal Films in 1997. Parsons played a guest role as a main villain to Coco Martin in the 2017 action-drama TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

Personal life

Parsons was the founder and president of the Allied Forces of the Philippines Civilian Volunteers (AFPCIV), a reputable Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose mission is focused on humanitarian response and anti-crime operations throughout the Philippines. In a robbery incident, he pursued and killed most of the bad elements.[1]

Parsons was an advocate of responsible gun ownership, and shared his expertise in tactical and defensive shooting. In his last years, he served as a consultant in the National Bureau of Investigations.

Parsons was also an active member of the Law Enforcers Riders Association of the Philippines.

He was a devoted NGO leader, and would always make time to be of service to his fellow men through his socio-civic works, and died in the line of duty.

Death

Parsons died on May 10, 2020 due to a heart attack in Tayabas, Quezon province.[2]

Filmography

Television

Film
YearTitleRoleDirector
1981Legs Katawan BabaeTony Ferrer
1983JRPablo Santiago
1984CondemnedMario O'Hara
1987Sparrow Unit: The Termination SquadBen Yalung
Mga Lihim ng KalapatiCelso Ad. Castillo, Tata Esteban
1988Apat, Lima, AnimFrancis 'Jun' Posadas
AmbushFrancis 'Jun' Posadas
Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir GangSgt. Ernesto 'Boy' YbañezWilly Milan
Shoot to Kill: Boy Bicol ng AngelesJerry Tirazona, Johnny Capistrano
1989Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPDSgt. Mariano NiñonuevoRonnie San Juan
Kailan.... Dapat LumabanJerry Tirazona
Salisi GangLeonardo Pascual
Get Commander Jack Moro: Bangsa Moro ArmyEddie Nicart
Baricuarto: Batang Cebu .45Jerry Tirazona
Uzi Brothers 9mmFrancis 'Jun' Posadas
1990Walang Sinasanto ang Bala KoLito Nocon
Nazareno Apostol: Boy AhasJerry Tirazona
1991OXO VS Sigue-SigueDante Pangilinan
Digos MassacreJose "Kaka" Balagtas
1992Johnny Cuevas: Alyas Boy SusiJohnny CuevasNilo Saez
Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa BatasRicardo 'Bebong' Osorio
Arrest: Hold-up GangLeonardo Pascual
Turing Gesmundo, Kapitan LanggamRobert Talby
Itumba si Angel DelgadoNilo Saez
1993Capt. Rassul Alih, Hindi Sayo ang MindanaoCapt. Rassul AlihSonny Parsons and Jerry O. Tirazona
Parañaque Bank Robbery: The Joselito Joseco StoryArgel Lopez
AguinaldoWilliam Mayo
1996Paracale GangArmando De Guzman Jr.
1997Bala Para sa KatarunganSonny Parsons

References
  1. https://www.philstar.com/metro/2002/07/19/168763/former-action-star-kills-2-robbers
  2. "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. May 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
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