Menggie Cobarrubias | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Cobarrubias in 2017 | |
| Born | (1951-08-10)August 10, 1951 |
| Died | March 26, 2020(2020-03-26) (aged 68) |
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| Years active | 1976–2020 |
Domingo "Menggie" Cobarrubias (August 10, 1951 – March 26, 2020) was a Filipino actor who appeared in approximately 200 television shows and films.[1]
Cobarrubias received a Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1979 film Jaguar. He also won the Best Actor award in the 2014 QCinema International Film Festival for his performance in Mauban: Ang Resiko.[2]
Death
Cobarrubias died on March 26, 2020, from complications of pneumonia, at the age of 68. Before his death, a COVID-19 test was administered. On April 1, 2020, five days after his death, his test came back positive for the disease.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Sakada | Andres | |
| 1979 | Jaguar | Sonny Gaston | Won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1984 | Soltero | ||
| 1989 | Fight for Us | Human rights lawyer | |
| 1991 | Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Eugene | |
| 1995 | Sabado Nights | Politician | |
| 1996 | Cedie | Newick | |
| Nag-iisang Ikaw | Tony | ||
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Atty. Serrano | "Inay, May Mumu!" segment |
| The Sarah Balabagan Story | Atty. Digs Dilangalen | ||
| 1998 | Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? | Mr. Olivarez | |
| Hiling | Atty. Minggoy | ||
| 1999 | Asin at Paminta | Garcia | |
| 2000 | Deathrow | Congressman Ravela | |
| Ping Lacson: Super Cop | Senator Raul Roco | ||
| 2002 | 9 Mornings | Atty. Bello | |
| Bahid | Publisher | ||
| Hula Mo, Huli Ko | Chief Veloso | ||
| Mano Po | Bernie | ||
| 2003 | Asboobs: Asal Bobo | Chief Pipay | |
| 2004 | Mano Po 3: My Love | Anciano | |
| Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Panotes | ||
| Spirit of the Glass | Caloy | ||
| 2005 | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Edmond | |
| Let the Love Begin | Investor | ||
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Manny Pacquiao's Filipino Lawyer | |
| Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Recording producer | ||
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 | Chief of police | "LRT" segment | |
| 2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin | Leon | |
| 2008 | Scaregivers | Jewelry shop manager | |
| 2009 | Manila | Hector | |
| 2012 | Graceland | Manuel Changho | |
| Mater Dolorosa | Mayor | ||
| 2013 | Tuhog | Bert | |
| Sana Dati | Pastor | ||
| Tinik | |||
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Board member | ||
| Babagwa | Marney's father | ||
| 2014 | Mauban: Ang Resiko | Won Best Actor award in QCinema International Film Festival | |
| Tres | "Tata Selo" segment | ||
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Lolo Ponchong | |
| The Breakup Playlist | Gino's dad | ||
| Chain Mail | Mr. Mariano | ||
| Ex with Benefits | Dean | ||
| Heneral Luna | Cabinet member (Communication) | ||
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Dr. Santiago | ||
| Felix Manalo | Teodoro Briones | ||
| The Prenup | Lawyer of Cayabyab family | ||
| Beauty and the Bestie | Eddie | ||
| 2016 | A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery | Padre Florentino | |
| Whistleblower | |||
| Echorsis | Kristoff's father | ||
| T.P.O. | |||
| Kabisera | Dado | ||
| 2017 | 100 Tula Para Kay Stella | Stratus CEO | |
| Moonlight Over Baler | |||
| Seven Sundays | Dr. Nelson | ||
| 2018 | K9 | Congressman Montoya | |
| Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon | Celso | ||
| Signal Rock | Mayor | ||
| 1957 | Don Jose | ||
| Class of 2018 | Senator | ||
| Eerie | Police chief | ||
| 2019 | Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) | ||
| Last Fool Show | Mr. Estrella | ||
| Just a Stranger | Governor Roy | ||
| Tabon | |||
| Finding You | Dr. Kahler | ||
| The Mall, the Merrier! | Doctor | ||
| Maledicto | Cardinal Martinez | ||
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Doctor | Final film appearance |
| 2023 | Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan | Dean | Posthumous release |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Rio del Mar | Pio |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Ramil |
| 2002 | Recuerdo de Amor | Atty. Montinola |
| 2004–2005 | Krystala | Atty. Amado Salvador |
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna | General Torres |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Sen. Federico Alvarez |
| E.S.P. | ||
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Don Pepito | |
| 2009 | Sine Novela Presents: Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | |
| Totoy Bato | Barrio Grapas mayor | |
| Midnight DJ: Ganti ng Kariton | Atty. Artemio Garcia | |
| Tayong Dalawa | Lola Get's Doctor | |
| Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka, Maruja? | Alfred Rivera | |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | |
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Astrud's Medical Doctor | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor | Don Manuel Aguilar | |
| Imortal | Jessie Cordero | |
| 2011 | Alakdana | Vergel's father |
| Green Rose | Atty. Rogelio Yumul | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | John Bonifacio |
| Wansapanataym Presents: Trick or Trixie | Don Jose Reyes | |
| Valiente | Mayor Manding | |
| Broken Vow | Mario Jimeno | |
| My Daddy Dearest | Juancho | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Melencio | |
| A Beautiful Affair | Julio Santillian | |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Ramon Alcuar |
| Muling Buksan ang Puso | Arturo Rivera | |
| Mundo Mo'y Akin | Cong. Ramon Borja | |
| Apoy sa Dagat | ||
| Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Don Fernan Miranda |
| Ikaw Lamang | Priest | |
| Moon of Desire | Dr. Andrada | |
| Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Isabello delos Reyes | |
| Sa Puso ni Dok | Dr. dela Cruz | |
| Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Ms. Nobody 2 (Still in Love) | Dean Alfonso | |
| Pure Love | Dr. James Young | |
| 2015 | Baker King | Attorney Mendoza |
| Pasión de Amor | Eduvina's doctor | |
| Bridges of Love | Chairman Luna | |
| 2016 | Ang Panday | Old Damian |
| Conan, My Beautician | Don Alfonso | |
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Atty. Galvez | |
| 2017 | Legally Blind | Anton Villareal |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Cardo's defense lawyer | |
| Wildflower | Atty. Sebastian | |
| 2019 | Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa | Lordivino Mamaril |
| The General's Daughter | Mayor Manuel Sta. Maria | |
| 2020 | Beautiful Justice | President Ricardo San Jose (in his final appearance) |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Forsaken House |
References
- "Actor Menggie Cobarrubias dies". Rappler. 26 March 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- "Veteran actor Menggie Cobarrubias dies". CNN Philippines. 26 March 2020. Archived from the original on 23 May 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "Late actor Menggie Cobarrubias had coronavirus, test results show". Rappler. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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