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ntroduced to show business as a chorus dancer by Benny Mack, the then 17-year-old Dolphy passionately yearned for the chance to perform a solo dance in the star-turning mold of the great Astaire. He forever shed his birth name of Rodolfo Quizon, his first stage moniker of Golay, and the vaudeville stage after shifting to radio skits in the 1940s through the sponsorship of popular writer, director and producer Conde Ubaldo. Dolphy’s first radio series was a supporting role in “Huwag Naman,” which starred Pancho Magalona, Tessie Quintana and Baby Jane. In quick succession, Dolphy’s budding career in show business took him to 1950s road shows in Hawaii, Hong Kong and Japan; to his big break when he was introduced in 1952 by Pancho Magalona to Sampaguita Pictures’ Dr. Jose “Doc” Perez; to a first movie role in a Pancho Magalona-Tita Duran feature (“Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita”); and a star vehicle in what eventually turned out to be a hugely popular and later stereotypical gay role, with Rogelio de la Rose and Lolita Rodriquez in “Jack and Jill,” from a Mars Ravelo comics series.

In the 1960s, a career-changing move for Dolphy was initiated by Sampaguita Pictures. He was teamed up on screen with comedian Panchito who, before becoming an actor, actually worked with Dolphy years earlier on Conde Ubaldo-produced radio skits. The Dolphy-Panchito tandem became immensely successful, moving with ease from radio to film to TV (“Tawag ng Tanghalan,” “Buhay Artista”), and ending only when Dolphy successfully pursued a solo career in comics-inspired film roles including Captain Barbell, Silveria, and his signature limp-wristed Facifica Falayfay. With an eye for greater control over the movies he was starring in, Dolphy established his own film production company, RVQ Productions, in 1965. RVQ would eventually produce more than 100 films.

 Dolphy was one of a very few Filipino actors who found blockbuster success in both the big and small screens. In 1971, he starred with Nida Blanca in the Ading Fernando-helmed TV comedy “John and Marsha”. Not only did the sitcom regularly topped its time slot; “John and Marsha” was also made into hit films eight times, and inspiring a hit spin-off.

And now, as the King marks the rosy autumn of a remarkable career that spans over 60 years in almost every medium of entertainment, he still admits wanting to be remembered only “as a good person.” The concert event offers what may be the valedictory of an unquestioned legend – “Dolphy:A Tribute at AC.” On what many of his fans would consider as Dolphy Day, there’s nothing more appropriate to say than “Thanks for the memories, your Majesty.”

For show information, call (212) 682-6610, (973) 641-5665 Ticketmasters: (800) 736-1420  or for on-line ticket orders: shop.specialeditionevents.com.

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