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Dindo Fernando

Dindo Fernando

Actor · Died August 27, 1987, aged 46 · Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines

 A member of Sampaguita's Star 66, he metamorphosed into a fine actor and leading man on the big screen. On TV, he was best known as Major Leo Alicante, Flordeluna's father. With Tony Santos, Sr., he also did the Dindo-Tony Show.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 9, 1940
Died
August 27, 1987 (aged 46)
From
Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 54 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 27% in 30 days

What are Dindo Fernando's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Genres

Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Power
29%
Morality
15%
Survival
14%
Self
6%
Marriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shadow
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Hero
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Thrilling
3
Melancholic
3
Absurd
2
Bittersweet
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dindo Fernando's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dindo Fernando's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

54 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page.

  • Alabok sa Ulap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Cris Montilla

  • Gabi Na, Kumander (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Magdusa Ka! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Bernardo

  • Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Noel Eleazar

  • When Is Right Wrong? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Beloved (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ver Alonzo

  • Unleash the Love Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jim

  • Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Waldo Contreras

  • Sa Totoo Lang! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rocky

  • Working Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Renny Boy Alicante

  • Baby Tsina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Jorge

  • Mga Batang Yagit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Midnight Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jaime Apacible

  • A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night(1983)

    as Miguel Almeda

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Palabra de Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Louie

  • Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Louie

  • T-Bird at ako(1982)

    as Dante

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Billy

  • Langis at tubig(1980)

    as Bobby

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ang Kabiyak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Marriage(1980)

    as Wedding Sponsor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Milyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Billy

  • You... and the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Pacific Inferno(1979)

    as Totoy

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Larry Mendoza

  • Bomba Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ramon

  • Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Awiyao

  • Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Maning

  • Babae sa likod ng salamin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Mortal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Antonio Vergara

  • Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Savage Sisters(1974)

    as Ernesto

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Fe, Esperanza, Caridad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Tony Artiaga (segment "Fe")

  • Kampanerang Kuba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Crispin

  • Ransom! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Seed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Ambrose Dugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Celso

  • Black Mama White Mama(1973)

    as Rocco

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Signos Trece (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Let's Dance the Soul! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Jamboree 66 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Magic Bilao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Children of Terror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • From Tokyo with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Jukebox Jamboree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Bumunot ka't lumaban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Mga Batang Iskwater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Dance-O-Rama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Sweet Valentines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Fifth Story: Sinner or Saint

  • Bulung-Bulungan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Lab na Lab Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Dancer

  • We... Who Are Sexy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Soldier

Career shape

Star power in the 20th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 54 titles from 1962 to 1987.

Highest rated

T-Bird at ako (1982)

Midcredits 49th

Most popular right now

Black Mama White Mama (1973)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting54 of 54: 54 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

By decade

1960s13 · acting1970s17 · acting1980s24 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Dindo Fernando's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 38th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 7 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night (1983)

94th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

T-Bird at ako (1982)

Midcredits 49th · 49% liked

Reviewers score the acting 45/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Dindo Fernando work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dindo Fernando's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Danny L. Zialcita shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers