John "Jonjon" Hernandez Salvador (October 9, 1969 – November 7, 1993), also known as Jon Hernandez, was a Filipino notable actor. He was the son of actors Ross Rival and Alicia Alonzo, nephew to Anthony Alonzo, nephew to Phillip Salvador, cousin to Jobelle Salvador and brother to Maja Salvador on his father's side.

Jon Hernandez
Born
John Leonard Hernandez Salvador

(1969-10-09)October 9, 1969
DiedNovember 7, 1993(1993-11-07) (aged 24)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila
Other namesJonjon
OccupationActor
Years active1972–1993
SpouseClaire Abad
Parents
Family

Career

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As a child star, he appeared in minor roles in movies and several commercials. He was launched as a matinee idol, via the movie Bagets 2 along with William Martinez, Herbert Bautista, Raymond Lauchengco, JC Bonnin, Ramon Christopher and the late Francis Magalona.[1] He joined the teen-variety show That's Entertainment and was a part of its Thursday group.[2] In 1990s, he shifted to action movie genre, appeared in several action films like Nakaukit Na ang Lapida Mo, Junior Elvis, Pita, Terror ng Caloocan and Patapon. The last film he appeared in was Mancao with his uncle Phillip Salvador, which was post-humously shown and dedicated to his memory in 1994.

Filmography

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Movies

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Year Title Role
1972 Love Pinoy Style
1973 Fefita Fofonggay (Viuda de Falayfay)
1980 Pompa Jed
1981 Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Young Crisanto
1984 Bagets 2 Wally
1984 Muntinlupa 1958
1987 Prinsesang Gusgusin Andro
1987 Kumander Gringa
1987 Jockey T'yan
1990 Target: Central Luzon Bank Robbery
1991 Junior Elvis: Nakaukit na ang Lapida Mo Jhun
1992 The Wild Cowboys Howie
1992 Bukas Tatakpan ka ng Dyaryo Magno
1993 Pita: Terror ng Caloocan
1993 Row 4: Baliktorians
1993 Patapon
1994 Mistah
1994 Brat Pack
1994 Mancao
1996 Detective: Michael & Jackson Jacob

Television

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Year Title Network
1986–1992 That's Entertainment GMA Network

Death

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After retiring from his showbiz career in 1993, Jonjon and his friends came home from an out-of-town trip. He died after the car he was riding in hit a concrete obstruction in an unlit section of the expressway.[3] His remains are at rest at the Loyola Memorial Park together with other celebrities such as Julie Vega, Jay Ilagan, Nida Blanca and Francis Magalona.

References

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  1. ^ Lo, Ricky (June 11, 2006). "Bagets Forever". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (October 5, 2020). "Francis M, Isabel Granada, mga pumanaw na That's members, binigyan ng tribute". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Abellon, Bam V. "Gone too soon: 12 celebrity deaths that shocked the nation". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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