Jose Romulo (born Romulo Alib Zuño; October 11, 1931 – August 5, 2015) was a Filipino actor, active in Philippine cinema during the 1950s. He was nicknamed the "brown Adonis" of Philippine film.

Early life and career Romulo was born on October 11, 1931, in Rosario, Batangas, Philippines. Before entering the entertainment industry, he served as a police officer in his hometown. He was discovered by Premiere Productions.Romulo's acting was inspired by Leopoldo Salcedo.

Film career Jose Romulo made his breakthrough as the lead actor in DI-13, a movie based on a popular serialized komiks novel about a fictional police detective. Over the course of his career, he appeared in nearly 200 films, often playing leading roles during the 1950s.

+ Filmography Year Title Role 2000 Tumbador Amigo 1998 Armadong Hudas Roman Reyes 1997 Isinakdal Ko Ang Aking Ina Gustavo Eseng ng Tondo 1995 Pulis Probinsya II Maj. Enriquez 1994 Ikaw Lamang, Wala Nang Iba NBI: Epimaco Velasco, the True Story Putik's Man 1993 Gaano Kita Kamahal Rolly's Father Manila Boy Col. Quinzon Alejandro 'Diablo' Malubay Maj. Barreto Gascon... Bala ang Katapat Mo 1992 Warden Daniel Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang Chief Amang Capulong - Anak ng Tondo II Maj. Valdez Bad Boy II Police Chief Alyas Lakay 1991 Mayor Latigo Ka Omeng Moro Rashid Lucman Kumukulong Dugo Col. Mirasol Hepe: ...Isasabay Kita sa Paglubog ng Araw Rivera Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Malapon P, Chief Takas sa Impiyerno Chief 1990 May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi Huling Lalaki sa Bitayan Tata Betoy The Smokey Mountain Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo Hepe Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko 1989 Binuhay Mo Ako Ngayon, Papatayin Kita Bukas! Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo ... Aagos Ang Dugo! Amando Pamilya Banal Emong Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay Kumander Acosta Maria Luisa Brigade: The Beginning Alyas: Boy Life Gusting Daga Tadtarin ng Bala Si Madelo 1988 Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin One Day, Isang Araw Ang Supremo Buy One, Take One Police Chief Ex-Army Kumander Tala Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay 1987 Aguila at Falcon Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Boy Tornado Kid Amante's Trainer Sparrow Unit: The Termination Squad Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao Balweg Macli-ing Dulag Di Bale Na Lang Emong (uncredited) Batas sa Aking Kamay Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier 1986 Dalagita Payaso Pepe Saclao: Public Enemy No. 1 Pepe's elder brother Agaw Armas Mang Canor Batang Quiapo Major Corrales Anak ng Supremo 1985 Victor Lopez Jr. (Robinhood ng Tondo) Sangley Point Robbery Hepe Isa-Isa Lang! Mr. Moreno Escort Girls Gigi's father Mission Order: Hulihin si ... Avelino Bagsic ang Rebelde 1984 Huwag Kang Papatay Mayor Alcaraz Sigaw ng Katarungan Badong Pasukuin Si Waway 1983 Lintik Lang Ang Walang Ganti Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang Celso Gamu-gamo sa Pugad Lawin Pilo 1982 Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato Kumander .45 Classified Operation Jose Romulus Get My Son Dead or Alive 1981 Pagbabalik ng Panday Ama ng mga Taong Lawin Bandido sa Sapang Bato Ka Pepeng Ang Maestro Geronimo Laya Shoot the Killer 1980 Ang Agila at ang Falcon Leon ng Central Luzon 1979 Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe Dobol Dribol Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa 1978 Salonga Mercenario Joe Quintero Ponso Kumander Ulupong Malabanan: Kilabot Hunter ng Cavite Blood Run Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril 1977 Bontoc Bianong Bulag: One-Eyed Terror of Cavite 1976 Bongbong Luis Mapang-akit... ang Dilim ng Gabi! Alakdang Gubat Bergado, Terror of Cavite 1975 Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran Niño Valiente Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa Mulong (uncredited) Hit and Run Kapitan Walang Duwag sa Kayumanggi Dugo ng Tarikan 1974 South Seas Kill RP Nine-O 1973 Dugo ng Bayan Sto. Cristo Batang Bicol 1972 Superbeast Vigo Rio Tigre The Hot Box Crao Mga Ligaw ng Punglo Viva Zaldo 1971 Asedillo Basta't Basketball Adios Mi Amor 1970 San Diego The Man from A.N.K.L.A. 1969 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Ginintuang Kamay The Gunman Batang Matadero 1968 Tatak: Sacramentados Mine Hunter Barbaro Cristobal Ang Mangliligpit 1967 Marko Asintado Ex-Convict Bravados Metrocom 1966 Hanggang May Buhay Estranghero sa Sapang Bato Wanted: Johnny L Swanie Sarhento Aguila at ang 9 na Magigiting Pistolero Ang Haragan Dakilang Balatkayo 1965 Lady Killer Bandido Aguilar Darmo Solo Dugo sa Pantalan Ang Mga Sandatahan Maginoong Tulisan 1964 Scout Rangers Saan Mang Sulok ng Daigdig 9 Laban sa Lahat 1963 12 Kuba Hunchback Sigaw ng Digmaan Sa Iyo O Sa Akin Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo Limang Kidlat The Big Show 1962 Tatak Mondragon Ang Nabubuhay Sa Patalim Baliw O Martir Sakdalista Mapusok na Paghihiganti 4 Valientes 1961 Bangkay Kaming Hahakbangan Presinto 13: Sa Lahat ng Dako Nagsasalitang Kalansay Viva Caballeras Divina, Diyosa ng Apoy 1960 Wala Kang Kapantay Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti True Confessions Cuatro Cantos Viuda de Oro Gabi ng Lagim Batingaw Materiales Fuertes 1959 Bigtime Berto Berto's victim Ultimatum 1958 4 na Pulubi Bon Voyage Mr. Basketball Obra Maestra Mga Liham kay Tiya Dely 1957 Wala Nang Luha Familia Alvarado Sweethearts Bicol Express Barumbado 1956 Exzur Lalo Kitang Mahal Prinsipe Villarba Apat na Kasaysayang Ginto Santa Lucia 1955 Dakilang Hudas Unang Halik El Jugador Pandora Ha Cha Cha El Conde de Monte Carlo Adventures of DI-13 DI-13 1954 Abenturera Laging May Umaga Paladin Salabusab 1952 Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo Isagani

Freelance work In the 1960s, Romulo transitioned to freelance acting and frequently collaborated with FPJ Productions, owned by actor Fernando Poe Jr. One of his notable performances in this period was in the film Lakay, where he took on a significant supporting role.

Personal life Jose Romulo was married to Lydia, with whom he had five children: Rey, Rizaldy, Marivic, Carmen, and Richmond. His daughter Marivic recalled her father as a generous and loving parent who often entertained his family with stories about the movie industry.

Death On August 5, 2015, Romulo died at the age of 83 due to pneumonia resulting from complications of diabetes. He died at Parañaque Doctors Hospital in Parañaque City. His nephew, Nestor Cuartero, a journalist for Tempo and the Manila Bulletin, remembered him as "a gentleman of the old school" and "a true actor."

Romulo's interment took place on August 9, 2015, at Loyola Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City.

Legacy Jose Romulo is remembered as the "brown Adonis" of Philippine cinema.

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