Amado Cortez [SEP] date of death
Amado Cortez
Amado Cortez (born Arsenio Ruiz Padilla, 1928 – 2003) was a Filipino actor and diplomat. His father was Jose Padilla Sr., a governor in Plaridel, Bulacan and his mother was Maria Clara Ruiz. His brothers were Jose Padilla Jr., Carlos Padilla Sr., Roy Padilla and his sisters were Consuelo Padilla-Osorio, Paz Padilla, Pilar Padilla and Cristina Aragon who portrayed Valentina in the very first Darna movie in 1951.
His first contract was under Lvn Pictures. He made five movies
was betrayed by his fellow police officer. His superior devises a plan for his twin brother, the provincial cop Cardo (also played by Poe), who is Santa Marcela's police chief to assume his identity. Cardo eventually outwits and captures the drug syndicate and corrupt policemen responsible for his brother’s death.
Cast.
- Fernando Poe Jr. as Police Cpt. Ador de Leon and Police Lt. Kardo de Leon
- Dindi Gallardo as Lily de Leon
- Amanda Page as Carmen Salazar
- Amado Cortez