Prudencio Baldivia (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens, was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.

Career

He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Batangueño accent when speaking, Padilla also played supporting roles for other Filipino stars, like Ace Vergel, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano and other big stars.

Personal life

He was married to Catalina Dominguez from Mabalacat, Pampanga, a housewife and they had 8 kids; Dennis, Samuel, Glenn, Jennifer, Gene, Richard, Ched, and Rot. They lived their entire life in P.Jacinto Street corner, Biglang Awa and EDSA, Caloocan city. Dennis is also an actor as well as a politician; Samuel is an OFW Seaman; Glenn is OFW in Middle East places such as Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and is presently in the USA; Jennifer is OFW in Dubai; Gene Padilla also a comedian and actor; Richard died in 1999; Ched is OFW in Singapore; and youngest Rot is in Baldivia. The 5 boys were products of Notre Dame of Manila, and the 3 girls of Our Lady of Grace Academy, both in Caloocan city, a walking distance from their home. All 8 attended college in UST/San Sebastián/Centro Escolar/UE. All 8 appeared in movies and commercials during their childhood.

Health and death

Padilla was rushed to the hospital on September 30, 1997, after complaining of chest pains. About to be checked out from the hospital, Padilla died of cardiac arrest on October 10, 1997, at Quezon City, Philippines. Apart from his son Dennis Padilla who followed his footsteps to become a comedian, Dencio Padilla had other children. He was buried at Nagcarlan Municipal Cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna.

Filmography

Movies

Television

Awards