Fernando Poe Sr.'s Life in Photos

While he might have passed at a young age, Fernando Poe Sr. had left this life with a legacy as the original king of Philippine cinema. Apart from that, he was able to accomplish a lot as a director, producer, and a military man. In light of Poe's birthday exactly 103 years ago today, here is a look back at some of the best highlights from Fernando Poe Sr.'s life.

A portrait of actor Fernando Poe Sr., 1930s

Photo by COURTESY OF ALEX R. CASTRO.

A portrait of actor Fernando Poe Sr., 1930s

Photo by COURTESY OF ALEX R. CASTRO.

Fernando Poe Sr. in a poster for Zamboanga, 1937

Photo by COURTESY OF ALEX R. CASTRO.

Fernando Poe, Sr. with Rosa del Rosario.

Fernando Poe, Sr. in a bow tie smoking a cigarette.

Rosa del Rosario and Fernando Poe Sr. in Zamboanga

On set at Punit na Bandila with Lucita Goyena, 1939

Photo by Courtesy of Alex R. Castro.

Fernando Poe Sr. at the zenith of his popularity

Photo by Courtesy of Alex R. Castro.

Fernando Poe Sr. during the last years of his life as director and producer of Palaris Films, 1948.

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