Sonny Parsons
Sonny Parsons | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Parsons in 2013 | |
| Member of the Marikina Municipal Council | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Parsons Agliam Nabiula Jr. August 22, 1958 Marikina, Rizal, Philippines |
| Died | May 10, 2020 (aged 61) Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines |
| Parent | Parsons Nabiula (father) |
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Parsons Agliam Nabiula Jr. (August 22, 1958 – May 10, 2020), known professionally as Sonny Parsons, was a Filipino actor, singer, director and politician in the Philippines. He was a member of Hagibis, an all-male sing-and-dance group in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, who were coined as the Filipino version of the Village People. He was a councilor in Marikina, Metro Manila. He died on May 10, 2020, from a heart attack caused by heat stroke.
Early life
Sonny Parsons was born to Parsons Nabiula, a Constabulary officer from Sulu and former Olympic swimmer.[1]
Singing career
In the late 1970s to 1980s, Parsons was a member of the
Acting career
In 1981, the Hagibis members made a film titled Legs, Katawan, Babae (lit. 'Legs, Body, Woman') with
As a result of the July 2002 attempted robbery of Parsons' house, an autobiographical film he was in the middle of shooting titled Konsehal, Halal Kang Palaban (lit. 'Councilor, You Were Elected a Fighter') had to be shelved, with its producer backing out due to the incident.[2]
Parsons played a guest role as the main villain to Coco Martin in the 2017 action-drama TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[citation needed]
Personal life
Parsons was the founder and president of the Allied Forces of the Philippines Civilian Volunteers (AFPCIV), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose mission is focused on humanitarian response and anti-crime operations throughout the Philippines. On the morning of July 18, 2002, Parsons thwarted an attempted robbery by six men at his family home in Marikina, killing two of them and injuring another.[3][4]
Parsons was an advocate of responsible gun ownership and shared his expertise in tactical and defensive shooting. In his last years, he served as a consultant in the National Bureau of Investigations.[citation needed]
Parsons was also an active member of the Law Enforcers Riders Association of the Philippines.[citation needed]
Death
Parsons died on May 10, 2020, due to
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Legs Katawan Babae | Tony Ferrer | |
| 1983 | JR | Pablo Santiago | |
| 1984 | Condemned | Mario O'Hara | |
| 1987 | Sparrow Unit: The Termination Squad |
Ben Yalung | |
| Mga Lihim ng Kalapati | Celso Ad. Castillo, Tata Esteban | ||
| 1988 | Apat, Lima, Anim | Francis 'Jun' Posadas | |
| Ambush | Francis 'Jun' Posadas | ||
| Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang | Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez | Willy Milan | |
| Shoot to Kill: Boy Bicol ng Angeles | Jerry Tirazona, Johnny Capistrano | ||
| 1989 | Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD | Sgt. Mariano Niñonuevo | Ronnie San Juan |
| Salisi Gang | Leonardo Pascual | ||
| Get Commander Jack Moro: Bangsa Moro Army | Eddie Nicart | ||
| Baricuarto: Batang Cebu .45 | Jerry Tirazona | ||
| Kailan.... Dapat Lumaban | Jerry Tirazona | ||
| UZI Brothers 9mm | Francis 'Jun' Posadas | ||
| Nazareno Apostol: Boy Ahas | Jerry Tirazona | ||
| 1990 | Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo | Alexander Aguirre | Lito M. Nocon |
| Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko | Lito M. Nocon | ||
| 1991 | OXO VS Sigue-Sigue | Dante Pangilinan | |
| Digos Massacre | Jose "Kaka" Balagtas | ||
| 1992 | Johnny Cuevas: Alyas Boy Susi | Johnny Cuevas | Nilo Saez |
| Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas | Sgt. Ernesto Baliola | Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio | |
| Arrest: Hold-up Gang | Leonardo Pascual | ||
| Turing Gesmundo, Kapitan Langgam | Robert Talby | ||
| Itumba si Angel Delgado | Nilo Saez | ||
| 1993 | Capt. Rassul Alih, Hindi Sayo ang Mindanao | Capt. Rassul Alih | Sonny Parsons and Jerry O. Tirazona |
| Parañaque Bank Robbery: The Joselito Joseco Story | Argel Lopez | ||
| Aguinaldo | William Mayo | ||
| 1996 | Paracale Gang | Armando De Guzman Jr. | |
| 1997 | Bala Para sa Katarungan | Sonny Parsons | |
| 2015 | Hari at Alas: Akin ang Batas | Fernando Dizon |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988, 1995 | Coney Reyes on Camera | Various roles | 2 episodes[6] |
| 1991–1992 | Agila | ||
| 2003 | Magpakailanman | Himself | Episode: "Hinagpis ng Kamatayan" |
| 2005 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To |
Kid | Episode: "Demolisyon Na Ito!" |
| 2008 | Ysabella | Barangay chairman | |
| 2013 | Pepito Manaloto | Lito | Guest |
| 2016 | We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs | Himself | Guest |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano |
Fidel | Guest |
| 2017 | Live Jamming with Percy Lapid | Himself | Guest performer |
| 2019 | Bravo Executive Lounge | Himself | Guest performer Final performance before his death |
References
- ^ Silloh, A.C. (August 24, 2002). "A true Tausug by deed". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 14. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Caruncho, Eric S. (August 4, 2002). "Sonny Parsons Stands his Ground". Sunday Inquirer Magazine. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. Q2. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Papa, Alcuin (July 19, 2002). "'Hagibis' singer kills 2 robbers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
It was at around 6:30 a.m. when six armed men, who police said could be members of the Waray-Waray Bicolano group, barged into Parsons' home in SSS Village...
- ^ Carcamo, Dennis (July 23, 2002). "2 gunmen take aim at Parsons' housemaid". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 4. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. May 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- ^ "Promising stars in 'Coney Reyes on Camera'". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. January 23, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
Sonny Parsons and Susan Africa guest in today's episode [...] titled 'Kailan Bingi ang Puso?'. With [Coney] Reyes, they form a seemingly hopeless love triangle borne out of despair, loneliness and poverty.
External links
- Sonny Parsons at IMDb