Monday, October 19, 2026

Andrés Centenera

Andrés Centenera (also known as Andy Centenera or Col. Andres Centenera; born 1914 in Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines, died before 1983) was a prominent Filipino character actor and licensed boxing referee. His parents were Doña Rita Garchitorena and Don Candido Garcia Centenera, and his grandfather was Don Andres Garchitorena, revolutionary leader and Governor of Ambos Camarines. He is the uncle of Filipino singer Rafael Centenera. 

Centenera started his career with roles in prewar films such as Teniente Rosario (1937) and Sampaguita Pictures productions like Alipin Ng Palad (1938) and Dahong Lagas (1938). He was also in Genghis Khan (1950), Kahariang Bato (1956), Noli Me Tángere (1961), and Banaue (1975). He frequently featured as a character and bit-player in classic films by directors like Eddie Romero and Gerry de Leon, as well as historical dramas by LVN Pictures.

As Arcadio in Brides Of Blood (dirs. Gerardo de Leon & Eddie Romero, 1966) 

As the blind former bandit in The Beast Of The Yellow Night (dir. Eddie Romero, 1971)

Uncredited as a vising dignitary in Women In Cages/Playpen (dir. Gerry de Leon, 1971)

In the background as human experiment Manuel in The Twilight People (dir. Eddie Romero, 1972) 

Uncredited as boat owner Leonardo in Black Mama White Mama (dir. Eddie Romero, 1972)

Credited as "Andy Centenera" as the old man on Manuel's island in Beyond Atlantis (dir. Eddie Romero, 1973)  

Uncredited as the Police Chief in TNT Jackson (dir. Cirio H. Santiago, 1974)

Uncredited as the Old Holy Man in Magic Curse (1975)

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