Josefino Cenizal was born on September 14, 1919 in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines. He was a composer and actor, known for Bicol Express (1957), Rosa Birhen (1940) and Pandanggo ni Neneng (1955). He was previously married to Olivia Cenizal. He died on March 27, 2015 in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines.