Efren Reyes Jr.

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Efren Montes Reyes Jr. (born October 24, 1960) is a Filipino actor known for his last leading roles in Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri in 1990 and Nestor Solis in 1996.^{[citation needed]}

Early life[]

Reyes was born on October 24, 1960 in Baguio City, Benguet Province, Philippines, he is a fourth generation artist being the son of actor, writer, director and film producer of the late Efren Reyes Sr. and actress, director and film producer Virginia Montes. He is the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of actors Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana. He is the grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes. He is the great grandson of playwright Severino Reyes who is also known as "Lola Basyang" And is called "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela. Reyes was first introduced as a child actor in the movie Eskinita 29 in 1968, then later he became an action star in the 1980s,^[1] and then took roles as main villain in 1989 up to the present in Philippine films and television series.

Filmography[]

Film[]

• Eskinita 29 (1967)
• Kaliwete Brothers (1980)
• Over My Dead Body (1983)
• Digmaan sa Pagitan ng Langit at Lupa (1984)
• Pepeng Karbin (1984)
• Operation: Central Luzon (1985)
• Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka (1985)
• Gabi Na, Kumander (1986)
• Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo (1989)
• Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
• Delima Gang (1989)
• Bala at Rosaryo (1990)
• Angel Molave (1991)
• Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri (1990)
• Kaaway ng Batas (1990)
• Walang Piring ang Katarungan (1990)
• Sagad Hanggang Buto (1991)
• Sgt. Patalinhug (1991)
• Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko (1991)
• Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (1992)
• Basagulero (1992)
• Totoy Guwapo Alyas Kanto Boy (1992)
• Lakay (1992)
• Tondo, Libingan ng Mga Siga (1992)
• Lt. Napoleon Velasco, Alyas Kumander Kalbo (1993)
• Alejandro "Diablo" Malubay (1993)
• Dodong Armado (1993)
• Geron Olivar (1993)
• Macario Durano (1994)
• Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo (1994)
• Megamol (1994)
• Ka Hector (1994)
• Nestor Solis, Hari ng Oxo (1995)
• Judge Maximiano Asuncion: Hukom Bitay (1995)
• Urban Rangers (1995)
• Medrano
• Hawak Ko Buhay Mo (1997)
• Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
• Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999)
• Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik (1999)
• Tunay Na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko! (2000)
• Palaban (2000)
• Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo (2001)
• Mano Po 2: My Home (2003)
• Anak ng Kumander (2008)
• (2010)
• Badil (2013)
• Raketeros (2013)
• Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect (2014)
• Da Possessed (2014)
• Ang Bagong Dugo (2014)
• Kid Kulafu (2015)
• Durugin ang Droga (2017)
• The Lookout (2018)
• Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story (Regal Entertainment, 2019)

As writer[]

• Sa Iyo ang Itaas, sa Akin ang Ibaba ng Bahay (1997)
• Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo (1999)
• Pasasabugin Ko ang Mundo Mo (2000)

As director[]

• Sa Iyo ang Itaas, sa Akin ang Ibaba ng Bahay (1997)

Television[]

• Lovingly Yours (1984-1996)
• Regal Shockers The Series (1985)
• Sic O Clock News (1986-1989)
• John En Marsha The Series (1987-1990) Guest
• Ok Ka Fairy Ko (1987-1995) Guest
• Palibhasa Lalake (1987-1998) Guest
• Home Along Da Riles (1992-2003) Guest
• Boracay (1993) Guest
• Cebu (1993) Guest
• GMA Telecine Specials (1993)
• Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (1994)
• Davao: Ang Gintong Pag Asa (1994) Guest
• Tropang Trumpo (1995-1998) Guest
• Coney Reyes On Camera (1995-1998) Various
• The Calvento Files The Series (1997-1998) Various
• Paraiso (1997-1998) Various
• Mula Sa Puso (1997-1999) Ysmael Matias
• Maynila (1999–present) Various
• Codename: Verano (2000) Guest
• Bubble Gang (2000) Various
• Tabing Ilog (1999–2003)
• Kasangga (2001) Various
• Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (2001) Mr. Tordesillas
• Bituin (2002) Angel
• Klassmeyts (2002-2003) Guest
• Kaya Ni Mister, Kaya Ni Misis (2003) Guest
• Home Along Da Airport (2003) Guest
• Barya (2004) TV episode Mark Bautista's Father
• Spirits (2004–2005) Chief Jaylo
• Quizon Avenue (2005-2006) Guest
• Goin Bulilit (2005-2019) Guest
• Baywalk Drama Special (2005-2010)
• Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2006) Roden
• Margarita (2007) Carding
• Love Spell (1 episode, 2007)
• Hairy Harry (2007)
• Magpakailanman (2008) Various
• Codename Asero (2008) Guest
• May Bukas Pa (2009)
• Bulaklak (2009) TV episode
• Dahil May Isang Ikaw Guido (Ella's Kidnapping 2009)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya Lina's Husband (2 episodes, 2009)
• Tayong Dalawa (2009) Ka Doroy
• Tsinelas (2009) TV episode Lina's Husband
• Claudine (2010)
• Spooky Nights Presents (2011-2012) Various
• Wagas (2012-2019) Various
• Puntod (2013) TV episode Merto
• It's Showtime (2012) Guest/Judge
• Maalaala Mo Kaya (2013) Merto
• Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2013) Ernesto Cruz
• Little Champ (2013) Mr. Salacay
• Tunay Na Buhay (2014) Guest Himself Featured
• Imbestigador (2015) Various
• Sabado Badoo (2015) Cameo Footage Featured
• Tubig at Langis (2016) Nestor Samaniego
• FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016) Apollo Magat
• Ipaglaban Mo! (2017)
• Dear Uge (2017) Various
• Los Bastardos (2018) Robert "Bert" Esperanza
• Wansapanataym (2018) Various
• Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko (2018) Various
• Pepito Manaloto (2019) Guest
• Banana Sundae (2019) Guest
• A Soldier's Heart (2020)

Awards[]

FAMAS Awards[]

• 1990 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Delima Gang (1989)
• 1991 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Angel Molave (1990)

Gawad Urian Awards[]

• 1990 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
• 1999 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)

References[]

External links[]

• Efren Reyes Jr. at IMDb