Rene Requiestas

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In this Philippine name, the family name is Requiestas.
The Honorable
Rene Requiestas
Rene-requiestas-on-MANDURUKOT.jpg
Requiestas in Mandurukot (1993)
Member of the Taguig Municipal Council from the 2nd district
In office
July 6, 1992[1] – July 24, 1993
Personal details
Born
Renato L. Requiestas

(1957-01-22)January 22, 1957
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
DiedJuly 24, 1993(1993-07-24) (aged 36)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park
Parañaque, Philippines[2]
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian

Renato "Rene" L. Requiestas (January 22, 1957 – July 24, 1993) was a Filipino actor and comedian. Requiestas was one of the top Filipino comedians of the late 1980s up to the early 1990s. Requiestas was known for his sidekick roles alongside other comedy actors such as Joey de Leon and his pairing with Kris Aquino in romantic comedies, as well as his distinctive gaunt, toothless appearance.

Career[]

Requiestas' early appearances in films consisted of small incidental roles in dramas such as Ikaw Ay Akin in 1978 and Pabling in 1981. From 1987 to 1988, he was a cast member of the stage play WIS: Walang Ibig Sabihin (lit. 'No Meaning') at the Manila Metropolitan Theater, with critic Mike Feria noting his inclination to ad-lib.[3][4] He would later receive supporting roles in comedy films beginning with Sheman: Mistress of the Universe in September 1988. His performance in Smith & Wesson as the bumbling villain named Don Johnson Waks was praised by critic Lav Diaz, who considered him to have a natural talent in comedy.[5]

Maricel Soriano, who collaborated with Requiestas in the film Leon at Tigre (lit. 'Lion and Tiger'), expressed that unlike other lead actors she worked with in comedies, he was usually quiet and by himself on the set.[6] Requiestas once remarked that the films he does is largely for his mother, stating that "She is already old and [I] need to be sure that everything is for her. I don't want her to experience anymore hardships at her age."[7]

In 1992, Requiestas was elected a councilor of Taguig's 2nd (lone) district.[1]

Personal life[]

In 1989, Requiestas expressed his wish to attend college in order to set an example for his siblings.[8] Later that year, Requiestas adopted a daughter and named her Darren Krisnee, taken from his and Kris Aquino's names. She was born on November 11, 1989 to Requiestas' distant relatives, but due to their difficulty in raising numerous children, Requiestas decided to adopt the child as his own.[9]

Death[]

Requiestas died on July 24, 1993 at the age of 36 due to tuberculosis and complications brought about by alcohol abuse and smoking. He was buried in Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque.[10]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1978 Ikaw Ay Akin
1979 Salawahan
1981 Pabling
1988 Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Stallone
I Love You 3x a Day
Smith & Wesson Don Johnson Waks
1989 Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle Cheetaeh
Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Long Ranger & Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West Tonton
Starzan II: The Coming of the Star Son Cheeta-eh
Aso't Pusa Boboy
Elvis and James: The Living Legends! (Buhay Pa... Mukhang Alamat Na!) James Dacuycoy
SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats Doro
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Rene
Romeo Loves Juliet (But Their Families Hate Each Other) Himself
1990 Starzan III: The Jungle Triangle Cheeta-eh
Last Two Minutes Himself Cameo
Small, Medium, Large Pol
Elvis and James 2 James Dacuycoy
Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake Ututino Camote
Little and Big Weapon Sgt. Sam Flower
Michael and Madonna Michael
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo Pido
Samson & Goliath Goliath
Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna Prinsipe Amante
1991 Cheeta-eh, Ganda Lalake? Cheeta-eh
Alyas Batman en Robin Joker
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na Pido
Luv Ko si Ma'am Felix
Anak ni Janice Facundo
1992 The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong Tonton
Leon at Tigre
First Time: Like a Virgin Father
Big Ambulance: Call for Emergency PJ
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Nardo
Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
1993 Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na Pido
Michael & Madonna 2 Michael Posthumously released

Television[]

  • U.F.O.: Urbano, Felissa & Others (1985–1989)
  • Sic O'Clock News (1987–1989)
  • Mother Studio Presents (produced by Regal Television, 1987–1993)
  • Regal Shockers (1988–1993)
  • Lovingly Yours, Helen (1988)
  • Coney Reyes on Camera (1989)
  • Bhoy (1989–1991)
  • Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990–1993)
  • GMA Presents: Alice (1990)
  • Palibhasa Lalake (1990) - Adonis
  • Pandakekoks (1990–1992)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–1993) - his last TV appearance
  • Tunay Na Buhay (2013) - aired posthumously 20 years after his death in 1993
  • Sabado Badoo (2015) - posthumous cameo stock footage

Awards[]

Year Award-Giving Body Category Movie Result
1991 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards
Box-Office King
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
 Won

References[]

  1. ^ a b Burgos, Jun (July 7, 1992). "Papa, running mate declared Taguig victors". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 13. Retrieved October 12, 2021. Papa [...] was sworn into office yesterday along with his running mate, Vice Mayor Daniel Castillo and the town's 12 new councilors.
  2. ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "W.I.S." Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. November 20, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved June 8, 2021. Bulwagang Gantimpala opens its 10th season at the Dalubhaan of the Manila Metropolitan Theater with Bienvenido Noriega Jr.'s musical comedy W.I.S. (Walang Ibig Sabihin), which starts its two-weekend run tonight at 7:30.
  4. ^ Feria, Mike (January 11, 1988). "Four plays". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Diaz, Lav (November 22, 1988). "Patok". Manila Standard (in Filipino). Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Villanueva, Nena (March 10, 1992). "Maricel cleans up her 'taray' image". Manila Standard (in English and Filipino). Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 20. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  7. ^ Lam, Lulubelle (June 5, 1990). "A real mother's son". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 27. Retrieved June 28, 2021. Matanda na siya at kailangang sigurado na ang lahat para sa kanya. Ayokong magdanas pa siya ng kung anong hirap sa kanyang edad.
  8. ^ Libo-on, Eddie (November 10, 1989). "Rudy helps uplift industry". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Libo-on, Eddie (November 14, 1990). "Rene adopts a baby girl named Krisnee". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 22. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "Shocking showbiz deaths: so sudden, so soon (Part 2)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 30, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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