Rez Cortez
 | This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (October 2016) |
Rez Cortez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Res Septimo Cortez January 4, 1956 |
| Occupation | Actor, Assistant Director |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse(s) | Candy Cortez[1] |
| Children | 4, including Cai Cortez[1][2] |
Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director.
Acting career[]
Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim.
He is also known for being an action star in many action films with his intensive and antagonistic roles and also in TV series.
He is become an assistant director of the movie Kapag Lumaban ang Api in 1987.
He became the president of the Mowelfund (Movie Workers Foundation, Inc.)[3] after Boots Anson-Roa retired on April 1, 2020.[4] He was a former president of the Actors’ Guild of the Philippines[5] and was replaced by Imelda Papin in 2017.[6]
Cortez also ran as a Representative of Camarines Sur in 2013 but did not win the seat.[7]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim | MVN Cinema
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| Pssst... Halika, Babae! | MVN Cinema
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| 1975 | Sekondi-Takori[8]
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| 1976 | Insiang | Bebot | CineManila Corporation
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| 1977 | Sila... Sa Bawa't Bangketa | Liliw Productions
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| The Captive Virgins | David | PERA Films Inc.
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| 1978 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Truck Driver | Larry Santiago Productions
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| 1980 | Angela Markado | Four-Seasons Films International
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| 1981 | Sierra Madre | Lea Productions
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| 1984 | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Phil | |
| This Is My Country | Boy Echas | Malaya Films
Stéphan Films | |
| Lovingly Yours, Helen | Alex | BSH Films
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| Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Charlie | ||
| Ang Padrino | Jake | FPJ Productions
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| 1985 | Anak ng Tondo | Johnny | Four-N Films
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| 1986 | Laban Kung Laban | Cebu Town Mayor | Vikings Films
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| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Louie | Viva Films
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| Batang Quiapo | Tikboy | Regal Films
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| Captain Barbell | Atong | Viva Films
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| Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields | Berting | RNB Films
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| 1987 | Jack en Poy, Hale-Hale Hoy! | Anton | Regal Films
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| Jack & Jill | Baldo / Betty | Viva Films
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| 1988 | Wake Up, Little Susie | Hermogenes Macatayog | Regal Films
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| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | VH Films
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| Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon | Four-N Films
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| 1989 | Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Rocky | Viva Films
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| Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida | Sgt. Delgado | Regal Films
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| Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) | Cine Suerte
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| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Viva Films
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| 1990 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Alex | RRJ Productions
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| Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Tanda | Regal Films
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| Hukom .45 | Mike Pablo | ||
| 1991 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Alex | Viva Films
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| Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas | Kid | Omega Releasing Organization
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| Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) | RVQ Productions, Kaizz Ventures
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| Contreras Gang | Tony | Moviestars Production
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| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | ||
| Narito ang Puso Ko | Viva Films
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| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot | Carnapper | Regal Films
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| Patapon | Police sergeant | EDL Productions
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| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Paolo | Star Cinema
Regal Films | |
| Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti | Caloy | Harvest International Films
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| 1994 | Mistah | Viva Films
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| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Silahis | Viva Films
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| 1995 | The Butch Belgica Story | Viva Films
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| Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! | Noel Agustin | Regal Films
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| Matimbang Pa sa Dugo | Totoy Icepick | ||
| 1996 | Kristo | Judas Iscariote | Cine Suerte Productions
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| Hindi Ako Ander, Tanong Mo Kay Kumander! | Fred | ||
| Bossing | Waldo de Guzman | Sunlight Films
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| 1997 | Hawak Ko Buhay Mo | Chief | Rocketts Productions
Neo Films |
| 1998 | Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Alex | |
| Warfreak | Edison Yu | Neo Films
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| 1999 | D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above | Dennis | GMA Films
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| Tigasin | Roxas | Star Cinema
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| 2001 | Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit! | Col. Valentino | Viva Films
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| 2003 | Woman of Breakwater | Foreman | Entertainment Warehouse
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| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Ranchero | Regal Films
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| 2012 | Bwakaw | Sol [9] | Star Cinema
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| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Rez | ||
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Calderon | CM Films
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| The Search for Weng Weng | Interviewee | Death Rides a Red Horse
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| 2014 | Where I Am King | ||
| Feng Shui 2 | Robert Anonuevo† | Star Cinema
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| 2015 | Maria Labo | Kapitan 1 | Viva Films
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| 2016 | Bos | Viva Films
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| Working Beks | Gusting | Viva Films
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| 2018 | Never Not Love You | Joanne's father | Viva Films
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| Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Init sa Magdamag | Senator Ruiz | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2019 | One of the Baes[10] | Rolando Ortiz | GMA Network |
| Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig | Pablo "Pabs" Sandoval | ||
| 2018-2019 | Ika-5 Utos | Dado Vallejo | |
| 2016-2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PC/Supt. Rogelio Jacob | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | Jonathan "Jojo" Perez | GMA Network |
| That's My Amboy | Jun | ||
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Mike Mamaril | |
| Mac and Chiz | Tito Butch | TV5 | |
| 2014 | Dream Dad | Enrique Sta. Maria | ABS-CBN |
| My BFF | Jessie Catacutan | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Villa Quintana | Alfonso Mendiola | |
| Kakambal ni Eliana | Prof. Banal | ||
| 2012 | Temptation of Wife | Abner Santos | |
| Faithfully | Fidel Mariano-Saavedra | ||
| Kapitan Awesome | Don Sebastian | TV5 | |
| Valiente | Pepito "Peping" Ramirez | ||
| 2011-2012 | Regal Shocker: Pelikula (Part 2) | Director | |
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Douglas | GMA Network |
| 2008-2009 | Eva Fonda | Osang's Father | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Chief Mendoza | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Boss Elvis | |
| Lupin | Lt. Milyones | ||
| 2006-2007 | Captain Barbell | Officer Joe Salvation | |
| 2005-2006 | Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit | Batista | ABS-CBN |
| 2001-2002 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Father Basil | GMA Network |
| 1997-1999 | Esperanza | Delfin Montejo | ABS-CBN |
| 1996-1999 | Tierra Sangre | Juancho Sangre | PTV |
| 1987 | Balintataw[11] | PTV |
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award(s) | Critics | Works | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31st Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Bwakaw | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ a b "Rez Cortez finds abandoned baby". Manila Standard. 3 April 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Almo, Nerisa (16 July 2009). "Rez Cortez admits being a stage father to daughter Cai Cortez". PEP.ph. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (8 August 2020). "Ka Tunying & Gerry Baja find new home in dzRH". Philstar.com. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (23 March 2020). "Boots on the most rewarding, challenging thing about being an industry leader". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "Ricardo Cepeda confident of new Actors Guild leadership". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Escala, Jimi (22 January 2017). "Imelda Papin, bagong presidente ng actors' guild". www.pressreader.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Santos Jr, Reynaldo (24 June 2013). "Star-studded gov't: More celebs win in 2013 polls". Rappler. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Palmer, Bill; Palmer, Karen; Meyers, Ric (2003). The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies. Scarecrow Press Inc. p. 16. ISBN 0-8108-4160-6. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Bwakaw: Toronto Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Biong, Ian (17 June 2020). "Rez Cortez disproves death hoax: 'I'm alive and kicking'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "Mother's Love in 'Balintataw'". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. 2 December 1987. p. 10. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
External links[]
- Rez Cortez at IMDb
Categories:
- 1956 births
- Living people
- Bicolano actors
- Bicolano people
- Filipino male dancers
- Male actors from Camarines Sur