Renato Licup Requiestas (January 22, 1957 – July 24, 1993), professionally known as Rene Requiestas (Tagalog: [rɛˈnɛ rɛkˈjɛstas]), was a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. 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.
Rene Requiestas | |
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 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 Licup Requiestas January 22, 1957 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Died | July 24, 1993 (aged 36) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park Parañaque, Philippines[2] |
| Political party | LDP (1991–1993) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation |
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Career
editActing career
editRequiestas' 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]
Political career
editIn 1991, Requiestas filed his candidacy for Councilor of Taguig's 2nd (lone) district under the Party ticket of Dr. Loida Labao of Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) for the 1992 elections and later won. He proclaimed on July 4, 1992 after almost 4 weeks of canvassing of the votes, he place 2 out of 46 other candidates and garnered 20,909 votes and he sworn as Councilor of Taguig on July 6, 1992 until his death on July 24, 1993.[1]
Personal life
editIn 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
editRequiestas 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ikaw Ay Akin | |||
| 1979 | Salawahan | Dimples | ||
| 1981 | Pabling | |||
| 1988 | Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Stallone | ||
| I Love You 3x a Day | Janitor | |||
| Smith & Wesson | Don Johnson Waks | |||
| Kumander Anting-Anting | ||||
| 1989 | Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Cheetaeh | ||
| Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy | Rene | |||
| Barbi: Maid in the Philippines | G.I. Joe | |||
| Long Ranger & Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West | Tonton Gutierrez | |||
| 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 Jackstone | |||
| 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 Gutierrez | ||
| Leon at Tigre | Leon Manzano | |||
| First Time: Like a Virgin | Father | |||
| Big Ambulance: Call for Emergency | PJ | |||
| The Good, the Bad & the Ugly | Nardo | |||
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Kiko | "Mga Laruan nina Kiko, Tito at Toto" segment | ||
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot | Syano | [11] | |
| Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na | Pido | |||
| Michael & Madonna 2 | Michael Jackstone | Posthumously released |
Television
edit| Title | Role | Year | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.F.O.: Urbano, Felissa & Others | Unknown | 1985–1989 | Unknown |
| Sic O'Clock News | Unknown | 1987–1989 | Unknown |
| Mother | Unknown | 1987–1993 | Studio Presents (produced by Regal Television) |
| Regal Shockers | Unknown | 1988–1993 | Unknown |
| Lovingly Yours, Helen | Unknown | 1988 | Unknown |
| Coney Reyes on Camera | Unknown | 1989 | Unknown |
| Bhoy | Unknown | 1989–1991 | Unknown |
| Sa Linggo nAPO Sila | Unknown | 1990–1993 | Unknown |
| GMA Presents: Alice | Unknown | 1990 | GMA Network |
| Palibhasa Lalake | Adonis | 1990 | ABS-CBN |
| Pandakekoks | Unknown | 1990–1992 | Unknown |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya
his last TV appearance |
Himself | 1991–1993 | ABS-CBN |
| Tunay Na Buhay
aired posthumously 20 years after his death in 1993 |
Himself | 2013 | GMA Network |
| Sabado Badoo
posthumous cameo stock footage |
Unknown | 2015 | GMA Network |
Awards
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Won |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Feria, Mike (January 11, 1988). "Four plays". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ Diaz, Lav (November 22, 1988). "Patok". Manila Standard (in Filipino). Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie (November 10, 1989). "Rudy helps uplift industry". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie (November 14, 1990). "Rene adopts a baby girl named Krisnee". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 22. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Shocking showbiz deaths: so sudden, so soon (Part 2)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 30, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Daza, Jullie Y. (February 7, 1993). "Funny face". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Retrieved July 31, 2023.