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Rene Requiestas

Filipino actor and comedian (–)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Licup and the surname or paternal family name is Requiestas.

Renato Licup Requiestas (January 22, – July 24, ), professionally known as Rene Requiestas (Tagalog:[rɛˈnɛrɛkˈjɛstas]), was a Filipino actor, comedian and politician.

Requiestas was one of the top Filipino comedians of the late s up to the early s. 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

Acting career

Requiestas' early appearances in films consisted of small incidental roles in dramas such as Ikaw Ay Akin in and Pabling in From to , 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 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]

After Requiestas' death in July , critic Mario E. Bautista expressed regret that Requiestas was unable to star in a single good film in his career in spite of his comedic talents.[8]

Political career

In , 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 elections and later won.

See full list on en.wikipedia.org Maalaala Mo Kaya his last TV appearance. Political career [ edit ]. Ayokong magdanas pa siya ng kung anong hirap sa kanyang edad. Learn more.

He proclaimed on July 4, after almost 4 weeks of canvassing of the votes, he place 2 out of 46 other candidates and garnered 20, votes and he sworn as Councilor of Taguig on July 6, until his death on July 24, [1]

Personal life

In , Requiestas expressed his wish to attend college in order to set an example for his siblings.[9] 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, , to Requiestas' distant relatives, but due to their difficulty in raising numerous children, Requiestas decided to adopt the child as his own.[10]

Death

Requiestas died on July 24, , 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.[11]

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards

References

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  10. ^Diaz, Lav (November 22, ). "Patok".

    Int’l Moment of Laughter Day: Remembering Our Lost Comedians Dimples as Renato Requiestas. Did you know Edit. Babalu was told he only had six months to live. Alyas Batman en Robin 5.

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  11. ^Villanueva, Nena (March 10, ). "Maricel cleans up her 'taray' image". Manila Standard (in English and Filipino). Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p.&#; Retrieved April 22,
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