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Rene Requiestas

Acting · 1957–1993 · Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Biography

Renato "Rene" Requiestas (January 22, 1957 – July 24, 1993) 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. Requiestas died on July 24, 1993 at the age of 36.

Known for

Filmography

1993Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993Hulihin Probinsiyanong MandurukotSiyano
1993Michael and Madonna 2Michael
1992First Time… Like A Virgin!
1992Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
1992The Return of the Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong
1991Luv Ko Si Ma'amFelix
1991Alias Batman and RobinJocson / Joker
1991Leon at TigreLeon
1991Cheeta-eh: Ganda lalake?Narding / Cheeta-eh
1991Pido Dida 2: Kasal NaPido
1990Si Prinsipe Abante at ang lihim ng Ibong Adarna
1990Samson & GoliathGoliath
1990Pido Dida: Sabay TayoPido
1990Michael and MadonnaMichael
1990Little & Big Weapon
1990Elvis and James 2
1990Ganda Babae, Ganda LalakeTino
1990Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes)Pol
1990Starzan IIIChita-eh
1989Aso’t PusaBoboy
1989Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989Super Mouse and the RoboratsDoro
1989Elvis & JamesJames Dacuycoy
1989Starzan IIChita-eh
1989Long Ranger and Tonton: Shooting Stars of the WestTonton Gutierrez
1989Bondying: The Little Big BoyRene
1989Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989Starzan: Shouting Star Of The Jungle
1988Kumander Anting-Anting
1988Smith & Wesson
1988I Love You Three Times a DayJanitor
1988Sheman: Mistress of the UniverseStallone
1988Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?Sacristan
1986Clown
1986The Graduates
1981Pabling
1979SalawahanDimples
1979Menor de Edad
1978You Are Mine
1977Ako si Emma, Babae!

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