Rene Requiestas

Filipino actor and comedian (1957–1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Renato "Rene" Licup Requiestas (Tagalog: [rɛˈnɛ rɛkˈjɛstas]; January 22, 1957 – July 24, 1993) 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 fluent English speaking, distinctive gaunt, and toothless appearance.

BornRenato Licup Requiestas
January 22, 1957

Tondo, Manila, Philippines

DiedJuly 24, 1993 (aged 36)

Quezon City, Philippines

Resting placeManila Memorial Park
Parañaque, Philippines^[2]
Cainta Public Cemetery
Cainta, Philippines

PartyLDP (1991–1993)

Quick facts The Honorable, Member of the Taguig Municipal Council from the 2nd district ...

The Honorable Rene Requiestas
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 (1957-01-22)January 22, 1957 Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Died	July 24, 1993(1993-07-24) (aged 36) Quezon City, Philippines
Resting place	Manila Memorial Park Parañaque, Philippines^[2] Cainta Public Cemetery Cainta, Philippines
Party	LDP (1991–1993)
Children	Maeco "Krisnee" L. Rogacion (died 2021)
Occupation	Actor Comedian Politician

Career

Acting 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]

After Requiestas' death in July 1993, 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 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

In 1989, 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, 1989, 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, 1993, at the age of 36 due to tuberculosis, liver and lung failure, and complications caused by alcohol abuse and smoking. He was initially buried in Manila Memorial Park – Sucat in Parañaque and later transferred to Cainta Public Cemetery in Cainta, Rizal.^[11]

Filmography

Film

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Year	Title	Role	Note(s)	Ref(s).
1978	Ikaw Ay Akin			Ref(s).
1979	Salawahan	Dimples
1981	Pabling
1987	Working Girls 2		Credited as "Rene Requiestos"
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		^[12]
	Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na	Pido	Posthumously released	^[8]
	Michael & Madonna 2	Michael Jackstone	Posthumously released

Television

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Year	Title	Role
1985–1989	U.F.O.: Urbano, Felissa & Others	Unknown
1987–1989	Sic O'Clock News	Cast Member
1987–1993	Mother	Unknown
1988–1993	Regal Shockers	Unknown
1988	Lovingly Yours, Helen	Unknown
1988-1993	Eat Bulaga!	Guest host
1989	Coney Reyes on Camera	Unknown
1989–1991	Bhoy	Lead Role
1990–1993	Sa Linggo nAPO Sila	Unknown
1990	GMA Presents: Alice	Unknown
1990	Palibhasa Lalake	Adonis
1990–1992	Pandakekoks	Unknown
1991–1993	Maalaala Mo Kaya his last TV appearance	Himself
2013	Tunay Na Buhay aired posthumously 20 years after his death in 1993	Himself
2015	Sabado Badoo posthumous cameo stock footage	Unknown

Awards

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

References

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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.
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"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.
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Lam, Lulubelle (June 5, 1990). "A real mother's son". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 27. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. 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]
Bautista, Mario E. (September 16, 1993). "Pido Pita". Movie Flash Magazine (in Filipino and English). p. 25. NA-OUTGROSS daw ng Pido Dida 3, May Kambal Na ang 1 and 2, so sige, pagbigyan sila kung 'yon ang gusto nilang paniwalaan. But is it funnier than the first two? The answer is hindi rin.
[9]
Libo-on, Eddie (November 10, 1989). "Rudy helps uplift industry". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
[10]
Libo-on, Eddie (November 14, 1990). "Rene adopts a baby girl named Krisnee". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 22. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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Daza, Jullie Y. (February 7, 1993). "Funny face". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.