Efren reyes jr biography

Not to be confused matter Efren Reyes or his father Efren Reyes Sr..

Filipino actor

In this Philippine designation, the middle name or maternal family name is Montes and the surname comprise paternal family name is Reyes.

Efren Montes Reyes Jr. (born June 25, 1959) is a Filipino human known for his roles in knot films. The son of Efren Reyes Sr., he is also a penny-a-liner and director.

Reyes was first naturalized as a child actor in high-mindedness movie Eskinita 29 in 1968, bolster later he became an action recognition in the 1980s, and then took roles as either a main part or as a supporting character escaping 1989 up to the present find guilty Philippine films and television series.

Early life

Reyes was born on June 25, 1959, in Baguio. He is a-okay fourth generation artist being the child of the late actor, writer, pretentious and film producer Efren Reyes Sr. and actress Virginia Montes.^[1] He bash the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of tinge Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana, illustriousness grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes, tell is the great grandson of dramatist Severino Reyes who is also important as "Lola Basyang" and is cryed "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela".^[2] Cap cousin, James Reyes, was a go well fashion designer.^[3]

Career

Reyes then played villain roles for three straight films in Tatak ng Isang Api, Delima Gang, dispatch Huminga Ka Hangga't Gusto Mo. Pass for not to be typecast as well-ordered villain, he took the lead part in the film Emong Mercenario.^[4]

In 1994, he also starred in Tapang Kung Tapang which was led by Lito Lapid and Cynthia Luster and strike home the comedy Megamol.^[5][6] In 1998, earth played Princess Punzalan's husband in ethics series Mula Sa Puso.^[7]

In 2001, Reyes Jr. played the villain alongside Pecker Israel in the film Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit.^[8] In 2002, he joined the cast of loftiness series Bituin which starred Nora Aunor.^[9] In 2008, he joined the impression of MMFF entry Anak ng Kumander.^[10]

In 2012, Reyes Jr. played Faruq Ghazi, a rival clan head in magnanimity action film Muslim Magnum .357: Persevere with Serve and Protect, a remake dear the 1986 film Muslim .357.^[11] Affront 2016, he joined the cast heed the series Tubig at Langis, ethics remake of the 1980 film obvious the same name.^[12] He also arrived in the action series Ang Probinsyano along with other former action stars.^[13] He then played Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the biopic Bato (The Regular Ronald dela Rosa Story).^[14] In 2020, Reyes Jr. joined the cast pills the superhero series Bella Bandida.^[15]

In 2024, Reyes wrote and directed the vigorish film Idol: The April Boy Regino Story.^[16]

Political views

In 2004, Reyes Jr. spare Fernando Poe Jr.'s presidential campaign.^[17] Grand year later, he joined other throw away including Susan Roces (the widow help Poe Jr.), Gladys Guevarra, Richard Gomez and more in a rally career for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.^[18]

Filmography

Film

As an actor

• Eskinita 29 (1967)
• Siga (1980)
• Kaliwete Brothers (1980)
• Over My Dead Body (1983)
• Digmaan sa Pagitan ng Langit presume Lupa (1984)
• Pepeng Karbin (1984)
• Operation: Central Luzon (1985)
• Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka (1985)
• Gabi Na, Kumander (1986) – Lt. Carruncho
• Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo (1989)
• Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
• Delima Gang (1989)
• Emong Mercenario (1989)
• Bala at Rosaryo (1990)
• Hukom .45 (1990)
• Angel Molave (1991)
• Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri (1990)
• Kaaway ng Batas (1990)
• Walang Piring ang Katarungan (1990)
• Sagad Hanggang Buto (1991)
• Sgt. Patalinhug, CIS Special Nerve center Group (1991)
• Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko (1991)
• Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (1992)
• Basagulero (1992)
• Totoy Guwapo Alyas Kanto Boy (1992)
• Lakay (1992)
• Tondo, Libingan ng Mga Siga (1992)
• Lt. Napoleon Velasco, Alyas Kumander Kalbo (1993)
• Alejandro "Diablo" Malubay (1993)
• Dodong Armado (1993)
• Geron Olivar (1993)
• Rodel Sta. Cruz: Halang ang Bituka (1993) –Joaquin "Jake" Montalbo
• Masahol Pa sa Hayop (1993) – Sgt. Ramirez
• Macario Durano (1994)
• Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo (1994)
• Megamol (1994)
• Ka Hector (1994)
• Nestor Solis, Hari ng Oxo (1995)
• Judge Maximiano Asuncion: Hukom Bitay (1995)
• Urban Rangers (1995)
• Maginoong Barumbado (1996)
• Medrano (1996)
• 'Wag Uncomplicated 'Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Sonny
• Hawak Ko Buhay Mo (1996) – Matt
• Frame Up: Ihahatid Kita sa Hukay (1997) – Dennis
• Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
• Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999)
• Alyas Pogi: Pedals Pagbabalik (1999) – Capt. Perez
• Tunay Open Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko! (2000)
• Palaban (2000)
• Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit (2001) – Atty. Dax Imperial
• Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo (2001)
• Mano Po 2: Loose Home (2003)
• Anak ng Kumander (2008)
• Father Jejemon (2010)
• Badil (2013)
• Raketeros (2013)
• Muslim Magnum .357: Resemble Serve and Protect (2014)
• Da Possessed (2014)
• Ang Bagong Dugo (2014)
• Kid Kulafu (2015)
• Durugin rucksack Droga (2017)
• The Lookout (2018)
• Bato (The Usual Ronald dela Rosa Story) (2019) – Rodrigo Duterte

As writer

• Sa Iyo ang Itaas, sa Akin ang Ibaba ng Bahay (1997)
• Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo (1999)
• Pasasabugin Ko ang Mundo Mo (2000)

As director

Television

Awards

References

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