Rene Requiestas
Date of birth: 1957-01-22
Place of birth: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
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.
Movie Credits
Kumander Anting-Anting
1988-12-14
The Graduates
1986-04-03
Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.
Menor de Edad
1979-03-01
A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Be
Alias Batman and Robin
1991-04-06
Alyas Batman en Robin is a 1991 Filipino Batman comedy film produced by Regal Films spoofing the 196
Pabling
1981-07-17
A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.
Aso’t Pusa
1989-11-28
Driven by a big cash reward, Pamboy requests little Osang to pretend to be a dying rich man's long-l
Super Mouse and the Roborats
1989-09-21
Even as a young boy, Mickey has always wondered why he was blessed with amazing powers. But on the d
Leon at Tigre
1991-03-16
Good friends (Maricel Soriano & Rene Requiestas) bent on becoming cops always end up getting on each
Starzan: Shouting Star Of The Jungle
1989-01-04
a modern retelling of the classic, Tarzan.
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989-02-18
Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thin
Little & Big Weapon
1990-06-14
Joey and Rene, bang bang bang!
Samson & Goliath
1990-11-13
This is a story of two cousins, Samson and Goliath. They meet the daughters of their boss and fall i
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993-01-01
Siyano with his sister Doray goes to Manila seeking a better life. Upon arrival, they become easy pr
First Time… Like A Virgin!
1992-07-15
Director: Mauro Gia Samonte Writer: Mauro Gia Samonte (story and screenplay) Stars: Rene Requiesta
Ako si Emma, Babae!
1977-07-10
The movie that made newcomer starlet Janet Bordon a big star in 1977! It deals with the sensitive is
Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes)
1990-03-13
A wobbly street vendor (Noel 'Ungga' Ayala), an ignorant probinsyano (Rene Requiestas) and an unempl
Elvis & James
1989-07-26
The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress,
Michael and Madonna
1990-08-28
It showcases the different activities of students — the mess they get into and the troubles they enc
Long Ranger and Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West
1989-04-27
a cowboy film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Cheeta-eh: Ganda lalake?
1991-01-01
Cheeta-eh is a simple-minded jungle boy who is given a magical stone which turns him into a superher
Michael and Madonna 2
1993-01-01
The sequel of the journey of the duo, Michael and Madonna, directed by Tony Cruz.
Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
1992-01-01
Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised t
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991-01-01
Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake
1990-03-29
a film by Tony Cruz.
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990-10-02
Pido and Dida grew up inside an orphanage believing they are siblings. Maltreated by their adoptive
Luv Ko Si Ma'am
1991-06-20
a film by Tony Cruz.
Smith & Wesson
1988-11-16
Aace detectives Jessie Smith and James Wesson. As part of the famed "Mayumi Vice Squad" under Mayor
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe
1988-09-07
A spoof of the Filipino fantasy icon Ang Panday and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
Salawahan
1979-09-21
A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end
Ikaw ay Akin
1978-12-08
Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been t
Si Prinsipe Abante at ang lihim ng Ibong Adarna
1990-12-25
A vengeful and evil witch puts Prinsipe Abante's (Rene Requiestas) loving father in a deep coma-and
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988-01-06
A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.
Starzan II
1989-06-07
Starzan part 2.
Starzan III
1990-01-03
Starzan part 3.
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993-04-11
Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989-10-25
After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Thin
The Return of the Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong
1992-01-01
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989-02-15
Bartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.
Elvis and James 2
1990-04-03
Social misfits Elvis Presto and James Dacuycoy try to win the affection of the woman they like and d
Payaso
1986-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and st