Cine filipino movies rene requiestas biography

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 inclinatio