Efren Reyes Jr. Explained

Efren Reyes Jr.
Birth Name:Efren Montes Reyes Jr.
Birth Date:1959 6, mf=yes
Birth Place:Baguio, Philippines
Years Active:1967–present
Othername:Jun
Parents:Efren Reyes Sr.
Virginia Montes
Family:Cristina Reyes
Height:176 cm

Efren Montes Reyes Jr. (born June 25, 1959) is a Filipino actor known for his roles in action films. The son of Efren Reyes Sr., he is also a writer and director.

Reyes was first introduced as a child actor in the movie Eskinita 29 in 1968, then later he became an action star in the 1980s, and then took roles as either a main villain or as a supporting character from 1989 up to the present in Philippine films and television series.

Early life

Reyes was born on June 25, 1959, in Baguio. He is a fourth generation artist being the son of the late actor, writer, director and film producer Efren Reyes Sr. and actress Virginia Montes.[1] He is the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of actors Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana, the grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes, and is the great grandson of playwright Severino Reyes who is also known as "Lola Basyang" and is called "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela".[2] His cousin, James Reyes, was a successful fashion designer.[3]

Career

Reyes Jr. then played villain roles for three straight films in Tatak ng Isang Api, Delima Gang, and Huminga Ka Hangga't Gusto Mo. As not to be typecast as a villain, he took the lead role 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 in the comedy Megamol.[5] [6] In 1998, he played Princess Punzalan's husband in the series Mula Sa Puso.[7]

In 2001, Reyes Jr. played the villain alongside Dick Israel in the film .[8] In 2002, he joined the cast of the series Bituin which starred Nora Aunor.[9] In 2008, he joined the cast of MMFF entry Anak ng Kumander.[10]

In 2012, Reyes Jr. played Faruq Ghazi, a rival clan head in the action film Magnum Muslim .357, a remake of the 1986 film.[11] In 2016, he joined the cast of the series Tubig at Langis, the remake of the 1980 film of the same name.[12] He also appeared in the action series Ang Probinsyano along with other former action stars.[13] He then played Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the biopic Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story).[14] In 2020, Reyes Jr. joined the cast of the superhero series Bella Bandida.[15]

Reyes Jr. is set to write and direct a biopic on the life of singer April Boy Regino.[16]

Political views

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

Filmography

Film

As writer

As director

Television

Awards

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
1987Gabi Na, KumanderBest Supporting ActorFAP Awards[20]
1990Tatak ng Isang ApiBest Supporting ActorGawad Urian Awards
Delima GangFAMAS Awards
1991Angel MolaveSupporting Actor of the YearPMPC Star Awards for Movies[21]
Best Supporting ActorFAMAS Awards
1999Ang Babae sa BintanaBest Supporting ActorGawad Urian Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 1, 2013 . Efren Reyes: Actor & More . April 15, 2024 . PressReader.
  2. News: October 6, 2002 . Lola Basyang At Ink Exhibit . April 15, 2024 . . Q2.
  3. Web site: 2019-03-19 . Why Philippine fashion will not forget James Reyes . 2024-04-15 . Lifestyle.INQ . en-US.
  4. News: September 29, 1989 . Any Man Would Fall For Her - Eric Quizon . April 15, 2024 . Manila Standard.
  5. News: March 17, 1994 . Two action stars meet in 'Tapang Kung Tapang' . April 15, 2024 . . 18.
  6. News: July 20, 1994 . Sharon, Andrew E in 'Megamol' . April 15, 2024 . Manila Standard.
  7. Web site: Anarcon . James Patrick . July 8, 2020 . Princess Punzalan: from Mula Sa Puso's primera kontrabida to international actress . April 15, 2024 . PEP.ph . en.
  8. News: Sicam . Edmund L. . May 26, 2001 . Ace Vergel returns to the film scene . . F2.
  9. News: Salterio . Leah . September 18, 2002 . Nora's 'Bituin' . April 15, 2024 . . A30.
  10. News: December 25, 2007 . Anak ng Kumander . April 15, 2024 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  11. Web site: Bautista . Jude . December 26, 2014 . MMFF 2014 REVIEW: ER Ejercito-Sam Pinto starrer, Muslim Magnum .357, offers a slick and well polished look . April 15, 2024 . PEP.ph . en.
  12. Web site: January 29, 2016 . 'Tubig at Langis' tests limits of marriage . April 15, 2024 . Philstar.com.
  13. Web site: October 6, 2016 . Kapamilya Rewind: 5 Comeback Action Stars in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano . April 16, 2024 . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  14. Web site: Gabinete . Jojo . January 23, 2019 . Ilang kandidato sa 2019 elections, nagpaparamdam na sa pelikula at TV shows . April 15, 2024 . PEP.ph . en.
  15. Web site: November 11, 2020 . Bella Bandida: Newest heroine on Philippine TV . April 15, 2024 . SunStar Publishing Inc. . en.
  16. Web site: March 15, 2024 . April Boy Regino biopic, matutuloy na; sino ang gaganap na bida? . April 15, 2024 . PEP.ph . en.
  17. News: Zamora . Fe . June 16, 2004 . Da King says Macapagal would be a 'fake president' . April 15, 2024 . . A21.
  18. News: Zamora . Fe . Quismundo . Tarra V. . Uy . Jocelyn . July 14, 2015 . A touch of show biz at business district . April 15, 2024 . . A21.
  19. News: Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!. June 3, 2024. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. September 19, 1994. 24. The 1890s. A period of turmoil..
  20. News: March 22, 1987 . Viva films dominates FAP nominees . April 15, 2024 . . 14.
  21. News: March 14, 1991 . 7th Star Awards set tomorrow . April 15, 2024 . . 17.

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