Rene Requiestas
Also Known As: not available
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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Birthday: January 22, 1957
Deathday: July 24, 1993
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Gender: Other
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Kumander Anting-Anting
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Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-12-14
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The Graduates
Overview: Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-04-03
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Menor de Edad
Overview: A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-03-01
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Alias Batman and Robin
Overview: Alyas Batman en Robin is a 1991 Filipino Batman comedy film produced by Regal Films spoofing the 1960s Batman television series. The movie was initially an unauthorized production, set to capitalize on the then in-production 1989 Batman film starring Michael Keaton. Warner Brothers threatened legal action and the release of the film was delayed until legal entanglements could be sorted out. The film was released in 1991, two years later than the intended 1989 release.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-04-06
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Pabling
Overview: A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1981-07-17
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Aso’t Pusa
Overview: Driven by a big cash reward, Pamboy requests little Osang to pretend to be a dying rich man's long-lost grandchild. But the plan makes both of them targets of an envious heiress.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-11-28
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Super Mouse and the Roborats
Overview: Even as a young boy, Mickey has always wondered why he was blessed with amazing powers. But on the day his foster parent died, Mickey finally gets the much-awaited answer to his identity - he is actually the son of the wicked and powerful Master Robo-rat, leader of the Robo-rat clan who is on a mission to rule the world. Will Mickey defend the race he has grown to love or will he succumb to the calling of his bloodline?
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-09-21
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Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Overview: Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-02-18
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Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Overview: Siyano with his sister Doray goes to Manila seeking a better life. Upon arrival, they become easy prey for a gang of pickpockets who turns out to be the same relative he will be staying at. He juggles his conscience if he would join them in becoming one himself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Leon at Tigre
Overview: Good friends (Maricel Soriano & Rene Requiestas) bent on becoming cops always end up getting on each others nerves. One ends up as a Jeepney Driver and the other as a Traffic Enforcer. This inevitably reunites them in all sorts of crazy situations. - Written by ledster
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-02-01
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Samson & Goliath
Overview: This is a story of two cousins, Samson and Goliath. They meet the daughters of their boss and fall in love with them. Riotous situations follow as the four enjoy themselves celebrating a barrio fiesta until the two ladies are kidnapped by their parent's enemies. Samson and Goliath join hands to rescue the two.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-13
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Little & Big Weapon
Overview: Joey and Rene, bang bang bang!
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-06-14
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Starzan: Shouting Star Of The Jungle
Overview: a modern retelling of the classic, Tarzan.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-01-04
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First Time… Like A Virgin!
Overview: Director: Mauro Gia Samonte Writer: Mauro Gia Samonte (story and screenplay) Stars: Rene Requiestas, Jackie Forster, Shirley Fuentes, Sunshine Cruz, Karla Estrada, Ricardo Cepeda Jean Saburit, Benjo Leelin, Jeffrey Santos, Aljon Jimenez, Wowie Cruz, Romano Vasquez Jomar Cruz, Monica Herrera, Vangie Labalan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-15
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Ako si Emma, Babae!
Overview: The movie that made newcomer starlet Janet Bordon a big star in 1977! It deals with the sensitive issue of transsexualism, where Bordon plays the role of a man who undergoes sexual reassignment surgery in secret — and wrecks havoc on the people who have wronged her, as a woman!
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-07-10
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Elvis & James
Overview: The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress, and look like their idols Elvis Presley and James Dean respectively.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-07-26
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Michael and Madonna
Overview: It showcases the different activities of students — the mess they get into and the troubles they encounter until the duo of Michael and Madonna discover that their professor is a drug pusher.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-08-28
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Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes)
Overview: A wobbly street vendor (Noel 'Ungga' Ayala), an ignorant probinsyano (Rene Requiestas) and an unemployed loafer (Jimmy Santos) meet in a small-time restaurant run by Mama L (Vangie Labalan). Realizing they all have hungry stomachs, they hang on to each other. After several attempts in looking for a job, they finally sees a solution to their problems, the lottery. - Written by anonymous
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-13
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Long Ranger and Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West
Overview: a cowboy film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Genres: Western Action Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-04-27
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Cheeta-eh: Ganda lalake?
Overview: Cheeta-eh is a simple-minded jungle boy who is given a magical stone which turns him into a superhero, after he saves a girl from another planet. Being kind-hearted, Cheeta-eh puts his powers to good use, saving helpless people and doing good.
Genres: Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Michael and Madonna 2
Overview: The sequel of the journey of the duo, Michael and Madonna, directed by Tony Cruz.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
Overview: Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised to come back and seek revenge... Episode 2: Ang Lalaki sa Salamin Debora longingly believes that at midnight she will see the face of her future husband in a 100 year old mirror. Curious, she chants to a mirror and see Fidel... Episode 3: Mga Laruan ni Kiko, Tito and Toto Kiko, Tito and Toto were trapped in the mall after it closed for the night. Here, Michelle, the mannequin, and Toy Guardians come alive... - Written by cinelamour
Genres: Horror Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake
Overview: a film by Tony Cruz.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-29
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Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
Overview: Pido and Dida grew up inside an orphanage believing they are siblings. Maltreated by their adoptive parents, they run away and find themselves in a shanty of a kind lady. Forced to live with their real parents, they realize that money alone cannot guarantee happiness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-10-02
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Luv Ko Si Ma'am
Overview: a film by Tony Cruz.
Genres: Romance Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-06-20
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Smith & Wesson
Overview: Aace detectives Jessie Smith and James Wesson. As part of the famed "Mayumi Vice Squad" under Mayor Mayumi the dynamic duo match wits against the equally notorious Tio Pablo. The perennial villain is a major thorn in Smith Wesson's campaign for a cleaner Manila as his syndicate controls gambling and prostitution dens.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-16
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Sheman: Mistress of the Universe
Overview: A spoof of the Filipino fantasy icon Ang Panday and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-09-07
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Salawahan
Overview: A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-09-21
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Ikaw ay Akin
Overview: Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years. Rex then meets the vivacious but fidgety Sandra, who is obviously smitten with him. Rex is then unsettled by his conflicting feelings for the two.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1978-12-08
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Si Prinsipe Abante at ang lihim ng Ibong Adarna
Overview: A vengeful and evil witch puts Prinsipe Abante's (Rene Requiestas) loving father in a deep coma-and the only cure to the king's strange illness is the sweet song of the legendary Ibong Adarna.
Genres: Comedy Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-25
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Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
Overview: A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-01-06
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Starzan II
Overview: Starzan part 2.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-06-07
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Starzan III
Overview: Starzan part 3.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-01-03
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Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
Overview: Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-04-11
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Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
Overview: After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Things become out of hand after knowing that he is just misdiagnosis and it is now up to him to stop the killer.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-10-25
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The Return of the Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong
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Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
Overview: Bartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-02-15
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Elvis and James 2
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Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-04-03
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