Ramon Revilla Sr.
Ramon Revilla Sr. | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Acuña Bautista March 8, 1927 Imus, Cavite, Philippine Islands |
| Died | June 26, 2020 (aged 93) Taguig, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (from 1998) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (until 1998) |
| Spouse |
Azucena Mortel (died 1998) |
| Children | 72 (including Bong, Ram, and Strike) |
| Residence(s) | Bacoor, Cavite |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University (Bcom) |
| Occupation | Actor, politician, producer |
| Awards | Famas Best Actor (1974) Famas Presidential Award (2005) Special Award Outstanding Star of The Century (2019) Posthumous Award (2021) |
Ramon Bautista Revilla Sr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [rɛˈbiljɐ]; born Jose Acuña Bautista; March 8, 1927 – June 26, 2020),[1] popularly known simply as Ramon Revilla Sr. or simply Ramon Revilla, was a Filipino actor who served as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.
He was known as the Hari ng Agimat and King Of True To Life Story in Philippine films.
Education
[edit]Revilla graduated in Far Eastern University wherein he finished his bachelor's degree in commerce.[2]
Film career
[edit]In his initial entry to the film industry, the young Revilla was cast only in bit roles which was not enough for him so he left the film industry to become head of the Secret Service Unit of the Bureau of Customs in 1965.
He returned to the film industry in 1972 with the film Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite, which started his fame.[citation needed]
He also returned on his own terms, creating his own film production, Imus Productions, for him to star in. Together with partner Azucena, they ran the film outfit with Revilla writing and directing his films under the pseudonym Jose Yandoc.
His characters in the films "Pepeng Agimat" and "Nardong Putik" gave him the image of being an invincible superhuman who had in his keeping a special anting-anting (amulet of superhuman powers). This image of his is somewhat alive because ABS-CBN adapted his 4 major films into television series entitled Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla.
Accolades
[edit]In 1973, Revilla won a Famas Best Actor Award for "Hulihin si Tiyagong Akyat" together with his son Marlon Bautista for a Famas Best Child Actor Award of the same movie. Imus Productions was also recognized as Outstanding Film production in 1975. The next year, Revilla snagged the Outstanding Producer of the Year Award.[citation needed]
In 1979, he was Most Outstanding Actor and Box Office King.[3]
In 2011, in the 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards Night (CMMA), Revilla was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.[4]
Political career
[edit]In 1992, Revilla became a senator, holding office until the end of his two terms in 2004. He served as chairman of the Senate Committee on Motion Pictures and Television in the 10th and 11th Congresses, working on legislations pertaining to the advancement of the Philippine Motion Picture Industry and children's welfare.[5]
Despite having a number of detractors, Senator Revilla was the author of some important bills, including the "Revilla Law" lowering the penalties imposed on the illegal possession of firearms, which had been increased by a law signed during the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos.[6]
An amendment to the Family Code of the Philippines, enacted into the law in February 2004, states "The illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if their affiliation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register, or when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made by the father." "The child should not suffer the stigma of his illegitimacy," Revilla Sr. once quoted saying.
Ram Revilla murder
[edit]On October 17, 2013, Revilla broke his silence and officially aired his emotions about Ram Revilla's murder case and Ramon Joseph's detainment:
"I felt like the world fell on me when I was informed that my son Ramón Joseph was not allowed by the court to post bail. I do believe that my son cannot do anything heinous. My children grew up in the word of God. He was a good son. He was arrested without a warrant of arrest and he has been suffering in jail for almost two years. My son is innocent."
— Ramon Revilla, Sr., [7]
Personal life and death
[edit]Revilla was the youngest child of the 10 children of businessman Ildefonso Bautista and Andrea Acuña.
His first family was with the mother of Evelyn Bautista, wife of former basketball player and former Senator Robert Jaworski.[8]
He was married to Azucena Mortel, who was born on February 16, 1944, and died on May 31, 1998, at the age of 54.[9] They produced seven children: Marlon, Rowena Bautista-Mendiola, Jose Mari (Bong Revilla), Rebecca Bautista-Ocampo (Princess Revilla), Edwin (Strike Revilla), Andrea Bautista-Ynares, and Diana. With his extramarital affairs, his children numbered at least 39; Bong's spokesperson Portia Ilagan claimed that the number reached 72.[10][11] In a 2004 interview with journalist Jessica Soho, Revilla admitted that he probably has more than 80 children.[12] Actor Ram Revilla and film producer and politician Ramon Nicolas Bautista were two of his children from his extramarital affairs.[13][14]
On May 31, 2020, Revilla was rushed to the St. Dominic Medical Center in Bacoor, Cavite. The next day, he was transferred to the St. Luke's Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, where he stayed in the intensive care unit for two weeks.[15] Revilla Sr. died of heart failure at around 5:20pm PHT on June 26, 2020, aged 93.[16][17]
Legacy
[edit]Revilla statue
[edit]On his 84th birthday, a statue was unveiled to the public.[18] The 10-meter (33 ft) bronze statue was made by Filipino sculptor and national artist Eduardo Castrillo. It was unveiled at Revilla's residence in Bacoor, Cavite.[18] Also during this event, Revilla's children gave him another surprise by officially opening the "Memo Revilla," a museum showcasing his old photographs and film memorabilia such as the "anting-anting" (amulet) and "panday" (sword).[18] His star-studded birthday celebration was attended by the biggest names in Philippine show business and politics alike. Former presidents Joseph Ejercito Estrada and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo were among the big personalities who came to the event.[18]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Pulo ng Engkanto | (as Gallardo Acuña) |
| 1951 | Yolanda | (as Gallardo Acuña) |
| 1952 | Tenyente Carlos Blanco | (as Gallardo Acuña) |
| 1952 | Ulila ng Bataan | |
| 1952 | Siklab sa Batangas | |
| 1953 | Recuerdo | |
| 1953 | Mister Kasintahan | |
| 1953 | May Umaga Pang Darating | |
| 1953 | Gorio at Tekla | |
| 1954 | Matandang Dalaga | |
| 1954 | Anak sa Panalangin | |
| 1955 | Sa Dulo ng Landas | |
| 1955 | Kurdapya | |
| 1955 | Bim, Bam, Bum | |
| 1955 | Balisong | |
| 1955 | Binibining Kalog | |
| 1956 | Babalu | |
| 1957 | Tarhata | |
| 1957 | Katawang Lupa | |
| 1959 | Big Time Berto | |
| 1959 | Pitong Biyuda | |
| 1960 | Matandang Pa-Charming | Tomas |
| 1960 | Gabi ng Lagim (segment 1) | |
| 1960 | Walang Daigdig | Tiagong Bulag |
| 1960 | True Confessions | |
| 1960 | Johnny Davao | |
| 1961 | Dakilang 9 | |
| 1961 | Pantalan 3 | |
| 1961 | Magdasal Kana! | |
| 1962 | Santa Clarang Pinung-Puno | |
| 1962 | Sakdalista | |
| 1962 | Kadiong Ngiti | |
| 1964 | Scout Rangers | |
| 1964 | Mariveles | |
| 1964 | Kumander Fidela | |
| 1968 | Liku-Likung Landas | |
| 1972 | Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite | Leonardo Manicio Alyas Nardong Putik |
| 1973 | Pepeng Agimat: Sa Daigdig ng Kababalaghan | Pepe |
| 1973 | Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat | Santiago Ronquillo |
| 1974 | Kill RP-9 O | Steve Vergada, Agent Nine-O |
| 1974 | Sunugin ang Samar | |
| 1974 | Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite | Kap. Eddie Set |
| 1974 | Ibilanggo si Cavite Boy | Cavite Boy |
| 1974 | Kill... The Carnapers | Cameo Role |
| 1974 | Happy Days Are Here Again | Himself |
| 1975 | Kapitan Kulas Kilabot ng Sierra Madre | Kulas |
| 1975 | Balakyot | |
| 1975 | Paglaya Ko... | |
| 1975 | Dugo at Pag Ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa | Aguilar (segment 2) |
| 1976 | Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin | Kumander Lawin |
| 1976 | Bergado: Terror of Cavite | Bergado |
| 1976 | Rebel Hunter | Brig. Gen. Romeo G. Gatan |
| 1976 | Beloy Montemayor | Beloy Montemayor |
| 1976 | Hustler Squad | Paco Rodriguez |
| 1976 | Bertong Suklab | Berto |
| 1976 | Mario Alarcon | Mario |
| 1977 | Gulapa (Ang Barakong Mayor ng Maragondon) | Gulapa |
| 1977 | Bianong Bulag | Bibiano Angeles aka Bianong Bulag |
| 1977 | Task Force Kingfisher | |
| 1977 | Asawa Ko Silang Lahat (Sa Puting Tabing) | Rading Ruiz |
| 1978 | Malabanan | |
| 1978 | Last Target | Nardo |
| 1978 | Camerino | Dominador M. Camerino |
| 1978 | Mga Mata ni Angelita | Barrio Kapitan (Guest) |
| 1978 | Feliciano | Feliciano |
| 1978 | Cobra, Lawin at Dragon | |
| 1978 | Boy Imus: Anak Ni Tiagong Akyat | Tiagong Akyat |
| 1978 | Reblede Numero Uno | |
| 1979 | Boy Putik | |
| 1979 | Tonyong Bayawak | Tonyong Bayawak |
| 1979 | Matanglawin | Magno |
| 1980 | Dang-Dong | Barrio Captain |
| 1980 | Mission: Terrorize Panay | Pablito Gepana Alyas Kumander Milan |
| 1980 | Leon Ng Central Luzon | |
| 1980 | Target!: Kanang Kamay Ni Nardo | Nardong Putik (uncredited) |
| 1980 | 25 Taong Takas | |
| 1981 | Sierra Madre | |
| 1981 | Alfredo Sebastian | Alfredo |
| 1981 | Kamlon | |
| 1981 | Raul Zaragoza | Raul |
| 1981 | Tenyente Pugot | |
| 1981 | Rampador Alindog | |
| 1982 | Labag sa Batas | |
| 1982 | Tulisan ng Pasong Musang | |
| 1983 | The Killing of Satan (known as Lumaban ka Satanas) |
Lando San Miguel |
| 1983 | Dugong Buhay | Samuel |
| 1983 | Juramentado | Kalmon |
| 1983 | Kumander Melody | Melody |
| 1984 | Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite) Version II | Nardong Putik |
| 1984 | Kapitan Inggo | Inggo |
| 1985 | Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre | Cameo role |
| 1985 | Victor Lopez, Jr. (Robinhood ng Tondo) | Victor Lopez Jr. |
| 1985 | Rustico Acuzar: Waray | Nardo |
| 1985 | Kumander Eber: Kilabot Ng Visayas | Eber |
| 1986 | Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | Bador |
| 1986 | Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields | Pablo |
| 1986 | 100 Days in September (Bayang Magiting) | |
| 1987 | Ultimatum: Ceasefire! | Kumander Ibarra |
| 1987 | Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao | Feliciano Luces |
| 1987 | Oscar Ramos: Hitman | Oscar Ramos |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | |
| 1987 | Pepe Saclao: Public Enemy No. 1 | Jose 'Pepe' Saclao |
| 1988 | Cordillera | Pv. Umpag Ka Miroy |
| 1988 | Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | Lt. Teofilo |
| 1988 | Joaquin Burdado | Joaquin Burdado |
| 1988 | Ang Supremo | Luis Talusan |
| 1988 | Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts | Pepeng Kuryente |
| 1989 | Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | Rizal Alih |
| 1989 | Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca! (Public Enemy No. 1 of Region 4) | Crisostomo "Cris" Cuenca |
| 1989 | Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Elias Paniki | Elias Paniki |
| 1989 | Target... Police General (Maj. Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Story) | Alfredo Lim |
| 1990 | David Balondo ng Tondo | David Balondo |
| 1990 | Apo: Kingpin ng Maynila | Apo Magno |
| 1999 | Pepeng Agimat | Apo Damon |
| 2002 | Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo | Matandang Ermitanyo |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Haring Avalon |
References
[edit]- ^ Maragay, Feliciano V. More Caloocan Poll Fraud Bared. Manila Standard, April 23, 1987, p. 6. Google News Archive accessed April 4, 2011
- ^ TMT, Christina Alpad (June 27, 2020). "The 'agimat' is gone: Ramon Revilla Sr., 93". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "'Hari ng Agimat': Showbiz industry mourns Ramon Revilla Sr.'s passing". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Liezl Martinez is happy to be acting in front of the cameras again". PEP.ph.
- ^ "Senators Profile - Ramon B. Revilla". Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ Republic Act No. 8294 (June 6, 1997), "An Act Amending The Provisions Of Presidential Decree No. 1866, As Amended, Entitled "Codifying The Laws On Illegal/unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Dealing In, Acquisition Or Disposition Of Firearms, Ammunition Or Explosives Or Instruments Used In The Manufacture Of Firearms, Ammunition Or Explosives, And Imposing Stiffer Penalties For Certain Violations Thereof, And For Relevant Purposes."", The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation, Inc., retrieved July 4, 2023
- ^ "Revilla, Sr.'s official statement". A RAM REVILLA tribute website. October 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
Para akong nabagsakan ng mundo ng malaman ko na ang aking anak na si Ramon Joseph ay hindi nabigyan ng piyansa ng hukuman. Ako po ay naniniwalang hindi magagawa ng anak ko ang ganiyang bagay na karumaldumal. Ang mga anak ko ay lumaki sa salita ng Panginoon. Isa siyang mabait na anak. HINULI SIYA NG WALANG WARRANT OF ARREST AT HALOS DALAWANG TAON NA SIYANG NAGDURUSA SA KULUNGAN. INOSENTE PO ANG AKING ANAK.
- ^ Catacutan, Dodo (July 8, 2012). "Seven fast facts about 'Jawo'". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Does Ramon Revilla Sr. really have 80-plus kids?". PEP.ph. October 7, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Go, Miriam Grace (November 5, 2013). "he wealth of the old man Revilla". Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (November 2, 2011). "Ramon Revilla Sr. has 72 kids, says spokesperson". ABS-CBN News. Manila, Philippines: ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko (June 27, 2020). "Ramon Revilla Sr. on having 72 children: "I should not be admired for this."". PEP.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ "Who is Genelyn Magsaysay?". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. November 8, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Roque, Anselmo (April 29, 2001). "Another Revilla in local politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Cabanatuan: The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A13. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Magno, Alexander (June 1, 2020). "Former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. hooked to ventilator in St. Luke's BGC". Inquirer News.
- ^ "Former senator Ramon Revilla Sr dies at 93". Rappler. June 26, 2020.
- ^ "Ex-Senator Ramon Revilla Sr. dies at 93". GMA News Online. June 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Ramon Revilla Sr.'s statue unveiled". ABS-CBN News. March 9, 2011.
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- 1927 births
- 2020 deaths
- Far Eastern University alumni
- Filipino actor-politicians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Filipino Roman Catholics
- Senators of the 9th Congress of the Philippines
- Senators of the 10th Congress of the Philippines
- Senators of the 11th Congress of the Philippines
- Senators of the 12th Congress of the Philippines
- Lakas–CMD (1991) politicians
- Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino politicians
- Male actors from Cavite
- People from Imus
- Revilla family