Rene Requiestas | |
|---|---|
 Requiestas in Mandurukot (1993) | |
| Member of the Taguig Municipal Council from the 2nd district | |
| In office July 6, 1992[1] – July 24, 1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Renato Licup Requiestas January 22, 1957 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Died | July 24, 1993 (aged 36) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park Parañaque, Philippines[2] |
| Political party | LDP (1991–1993) |
| Children | 1 |
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Renato Licup Requiestas (January 22, 1957 – July 24, 1993), professionally known as Rene Requiestas (Tagalog: [rɛˈnɛ rɛkˈjɛstas]), was a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. Requiestas 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.
- ^ Burgos, Jun (July 7, 1992). "Papa, running mate declared Taguig victors". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 13. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
Papa [...] was sworn into office yesterday along with his running mate, Vice Mayor Daniel Castillo and the town's 12 new councilors.
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.