Rene Requiestas
Rene Requiestas | |
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Requiestas in Mandurukot (1993) | |
| Member of the Taguig Municipal Council from the 2nd district | |
| In office July 6, 1992 – 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 Cainta Public Cemetery Cainta, Philippines |
| Political party | LDP (1991–1993) |
| Children | Maeco "Krisnee" L. Rogacion (died 2021) |
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Renato "Rene" Licup Requiestas (Tagalog: [rɛˈnɛ rɛkˈjɛstas]; January 22, 1957 – July 24, 1993) 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.