Rey Malonzo
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Rey Malonzo | |
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| 22nd Mayor of Caloocan | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Vice Mayor |
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| Preceded by | Macario Asistio Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Enrico Echiverri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1952 Caloocan, Philippines |
| Political party | KANP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PRP (1992) NPC (2010) |
| Spouse | Gwendolyn Yee |
| Children | 2, including PJ |
| Occupation | Actor, martial artist |
Reynaldo Oliver Malonzo (born May 17, 1952), professionally known as Rey Malonzo, is a former Filipino actor, film director and politician in the Philippines. He was a famous action star doing mostly martial arts in his films during the 1970s up to the 1980s. Malonzo served as mayor of Caloocan from 1995 to 2004. In 2024, he announced his intention to run for the congressional seat of Caloocan's 1st district in the 2025.
Education
[edit]He graduated with a degree in police science from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.[citation needed]
Film career
[edit]In the 1970s, Malonzo rose to popularity by way of kung fu and karate movies. Malonzo, together with Ramon Zamora gave rise to the so-called Pinoy Bruce Lee clones in the late 1970s. They starred in such films as Bruce Liit (1978) with Niño Muhlach, Ang Hari at ang Alas (1978), The Deadly Rookies (1978) with Rio Locsin and Kambal Dragon (1978). He did also a string of martial arts films including Chaku Master in 1974, and They Call Him Bruce Lee in 1979. In the 1980s, he became a director using his alternate name, Reginald King in his films, Pedrong Palaka (1980), Tigre ng Sierra Madre (1982), Roman Sebastian (1983), and Maestro Bandido (1983) among others. In 1987, he starred with American actors David Anderson, Brett Baxter Clark, and Robert Patrick for the film Eye of the Eagle.
In 2000, Malonzo portrayed Andrés Bonifacio in the television film Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa, directed by Lorli Villanueva.[1] It was later intended to be reshot and entered into the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival, but the plan did not come to fruition.[2]
In 2019, he returned to television via FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
Political career
[edit]Malonzo became a mayor for three consecutive terms in Caloocan. In 1995, he ran for mayor and defeated Macario 'Boy' Asistio. A year later, Asistio loyalists filed a recall petition against Malonzo. A recall election was conducted, and Malonzo still emerged as the winner. He was reelected as mayor in the 1998 polls. In 2001, Malonzo won a third term, this time against former Congressman Luis Asistio. Upon being term limited, he ran for representative of the 1st district of Caloocan, but lost to former vice mayor Oscar Malapitan.[3] He later ran for vice mayor of Caloocan in 2010 as Asistio's running mate, but lost to former 2nd district representative Edgar Erice.
In 2024, Malonzo expressed his support for the 2025 Caloocan mayoral run of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, with whom his son PJ is the running mate. He eventually ran again for representative of the 1st district of Caloocan.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Malonzo is married to fellow actress Gwendolyn "Gigi" Emnace.[5] They have two children: Christopher "PJ" Malonzo and Charles King Malonzo.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1973 | The Radical Boxer Challenges the Big Boss |
| The Prodigal Sons | |
| 1974 | Raging Fists |
| Chaku Master | |
| Matador | |
| 1975 | Eagle and the Flower |
| Stowaway | |
| 1976 | Kuntao |
| Shaolin Master | |
| 1977 | Cortes |
| The Magnificent 3 | |
| Leon Montera | |
| Golden Chaku | |
| Homicide | |
| Games of Bruce | |
| Karate Kung Fu Shaolin Masters | |
| 1978 | Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit |
| Kambal Dragon | |
| Doble Kara | |
| Ang Hari at ang Alas | |
| Bruce Liit | |
| Born Fighter | |
| Shanghai Joe | |
| Cobra, Lawin at Dragon | |
| Adan Crisologo: Wanted For Murder | |
| Mga Mata ni Angelita | |
| Target Shaolin Master | |
| Manila Chinatown | |
| The Deadly Rookies | |
| Bruce Volcanic Kicks | |
| Ang Huling Lalaki ng Baluarte | |
| 1979 | Showdown of Martial Arts |
| Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay | |
| Imposibleng Dalawa | |
| The Tiger and the Lady | |
| Kungfu Triangle | |
| Abel at Cain | |
| Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina | |
| They Call Him Bruce Lee | |
| Twin Fists for the Black Masters | |
| Final Showdown | |
| Experts | |
| Deadly Fighters | |
| Tsikiting Master | |
| Ang Agimat ni Pepe | |
| 1980 | Kodigo Penal: The Valderrama Case |
| Pinoy Boxer | |
| Pedrong Palaka | |
| Pangkat Do or Die | |
| Boy Singkit | |
| Hepe | |
| Batang North Harbor | |
| Mga Patapon | |
| 1981 | Kalabang Mortal |
| Firecracker | |
| Hepe Goes to War | |
| Deadly Commandos | |
| Limbas ng Cavite | |
| 1982 | Suicide Force |
| Tigre ng Sierra Madre | |
| Walang Atrasan | |
| Task Force Alamid | |
| Assault Squad Skorpio | |
| Kumander .45 | |
| Man to Man | |
| 1983 | Roman Sebastian |
| Maestro Bandido | |
| Walang Duwag Na Pilipino | |
| Surigao Tragedy | |
| D' Godson | |
| 1984 | Search for Vengeance |
| Hatulan si Baby Angustia | |
| Tatak Vengador | |
| 1985 | Hatulan si... Jun Bastardo |
| Ulo ng Gang-Ho: Viong ng Sampaloc | |
| Grease Gun Brothers | |
| 1986 | Tatakas Ako... Ubos Kayo![6] |
| Women of Valor | |
| Kontra Bandido | |
| 1987 | Behind Enemy Lines |
| Eye of the Eagle | |
| Mga Agila ng Arkong Bato | |
| 1988 | Classified Operation |
| War Camp | |
| 2003 | When Eagles Strike |
| 2006 | The Hunt for Eagle One |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa | Andrés Bonifacio | Lead role Television film |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PMGen. Manuel dela Cruz | Guest |
| 2023 | Family Feud | Himself | Contestant |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lo, Ricky (March 1, 2000). "Direck". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Emy Abuan (October 8, 2002). "Mayor Rey Malonzo, balik-pelikula". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Estopace, Eden (June 25, 2004). "Some stars shone, some faded in May 10 elections". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
Voters instead chose former vice mayor Oscar Malapitan.
- ^ "Ex-Mayor Rey Malonzo backs Trillanes for Caloocan Mayor". Politiko Metro Manila. MCD Multimedia Corporation. September 16, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Gallardo, Ricky T. (June 15, 2003). "Why Mayor Rey can't leave showbiz". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "OPENS TODAY Simultaneously". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 17, 1986. p. 6.
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- ^ http://www.clonesofbrucelee.co.uk/othercloneguide.html "The Clones Of Bruce Lee"
- ^ http://video48.blogspot.com/search/label/REY%20MALONZO "RAMON ZAMORA AND REY MALONZO PINOY BRUCE LEE"
- ^ http://www.pinoyvote.net/rey-malonzo/ "Rey Malonzo"
- ^ http://pcij.org/imag/PublicEye/starstudded3.html "Rey Malonzo"
External links
[edit]- Rey Malonzo at IMDb