Rez Cortez
Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director.
Rez Cortez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Res Septimo Cortez January 4, 1956 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Assistant Director |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse | Candy Cortez[1] |
| Children | 4, including Cai Cortez[1][2] |
Acting career
Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim.
He is also known for being an action star in many action films with his intensive and antagonistic roles and also in TV series.
He is become an assistant director of the film Kapag Lumaban ang Api in 1987.
He became the president of the Mowelfund (Movie Workers Foundation, Inc.)[3] after Boots Anson-Roa retired on April 1, 2020.[4] He was a former president of the Actors’ Guild of the Philippines[5] and was replaced by Imelda Papin in 2017.[6]
Cortez also ran as a Representative of Camarines Sur in 2013 but did not win the seat.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim | MVN Cinema | |
| Pssst... Halika, Babae! | MVN Cinema | ||
| 1975 | Bamboo Trap | Sekondi-Takori[8] | |
| 1976 | Insiang | Bebot | CineManila Corporation |
| 1977 | Sila... Sa Bawa't Bangketa | Liliw Productions | |
| The Captive Virgins | David | PERA Films Inc. | |
| 1978 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Truck Driver | Larry Santiago Productions |
| 1980 | Angela Markado | Four-Seasons Films International | |
| 1981 | Sierra Madre | Lea Productions | |
| 1984 | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Phil | |
| This Is My Country | Boy Echas | Malaya Films Stéphan Films | |
| Lovingly Yours, Helen | Alex | BSH Films | |
| Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Charlie | ||
| Charot | PR Films | ||
| Ang Padrino | Jake | FPJ Productions | |
| 1985 | Anak ng Tondo | Johnny | Four-N Films |
| 1986 | Laban Kung Laban | Cebu Town Mayor | Vikings Films |
| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Louie | Viva Films | |
| Batang Quiapo | Tikboy | Regal Films | |
| Captain Barbell | Atong | Viva Films | |
| Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields | Berting | RNB Films | |
| 1987 | Jack en Poy, Hale-Hale Hoy! | Anton | Regal Films |
| Jack & Jill | Baldo / Betty | Viva Films | |
| 1988 | Wake Up Little Susie | Hermogenes Macatayog | Regal Films |
| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | VH Films | ||
| Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon | Four-N Films | ||
| 1989 | Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Rocky | Viva Films |
| Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida | Sgt. Delgado | Regal Films | |
| Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) | Cine Suerte | ||
| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Viva Films | ||
| 1990 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Alex | RRJ Productions |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Tanda | Regal Films | |
| Hukom .45 | Mike Pablo | ||
| 1991 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Alex | Viva Films |
| Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas | Kid | Omega Releasing Organization | |
| Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) | RVQ Productions, Kaizz Ventures | ||
| Contreras Gang | Tony | Moviestars Production | |
| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | ||
| Narito ang Puso Ko | Viva Films | ||
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot | Carnapper | Regal Films |
| Patapon | Police sergeant | EDL Productions | |
| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Paolo | Star Cinema Regal Films | |
| Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti | Caloy | Harvest International Films | |
| 1994 | Mistah | Viva Films | |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Silahis | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka | M-Zet Films Mahogany Pictures | |
| The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Val | Viva Films | |
| Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! | Noel Agustin | Regal Films | |
| Matimbang Pa sa Dugo | Totoy Icepick | ||
| 1996 | Kristo | Judas Iscariote | Cine Suerte Productions |
| Hindi Ako Ander, Tanong Mo Kay Kumander! | Fred | ||
| Bossing | Waldo de Guzman | Sunlight Films | |
| 1997 | Hawak Ko Buhay Mo | Chief | Rocketts Productions Neo Films |
| 1998 | Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Alex | |
| Ama Namin | Capt. Garcia | Premiere Entertainment Productions Cine Suerte | |
| Warfreak | Edison Yu | Neo Films | |
| 1999 | D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above | Dennis | GMA Films |
| Tigasin | Roxas | Star Cinema | |
| 2001 | Mano Mano 2 | Tata Delfin | Maverick Films |
| Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit! | Col. Valentino | Viva Films | |
| 2003 | Woman of Breakwater | Foreman | Entertainment Warehouse |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | ||
| 2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Gay friend | |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Ranchero | Regal Films |
| 2012 | Bwakaw | Sol [9] | Star Cinema |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Rez | ||
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Calderon | CM Films |
| The Search for Weng Weng | Interviewee | Death Rides a Red Horse | |
| 2014 | Where I Am King | ||
| Gangster Lolo[10] | Cosmic Raven Ventures Productions | ||
| Feng Shui 2 | Robert Anonuevo† | Star Cinema | |
| 2015 | The Last Pinoy Action King | Himself | Reflection Films Quiapost Productions |
| Maria Labo | Kapitan 1 | Viva Films | |
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Bos | Viva Films |
| Working Beks | Gusting | Viva Films | |
| 2018 | Never Not Love You | Joanne's father | Viva Films |
| Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story | |||
| 2021 | Tililing | Peter's father | Viva Films VinCentiments |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Don Bill Libme | Star Cinema Viva Films |
| 2023 | Mang Kanor | Mang Kanor | AQ Prime |
| Sa Kamay ng Diyos | JPM Film Production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Abdul | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | Suntok sa Buwan | Magnus / Migs | TV5 |
| 2021 | Init sa Magdamag | Senator Victor Ruiz | Kapamilya Channel |
| Owe My Love | General | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | One of the Baes[11] | Rolando Ortiz | |
| Dahil sa Pag-Ibig | Pablo "Pabs" Sandoval | ||
| 2018-2019 | Ika-5 Utos | Dado Vallejo | |
| 2017 | I Heart Davao | Jerry Bernade | |
| 2016-2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PC/Supt. Rogelio Jacob | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | Jonathan "Jojo" Perez | GMA Network |
| That's My Amboy | Jun | ||
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Mike Mamaril | |
| Mac and Chiz | Tito Butch | TV5 | |
| 2014 | Dream Dad | Enrique Sta. Maria | ABS-CBN |
| My BFF | Jessie Catacutan | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Villa Quintana | Alfonso Mendiola | |
| Kakambal ni Eliana | Prof. Banal | ||
| 2012 | Temptation of Wife | Abner Santos | |
| Faithfully | Fidel Mariano-Saavedra | ||
| Kapitan Awesome | Don Sebastian | TV5 | |
| Valiente | Pepito "Peping" Ramirez | ||
| 2011-2012 | Regal Shocker: Pelikula (Part 2) | Director | |
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Douglas | GMA Network |
| 2008-2009 | Eva Fonda | Osang's father | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Chief Mendoza | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Boss Elvis | |
| Lupin | Lt. Milyones | ||
| 2006-2007 | Captain Barbell | Officer Joe Salvation | |
| 2005-2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Batista | ABS-CBN |
| 2001-2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Father Basil | GMA Network |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Delfin Montejo | ABS-CBN |
| 1996-1999 | Tierra Sangre | Juancho Sangre | PTV |
| 1987 | Balintataw[12] | PTV |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award(s) | Critics | Works | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31st Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Bwakaw | Nominated |
References
- "Rez Cortez finds abandoned baby". Manila Standard. April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- Almo, Nerisa (July 16, 2009). "Rez Cortez admits being a stage father to daughter Cai Cortez". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- Lo, Ricky (August 8, 2020). "Ka Tunying & Gerry Baja find new home in dzRH". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- Carvajal, Dolly Anne (March 23, 2020). "Boots on the most rewarding, challenging thing about being an industry leader". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- "Ricardo Cepeda confident of new Actors Guild leadership". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. July 10, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- Escala, Jimi (January 22, 2017). "Imelda Papin, bagong presidente ng actors' guild" (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 10, 2021 – via PressReader.
- Santos Jr, Reynaldo (June 24, 2013). "Star-studded gov't: More celebs win in 2013 polls". Rappler. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- Palmer, Bill; Palmer, Karen; Meyers, Ric (2003). The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies. Scarecrow Press Inc. p. 16. ISBN 0-8108-4160-6. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- "Bwakaw: Toronto Review". The Hollywood Reporter. September 16, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- "Expendables Filipino style". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- Biong, Ian (June 17, 2020). "Rez Cortez disproves death hoax: 'I'm alive and kicking'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- "Mother's Love in 'Balintataw'". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. December 2, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
External links
- Rez Cortez at IMDb
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