Yoyong Martirez
Rosalio D. Martires[1] (born September 9, 1951), also known as Yoyong Martirez, is a Filipino retired basketball player, actor and comedian. He is a former councilor for the City of Pasig.[2]
Rosalio "Yoyong" D. Martires | |||||||||||||||
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| 6th Vice Mayor of Pasig | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
| Mayor |
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| Preceded by | Lorna Bernardo | ||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Iyo Christian Bernardo | ||||||||||||||
| Member of the Pasig City Council from the 2nd District | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
| Personal details | |||||||||||||||
| Born | September 9, 1951 Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines | ||||||||||||||
| Political party | Nacionalista | ||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Teresita Martires | ||||||||||||||
| Children | Patrick Martires Marion Martires | ||||||||||||||
| Residence | Pasig | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Southwestern University | ||||||||||||||
| Military service | |||||||||||||||
| Allegiance |  Philippines | ||||||||||||||
| Basketball career | |||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||
| College | Southwestern University | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Guard | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 1972–1982 | San Miguel Braves / Royal Tru-Orange / San Miguel Beermen | ||||||||||||||
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Basketball career
Martires played for San Miguel in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982.
In 1972, he participated at the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team. He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.
Acting career
Besides from playing Basketball, Yoyong becomes an iconic Filipino comedian mostly in the 80's and also even 90's as well. His debut movie was, Ma'am May We Go Out? with Tito, Vic & Joey, released in 1985 by Viva Entertainment. He also appeared on comedy shows like Iskul Bukol, Mixed N.U.T.S, TODAS, Daddy Di Do Du, Fulhaus, 1 For 3, Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, currently he's still both active in movies and TV from the 70s to present.
Filmography
Films
| Title | Role | Year |
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| Ma'am May We Go Out? | Teacher | 1985 |
| Love Letters | Chauffeur (episode 2: Invisible Lover) | 1988 |
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Kabo | 1988 |
| Jacky Tyan | 1988 | |
| M & M The Incredible Twins | Coach | 1989 |
| Starzan II | 1989 | |
| Super Mouse and the Roborats | Junior | 1989 |
| Starzan III | 1990 | |
| Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako | Pare | 1990 |
| Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee | 1990 | |
| Alyas: Batman en Robin | 1991 | |
| Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 | 1992 | |
| Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig | De Niro | 1992 |
| Ano Ba Yan? Part 2 | 1993 | |
| Ang Kuya Kong Siga | 1993 | |
| Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday | Pendong | 1993 |
| Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman | Sgt. Jose | 1994 |
| Once Upon a Time in Manila | Dong | 1994 |
| Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada, Darling | 1994 | |
| Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka: Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa! | 1995 | |
| Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | Martin | 1996 |
| Lab en Kisses | Dodong | 1997 |
| Wow, Multo! | Sgt. Durano | 1997 |
| Basta't Ikaw, Nanginginig Pa | 1999 | |
| Oo Na, Mahal na Kung Mahal | Enad's Father | 1999 |
| Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse | Himself | 2002 |
| Utang na Ama | Konsehal | 2003 |
| The Fighting Chefs | 2013 |
Television
- Bawal Ang Game Show (TV5, 2021)
- John En Ellen! (TV5, 2021)
- Fill In The Banks (TV5, 2021)
- Chika Besh (TV5, 2020)
- O My Dad (TV5, 2020)
- Mars Pa More (GMA 7, 2020)
- Daddys Gurl (GMA 7, 2020)
- Tunay Na Buhay (GMA 7, 2019)
- Bossing & Ai (GMA 7, 2018)
- Dear Uge (GMA 7, 2016)
- Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA 7, 2015-2018) guest
- No Harm, No Foul (TV5, 2015)
- Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015)
- Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7, 2015)
- Mars (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014-2019) - guest
- Celebrity Samurai (TV5, 2013)
- Pidols Wonderland (TV5, 2012)
- My Darling Aswang (TV5, 2011)
- The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011)
- Star Confessions (TV5, 2010)
- Show Me The Manny (GMA 7, 2009)
- Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009-2014) - guest celebrity judge
- S Files (GMA 7, 2008-2015)
- Fulhaus (GMA 7, 2007-2013) - guest
- Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 2005 – present) - guest
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003-2005)
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2002-2007) - guest
- Super Klenk (GMA 7, 2000) - guest
- The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2, 1999-2015) - guest
- 1 For 3 (GMA 7, 1997-2002) - guest
- Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996-2006)
- Okay Ka Fairy Ko The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1995-1997)
- Eat Bulaga (ABS-CBN 2, 1994-1995; GMA 7 1995 – present) - guest
- Mixed N.U.T.S. (GMA 7, 1994-1997)
- Rock & Roll 2000 (TV5, 1993)
- Purungtong (RPN 9, 1993) - guest
- Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2, 1992-2003)
- TVJ On 5 (TV5, 1992)
- Four Da Boys (IBC 13, 1989) - guest
- Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988) - guest
- TODAS (IBC 13, 1985-1988) - guest
- Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987) - guest
- Goin Bananas (IBC 13, 1986-1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987-1991)
- Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA 7, 1985)
- John En Marsha (RPN 9, 1985-1990) - guest
- Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977-1989) - guest
References
- Sports-Reference.com - Rosalio Martirez
- Henson, Joaquin M. (August 7, 2013). "Yoyong: It's all about heart". The Philippine Star.
External links
- Yoyong Martirez at FIBA
- Yoyong Martirez at Basketball-Reference.com
- Yoyong Martirez at Olympedia
- IMDb Profile - Rosalio "Yoyong" Martirez
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