Ace Vergel

Ace Vergel
Ace Vergel, from the 1996 Filipino motion picture, 'Seth Corteza'
Born Ace York Aguilar Vergel
January 22, 1952
Died December 15, 2007(2007-12-15) (aged 55)
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other names Alas, The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies
Occupation Actor
Years active 1959–2003
Spouse(s) Maya Dela Cuseta
Children 1
Parent(s) Alicia Vergel and César Ramirez
Awards Gawad Urian Best Actor 1989 Anak ng Cabron

Ace York Aguilar Vergel (January 22, 1952 – December 15, 2007) was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Vergel and César Ramirez, and brother of actress Beverly Vergel.

Personal life

He was born Ace York Aguilar in the Philippines on November 20, 1952 to parents Alicia Vergel and Cesar Ramirez.[1] His parents were well-known stars in the 1950s.[2]

He was married to Maya Dela Cuesta and had a son Alejandro King Dela Cuesta Aguilar - Vergel.

Film career

1950s to 1980s

He appeared in his first movie at the age of seven using the name Ace York, where he played the friend of a giant bird in the 1959 film Anak ng Bulkan. The movie starred Fernando Poe Jr. and Edna Luna.

In 1989, Vergel won best actor at the Gawad Urian for his role in the film Anak ng Cabron.

1990s to 2000s

He had the lead role in the 1996 film Seth Corteza, which was about a man who inherits turf in criminal underworld. He wants to make changes and faces the dangers that come about as a result. The film was directed by Efren C. Piñon.[3]

In 2003, Vergel Was His Last Film Masamang Ugat From Viva Films.

Controversies

In August 2007, a warrant of arrest was issued in Caloocan City for rape cases filed against him in 2000, but he was later released. He was also linked to illegal drugs, but the cases against him were dismissed.[4]

Death

Vergel died of a heart attack on December 15, 2007, at the age of 55.

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2007, By Harris M. Lentz III - Page 390 Vergel, Ace
  2. ↑ The Philippine Star, December 16, 2007 - Ace Vergel dies of heart attack at 55
  3. ↑ WorldCat - Seth Corteza
  4. ↑ "Actor Ace Vergel dies of cardiac arrest at age 55". GmaNews.tv. 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2007-12-15.



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