Efren Reyes Jr.
| Efren Reyes Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Efren Montes Reyes Jr. June 25, 1959 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Jun |
| Occupation | actor, writer, director |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Parent(s) |
Efren Reyes Sr. Virginia Montes |
| Family | Cristina Reyes |
Efren Montes Reyes Jr. (born June 25, 1959) is a Filipino actor known for his last leading role in an action pack two movies Tapos Na Ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri in 1990 and Nestor Solis in 1996.
Early life
Reyes was born on June 25, 1959 in Manila, Philippines, he is a fourth generation artist being the son of actor, writer, director and film producer of the late Efren Reyes Sr. and actress, director and film producer Virginia Montes. He is the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of actors Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana. He is the grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes. He is the great grandson of playwright Severino Reyes who is also known as "Lola Basyang" And is called "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela. Reyes was first introduced as a child actor in the movie Eskinita 29 in 1968, then later he became an action star in the 1980s,[1] and then took roles as main villain in 1989 up to the present in Philippine movies and television series.
Filmography
TV shows
- Maalaala Mo Kaya Lina's Husband (2 episodes, 2009)
- Barya (2004) TV episode Mark Bautista's Father
- Tsinelas (2009) TV episode Lina's Husband
- Bulaklak (2009) TV episode
- Puntod (2013) TV episode Merto
- Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (1994)
- Mula Sa Puso (1997–1999) Ysmael Matias
- Tabing Ilog (1999–2003)
- Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (2001) Mr. Tordesillas
- Bituin (2002) Angel
- Dahil May Isang Ikaw Guido (Ella's Kidnaping 2009)
- Spirits (2004–2005) Chief Jaylo
- Margarita (2007) Carding
- Love Spell (1 episode, 2007)
- Hairy Harry (2007)
- Tayong Dalawa (2009) Ka Doroy
- It's Showtime (2012) Guest/Judge
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (2013) Merto
- Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2013) Ernesto Cruz
- Little Champ (2013) Mr. Salacay
- Tubig at Langis (2016) Nestor Samaniego
- Ang Probinsyano (2016) Apollo Magat
Movies
- Magnum Muslim 357
- Bukas,Babaha ng Dugo
- Tunay Na Tunay, Get Mo, Gets Ko
- Alyas pogi: Ang Pagbabalik
- Medrano
- Nestor Solis, Hari ng Oxo
- Lakay
- Tapos Na Ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri
- Angel Molave
- Bala At Rosaryo (1990) "Date of Released: 8 May 1990"
- Tatak Ng Isang Api (1989) "Date of Released: 19 May 1989"
- Delima Gang (1989) "Date of Released: 12 July 1989"
- Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo (1989) "Date of Released: 19 August 1989"
- Gabi Na Kumander
- Isusumpa Mo Ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka
- Operation: Central Luzon
- Digmaan Sa Pagitan ng Langit at Lupa
- Over My Dead Body
- Kaliwete Brothers
Movie writer
- Sa Iyo Ang Itaas, Sa Akin Ang Ibaba ng Bahay (1997)
- Tatapatan Ko Ang Lakas Mo (1999)
- Pasasabugin Ko ang Mundo Mo (2000)
Movie director
- Sa Iyo Ang Itaas, Sa Akin Ang Ibaba ng bahay (1997)
Awards
FAMAS Awards
- 1990 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Delima Gang (1989)
- 1991 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Angel Molave (1990)
Gawad Urian Awards
- 1990 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
- 1999 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)