Years active 1985 - present Name John Regala | Children 3 Spouse(s) Vicky Schrierer | |
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Full Name John Manuel Regala Francisco Movies Lipa Massacre, Manila Kingpin: The Asio, Kinatay, Remington and the Curse of t, Ligalig Similar People Cesar Montano, Brillante Mendoza, Tikoy Aguiluz, Carlo J Caparas, Yam Laranas | ||
Rez cortez and john regala evil on screen but good men in real life tonight with arnold clavio
John Paul Guido Boucher Scherrer (born May 28, 1965) is a Filipino actor, christian minister and environmentalist better known by his screen name as John Regala.
Contents
- Rez cortez and john regala evil on screen but good men in real life tonight with arnold clavio
- Facts
- Tingga ng Katarungan Part 1 of 9 Harvest Films 1990
- Mainstream success and hiatus
- Return to acting
- Early and personal life
- Filmography
- References
Regala is popularly known for portraying antagonist roles in Philippine movies and television series especially in the 90s. He is sometimes unofficially tagged as a "Bad Boy" of Philippine action films along with fellow action stars like Robin Padilla, Jeric Raval, Efren Reyes Jr., and the late Ace Vergel with the two being more known for the said nickname.
Regala is the son of former character actor Mel Francisco and former actress Ruby Regala.
Facts
- Filipino actor John Regala has been active in the film industry since 1985.
- John was born in Manila on May 28, 1965.
- Besides acting, Regala serves as a Christian minister and environmentalist.
- Regala is known for playing villain roles in Philippine films and TV shows.
- John is the son of actors Mel Francisco and Ruby Regala.
- His career began with the TV show 'That's Entertainment' in the mid-80s.
- John starred in his first action film, 'Boy Kristyano', in 1989.
- After a hiatus, Regala returned to acting and won a Best Supporting Actor award in 2011.
- He struggled with drug abuse but became a Born Again Christian after rehabilitation.
- Regala now leads an environmental organization, Project Green Evolution, Inc.
- John is married to Vicky Schrierer and they have three children.
- He faced health issues causing dizziness in August 2020.
Tingga ng Katarungan Part 1 of 9 Harvest Films 1990
Mainstream success and hiatus
Regala enters showbusiness and became a teen member of That's Entertainment, a hit Philippine TV show in the mid 80s.
He became an action star in his first action movie Boy Kristyano (1989). Then he portrayed a villain role to Ronnie Ricketts in an action packed movie Isa-Isahin ko Kayo (1990). He has also collaborated with the upcoming action star Jeric Raval when he played the lead role as Marcial "Baby" Ama (Regala's late uncle) Rudy Fernandez portrays his former role as Baby Ama in his true to life action-drama movie of 1976, Bitayin si Baby Ama. Raval played his role as Primitivo "Ebok" Ala in the true to life action-drama movie Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama (1992) and he played his role as Kris Aquino's rapist-killer in the true-to-life crime drama movie The Vizconde Massacre: God Help Us (1993).
Return to acting
Regala returns to showbusiness. He has recently worked with Mart Escudero in the horror-comedy-thriller movie Zombading: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington (2011) One of his most notable and recent work is with his bestfriend Gov. ER Ejercito for the award-winning 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival Filipino action movie Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) while Regala himself won the Best Supporting Actor award. He has also worked with JC de Vera and Oyo Sotto for the TV drama series Valiente of TV5 (2012). He was once again made famous on ABS-CBN when he worked with Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2013), and with Coco Martin in an action-fantasy drama TV series Juan dela Cruz (2013).
Early and personal life
Regala was born in Manila to his retired showbiz parents Mel Francisco and Ruby Regala. He is a Filipino actor of Spanish, German, French and Italian descent. His showbiz career stalled due to heavy drug abuse. Later, he went to drug rehabilitation center and became a Born Again Christian and eventually became a christian minister. After some years of his life, he decided to become a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo. He later converted to Members Church of God International but went back to Iglesia ni Cristo in 2015. Regala is currently married to a non-showbiz wife (Vicky Scherrer) with three children. Regala is now an Environmentalist and work as a President and CEO of Project Green Evolution, Inc., which produces the Water Bonsai Organic Root Grower.
On August 4, 2020. Regala sought help from Carlo Martin Clariza, a delivery man and Regala's avid fan after he suffered from dizziness caused by long-standing ailments.
Filmography
Actor
2019
OFW: The Movie as
Tatay Mando
2017
Ang Panday
2017
Ipaglaban mo (TV Series) as
Bagwis
- Sayaw (2017) - Bagwis
2016
Ang probinsyano (TV Series) as
Congressman Randolf Subito
- Batas (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Raid (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Huli (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Timbog (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Mastermind (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Kasunduan1 (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Ligpit (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Mukha (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Dalahin (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Siklab (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Galing (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Trauma (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Bagabag (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Pagsabog (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Gantimpala (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Mitsa (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Plano (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Dawit (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- PalomaVsElla (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- BlackMail (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Kumbinsi (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Kabugan (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Paloma Is Back (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Iskandalo (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
2016
Teniente Gimo as
Teniente Gimo
2016
Ang panday (TV Series) as
David (2016)
2016
Lumayo ka nga sa akin as
John Regala (segment "Bala sa bala, kamao sa kamao, satsat sa satsat")
2015
#ParangNormal Activity (TV Series) as
Dr. Roman Galvez
- Haunted Asylum (2015) - Dr. Roman Galvez
2015
Chain Mail as
Alan
2014
Magnum Muslim .357 as
Rasheed Abdul Salaam
2014
Beki Boxer (TV Series) as
Dalmacio
2014
Dyesebel (TV Series) as
Badong Manansala
2013
Wansapanataym (TV Series) as
Thief
- Dolly Daldal (2013) - Thief
2013
Little Champ (TV Series) as
BlackJack
2013
Juan Dela Cruz (TV Series) as
Agor (2013)
2012
El Presidente as
Fr. Agustin
2012
Ina, kapatid, anak (TV Series) as
Emilio Buenaventura
2011
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story as
Totoy Golem
2011
The Road as
Chief
2011
Star Confessions (TV Series) as
John
- Anak: The John Regala Confessions (2011) - John
2011
Zombadings 1: Patayin sa shokot si Remington as
Ed
2008
Pieta (TV Series) as
Miguel
2009
Tulak
2009
Butchered as
Sarge
2008
E.S.P. (TV Series)
- Dangerous Waters (2008)
2008
Joaquin Bordado (TV Series) as
Cefiro (2008)
2007
Impostora (TV Series) as
Mando (2007)
2006
Ligalig as
Max
2006
Captain Barbell (TV Series)
2005
Encantadia (TV Series) as
Apitong
- Ang tagapagmana (2005) - Apitong
- Ang hamon (2005) - Apitong
- Puso ng isang sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Hunyango (2005) - Apitong
- Sa kuweba ng Lavanea (2005) - Apitong
- Sang'gre Mira (2005) - Apitong
- Si Lira at Anthony (2005) - Apitong
- Si sang'gre Danaya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang napipintong digmaan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagkakaisa ng mga sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paglaya mula sa dilim (2005) - Apitong
- Ang parusa (2005) - Apitong
- Nang mahubdan ang taksil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang banta ni Asval (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagsugod ng mga diwata (2005) - Apitong
- Si Lira at Mira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paglisan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagtakas (2005) - Apitong
- Si Pirena at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Nang masilo si Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang taksil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang poot ng brilyante (2005) - Apitong
- Ang brilyante ng apoy (2005) - Apitong
- Ang lunas ni Pirena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagsubok nina Hagorn at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Evades (2005) - Apitong
- Ajantao (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagluluksa (2005) - Apitong
- Ang sumpa ni Pirena (2005) - Apitong
- Nang mamatay ang ningas ng apoy (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagliligtas kay Mira (2005) - Apitong
- Si Mira at ang mga brilyante (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagsakop sa Lireo at Ascano (2005) - Apitong
- Ang plano ni Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kambal-diwa ni Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang laban ni Anthony (2005) - Apitong
- Si Anthony sa Ascano (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kapalaran ng mga taga-lupa (2005) - Apitong
- Ang lihim ng mga Hathor (2005) - Apitong
- Balaak (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagkikita ni Asval at Pirena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pakay ni Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang Reyna Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kasiyahan sa Sapiro (2005) - Apitong
- Ang apat na kaharian laban sa Etheria (2005) - Apitong
- Ang magkapatid na Alena at Danaya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kaguluhan ng mga sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang tunay na kuwento ng kabilan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang magpinsang Mira at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang mag-iinang sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang hiling ni Kahlil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang magkapatid na Lira at Kahlil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang lihim ni Ybarro (2005) - Apitong
- Sa puso ni Ybarro (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagbabalik ni Kahlil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagkikita ng mag-ama (2005) - Apitong
- Ang landas patungo kay Alena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang hiling ni Alena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagbabalik ng tagapagligtas (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagkikita ni Alena at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghahari ng dilim (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagbagsak ni Pirena (2005) - Apitong
- Nang malinlang si Pirena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang galit ni Alena (2005) - Apitong
- Devas (2005) - Apitong
- Isang hidwaang hindi maiiwasan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pag-uwi ni Danaya at Kahlil sa Adamya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kamatayan ng isang sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghaharap ni Kahlil at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagdating sa Ascano (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagsasanay (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghahanda kay Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang mag-amang Ybarro at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Kalasag (2005) - Apitong
- Ang misyon ni Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Ang bagong ina ni Kahlil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kagustuhan ni Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Kahlil sa Lireo (2005) - Apitong
- Ang maitim na balak ni Asval (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghahanap kay Alena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang katuparan ng sumpa (2005) - Apitong
- Ang nakatakdang paslangin ni Kahlil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang mag-amang Ybarro at Kahlil (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagkikita ng mag-ina (2005) - Apitong
- Si Alena at ang diwata ng tubig (2005) - Apitong
- Ang laban ni Mila at Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kapangyarihan ng kabilan (2005) - Apitong
- Isang bagong pag-asa (2005) - Apitong
- Ang brilyante ng lupa ni Danaya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang duda ni Mila (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghihintay sa isisilang na sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang parusa kay Hitano (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghaharap ng dalawang ina (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paraan ni Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagkikita (2005) - Apitong
- Ang daan patungo kay Alena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang huwad na ina (2005) - Apitong
- Ang gantimpala ni Hitano (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghaharap ni Pirena at Lira (2005) - Apitong
- Sang'gre Alena (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagtakas ni Mila at Camlon (2005) - Apitong
- Ang mag-inang sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang bihag (2005) - Apitong
- Ang nalalapit na pagkikita (2005) - Apitong
- Ang nawawalang brilyante (2005) - Apitong
- Ang dalawang tagapagmana (2005) - Apitong
- Di sadyang pagkikita (2005) - Apitong
- Cassiopea (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagbabalik ng tagapagmana (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagbabalik sa Encantadia (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagbagsak ni Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paghaharap (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pasya ni Milagros (2005) - Apitong
- Isang masakit na katotohanan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang daan patungong Devas (2005) - Apitong
- Ang tunay na anak ni Amihan (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kamatayan ng tagapagmana (2005) - Apitong
- Ang kapalaran ni Ybrahim (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paglason sa isip ni Mira (2005) - Apitong
- Ikalawang pagtatangka (2005) - Apitong
- Ang ika-anim na sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang daan tungo kay Mila (2005) - Apitong
- Buhay na alaala (2005) - Apitong
- Ang marka ng sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagtatagpo (2005) - Apitong
- Ang parusa kay Danaya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang huwad na sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang labanan nina Pirena at Danaya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagsuway ni Danaya (2005) - Apitong
- Ang paglalapit ng dalawang sang'gre (2005) - Apitong
- Ang dalawang tagapagmana (2005) - Apitong
- Ang pagtatagpo (2005) - Apitong
2005
Ang Mahiwagang Baul (TV Series) as
Sultan Kayan
- Ang alamat ng kawayan (2005) - Sultan Kayan
2005
Bahay mo ba 'to (TV Series) as
Toto
- Harold the Manghuhula! (2005) - Toto
2005
Paraiso as
Boyong
2004
Magpakailanman (TV Series) as
Tata Jose / Bobot
- The Evette Pabalan Story (2005) - Tata Jose
- Ano ang kulay ng tunay na pagmamahal: The Jennylyn Mercado Untold Story (2004) - Bobot
2004
Animal as
Jaco
2003
Tomagan
2001
Amasona.... kumakasa, pumuputok as
Lt.Col. Canson
2001
Parehas ang laban as
Brix Vergado
2001
Dudurugin ko pati buto mo
2001
Pilak as
Hernan
2001
Total Aikido
2000
Eskort as
Lt. Ronnie Santos
1992
Maalaala Mo Kaya (TV Series)
- Kalesa (2000)
- Cassette Tape (1994)
- Lason (1992)
2000
Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila as
Berting Andal
1999
Gatilyo as
Cordova
1999
Anino as
Victor Valdez
1999
Wala ka nang lupang tatapakan
1999
Type kita... Walang kokontra as
Vernon
1998
Notoryus as
Bro. Johnny
1998
Squala as
Jimbo
1998
Lucio San Miguel: Walang kaluluwa
1997
Askal as
Askal
1997
Bobby Barbers: Parak as
Jacinto
1997
Labanang lalake
1997
Pards 2
1997
Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol as
Head of Scalawag Policemen
1997
Utang ko sa iyo ang buhay ko
1996
Cesar Hudas as
Cesar Hudas
1996
Moises Arcanghel: Sa guhit ng bala as
William
1996
Sa iyo ang langit, akin ang lupa
1996
Batang estero
1996
Batas ko ay bala as
Ringgo
1996
Hindi lahat ng ahas ay nasa gubat
1995
Akin ang paghihiganti (TV Movie) as
Daniel
1995
Pamilya Valderama as
Sonny Valderama
1995
Pards as
Andy
1995
Tomboy: The Movie as
Totoy Pader
1995
Kana as
Don Pepe
1995
Bukas bibitayin si itay as
Elmo Salvador
1994
Deadly Brothers as
John
1994
Huling lalaki sa bitayan as
Julio
1994
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil as
Gener
1994
Silya elektrika as
Mayor Antonio Olivar
1994
The Fatima Buen Story as
Leslie Baron
1994
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) as
Basilio Pineda
1994
Nandito ako as
Bobby
1993
Pambato
1993
Tony Bagyo: Daig pa ang asong ulol as
Tony Bagyo
1993
Angel Cremenal as
SPO4 Angel Cremenal
1993
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! as
Jake
1993
Kapatid ni Hudas as
Rando
1992
Fatal Chase as
Tung's Man (uncredited)
1992
Jerry Marasigan WPD as
Winston
1992
Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api as
Sgt. Lando Liwanag
1992
Ano ba iyan? as
Totoy Buang
1992
Tondo: Libingan ng mga siga as
Willy Cuevas
1992
Totoy Buang: Mad killer ng Maynila as
Totoy Buang
1992
Kalabang mortal ni Baby Ama as
Baby Ama
1991
Lintik lang ang walang ganti! as
Ramon
1991
Bukas... tatakpan ka ng dyaryo as
Tolits
1991
Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator as
Vargas
1990
Iputok mo... Dadapa ako! (Hard to Die) as
Hussein
1990
Alyas Baby Face
1990
Kristobal: Tinik sa korona
1990
Tingga ng katarungan
1990
Isa-isahin ko kayo
1990
Kasalanan ang buhayin ka
1990
Ako ang batas: General Karingal as
Young Tomas Karingal
1990
Kunin mo ang ulo ni Ismael as
Luis
1989
Amok: Patrolman 2 as
Patrolman Daniel Magtanaggol
1989
Don Pepe as
Don Pepe
1989
Target: Central Luzon Bank Robbery
1989
Ang bukas ay akin langit ang uusig
1989
Boy Kristiano as
Jamil
1989
Pamilya Banal as
Jude Banal
1989
Babayaran mo ng dugo
1989
Ipaglalaban ko
1989
Ang lihim ng Golden Buddha
1989
Malupit ang mundo
1989
Walang panginoon
1988
Aguilar, May Oras Ka Rin
1988
Kahit ako'y tupang itim, may langit din
1988
Langit at lupa as
Raul
1988
Arturo Lualhati
1987
Bloody Mary, the Movie
1987
Balandra Crossing as
Dan
1987
Kamandag ng kris as
Chris Cruz
1986
Bagets Gang as
Jerry
1986
Mga anghel ng Diyos
1986
The Life Story of Julie Vega as
Joey Postigo
1985
Anak ng Tondo as
Willy
Writer
1997
Askal (written by)
1992
Sgt. Lando Liwanag, Vengador: Batas ng Api (story & screenplay)
Director
1997
Askal
Producer
1997
Askal (executive producer - as John Guido Bucher Scheerer)
Soundtrack
1988
Kahit ako'y tupang itim, may langit din (performer: "Tupang Itim")
Self
2012
The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (TV Special) as
Self - Recipient
Archive Footage
2016
Ang probinsyano (TV Series) as
Congressman Randolf Subito
- Kampihan1 (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Lusot (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
- Pagdakip (2016) - Congressman Randolf Subito
2012
Gloc-9 feat. Denise Barbacena: Hari ng Tondo (second version) (Music Video) as
John Regala
2011
Gloc-9 feat. Denise Barbacena: Hari ng Tondo (Music Video) as
John Regala
References
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