Name Romeo Vasquez | Children Liezel Martinez | |
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Movies Blood of the Vampires, Amy, Susie, Tessie, Bilanggong Birhen Grandchildren Alfonso Martinez, Alyanna Martinez, Alissa Martinez Similar People Amalia Fuentes, Gerardo de Leon, Liezel Martinez, Albert Martinez, Alfonso Martinez | ||
Ricardo Sumilang (April 9, 1939 – May 2, 2017), also known as his stagename Romeo Vasquez, was a Filipino actor and former matinee idol of Philippine cinema.
Contents
- Clips vi feat romeo vasquez
- Career
- Personal life
- Death
- Awards and nominations
- Selected filmography
- References
Clips vi feat romeo vasquez
Career
Vasquez was discovered by director Armando Garces saw him while playing basketball in San Juan, Metro Manila, brought him to Sampaguita Pictures. He did several bit roles before his big break.
He was introduced in Miss Tilapia (1956) starring Gloria Romero and Susan Roces. He played younger brother to Amalia Fuentes in Lydia (1956). He starred in Pretty Boy (1957) with Amalia Fuentes, Sino Ang Maysala? (1957) with Susan Roces, and Kilabot Sa Makiling (1959) with Liberty Ilagan.
Vasquez played the son and Fred Montilla as the father in heavy drama Isinakdal Ko Ang Aking Ama (1960). He did Dugo Sa Aking Kamay (1961) with Barbara Perez, and Maruja (1967), an immortal love story by Mars Ravelo, starring Susan Roces.
He did the films Angelo with Amalia Fuentes in 1970, Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin (1976) with Vilma Santos, Bawal Na Pag-ibig (1977) with Alma Moreno, Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon (1977) with Vilma Santos, Diego Rival (1977) with Elizabeth Oropesa and Vivian Velez, Bakit Kailangan Kita? (1978) with Vilma Santos, and Gusto Kita, Mahal Mo Siya (1979) with Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon. He was role as Col. Castillo in Urban Rangers (1995) with Raymart Santiago.
Personal life
Romeo Vasquez was born in Tayabas, Quezon, and was the former husband of Philippine movie queen Amalia Fuentes. He is the father of actress Liezl (wife of actor Albert Martinez). He has two other children in previous marriages: Luigi Sumilang (c. 1960); Karla Sumilang (c. 1965).
Death
Romeo Vasquez died on May 2, 2017 at the age of 78 years old due to stroke.