Efren Ongpin Reyes Sr. was a popular action star of the 50s appearing mostly in action and costume epic movies. He was born on June 18, 1924, in Manila. Efren's grandfather was the celebrated Lola Basyang author, Severino Reyes, also the author and producer of Walang Sugat, the most popular of local Zarzuelas. He started his career at an early age doing supporting roles in such movies as Hiram na Pangalan (1948) and Wala na akong Luha (1948). Kumander Sundang (1949) was his first break and biggest hit. He became Premiere Productions' top contract star turning in memorable performances in Kapitan Bagwis (1951), Kapitan Berong (1953), Paltik (1954), Abenturera (1954), Pedro Penduko (1954), Ander Di Saya (1954), Mag-asawa'y di Biro (1954), Ifugao (1954), where he was awarded the Asian Film Festival Best Actor Award in 1955 and Kadenang Putik (1960), where he won the FAMAS Best Actor award. Two of his movies, Salabusab (1954) and Kalibre 45 (1957) were adjudged Famas Best Pictures. Known for his fencing skills, he appeared in many swashbuckling movies--- Prinsipe Don Juan (1950), Carlos Trece (1953), Prinsipe Villarba (1956), Haring Espada (1956), Prinsipe Alejandre (1957) and Eskrimador (1957). His sword duels with Johnny Monteiro in many movies they made together were a big treat to their legions of fans.
Reyes, according to his son, Efren Jr. in a recent article, pioneered the so-call Pinoy Western in Philippine movies, when his dad did Bandido in 1950. His colleagues then were reluctant and were not sold to the idea of doing the said movie because they saw it unrealistic as there were no cowboys in this country. The movie later turned out to be a big box-office hit that started the western genre in Philippine cinema.
He was also into film directing. His first directorial job was Haring Espada in 1956 using the pen name of Severino Reyes III. He likewise excelled in this field, gaining wide recognition and being nominated several times--- for Albano Brothers (1962), Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963), Pilipinas Kong Mahal (1965) and Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig (1966) He directed the legendary Fernando Poe Jr. in many memorable movies, among them, Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963), which won the Famas Best Picture that year, Ito ang Maynila (1963), Daniel Barrion (1964), Baril na Ginto (1964), Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (1965), Pilipinas Kong Mahal (1965), Zamboanga (1966).
Personal life
Efren Sr. was married to Primitiva Reyes, April 1, 1944. They had three children together, Reynaldo (1945–1951, Congenital Polio Meningitis), Winifrida (1948), and Efren Jr. (1950–1981)
He later married actress Virginia Montes. They had six children. Two of them, Cristina Reyes and Efren Jr. (son of Virginia), followed their footsteps.
Death
"When he died on Feb. 11, 1968, his coffin was placed atop the roof of Mount Carmel Church just to accommodate the throng of fans who wanted to pay their respects," said Efren. "And when he was being brought to his resting place, his friends carried his coffin from Mount Carmel to Loyola in Marikina."
"I only have fragments of his memories because he died when I was six. I only remembered the instances when all of us, the children, would enter his room in the morning to ask for baon. Ang gagawin n'ya, dudukutan n'ya mommy namin, para ibigay sa amin. ….Hindi n'ya ako napalo pero nataasan ako ng boses. Dun palang nanginig na ako (What he does, he snatches [money] from my mother, to give it to us. ...He never spanked me but he raised his voice once. That went me trembling)….. He used to bring us to Arcegas, here in Aurora Boulevard. There was a big toy store there. Pagdating ko doon, ang ligaya ko (When I got there, oh what a joy)."
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For the billiard master see Efren Reyes For his son also an actor see Efren Reyes Jr This article does not cite any sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Efren Reyes Sr news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Ongpin and the surname or paternal family name is Reyes Efren Ongpin Reyes Sr June 18 1924 February 11 1968 was a Filipino actor and director He was the father of Efren Reyes Jr Efren ReyesBornEfren Ongpin Reyes 1924 06 18 June 18 1924Manila Philippine IslandsDiedFebruary 11 1968 1968 02 11 aged 43 Manila PhilippinesNationalityFilipinoOccupation s Actor writer directorKnown forEfren Sr SpouseVirginia MontesChildren6 including Efren Jr Contents 1 Early life 2 Personal life 3 Death 4 Filmography 4 1 Movie Actor 4 2 Movie Director 4 3 Movie Writer 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditEfren Ongpin Reyes Sr was a popular action star of the 50s appearing mostly in action and costume epic movies He was born on June 18 1924 in Manila Efren s grandfather was the celebrated Lola Basyang author Severino Reyes also the author and producer of Walang Sugat the most popular of local Zarzuelas He started his career at an early age doing supporting roles in such movies as Hiram na Pangalan 1948 and Wala na akong Luha 1948 Kumander Sundang 1949 was his first break and biggest hit He became Premiere Productions top contract star turning in memorable performances in Kapitan Bagwis 1951 Kapitan Berong 1953 Paltik 1954 Abenturera 1954 Pedro Penduko 1954 Ander Di Saya 1954 Mag asawa y di Biro 1954 Ifugao 1954 where he was awarded the Asian Film Festival Best Actor Award in 1955 and Kadenang Putik 1960 where he won the FAMAS Best Actor award Two of his movies Salabusab 1954 and Kalibre 45 1957 were adjudged Famas Best Pictures Known for his fencing skills he appeared in many swashbuckling movies Prinsipe Don Juan 1950 Carlos Trece 1953 Prinsipe Villarba 1956 Haring Espada 1956 Prinsipe Alejandre 1957 and Eskrimador 1957 His sword duels with Johnny Monteiro in many movies they made together were a big treat to their legions of fans Reyes according to his son Efren Jr in a recent article pioneered the so call Pinoy Western in Philippine movies when his dad did Bandido in 1950 His colleagues then were reluctant and were not sold to the idea of doing the said movie because they saw it unrealistic as there were no cowboys in this country The movie later turned out to be a big box office hit that started the western genre in Philippine cinema He was also into film directing His first directorial job was Haring Espada in 1956 using the pen name of Severino Reyes III He likewise excelled in this field gaining wide recognition and being nominated several times for Albano Brothers 1962 Sigaw ng Digmaan 1963 Pilipinas Kong Mahal 1965 and Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag ibig 1966 He directed the legendary Fernando Poe Jr in many memorable movies among them Sigaw ng Digmaan 1963 which won the Famas Best Picture that year Ito ang Maynila 1963 Daniel Barrion 1964 Baril na Ginto 1964 Ang Daigdig Ko y Ikaw 1965 Pilipinas Kong Mahal 1965 Zamboanga 1966 Personal life EditEfren Sr was married to Primitiva Reyes April 1 1944 They had three children together Reynaldo 1945 1951 Congenital Polio Meningitis Winifrida 1948 and Efren Jr 1950 1981 He later married actress Virginia Montes They had six children Two of them Cristina Reyes and Efren Jr son of Virginia followed their footsteps Death Edit When he died on Feb 11 1968 his coffin was placed atop the roof of Mount Carmel Church just to accommodate the throng of fans who wanted to pay their respects said Efren And when he was being brought to his resting place his friends carried his coffin from Mount Carmel to Loyola in Marikina I only have fragments of his memories because he died when I was six I only remembered the instances when all of us the children would enter his room in the morning to ask for baon Ang gagawin n ya dudukutan n ya mommy namin para ibigay sa amin Hindi n ya ako napalo pero nataasan ako ng boses Dun palang nanginig na ako What he does he snatches money from my mother to give it to us He never spanked me but he raised his voice once That went me trembling He used to bring us to Arcegas here in Aurora Boulevard There was a big toy store there Pagdating ko doon ang ligaya ko When I got there oh what a joy Filmography EditMovie Actor Edit Bulalakaw 1948 Kumander Sundang 1949 Alamat ng Perlas na Itim 1949 Bakit Ako Luluha 1949 Halik sa Bandila 1949 Kay Ganda ng Umaga 1949 Dugo ng Katipunan 1949 Hindi Ako Susuko 1949 Ang Kampana ng San Diego 1950 Santa Cristina 1951 Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo 1952 Kapitan Berong 1953 Carlos Trece 1953 Salabusab 1954 Pedro Penduko 1954 Ifugao 1954 Lutab Eskrimador 1955 Desperado 1956 Prinsipe Villarba 1956 Kalibre 45 1957 Ramadal 1958 Obra Maestra 1958 Sa Ngalan ng Espada 1958 Ang Maton 1959 The Scavengers 1959 Puan Kadenang putik 1960 Hong Kong Honeymmon 1960 Basta Pinoy 1960 Baril sa Baril 1961 Alaala Kita 1961 Ako y Alipin ng Opio 1961 Pitong Sagisag 1961 Apat na Kilabot 1962 Sarah Sollente 1962 Apat na Agimat 1962 Cuatro Condenados 1962 Ang Asawa Kong Barat 1963 The Raiders of Leyte Gulf 1963 Capt Shirai Akira Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag Ibig 1966 Hangganan ng Matatapang 1967 Movie Director Edit Ramadal 1958 Obra Maestra 1958 Sa Ngalan ng Espada 1958 Singing Idol 1958 Pitong Gatang 1959 Basta Pinoy 1960 Awat na Adyang 1961 Ako y Alipin ng Opio 1961 Pitong Sagisag 1961 Batang Maynila 1962 Apat na Kilabot 1962 Apat na Agimat 1962 Albano Brothers 1962 Panginoon 1962 Cuatro Condenados 1962 Sugapa 1963 Sigaw ng Digmaan 1963 Kung Gabi sa Maynila 1963 Ito ang Maynila 1963 Ang Babaeng Isputnik 1963 Ang Asawa Kong Barat 1963 Kung Hindi Ka Susuko 1963 Ang Sangano at Colegiala 1963 Baril na Ginto 1964 Swanie 1965 Pilipinas Kong Mahal 1965 Ang Daigdig Ko y Ikaw 1965 Zamboanga 1966 Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag Ibig 1966 Dakilang Balatkayo 1966 Itinakwil Man Kita 1966 The Jukebox Queen 1966 Kardong Pusa 1968 Jingy 1968 Ang Dayuhan 1968 Alyas 1 2 3 1968 Movie Writer Edit Singing Idol 1958 story Pitong Gatang 1959 screenplay Basta Pinoy 1960 screenplay and story Pitong Sagisag 1961 screenplay Albano Brothers 1962 screenplay Cuatro Condenados 1962 written by Kung Gabi sa Maynila 1963 story Ang Babaeng Isputnik 1963 story Ang Asawa Kong Barat 1963 story Kung Hindi Ka Susuko 1963 story Ang Sangano at Colegiala 1963 story Ang Daigdig Ko y Ikaw 1965 written by The Jukebox Queen 1966 story References EditExternal links EditEfren Reyes Sr at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Efren Reyes Sr amp oldid 1158792542, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
