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Ramon B. Revilla Sr.
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
Born
Jose Acuña Bautista

(1927-03-08)March 8, 1927
Imus, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Died June 26, 2020(2020-06-26) (aged 93)
Bacoor,Cavite Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Political party Lakas (1998-2004)
Other political
affiliations
LDP (1992-1998)
Spouses Azucena Mortel, Genelyn Magsaysay and 14 Other.
Children 38, including Bong, Ram and Strike
Residences Bacoor, Cavite
Alma mater Far Eastern University
Profession Actor, politician, Producer

Ramon Bautista Revilla Sr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [rɛˈbiʎɐ]; born Jose Acuña Bautista; March 8, 1927 – June 26, 2020), popularly known simply as Ramon Revilla Sr., was a Filipino actor who served as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.

He was known as the "Hari ng Agimat and King Of True To Life Story in Philippine films.

Education

Revilla graduated in Far Eastern University wherein he finished his bachelor's degree in commerce.

Film career

In his initial entry to the film industry, the young Revilla was cast only in bit roles which was not enough for him so he left the film industry to become head of the Secret Service Unit of the Bureau of Customs in 1965.

He returned to the film industry in 1972 with the film Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite, which started his fame.

He also returned on his own terms, creating his own film production, Imus Productions, for him to star in. Together with partner Azucena, they ran the film outfit with Revilla writing and directing his films.

His characters in the films "Pepeng Agimat" and "Nardong Putik" gave him the image of being an invincible superhuman who had in his keeping a special anting-anting (amulet of superhuman powers). This image of his is somewhat alive because ABS-CBN adapted his 4 major films into television series entitled Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla.

Accolades

In 1973, Revilla won a Famas Best Actor Award for "Hulihin si Tiyagong Akyat" together with his son Marlon Bautista for a Famas Best Child Actor Award of the same movie. Imus Productions was also recognized as Outstanding Film production in 1975. The next year, Revilla snagged the Outstanding Producer of the Year Award.

In 1979, he was Most Outstanding Actor and Box Office King.

In 2011, in the 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards Night (CMMA), Ramon Revilla Sr. was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Political career

In 1992, Revilla became a senator, holding office until the end of his two terms in 2004.

Despite having a number of detractors, Senator Ramon Revilla Sr. was able to mark his tenure in the senate as the author of some important bills. But the one he spearheaded that raised his popularity was the bill casually called the "Revilla Bill".

An amendment to the Family Code Law of the Philippines, enacted into the law in February 2004, states "The illegitimate children may use the surname of their father if their affiliation has been expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register, or when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made by the father."

"The child should not suffer the stigma of his illegitimacy," the Revilla Sr. was once quoted as saying.

Personal life and death

Revilla was the youngest child of the 10 children of businessman Ildefonso Bautista and Andrea Acuña.

His first family was with the mother of Evelyn Bautista, wife of former basketball player and former Senator Robert Jaworski.

His wife Azucena Mortel was born on February 16, 1944, and died on May 31, 1998, aged 54. They produced seven children; namely, Marlon, Rowena Bautista-Mendiola, Jose Marie (Bong Revilla), Rebecca Bautista-Ocampo (Princess Revilla), Edwin (Strike Revilla), Andrea Bautista-Ynares, and Diana. ..... In a 2004 interview with journalist Jessica Soho, Revilla admitted that he probably has more than 80 children. Actor Ram Revilla and film producer and politician Ramon Nicolas Bautista were two of his children from his extra-marital affairs.

On May 31, 2020, Revilla was rushed to the St. Dominic Medical Center in Bacoor, Cavite. The next day, he transferred hospital at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Revilla Sr. died of heart failure at 5:20pm on June 26, 2020, aged 93.

Legacy

Revilla statue

On his 90th birthday, a statue was unveiled to the public. The 10-meter bronze statue was made by Filipino sculptor and national artist Eduardo Castrillo. It was unveiled at Revilla's residence in Bacoor, Cavite. Also during this event, Revilla's children gave him another surprise by officially opening the "Memo Revilla," a museum showcasing his old photographs and film memorabilia such as the "anting-anting" (amulet) and "panday" (sword). His star-studded birthday celebration was attended by the biggest names in Philippine show business and politics alike. Former presidents Joseph Ejercito Estrada and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo were among the big personalities who came to the event.

Filmography

Title Year Role Film
Pulo ng Engkanto 1948 LVN Pictures
Yolanda 1951 LVN Pictures
Ulila ng Bataan 1952 Sampagita Pictures
Siklab sa Batangas 1952 Sampagita Pictures
Recuerdo 1953 Sampagita Pictures
Mister Kasintahan 1953 Sampagita Pictures
Mga Umaga Pang Darating 1953 Sampagita Pictures
Gorio at Tekla 1953 Guest Sampagita Pictures
Matandang Dalaga 1954 Sampagita Pictures
Anak sa Panalangin 1954 Sampagita Pictures
Sa Dulo ng Landas 1955 Sampagita Pictures
Kurdapya 1955 Sampagita Pictures
Bim, Bam, Bum 1955 Sampagita Pictures
Balisong 1955 Sampagita Pictures
Binibining Kalog 1955 Sampagita Pictures
Babalu 1956 Sampagita Pictures
Tarhata 1957 Sampagita Pictures
Katawang Lupa 1957 Sampagita Pictures
Big Time Berto 1959
Matandang Pa-Charming 1960 Tomas Larry Santiago Productions
Gabi ng Lagim (segment 1) 1960 Larry Santiago Productions
Walang Daigdig 1960 Larry Santiago Productions
True Confessions 1960 Larry Santiago Productions
Johnny Davao 1960 Larry Santiago Productions
Dakilang 9 1961
Pantalan 3 1961 Larry Santiago Productions
Magdasal Kana! 1961
Santa Clarang Pinung-Puno 1962
Sakdalista 1962
Siyam na Biyuda 1962
Kadiong Ngiti 1962
Scout Rangers 1964
Mariveles 1964
Kumander Fidela 1964
Liku-Likung Landas 1968
Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite 1972 Leonardo Manicio Alyas Nardong Putik Cavite Pictures
Pepeng Agimat: Sa Daigdig ng Kababalaghan 1973 Pepe Imus Productions
Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat 1973 Santiago Ronquillo Imus Productions
Kill RP-9 O 1974 Steve Vergada, Agent Nine-O Imus Productions
Sunugin ang Samar 1974 Imus Productions
Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite 1974 Kap. Eddie Set Imus Productions
Ibilanggo si Cavite Boy 1974 Cavite Boy Imus Productions
Kill... The Carnapers 1974 Cameo Role Cavite Pictures Inc
Kapitan Kulas 1975 Kulas Lea Productions
Balakyot 1975 Imus Productions
Paglaya Ko... 1975 Imus Productions
Dugo at Pag Ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa 1975 Aguilar (segment 2)
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin 1976 Kumander Lawin Imus Productions
Bergado: Terror of Cavite 1976 Bergado Imus Productions
Rebel Hunter 1976 Brig. Gen. Romeo G. Gatan Imus Productions
Beloy Montemayor 1976 Beloy Montemayor Imus Productions
... Squad 1976 Paco Rodriguez Imus Productions
Bertong Suklab 1976 Berto Imus Productions
Mario Alarcon 1976 Mario Imus Productions
Gulapa (Ang Barakong Mayor ng Maragondon) 1977 Gulapa Imus Productions
Bianong Bulag 1977 Bibiano Angeles aka Bianong Bulag Imus Productions
Task Force Kingfisher 1977 Imus Productions
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat (Sa Puting Tabing) 1977 Rading Ruiz Azucena Films International
Malabanan 1978 Imus Productions
Last Target 1978 Nardo Imus Productions
Camerino 1978 Dominador M. Camerino Imus Productions
Mga Mata ni Angelita 1978 Barrio Kapitan (Guest) Imus Productions
Feliciano 1978 Feliciano Imus Productions
Cobra, Lawin at Dragon 1978
Boy Imus: Anak Ni Tiagong Akyat 1978 Tiagong Akyat Imus Productions
Reblede Numero Uno 1978 Imus Productions
Boy Putik 1979 Imus Productions
Tonyong Bayawak 1979 Tonyong Bayawak Imus Productions
Matanglawin 1979 Magno Lea Productions
Dang-Dong 1980 Barrio Captain Imus Productions
Mission: Terrorize Panay 1980 Imus Productions
Leon Ng Central Luzon 1980 Imus Productions
Target!: Kanang Kamay Ni Nardo 1980 Nardong Putik (uncredited)
25 Taong Takas 1980 Imus Productions
Sierra Madre 1981 Lea Productions
Alfredo Sebastian 1981 Alfredo Imus Productions
Kamlon 1981 Imus Productions
Raul Zaragoza 1981 Raul
Tenyente Pugot 1981
Rampador Alindog 1981 Imus Productions
Labag sa Batas 1982 Imus Productions
Tulisan ng Pasong Musang 1982 Imus Productions
The Killing of Satan
(known as Lumaban ka Satanas)
1983 Lando San Miguel Imus Productions
Dugong Buhay 1983 Samuel Viva Films/Imus Productions
Juramentado 1983 Kalmon
Kumander Melody 1983 Melody
Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite) Version II 1984 Nardong Putik Imus Productions
Kapitan Inggo 1984 Inggo Imus Productions
Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre 1985 Cameo role Imus Productions
Victor Lopez, Jr. (Robinhood ng Tondo) 1985 Victor Lopez Jr. Imus Productions
Rustico Acuzar: Waray 1985 Nardo
Kumander Eber: Kilabot Ng Visayas 1985 Eber Lea Productions
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite 1986 Bador FPJ Productions/Imus Productions
Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields 1986 Pablo Imus Productions
100 Days in September (Bayang Magiting) 1986 Stellar Films International Inc
Ultimatum: Ceasefire! 1987 Kumander Ibarra Urban Films
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao 1987 Feliciano Luces Vista Films
Oscar Ramos: Hitman 1987 Oscar Ramos Viva Films
Anak ng Lupa 1987 Imus Productions
Pepe Saclao: Public Enemy No. 1 1987 Jose 'Pepe' Saclao RNB Films Production
Cordillera 1988 Pv. Umpag Ka Miroy Lea Productions
Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay 1988 Lt. Teofilo Urban Films
Joaquin Burdado 1988 Joaquin Burdado Golden Lion Films
Ang Supremo 1988 Luis Talusan GP Films
Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts 1988 Pepeng Kuryente Imus Productions
Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre 1989 Rizal Alih The Golden Lions Production
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca! (Public Enemy No. 1 of Region 4) 1989 Crisostomo "Cris" Cuenca Imus Productions
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Elias Paniki 1989 Elias Paniki The Golden Lions Production
Target... Police General (Maj. Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Story) 1989 Alfredo Lim Solar Films
Regal Films
David Balondo ng Tondo 1990 David Balondo Four N Films
Apo: Kingpin ng Maynila 1990 Apo Magno Lea Productions
Pepeng Agimat 1999 Apo Damon Millenium Cinema/Imus Productions
Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo 2002 Matandang Ermitanyo Imus Productions
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom 2005 Haring Avalon Imus Productions
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