Subas Herrero
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Subas Herrero | |
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| Born | Ricardo Wright Herrero April 3, 1943 |
| Died | March 14, 2013 (aged 69) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Years active | 1959–2010 (sporadically from 2000)[1] |
| Spouse | Maripaz Herrero |
| Children | 5 |
Ricardo Wright Herrero (April 3, 1943 – March 14, 2013), better known by his stage name Subas Herrero, was a Filipino actor, comedian and singer.
Early life
[edit]Subas Herrero was born on April 3, 1943[2] as Ricardo Wright Herrero in the City of Greater Manila (now Manila).[3] Herrero attended the Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, with his best friend Noel Trinidad as his batchmate throughout his time in Ateneo.[4]
Career
[edit]Among Herrero's earliest work in theatre was as a member of Father James B. Reuter's stage crew from Ateneo de Manila, touring the Philippines in 1959 alongside actresses Zenaida Amador, Baby Barredo and Lupita Aquino.[5]
Herrero is best known for Champoy (1980–85), a Philippine gag show where he formed a Laurel and Hardy-like tandem with fellow Ateneo de Manila University alumnus and Filipino actor Noel Trinidad.[3] Aside from television, Herrero also appeared in several films, which include Bakekang (1978), Karapatan ko ang pumatay... Kapitan Guti (1990), and Gao ya xian (1995).[6] He played villain for several action stars like Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Joseph Estrada and Rudy Fernandez in films and also co-starred in comedy films with Dolphy, Chiquito, Redford White and the trio of Tito, Vic and Joey.
In 1986, Herrero and Trinidad went live on Philippine television to call for the Filipino public to join the crowds at EDSA calling for the ouster of then-Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. After the revolution, Herrero recorded Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo (The Gift of the Filipinos to the World) along with 14 other Filipino artists to celebrate the peaceful revolt.
Herrero remained very active in showbusiness until he suffered from a stroke in 2000. Despite his subsequent state of health, he remained sporadically active and even took part in the EDSA Revolution of 2001, this time to call for the ouster of then-Philippine President Joseph Estrada and make a guest appearance in Bubble Gang's tribute to Champoy in 2003.[1] Incidentally, Herrero previously appeared with Estrada in the films Erap Is My Guy (1973) and Diligin mo ng hamog ang uhaw na lupa (1975).[3]
Personal life
[edit]Herrero was a practicing Roman Catholic.[3] He was married to his wife Maripaz and had five children. Herrero moved to the United States in 2010.[7]
Death
[edit]Herrero died in Rochester, New York on 14 March 2013 of heart failure caused by double pneumonia. He had used a wheelchair as a result of some mild strokes and other health issues caused by diabetes.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Pagdating sa Dulo | ||
| Daluyong! | |||
| 1972 | The Big Bird Cage | Moreno | |
| Kill the Pushers | |||
| Hatinggabi na Vilma | |||
| 1973 | Black Mama, White Mama | Luis | credited as Ricardo Herrero |
| Panic | |||
| Impossible Dream | Don Enrico | ||
| Erap Is My Guy | |||
| Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko | |||
| Super Gee | |||
| 1974 | Dragon Fire | ||
| Bamboo Gods and Iron Men | credited as Zubas Herrero | ||
| Xia nan yang | American's advisor | ||
| Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Demon | segment "Caridad" | |
| Savage Sisters | Victor | credited as Subhas Herrero | |
| Black Mamba | Pathologist | ||
| 1975 | Ang Nobya Kong Sexy | ||
| Supercock | Seeno Nono | ||
| Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa | |||
| 1976 | Beloy & the Kid | ||
| Blind Rage | Chief Rodriguez | ||
| Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagong Gising | |||
| Taho-ichi | |||
| 1977 | Too Hot to Handle | Octavio Calderone | |
| 1978 | Bakekang | ||
| 1979 | Disgrasyada | Don Miguel | |
| Mahal... Ginagabi ka na naman | Mr. Solomon | ||
| Mamang Sorbetero | |||
| Diborsyada | |||
| 1981 | Pakawalan Mo Ako | Don Nilo | |
| Burgis | College president | ||
| Pabling | |||
| Enter the Ninja | Alberto | ||
| Sambahain ang Ngalan Mo | Padre Simon | ||
| D'Gradweyts | |||
| Ambrocio Defontorum | |||
| Indio | |||
| 1982 | T-Bird at Ako | Father | |
| Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection | |||
| 1985 | I Have Three Hands | Don Severino | |
| Commando Leopard | Homoza | Released as Kommando Leopard credited as Subas Herrera | |
| Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? | Mr. Perez | ||
| 1986 | Send in the Clowns | ||
| Cordillera | Mendez | ||
| 1987 | Forward March | Major Santiago | |
| Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Don Alvino Brigo | ||
| My Bugoy Goes to Congress | |||
| 1988 | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos | ||
| Haw Haw de Karabaw | Don Victor | ||
| Nakausap Ko ang Birhen | Don Ricardo | ||
| Penoy... Balut | |||
| Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo | |||
| Sandakot Na Bala | Rico | ||
| Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | Don Rico Montefalcon | ||
| Pik Pak Boom | Don Enriquez | segment "Banana Q" | |
| 1989 | Si Baleleng at ang Gintong Sirena | Don Jose | |
| 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig | Vicente | segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon" | |
| Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Mr. Lorenzo - Client | ||
| Sa Kuko ng Agila | Jose Morelos | ||
| Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Congressman Pol Barredo | ||
| Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Don Enrique | ||
| Galit sa Mundo | |||
| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Mr. Abad | ||
| Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko | |||
| 1990 | Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko | Governor Santarina | |
| Kapag Wala Nang Batas | |||
| Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Don Dionisio Zaragoza | ||
| "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal | Judge San Agustin | ||
| Island of Fire | Police officer | Uncredited | |
| Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection | President Alcazar | ||
| Apo: Kingpin ng Maynila | |||
| Karapatan Ko ang Pumatay! Kapitan Guti | Marketed as Karapatan Ko ang Pumatay... Kung Kailangan | ||
| Iisa-Isahin Ko Kayo! | |||
| Lumaban Ka, Sagot Kita | Don Carlo Montenegro | ||
| Hukom .45 | Congressman Pablo | ||
| Angel Molave | Don Roman | ||
| Anak ni Baby Ama | Johnny Roa | ||
| May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | |||
| Irampa si Mediavillo (The Final Chapter) | Don Luis | ||
| Kalawang sa Bakal | Don Raphael Ocampo | ||
| 1991 | Madonna ...Babaeng Ahas | ||
| Lt. Palagawad: Mag-uunahan ang Paa Mo sa Patak ng Hukay! | |||
| Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | Don Julian | ||
| Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko | Don Basilio | ||
| Hindi Palulupig | Andres Gallego | ||
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Orosa | ||
| Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat | Julio's true father | ||
| Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | Atty. Agustin | ||
| Hepe: ...Isasabay Kita sa Paglubog ng Araw | Mayor Maravilla | ||
| Buburahin Kita sa Mundo | Hepe Alberto Torre (NBI Director) | ||
| Darna | Dr. Redoblado | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Mr. Redoblado | segment "Ate" | |
| Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. | Lawyer of Mrs. Estrella | ||
| 1992 | Pangako sa 'Yo | ||
| Yakapin Mo Akong Muli | Don Simeon | ||
| Jesus dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles | Don Rosendo | ||
| Miss Na Miss Kita (Utol Kong Hoodlum II) | |||
| Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Don Pio | ||
| Alyas Pogi 2 | Don Felipe | ||
| Shotgun Banjo | Atty. Davao | ||
| Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang | Gallego | ||
| 1993 | Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | Sergio | |
| Kakambal Ko sa Tapang | Militon | Hong Kong title: Zhi fa wei long | |
| Isang Bala Ka Lang... Part-II | The Congressman | ||
| Lt. Col. Alejandro Yanquling, WPD | Senor Remino De Ocampo | ||
| Taong Gubat | |||
| Mama's Boys: Mga Praning-ning | Dean Monyo | ||
| Dalawa Laban sa Mundo: Ang Siga at ang Beauty | Gladys's father | ||
| Ms. Dolora X, Ipagtatanggol Kita | |||
| Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) | Don Ramon | ||
| 1994 | Hataw Tatay Hataw | ||
| Kapantay Ay Langit | Mr. Yuson | ||
| Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita | Don Romino | ||
| Alyas Boy Ama: Tirador | Lt. Guzman (Ex Policeman) | ||
| Cuadro de Jack | |||
| Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan | Jose Ventura | Marketed as Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iiwan | |
| High Voltage | Hong Kong title: Ah sau ging gat: Si gou aat sin Philippine title: Kapwa Kumakasa | ||
| 1995 | Demolisyon: Dayuhan sa Sariling Bayan | ||
| Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie | Alan's lawyer | segment "Rape: Case No. 538832" | |
| Ultimate Revenge | Hong Kong title: Lei ting xing dong Philippine title: Walang Inuurungan ang Batas | ||
| Run Barbi Run | Atty. Ramon Lazaro | ||
| Indecent Professor | Eusebio Holmes | ||
| Hataw Na! | Fr. de los Reyes | ||
| Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo | Congressman | ||
| Bunso: Isinilang Kang-Palaban! | Governor Guevarra | ||
| 1996 | Ama, Ina, Anak | Fernando Alvarez | |
| Cedie | Mr. Hobbs | ||
| Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | Don Esteban | ||
| Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Lolo Minyong | ||
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | Financier | ||
| Ano Ba Talaga, Kuya? | Señor Balas Y Subas | ||
| Yue gui zhi lang | |||
| Milyonaryong Mini | Mang Minggoy | ||
| Tapatan ng Tapang | Mr. Oscar Perez | ||
| 1997 | Wow... Multo | Saint Peter | |
| Home Along da Riles 2 | |||
| Wanted Perfect Murder | Rod Rosales | ||
| Amanos, Patas ang Laban | |||
| Puerto Princesa | |||
| Buenavista: Kapag Dumanak ang Dugo | Governor Madero | ||
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | Emilio Torralba | |
| Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan | Mayor | ||
| José Rizal | Lt. Enrique de Alcocer | ||
| 1999 | Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | Dr. Yuseco | |
| Maldita | Don Enrique | ||
| Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | Manny Alegre | ||
| 2000 | Noriega: God's Favorite | Gabriel Arias | TV movie; final film role |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1974–1976 | Baltic and Co. | Don |
| 1980–1985 | Champoy | Himself |
| 1991–1993 | Executive Champoy | Himself |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tángere | Padre Damaso |
| 1993–1995 | Star Smile Factory | Host |
| 2003 | Bubble Gang | Himself/Guest role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bubble Gang Tribute To Champoy on YouTube
- ^ "Noel Trinidad recalls last moments with Subas Herrero". ABS-CBN News. March 15, 2013. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Subas Herrero of 'Champoy' dies". Rappler. March 15, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Medina, Andrei (March 15, 2013). "'Champoy' actor Subas Herrero passes away at 69". GMA News Online (in English and Filipino). Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Aquino, Cherry Castro, ed. (2016). "My 'Camote' Thing". Remember James B. Reuter, SJ. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing Inc. pp. 44–45. ISBN 978-971-27-3361-1.
- ^ Subas Herrero, people.theiapolis.com
- ^ a b San Diego, Bayani Jr. (March 15, 2013). "Comedian Subas Herrero dies in New York". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
External links
[edit]| Authority control databases: Artists |
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- 1943 births
- 2013 deaths
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni
- ABS-CBN people
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino expatriates in the United States
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino Roman Catholics
- Filipino television personalities
- Deaths from pneumonia in New York (state)
- Male actors from Manila
- Comedians from Manila
- Radio Philippines Network personalities