Rez Cortez
Filipino actor and director
Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez , is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director.
Acting career
Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim .
He is also known for being an action star in many action films with his intensive and antagonistic roles and also in TV series.
He is become an assistant director of the film Kapag Lumaban ang Api in 1987.
He became the president of the Mowelfund (Movie Workers Foundation, Inc.)[ 3] after Boots Anson-Roa retired on April 1, 2020.[ 4] He was a former president of the Actors’ Guild of the Philippines[ 5] and was replaced by Imelda Papin in 2017.[ 6]
Cortez also ran as a Representative of Camarines Sur in 2013 but did not win the seat.[ 7]
On August 31, 2021, his daughter posted on instagram that he will undergo surgery for a suspected liver cancer. On September 17, 2021, his daughter announced that he is cancer-free after a successful surgery. [1]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Film Company
1974
Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim
MVN Cinema
Pssst... Halika, Babae!
1975
Bamboo Trap
1976
Insiang
Bebot
CineManila Corporation
1977
Sila... Sa Bawa't Bangketa
Liliw Productions
The Captive Virgins
David
PERA Films Inc.
1978
Mga Mata ni Anghelita
Truck Driver
Larry Santiago Productions
1980
Angela Markado
Four-Seasons Films International
1981
Sierra Madre
Lea Productions
1984
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
Phil
This Is My Country
Boy Echas
Malaya Films Stéphan Films
Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie)
Alex
BSH Films
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
Charlie
Charot
PR Films
Ang Padrino
Jake
FPJ Productions
1985
Anak ng Tondo
Johnny
Four-N Films
1986
Laban Kung Laban
Cebu Town Mayor
Vikings Films
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Louie
Viva Films
Batang Quiapo
Tikboy
Regal Films
Captain Barbell
Atong
Viva Films
Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields
Berting
RNB Films
1987
Jack en Poy, Hale-Hale Hoy!
Anton
Regal Films
Jack & Jill
Baldo / Betty
Viva Films
1988
Wake Up Little Susie
Hermogenes Macatayog
Regal Films
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
VH Films
Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon
Four-N Films
1989
Abot Hanggang Sukdulan
Rocky
Viva Films
Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida
Sgt. Delgado
Regal Films
Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio)
Cine Suerte
Isang Bala, Isang Buhay
Viva Films
1990
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija
Alex
RRJ Productions
Shake, Rattle & Roll II
Tanda
Regal Films
Hukom .45
Mike Pablo
1991
Maging Sino Ka Man
Alex
Viva Films
Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas
Kid
Omega Releasing Organization
Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito)
RVQ Productions, Kaizz Ventures
Contreras Gang
Tony
Moviestars Production
1992
Eh, Kasi Bata
Narito ang Puso Ko
Viva Films
1993
Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot
Carnapper
Regal Films
Patapon
Police sergeant
EDL Productions
Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo
Paolo
Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti
Caloy
Harvest International Films
1994
Mistah
Viva Films
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko
Silahis
Viva Family Entertainment
1995
Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka
The Grepor Butch Belgica Story
Val
Viva Films
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita!
Noel Agustin
Regal Films
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
Totoy Icepick
1996
Kristo
Judas Iscariote
Cine Suerte Productions
Hindi Ako Ander, Tanong Mo Kay Kumander!
Fred
Bossing
Waldo de Guzman
Sunlight Films
1997
Hawak Ko Buhay Mo
Chief
Rocketts Productions Neo Films
1998
Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari
Alex
Ama Namin
Capt. Garcia
Warfreak
Edison Yu
Neo Films
1999
D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above
Dennis
GMA Films
Tigasin
Roxas
Star Cinema
2001
Mano Mano 2
Tata Delfin
Maverick Films
Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit!
Col. Valentino
Viva Films
2003
Woman of Breakwater
Foreman
Entertainment Warehouse
2005
The Great Raid
2009
OMG (Oh, My Girl!)
Gay friend
2011
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Ranchero
Regal Films
2012
Bwakaw
Sol [ 9]
Star Cinema
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako
Rez
2013
Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story)
Calderon
CM Films
The Search for Weng Weng
Interviewee
Death Rides a Red Horse
2014
Where I Am King
Gangster Lolo [ 10]
Cosmic Raven Ventures Productions
Tres
Feng Shui 2
Robert Anonuevo
Star Cinema
2015
The Last Pinoy Action King
Himself
Reflection Films Quiapost Productions
Maria Labo
Kapitan 1
Viva Films
2016
Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin
Bos
Working Beks
Gusting
2018
Never Not Love You
Joanne's father
Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story
2021
Tililing
Peter's father
Viva Films VinCentiments
2022
Partners in Crime
Don Bill Libme
2023
Mang Kanor
Mang Kanor
AQ Prime
Sa Kamay ng Diyos
JPM Film Production
Television
Awards and nominations
References
^ a b "Rez Cortez finds abandoned baby" . Manila Standard . April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ Almo, Nerisa (July 16, 2009). "Rez Cortez admits being a stage father to daughter Cai Cortez" . PEP.ph . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ Lo, Ricky (August 8, 2020). "Ka Tunying & Gerry Baja find new home in dzRH" . Philstar.com . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (March 23, 2020). "Boots on the most rewarding, challenging thing about being an industry leader" . INQUIRER.net . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ "Ricardo Cepeda confident of new Actors Guild leadership" . Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper . July 10, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2021 .
^ Escala, Jimi (January 22, 2017). "Imelda Papin, bagong presidente ng actors' guild" (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 10, 2021 – via PressReader.
^ Santos Jr, Reynaldo (June 24, 2013). "Star-studded gov't: More celebs win in 2013 polls" . Rappler . Retrieved April 10, 2021 .
^ Palmer, Bill; Palmer, Karen; Meyers, Ric (2003). The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies . Scarecrow Press Inc. p. 16. ISBN 0-8108-4160-6 . Retrieved May 28, 2020 .
^ "Bwakaw: Toronto Review" . The Hollywood Reporter . September 16, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2021 .
^ "Expendables Filipino style" . Philstar.com . Manila , Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2023 .
^ "Mother's Love in 'Balintataw' " . Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. December 2, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved May 2, 2019 .
^ Jeepney TV (July 24, 2021). Ipaglaban Mo: Sana, Napupulot ang Pagmamahal (Full Episode 02) | Jeepney TV . YouTube . Google LLC . Retrieved July 10, 2024 .
^ Biong, Ian (June 17, 2020). "Rez Cortez disproves death hoax: 'I'm alive and kicking' " . INQUIRER.net . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
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