Subas Herrero
| Subas Herrero | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ricardo Wright Herrero April 3, 1943 Manila, Philippines |
| Died |
March 14, 2013 (aged 69) Rochester, New York, United States |
| Other names |
Ricardo Herrero Subas Herrero Subhas Herrero Zubas Herrero |
| Years active | 1971–2010 (sporadically from 2000)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Maripaz Herrero |
| Children |
Sandra Herrero-Gonzalvez Inez Herrero-Redman Cutuy Herrero Marimi Herrero-Jaarsma Choy Herrero |
Ricardo Wright Herrero, better known by his stage name Subas Herrero (April 3, 1943 – March 14, 2013), was a Spanish Filipino actor, comedian and singer of Spanish-American descent.[2]
Career
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.[2] 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).[3] 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).[2]
Personal life
Herrero was a practicing Roman Catholic.[2] He was married to his wife Maripaz and had five children, namely Sandra, Inez, Cutuy, Marimi and Choy. The entire family moved to the United States in 2010 except for Choy, who chose to stay in the Philippines.[4]
Death
Herrero died in Rochester, New York on 14 March 2013 of Pulmonary Embolism, nearly three weeks shy of his 70th birthday. He had been wheelchair-bound for quite some time as a result of some mild strokes and other health issues caused by diabetes.[4]
Filmography
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Buenavista | - | Governor |
| Pagdating sa dulo | 1971 | |
| Daluyong! | 1971 | |
| The Big Bird Cage | 1972 | Moreno |
| Black Mama, White Mama | 1973 | Luis (credited as Ricardo Herrero) |
| Panic | 1973 | |
| Impossible Dream | 1973 | Don Enrico |
| Erap Is My Guy | 1973 | |
| Ang mahiwagang daigdig ni Pedro Penduko | 1973 | |
| Super Gee | 1973 | |
| Dragon Fire | 1974 | |
| Bamboo Gods and Iron Men | 1974 | (credited as Zubas Herrero) |
| Black Mamba | 1974 | Pathologist |
| Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | 1974 | Demon (Caridad segment) |
| Savage Sisters | 1974 | Victor (credited as Subhas Herrero) |
| Xia nan yang | 1974 | American's advisor |
| Ang nobya kong sexy | 1975 | |
| Supercock | 1975 | Seeno Nono |
| Diligin mo ng hamog ang uhaw na lupa | 1975 | |
| Sinta! Ang bituing bagong gising | 1976 | |
| Taho-ichi | 1976 | |
| Too Hot to Handle | 1977 | Octavio Calderone |
| Bakekang | 1978 | |
| Blind Rage | 1978 | Chief Rodriguez |
| Mahal... Ginagabi ka na naman | 1979 | |
| Disgrasyada | 1979 | Don Miguel |
| Diborsyada | 1979 | |
| Burgis | 1981 | College president |
| Sambahain ang ngalan mo | 1981 | Padre Simon |
| Pakawalan mo ako | 1981 | Don Nilo |
| Pabling | 1981 | |
| Indio | 1981 | |
| D'Gradweyts | 1981 | |
| Ambrocio Defontorum | 1981 | |
| Enter the Ninja | 1981 | Alberto |
| T-Bird at ako | 1982 | Father |
| Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection | 1982 | |
| I Have Three Hands | 1985 | Don Severino |
| Commando Leopard (released as Kommando Leopard) |
1985 | Homoza (credited as Subas Herrera) |
| Ano ang kulay ng mukha ng Diyos? | 1985 | Mr. Perez |
| Send in the Clowns | 1986 | |
| Cordillera | 1986 | |
| Forward March | 1987 | Major Santiago |
| Maging aking ka lamang | 1987 | Don Alvino Brigo |
| Ibulong mo sa Diyos | 1988 | |
| Haw haw de karabaw | 1988 | Don Victor |
| 3 mukha ng pag-ibig | 1988 | |
| Penoy... Balut | 1988 | |
| Sa puso ko hahalik ang mundo | 1988 | |
| Sandakot na bala | 1988 | |
| Gawa na ang balang papatay sa iyo | 1988 | |
| Si Baleleng at ang gintong sirena | 1989 | |
| Galit sa mundo | 1989 | |
| Sa Diyos lang ako susuko | 1989 | Governor Santarina |
| Abot hanggang sukdulan | 1989 | Congressman Barredo |
| Pahiram ng isang umaga | 1989 | Mr. Lorenzo - Client |
| Ako ang batas: General Karingal | 1989 | Garrido Alvarez |
| Hindi palulupig | 1989 | Andres Gallego |
| Isang bala isang buhay | 1989 | Mr. Abad |
| Sa Kuko Ng Agila | 1989 | |
| Island of Fire | 1990 | Police officer (uncredited) |
| Irampa si Mediavillo | 1990 | Don Luis |
| Hepe: ...Isasabay kita sa paglubog ng araw | 1990 | Mayor |
| Kalawang sa bakal | 1990 | Don Raphael Ocampo |
| Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection | 1990 | President Alcazar |
| Kahit konting pagtingin | 1990 | Don Zaragoza |
| APO: Kingpin ng Maynila | 1990 | |
| Karapatan ko ang pumatay... Kapitan Guti | 1990 | |
| Isa-Isahin ko Kayo! | 1990 | |
| Angel Molave | 1990 | Don Roman |
| Lumaban ka... Sagot kita sa Diyos! | 1990 | Don Carlo Montenegro |
| Hukom .45 | 1990 | Congressman Pablo |
| Anak ni Baby Ama | 1990 | Johnny Roa |
| May isang tsuper ng taxi | 1990 | |
| Para sa iyo ang huling bala ko | 1991 | Don Basilio |
| Madonna, babaeng ahas | 1991 | |
| Lt. Palagawad: Mag-uunahan Ang Paa mo sa Patak ng Hukay! | 1991 | |
| Alyas Pogi 2 | 1991 | Don Felipe |
| Mabuting kaibigan masamang kaaway | 1991 | Atty. Agustin |
| Kung patatawarin ka ng bala ko! | 1991 | Don Julian |
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | 1991 | |
| Buburahin Kita Sa Mundo! | 1991 | Hepe Francisco |
| Shake Rattle & Roll III | 1991 | Mr. Redoblado (segment: "Ate") |
| Ang totoong buhay ni Pacita M. | 1991 | |
| Anak ng cabron: Ikalawang ugat | 1991 | Julio's true father |
| Yakapin mo ako muli | 1992 | Don Simeon |
| Zhi fa wei long | 1992 | |
| Andres Manambit: Angkan ng matatapang | 1992 | Gallego |
| Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | 1992 | Don Pio |
| Manong Gang: Ang kilabot at ang maganda | 1992 | Don Leo Cordero |
| Shotgun Banjo | 1992 | Atty. Davao |
| Pangako sa iyo | 1992 | |
| Miss na Miss kita: Ang utol kong Hoodlum 2 | 1992 | |
| Isang bala ka lang, Part II | 1992 | The Congressman |
| Tikboy Tikas at mga Khroaks Boys | 1992 | |
| Dalawa laban sa mundo: Ang siga at ang beauty | 1992 | Gladys's father |
| Alejandro Yanquiling | 1993 | Senor Remino De Ocampo |
| Di na natuto (Sorry na, puede ba?) | 1993 | Don Ramon |
| Kakambal ko sa tapang | 1993 | Militon |
| Pedrito Masangkay: Walang bakas na iniwan | 1994 | |
| Relax ka lang, sagot kita | 1994 | Don Romino |
| Kapantay ay langit | 1994 | Mr. Yuson |
| Cuadro de Jack | 1994 | |
| Hataw tatay hataw | 1994 | |
| Run Barbi Run | 1995 | Atty. Ramon Lazaro |
| Redeem Her Honor | 1995 | |
| Kahit butas ng karayom, papasukin ko | 1995 | |
| Hataw na | 1995 | Fr. de los Reyes |
| Go Aat Sin (Asian Cop: High Voltage) | 1995 | |
| Bunso: Isinilang kang palaban! | 1995 | Governor Guevarra |
| Batas ko ang katapat mo | 1995 | Congressman |
| Milyonaryong mini | 1996 | Mang Minggoy |
| Cedie | 1996 | Mr. Hobbs |
| Ama, ina, anak | 1996 | Fernando Alvarez |
| Ipaglaban mo: The Movie | 1996 | |
| Isang bala ka lang Part 2 | 1996 | |
| Bilang na ang araw mo | 1996 | Don Esteban |
| Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | 1996 | Lolo Minyong |
| Wow... Multo! | 1997 | Saint Peter |
| Wanted Perfect Murder | 1997 | Rod Rosales |
| Tapatan ng tapang | 1997 | Mr. Oscar Perez |
| Puerto Princesa | 1997 | |
| Kung marunong kang magdasal, umpisahan mo na | 1997 | |
| Amanos: Patas na ang laban (as Amanos, patas ang laban) | 1997 | |
| Ang pagbabalik ng probinsyano (as Pagbabalik ng probinsyano) |
1998 | Torralba |
| Jose Rizal | 1998 | Alcocer |
| Ang kabit ni Mrs. Montero | 1999 | Dr. Yuseco |
| Maldita: Ang babaeng walang patino | 1999 | Don Enrique |
| Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y huwag akong maligaw | 1999 | |
| Noriega: God's Favorite (TV movie) | 2000 | Gabriel Arias |
TV Shows/Specials
| Title | Year | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic and Co. | 1974–1976 | Don | GMA Network |
| Champoy | 1980–1985 | Himself | RPN |
| Executive Champoy | 1991–1993 | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| Star Smile Factory | 1993–1995 | Host | ABS-CBN and RPN |
| Bubble Gang | 2003 | Himself/Guest role | GMA Network |
References
- 1 2 Bubble Gang Tribute To Champoy on YouTube
- 1 2 3 4 Subas Herrero of 'Champoy' dies According to Martin Gonzalvez, Subas Herrero's son-in-law, Herrero was of Spanish (not Mexican as earlier reported) and American descent.
- ↑ Subas Herrero, people.theiapolis.com
- 1 2 Comedian Subas Herrero dies in New York