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John Regala
Born
John Paul Guido Regala Scherrer[1]

(1967-09-12)September 12, 1967[2]
Manila, Philippines
DiedJune 3, 2023(2023-06-03) (aged 55)
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, environmentalist
Years active1985–2023
Spouses
Aurina Manansala
(m. 1996; ann. 2004)
Victoria "Vicky/Gina" Alonzo
(m. 2005; sep. 2020)

John Paul Guido Regala Scherrer (September 12, 1967 – June 3, 2023), better known by his screen name John Regala, was a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He gained notoriety in the entertainment industry as a member of the 1986 television show That's Entertainment, and went on to play well-known antagonist roles in action movies and teleseries in the 1990s. He was sometimes unofficially tagged as the "Bad Boy" of Philippine action films along with fellow action stars like Robin Padilla and the late Ace Vergel.

Regala was one of the most gifted Filipino actors and most controversial actors in local showbusiness.[3] In 1994, he was nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor' at the Gawad Urian Awards for his performance in The Fatima Buen Story.[3] In 2011, he won 'Best Supporting Actor' at the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival for the film Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.[3]

Regala is best known for his portrayals in Alyas Baby Face, Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama, The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! and Batas Ko ay Bala.[4]

Career

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Although he forayed in supporting or lead roles in Action or Crime flicks he was notably cast in Crime flicks in the 90s such as Kunin mo ang Ulo Ni Ismael (1989) of Seiko Films and The Fatima Buen Story (1994) as an Anti Hero.

Mainstream success and hiatus

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Regala entered showbusiness in the mid-1980s, becoming a member of That's Entertainment.

Regala became an action star in his first action film Boy Kristiano (1989). He then portrayed a villain role in the film Isa-Isahin ko Kayo (1990) alongside Ronnie Ricketts. He has also collaborated with action star Jeric Raval when he played the lead role as Marcial "Baby" Ama (Regala's late uncle) in the true to life action-drama film Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama (1992). He played his role as Kris Aquino's rapist-killer in the true-to-life crime drama film The Vizconde Massacre: God Help Us (1993).

Return to acting

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Regala returned to showbusiness and worked with Mart Escudero in the horror-comedy-thriller film Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings (2011). One of his most notable works was with his best friend Gov. ER Ejercito for the award-winning 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival Filipino action film Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) while Regala himself won the best supporting actor award. He has also worked with JC de Vera and Oyo Sotto for the TV drama series Valiente of TV5 (2012). He was once again made famous on ABS-CBN when he worked with Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2013), and with Coco Martin in the action-fantasy drama TV series Juan dela Cruz (2013) and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016).

Personal life

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Regala was the son of the late former character actor Mel Francisco and the late former actress Ruby Regala. His showbiz career stalled due to heavy drug abuse. Later, he went to drug rehabilitation center and became a born again Christian and eventually became a Christian minister. After some years of his life, he decided to become a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo. He later converted to Members Church of God International but went back to Iglesia ni Cristo in 2015. Regala became an environmentalist and worked as the President and CEO of Project Green Evolution, Inc., which produces the Water Bonsai Organic Root Grower.[5]

Illness and death

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In August 2020, Regala was hospitalized for cirrhosis of the liver.[6] He died on June 3, 2023, from cardiac arrest brought on by liver and kidney complications.[7]

Awards

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Year Award-giving Body Category Work Result Ref.
1994 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor The Fatima Buen Story Nominated
2011 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Won

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2017 Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Himself GMA Network
2016 Ang Probinsyano Congressman Randolph Subito ABS-CBN
Ang Panday David TV5
2015 Tonight with Arnold Clavio Himself / Guest GMA News TV
2014 Hawak Kamay Leonardo Salonga ABS-CBN
Beki Boxer Dalmacio TV5
Dyesebel Badong Manansala ABS-CBN
2013 Tunay na Buhay Himself GMA Network
Juan dela Cruz Agor ABS-CBN
Ina, Kapatid, Anak Emilio "Mio" Buenaventura
Little Champ Black Jack (voice)
2012 Valiente Peping TV5
2008 Pieta Miguel Alcona ABS-CBN
Joaquin Bordado Cefiro GMA Network
2007 Impostora Mando
2006 Captain Barbell Mayor Lazaro
2005–2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Harieto "Harry" Lopez ABS-CBN
2005 Encantadia Apitong GMA Network
Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Ang Alamat ng Kawayan" Sultan Kayan
1987 Salot: "Buong Mundo... Kaaway Ko"
1986–1988 That's Entertainment Himself

Film

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Year Title Role Film
2019 OFW: The Movie Tatay Mando Last Film Appearance
2016 Tiniente Gimo Gimo KIB Productions, RMS Productions and Viva Films
2015 One Day, Isang Araw, I Saw Nakakita Yebahdabadoo Productions
2015 Chain Mail Alan
2014 Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect Rasheed Abdul-Salam Scenema Concept International and Viva Films
2012 El Presidente Padre Agustin Scenema Concept International, CMB Films and Viva Films
2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Carlos "Totoy Golem" Capistrano Viva Films
The Road Town police chief GMA Films
Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings Ed
2009 Kinatay Sarge
2006 Ligalig CM Films Productions
2004 Animal Jako World Arts Cinema
2001 Pilak Sunlight Films
Total Aikido
Parehas ang Laban Brix Vergado Emerald Films
Dudurugin Ko Pati Buto Mo
2000 Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila Millennium Films Productions
1999 Kahit Ako'y Tupang Itim, May Langit Din Jun El Niño Films
Anino Victor Velez
Type Kita... Walang Kokontra! Vernon Star Cinema
1998 Notoryus Star Cinema
Squala Jimbo Viva Films
Lucio San Miguel: Walang Kaluluwa Lucio San Miguel El Niño Films
1997 Askal (Asong Kalye) El Niño Films
Utang Ko sa Iyo ang Buhay Ko IAM Productions
Bobby Barbers: Parak Jacinto Viva Films and PS Films Productions
Saturnino Archangel, Asal Demonyo Saturnino Archangel GP Films
Pards 2 Sunlight Films
Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol Viva Films
1996 Labanang Lalaki Rex Robledo Premiere Entertainment Productions
1996 Batang Estero FLT Films International
1996 Batas Ko Ay Bala Ringgo Megavision Films
1996 Moises Arcanghel: Sa Guhit ng Bala Regal Films
1996 Sa Iyo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa El Niño Films
1996 Hindi Lahat ng Ahas Ay nasa Gubat Classic Films
1995 Cesar Hudas Cesar El Niño Films
Bukas Bibitayin si Itay Elmo Star Cinema Films Productions and El Niño Films
Pamilya Valderama Sonny Valderama Seiko Films and PS Films Productions
Kana El Niño Films
1994 Pards Sunlight Films
Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil The Killer / Gener Viva Films and Golden Lion Films
The Fatima Buen Story Leslie Baron Regal Films
The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? Basílio Pineda, Jr. Viva Films, Golden Lion Films
Angel Cremenal Angel El Niño Films
Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa ang Asong Ulol Tony Seiko Films
Nandito Ako Randy Moviestars Production
1993 Pambato Arnold Alcantara EDL Production
1993 Sgt. Lando Liwanag: Vengador (Batas ng Api) Lando Liwanag Jade Star Films
1993 Kapatid Ko si Hudas Rando Eureka Films
1992 Tondo: Libingan ng Mga Siga Willy Cuevas Moviestars Production
Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila Totoy OctoArts Films
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! Jake Regal Films and Golden Lion Films
Jerry Marasigan, WPD Winston Seiko Films
Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama Marcial "Baby" Ama OctoArts Films
1991 Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! Seiko Films
Amok: Patrolman 2 Daniel Magtanggol El Niño Films
Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Vargas Viva Films
Don Pepe Don Pepe El Niño Films
Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti! Seiko Films
1990 Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die) OctoArts Films and MZet Films Productions
Alyas Baby Face Seiko Films
Huling Lalaki sa Bitayan Julio El Niño Films
Iisa-isahin Ko Kayo! Harvest International Films
Jabidah Massacre Viva Films
Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona Seiko Films
Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka! Mateo Valdez
"Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal Young Tomas Karingal
Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael
1989 Ang Bukas Ay Akin Seiko Films
Wanted: Pamilya Banal Jude Banal FPJ Productions
Boy Kristyano Boy Kristyano El Niño Films
Babayaran Mo ng Dugo Seiko Films
Ipaglalaban Ko!
Lihim ng Golden Buddha
Target... Central Luzon Bank Robbery
Walang Panginoon
1988 Langit at Lupa
Arturo Lualhati
1987 Bloody Mary: The Movie Aeon Films
1987 Balandra Crossing
1986 The Life Story of Julie Vega Joey HPC Films
Kamandag ng Kris
1985 Bagets Gang [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

References

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  1. ^ "Philippines Bandera". February 11, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via PressReader.
  2. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (June 3, 2023). "John Regala dies at 55". PEP. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "John Regala dies at 55". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Actor John Regala passes away". www.philstar.com. June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Screen villain now an environmentalist". thestandard.com.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  6. ^ "John Regala currently confined in a hospital, is yet to undergo more medical tests". GMA Network. August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  7. ^ Iglesias, Iza (June 3, 2023). "Actor John Regala passes away". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "John Regala Facebook account". facebook.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  9. ^ "Anne Curtis debuts as Dyesebel trends Worldwide Video". philnews.ph. March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  10. ^ "John Regala clarifies cancer rumor pinpoints disgruntled colleague as culprit". pep.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "Alwyn Uytingco headlines TV5's upcoming gay comedy series Beki Boxer". interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  12. ^ "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni John Regala". YouTube.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  13. ^ "John Regala sings Ama, Salamat Po". YouTube.com. February 22, 2010. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  14. ^ "Action star John Regala is back on showbiz". viva.com.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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