John Regala | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Paul Guido Boucher Scherrer[1] (1967-09-12)September 12, 1967[2] |
| Died | June 3, 2023(2023-06-03) (aged 55) Quezon City, Philippines |
Resting place | Manila Memorial Park – Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actor, environmentalist |
| Years active | 1985–2023 |
| Spouses | Aurina Manansala
(m. 1996; ann. 2004)Victoria "Vicky/Gina" Alonzo
(m. 2005; sep. 2020) |
John Paul Guido Boucher 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 Manila 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
Although he forayed in supporting or lead roles in Action or Crime flicks he was notably cast in Crime flicks in the 1990s 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
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
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
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
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]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Bagets Gang | |
| 1986 | Kamandag ng Kris | |
| The Life Story of Julie Vega | Joey | |
| 1987 | Balandra Crossing | |
| Bloody Mary: The Movie | ||
| 1988 | Arturo Lualhati | |
| Langit at Lupa | ||
| 1989 | Walang Panginoon | |
| Target... Central Luzon Bank Robbery | ||
| Lihim ng Golden Buddha | ||
| Ipaglalaban Ko! | ||
| Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | ||
| Boy Kristyano | Jamil/Boy Kristyano | |
| Wanted: Pamilya Banal | Jude Banal | |
| Ang Bukas Ay Akin | ||
| 1990 | Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael | |
| "Ako ang Batas" – Gen. Tomas Karingal | Young Tomas Karingal | |
| Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka | Mateo Valdez | |
| Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona | ||
| Jabidah Massacre | ||
| Iisa-isahin Ko Kayo! | ||
| Huling Lalaki sa Bitayan | Julio | |
| Alyas Baby Face | ||
| Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die) | ||
| 1991 | Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti! | |
| Don Pepe | Don Pepe | |
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | Vargas | |
| Amok: Patrolman 2 | Daniel Magtanggol | |
| Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! | ||
| 1992 | Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama | Marcial "Baby" Ama |
| Jerry Marasigan, WPD | Winston | |
| The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! | Jake | |
| Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila | Totoy | |
| Tondo: Libingan ng Mga Siga | Willy Cuevas | |
| 1993 | Kapatid Ko si Hudas | Rando |
| Sgt. Lando Liwanag: Vengador (Batas ng Api) | Lando Liwanag | |
| Pambato | Arnold Alcantara | |
| 1994 | Nandito Ako | Randy |
| Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa ang Asong Ulol | Tony | |
| Angel Cremenal | Angel | |
| The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? | Basílio Pineda Jr. | |
| The Fatima Buen Story | Leslie Baron | |
| Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil | The Killer / Gener | |
| Pards | ||
| 1995 | Kana | |
| Pamilya Valderama | Sonny Valderama | |
| Bukas Bibitayin si Itay | Elmo | |
| Cesar Hudas | Cesar | |
| 1996 | Hindi Lahat ng Ahas Ay nasa Gubat | |
| Sa Iyo ang Langit, sa Akin ang Lupa | ||
| Moises Arcanghel: Sa Guhit ng Bala | ||
| Batas Ko Ay Bala | Ringgo | |
| Batang Estero | ||
| Labanang Lalaki | Rex Robledo | |
| 1997 | Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol | |
| Pards 2 | ||
| Saturnino Archangel, Asal Demonyo | Saturnino Archangel | |
| Bobby Barbers: Parak | Jacinto | |
| Utang Ko sa Iyo ang Buhay Ko | ||
| Askal (Asong Kalye) | ||
| 1998 | Lucio San Miguel: Walang Kaluluwa | Lucio San Miguel |
| Squala | Jimbo | |
| Notoryus | ||
| 1999 | Type Kita... Walang Kokontra! | Vernon |
| Anino | Victor Velez | |
| Kahit Ako'y Tupang Itim, May Langit Din | Jun | |
| 2000 | Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila | Bertin Andal |
| 2001 | Dudurugin Ko Pati Buto Mo | |
| Parehas ang Laban | Brix Vergado | |
| Total Aikido | ||
| Pilak | ||
| 2004 | Animal | Jako |
| 2006 | Ligalig | |
| 2009 | Kinatay | Sarge |
| 2011 | Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings | Ed |
| The Road | Town police chief | |
| Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Carlos "Totoy Golem" Capistrano | |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Padre Agustin |
| 2014 | Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect | Rasheed Abdul-Salam |
| 2015 | Chain Mail | Alan |
| One Day, Isang Araw, I Saw Nakakita | ||
| 2016 | Tiniente Gimo | Gimo |
| 2019 | OFW: The Movie | Tatay Mando |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986–1988 | That's Entertainment | Himself |
| 1987 | Salot: "Buong Mundo... Kaaway Ko" | |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Ang Alamat ng Kawayan" | Sultan Kayan |
| Encantadia | Apitong | |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Harieto "Harry" Lopez |
| 2006 | Captain Barbell | Mayor Lazaro |
| 2007 | Impostora | Mando |
| 2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Cefiro |
| Pieta | Miguel Alcona | |
| 2011 | Pepito Manaloto | Architect Max Angeles |
| 2012 | Valiente | Peping |
| 2013 | Little Champ | Black Jack (voice) |
| Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Emilio "Mio" Buenaventura | |
| Juan dela Cruz | Agor | |
| Tunay na Buhay | Himself | |
| 2014 | Dyesebel | Badong Manansala |
| Beki Boxer | Dalmacio | |
| Hawak Kamay | Leonardo Salonga | |
| 2015 | Tonight with Arnold Clavio | Himself / Guest |
| 2016 | Ang Panday | David |
| Ang Probinsyano | Congressman Randolph Subito | |
| 2017 | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho | Himself |
Awards and nominations
| 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 |
References
- "Philippines Bandera". February 11, 2012. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via PressReader.
- Gabinete, Jojo (June 3, 2023). "John Regala dies at 55". PEP. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- "John Regala dies at 55". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- "Actor John Regala passes away". www.philstar.com. June 3, 2023. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- "Screen villain now an environmentalist". thestandard.com.ph. Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- "John Regala currently confined in a hospital, is yet to undergo more medical tests". GMA Network. August 4, 2020. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- Iglesias, Iza (June 3, 2023). "Actor John Regala passes away". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- "John Regala Death Cause and Obituary: Veteran Actor Died of Illness". NaijaWide. June 3, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
External links
- John Regala at IMDb