Reginald Charias Marquez (born October 31, 1976), professionally known as Lassy Marquez is a Filipino comedian, actor, performer, host, television personality and an entrepreneur. He is best known as a member of the comedy trio Beks Battalion, along with MC Muah and Chad Kinis,[1] and for his appearances as a main co-host on the noontime variety show It’s Showtime. He is also known for his supporting roles in comedy films under Viva Films.
Marquez is the oldest of 5 children. His parents moved to Palawan leaving him and his siblings. He worked to support his siblings selling banana cue. The parents went to do a business there but the business didn't go well.[2] Marquez was only able to complete his second year of college.
His first job was a data encoder and after that he became a sales executive in a publishing company. He didn't like the work there but his dream was to work in a office. He also shared in an interview that his father and one of his siblings were ex-convicts.[2]
Marquez is openly gay and active in LGBTQ+ entertainment circles in the Philippines. In May 2024, he publicly mourned the death of his father, Rolando Marquez, and received messages of sympathy and support from fans and fellow entertainers.[3][4]Vice Ganda and MC Muah are the closest friends of Marquez.[5][6]
In July 2024, the Marquez house was one of thosed affected by flash flooding due to Typhoon Carina.[7][8]
Career
Lassy Marquez began his entertainment career performing in popular comedy bars such as Punchline and Laffline.[9] He quickly gained popularity for his humorous anecdotes, quick wit, and sing-along hosting style and being a sidekick of Vice Ganda.[10][11][12]
The nickname "Lassy" was given by his fellow comedian, Chokoleit due to his expressive and flamboyant stage persona and also because at the time the movie "Lassie" was very popular. Since Lassy often portrays his several "dog" antics, adopted the nickname.[10][13]
Film
Marquez has appeared in several Filipino comedy films, often alongside Vice Ganda. His most notable film credits include:
Sisterakas (2012)
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013)
Beauty and the Bestie (2015)
Fantastica (2018)
Sarap Mong Patayin (2021) – a Vivamax dark comedy where he played a more dramatic role.[14][15]
Beks: Days of Our Lives (2023) – a film co-starring Chad Kinis and MC Muah that explores LGBTQ+ friendship and resilience.[16][17]
In October 2024, he was part of "Team Ogie" during the show's annual Magpasikat week.[26] Their performance—which blended comedy, emotion, and advocacy—won first place.[27]
Beks Battalion
He is active on YouTube and social media, particularly through Beks Battalion’s online platforms.[3][28][29] In an interview Lassy and MC reveal that they used to have an addiction to gambling, having lost over 10 million pesos.[30][31][32]
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