Rey Malonzo

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Rey Malonzo
22nd Mayor of Caloocan
In office
June 30, 1995 June 30, 2004
Preceded by Macario Asistio Jr.
Succeeded by Enrico Echiverri
Personal details
Born (1952-05-17) May 17, 1952 (age 71)
Manila, Philippines
Political party
Occupation Actor, martial artist

Reynaldo Malonzo or Rey Malonzo (born May 17, 1952) is a former Filipino actor, film director and politician in the Philippines. He was a famous action star doing mostly martial arts in his films during the 1970s up to the 1980s.

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Film career

In the 1970s, Malonzo rose to popularity by way of kung fu and karate movies. Malonzo, together with Ramon Zamora gave rise to the so-called Pinoy Bruce Lee clones in the late 70s. They starred in such films as Bruce Liit (1978) with Niño Muhlach, Ang Hari at ang Alas (1978), The Deadly Rookies (1978) with Rio Locsin and Kambal Dragon (1978). He did also a string of martial arts films including Chaku Master in 1974, and They Call Him Bruce Lee in 1979. In the 1980s, he became a director using his alternate name, Reginald King in his films, Pedrong Palaka (1980), Tigre Ng Sierra Madre (1982), Roman Sebastian (1983), and Maestro Bandido (1983) among others. In 1987, he starred with American actors David Anderson, Brett Baxter Clark, and Robert Patrick for the film Eye of the Eagle . In 2019, he returned to television via FPJ's Ang Probinsyano .

Political career

He became a mayor for three consecutive terms in Caloocan. In 1995, he ran for mayor and he defeated Macario 'Boy' Asistio. A year later, Asistio loyalists filed a recall petition against Malonzo. A recall election was conducted, and Malonzo still emerged as the winner. He was reelected as mayor in the 1998 polls. In 2001, Malonzo won a third term, this time against former Congressman Luis 'Baby' Asistio.

He graduated with a degree in Police Science from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleCastDirector
2006 The Hunt for Eagle One Mark Dacascos, Rutger Hauer, Ricardo Cepeda Brian Clyde
2003Operation Balikatan Christian Boeving, Eddie Garcia, Monsour del Rosario Cirio H. Santiago
2003When Eagles Strike Nate Adams, Christian Boeving, Eddie Garcia Cirio H. Santiago
1988War CampBill Baldridge, Charles BlackJett C. Espiritu
1988Classified Operation Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Max Alvarado Rey Malonzo
1987Mga Agila ng Arkong Bato Ronnie Ricketts, Jess Lapid Jr. Willie Milan
1987 Eye of the Eagle David Robinson, Brett Baxter Clark, Robert Patrick Cirio H. Santiago
1987Behind Enemy Lines David Carradine, Mako Iwamatsu, Steve James Gideon Amir
1986 Kontra Bandido Nino Muhlach, Ramon Zamora, Paquito Diaz J. Erastheo Navoa
1986Women of Valor Susan Sarandon, Kristy McNichol, Alberta Watson Buzz Kulik
1985 Grease Gun Brothers Dante Varona, Bembol Roco Tony Reyes
1985Ulo ng Gang-Ho Dante Varona, Anthony Alonzo, Rhene Imperial Willie Milan
1984Tatak Vengador Jess Lapid Jr., Eddie Garcia, Anna GonzalesLeonardo Pascual
1984Hatulan si Baby Angustia Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Dick Israel Rey Malonzo
1984Search for VengeanceGeorge JonasRey Malonzo
1983D' Godson Nino Muhlach, William Martinez, Susan BautistaJ. Erastheo Navoa
1983Surigao TragedyRoy Flores, Marilou Bendigo, Freddie PoeJohnny Wood
1983Walang Duwag Na Pilipino George Estregan, Marilyn Bautista, Muhammad FaisalJett C. Espiritu
1983Maestro Bandido Sandy Andolong, Susan Bautista, George Estregan Rey Malonzo
1983Roman SebastianMarilou Bendigo, George Estregan, Max Alvarado Rey Malonzo
1982Man to ManBomber Moran, Pia Moran, George Estregan Leonardo Pascual
1982Kumander .45 Marianne dela Riva, Conrad Poe, George Estregan Rey Malonzo
1982Assault Squad Scorpio Vic Vargas, Anthony Alonzo, Charlie Davao Jett C. Espiritu
1982Task Force Alamid Anthony Alonzo, Conrad Poe, Dick Israel Francis Posadas
1982Walang Atrasan Robin Aristorenas, Rex Lapid, Roderick Paulate Leonardo Pascual
1982Tigre ng Sierra Madre Pia Moran, George Estregan Reginald King
1982Suicide Force Ace Vergel, Vic Vargas, Elizabeth Oropesa, Jimmy Santos Nick Cacas, Segundo Ramos
1981Deadly Commandos Vic Vargas, Ace Vergel, Efren Reyes, Jr. Nick Cacas, Segundo Ramos
1981Hepe Goes to War Nino Muhlach, Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz J. Erastheo Navoa
1981FirecrackerJillian Kesner, Darby Hinton, Tony Ferrer Cirio H. Santiago
1981Kalabang Mortal Dante Varona, Azenith Briones, Maritess de JoyaJett C. Espiritu
1980Mga Patapon Liz Alindogan, Robin Aristorenas, Marissa del MarPhilip San Jose
1980Batang North HarborBeth Bautista, George Estregan, Panchito Rey Malonzo
1980Hepe Nino Muhlach, Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz J. Erastheo Navoa
1980Boy Singkit Rhene Imperial, Carmen Ronda, Tony Ferrer Teody P. Recio, Joseph Villamor
1980 Kodigo Penal: The Valderrama Case Ramon Zamora, Ace Vergel, Alma Moreno Mike Relon Makiling
1980Pangkat Do or Die Ace Vergel, Bembol Roco, Tony Ferrer, Jay Ilagan Nilo Saez
1980Pedrong PalakaBoy Fernandez, Don Pepot Reginald King
1980Pinoy BoxerJack Lee, Cecille CastilloLeonardo Pascual
1979Ang Agimat Ni Pepe Nino Muhlach, Chanda Romero, Panchito J. Erastheo Navoa
1979They Call Him Bruce LeePhilip Gamboa, Ike Lozada Jun Posadas
1979Tsikiting Master Gloria Sevilla, George Estregan, Roderick Paulate, Lilibeth RanilloJunn P. Cabreira
1979Deadly Fighters Tony Ferrer, Roberto Gonzales, Erin Murphy, Max Alvarado
1979Experts Ramon Zamora, Tony Ferrer, Roberto Gonzales Efren C. Pinon
1979Final ShowdownJack Lee, Henry SapunganLeonardo Pascual
1979Twin Fists For The Black MastersDonna Villa, Jack Lee, Ramon D'Salva, Tsing Tong TsaiRey Malonzo
1979Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina Julie Vega, Susan Roces, Fernando Poe, Jr., Rudy Fernandez, Helen Gamboa Lauro Pacheco
1979Abel At Cain Jay Ilagan, Dindo Fernando, Beth BautistaFrancis Posadas
1979Kungfu Triangle George Estregan, Chona CastilloJose 'Pepe' Wenceslao
1979The Tiger And The LadyDonna Villa, Veronica Jones, Romy Diaz Junn P. Cabreira
1979Imposibleng Dalawa Chiquito, Tina MonasterioArtemio Marquez
1979Ang Tsimay At Ang Tambay Nora Aunor, Freddie Yance, Veronica Jones, Soxy TopacioJunn P. Cabreira
1979Showdown Of Martial Arts Marianne dela Riva, Trovador RamosLeonardo Pascual
1978Ang Huling Lalaki Ng BalwarteTina MonasterioArtemio Marquez
1978Bruce Volcanic Kicks Ramon Zamora, Tsing Tong Tsai, Ernie OrtegaPons Orbeta
1978Manila China Town George Estregan, Alexandra Routea, Leila DeeLeonardo L. Garcia
1978Target Shaolin MasterRommel Valdez, Divina Valencia, Lita Vasquez
1978Mga Mata Ni Angelita Julie Vega, Gloria Sevilla, Alma Moreno, Christopher de Leon, Amado Cortez Lauro Pacheco
1978Adan Crisologo: Wanted For MurderPhilip Gamboa, Ernie Ortega, Teresa BrosaJett C. Espiritu
1978Cobra, Lawin At Dragon Vic Vargas, Ramon Revilla Bobby P. Santiago
1978Doble Kara Rudy Fernandez, Beth Bautista, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Dick Israel Cirio H. Santiago
1978Shanghai Joe Dante Varona, Ernie OrtegaJett C. Espiritu
1978Born FighterNello Nayo, Tony Carreon, Paquito Diaz, Veronica JonesRonaldo P. San Juan
1978Ang Mabait, Ang Masungit At Ang Pangit Chiquito, Ramon Zamora, Mitos del MundoArtemio Marquez
1978Bruce Liit Ramon Zamora, Nino Muhlach J. Erastheo Navoa
1978Ang Hari At Ang Alas Ramon Zamora, Paquito Diaz Ronaldo P. San Juan
1978The Deadly Rookies Ramon Zamora, Rio Locsin Junn P. Cabreira
1978Kambal Dragon Ramon Zamora, Edna DiazArtemio Marquez
1977Karate Kung Fu Shaolin Masters Ramon Zamora, Roberto GonzalesBobby P. Santiago
1977Games Of BruceRuby Anna, Amy Austria Ronaldo P. San Juan
1977Homicide Tony Ferrer, George Estregan, Tina RevillaLeonardo Velasco Uy
1977Golden Chaku Ramon Zamora, Evangeline Pascual, Suzanne GonzalesRonaldo P. San Juan
1977Leon MonteraKatherine, Don Pepot, Henry SapunganRonaldo P. San Juan
1977The Magnificent 3Philip Gamboa, Rex Lapid, Suzanne Gonzales, Diana QuizonLuis San Juan
1977Cortes Tony Ferrer, Trixia GomezLeonardo L. Garcia, Armando Ruiz David
1976Shaolin MasterSuzanne Gonzales, Ingrid Salas, Tange, Trovador RamosRonaldo P. San Juan
1976KuntaoMarilou Esteban, Rex Lapid, Don Pepot Ronaldo P. San Juan
1975StowawayDaria RamirezMarvin B. Panganiban
1975Eagle And The FlowerMarie AntoinetteLuis San Juan
1974MatadorConnie AngelesMarvin B. Panganiban
1974Chaku MasterConnie Angeles, Tony BernalLuis San Juan
1974Raging FistsConnie AngelesLuis San Juan
1973The Prodigal SonsFranco Rivero, Danny RojoLuis San Juan

Television

YearTitleCastRole
2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PMGen. Manuel dela CruzGuest
2023 Family Feud HimselfContestant

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