Rey Malonzo

Rey Malonzo Tite
Rey Malonzo Tite
22nd Mayor of Caloocan
	In office; June 30, 1995 –June 30, 2004
Preceded by	Macario Asistio Jr.
Succeeded by	Enrico Echiverri
Personal details
Born	May 17, 1952 (age 72); Caloocan, Philippines
Political party	KANP (2024–present)
Other political; affiliations	PRP (1992); NPC (2010)
Spouse	Gwendolyn Yee
Children	2, including PJ
Occupation	Actor, martial artist

Last updated February 09, 2025

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Reynaldo Oliver Malonzo (born May 17, 1952), professionally known as Rey Malonzo, 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. Malonzo served as mayor of Caloocan from 1995 to 2004. In 2024, he announced his intention to run for the congressional seat of Caloocan's 1st district in the 2025 Caloocan local elections.

Education

He graduated with a degree in police science from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.^{[ citation needed ]}

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 1970s. 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 2000, Malonzo portrayed Andrés Bonifacio in the television film Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa, directed by Lorli Villanueva.^[1] It was later intended to be reshot and entered into the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival, but the plan did not come to fruition.^[2]

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 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.

In 2024, Malonzo expressed his support for the 2025 Caloocan mayoral run of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, with whom his son PJ is the running mate.^[3]

Personal life

Malonzo is married to fellow actress Gwendolyn "Gigi" Emnace.^[4] They have two children: Christopher "PJ" Malonzo and Charles King Malonzo.^[4]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Cast	Director
1973	The Radical Boxer Challenges the Big Boss		Luis San Juan
1973	The Prodigal Sons	Franco Rivero, Danny Rojo	Luis San Juan
1974	Raging Fists	Connie Angeles	Luis San Juan
	Chaku Master	Connie Angeles, Tony Bernal	Luis San Juan
	Matador	Connie Angeles	Marvin B. Panganiban
1975	Eagle and the Flower	Marie Antoinette	Luis San Juan
1975	Stowaway	Daria Ramirez	Marvin B. Panganiban
1976	Kuntao	Marilou Esteban, Rex Lapid, Don Pepot	Ronaldo P. San Juan
1976	Shaolin Master	Suzanne Gonzales, Ingrid Salas, Tange, Trovador Ramos	Ronaldo P. San Juan
1977	Cortes	Tony Ferrer, Trixia Gomez	Leonardo L. Garcia, Armando Ruiz David
	The Magnificent 3	Philip Gamboa, Rex Lapid, Suzanne Gonzales, Diana Quizon	Luis San Juan
	Leon Montera	Katherine, Don Pepot, Henry Sapungan	Ronaldo P. San Juan
	Golden Chaku	Ramon Zamora, Evangeline Pascual, Suzanne Gonzales	Ronaldo P. San Juan
	Homicide	Tony Ferrer, George Estregan, Tina Revilla	Leonardo Velasco Uy
	Games of Bruce	Ruby Anna, Amy Austria	Ronaldo P. San Juan
	Karate Kung Fu Shaolin Masters	Ramon Zamora, Roberto Gonzales	Bobby P. Santiago
1978	Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit	Chiquito, Ramon Zamora, Mitos del Mundo	Artemio Marquez
	Kambal Dragon	Ramon Zamora, Edna Diaz	Artemio Marquez
	Doble Kara	Rudy Fernandez, Beth Bautista, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Dick Israel	Cirio H. Santiago
	Ang Hari at ang Alas	Ramon Zamora, Paquito Diaz	Ronaldo P. San Juan
	Bruce Liit	Ramon Zamora, Nino Muhlach	J. Erastheo Navoa
	Born Fighter	Nello Nayo, Tony Carreon, Paquito Diaz, Veronica Jones	Ronaldo P. San Juan
	Shanghai Joe	Dante Varona, Ernie Ortega	Jett C. Espiritu
	Cobra, Lawin at Dragon	Vic Vargas, Ramon Revilla	Bobby P. Santiago
	Adan Crisologo: Wanted For Murder	Philip Gamboa, Ernie Ortega, Teresa Brosa	Jett C. Espiritu
	Mga Mata ni Angelita	Julie Vega, Gloria Sevilla, Alma Moreno, Christopher de Leon, Amado Cortez	Lauro Pacheco
	Target Shaolin Master	Rommel Valdez, Divina Valencia, Lita Vasquez
	Manila Chinatown	George Estregan, Alexandra Routea, Leila Dee	Leonardo L. Garcia
	The Deadly Rookies	Ramon Zamora, Rio Locsin	Junn P. Cabreira
	Bruce Volcanic Kicks	Ramon Zamora, Tsing Tong Tsai, Ernie Ortega	Pons Orbeta
	Ang Huling Lalaki ng Baluarte	Tina Monasterio	Artemio Marquez
1979	Showdown of Martial Arts	Marianne dela Riva, Trovador Ramos Sr.	Leonardo Pascual
	Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay	Nora Aunor, Freddie Yance, Veronica Jones, Soxy Topacio	Junn P. Cabreira
	Imposibleng Dalawa	Chiquito, Tina Monasterio	Artemio Marquez
	The Tiger and the Lady	Donna Villa, Veronica Jones, Romy Diaz	Junn P. Cabreira
	Kungfu Triangle	George Estregan, Chona Castillo	Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao
	Abel at Cain	Jay Ilagan, Dindo Fernando, Beth Bautista	Francis Posadas
	Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina	Julie Vega, Susan Roces, Fernando Poe, Jr., Rudy Fernandez, Helen Gamboa	Lauro Pacheco
	They Call Him Bruce Lee	Philip Gamboa, Ike Lozada	Jun Posadas
	Twin Fists for the Black Masters	Donna Villa, Jack Lee, Ramon D'Salva, Tsing Tong Tsai	Rey Malonzo
	Final Showdown	Jack Lee, Henry Sapungan	Leonardo Pascual
	Experts	Ramon Zamora, Tony Ferrer, Roberto Gonzales	Efren C. Pinon
	Deadly Fighters	Tony Ferrer, Roberto Gonzales, Erin Murphy, Max Alvarado	Reginald King
	Tsikiting Master	Gloria Sevilla, George Estregan, Roderick Paulate, Lilibeth Ranillo	Junn P. Cabreira
	Ang Agimat ni Pepe	Nino Muhlach, Chanda Romero, Panchito	J. Erastheo Navoa
1980	Kodigo Penal: The Valderrama Case	Ramon Zamora, Ace Vergel, Alma Moreno	Mike Relon Makiling
	Pinoy Boxer	Jack Lee, Cecille Castillo	Leonardo Pascual
	Pedrong Palaka	Boy Fernandez, Don Pepot	Reginald King
	Pangkat Do or Die	Ace Vergel, Bembol Roco, Tony Ferrer, Jay Ilagan	Nilo Saez
	Boy Singkit	Rhene Imperial, Carmen Ronda, Tony Ferrer	Teody P. Recio, Joseph Villamor
	Hepe	Nino Muhlach, Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz	J. Erastheo Navoa
	Batang North Harbor	Beth Bautista, George Estregan, Panchito	Rey Malonzo
	Mga Patapon	Liz Alindogan, Robin Aristorenas, Marissa del Mar	Philip San Jose
1981	Kalabang Mortal	Dante Varona, Azenith Briones, Maritess de Joya	Jett C. Espiritu
	Firecracker	Jillian Kesner, Darby Hinton, Tony Ferrer	Cirio H. Santiago
	Hepe Goes to War	Nino Muhlach, Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz	J. Erastheo Navoa
	Deadly Commandos	Vic Vargas, Ace Vergel, Efren Reyes, Jr.	Nick Cacas, Segundo Ramos
	Limbas ng Cavite		Reginald King
1982	Suicide Force	Ace Vergel, Vic Vargas, Elizabeth Oropesa, Jimmy Santos	Nick Cacas, Segundo Ramos
	Tigre ng Sierra Madre	Pia Moran, George Estregan	Reginald King
	Walang Atrasan	Robin Aristorenas, Rex Lapid, Roderick Paulate	Leonardo Pascual
	Task Force Alamid	Anthony Alonzo, Conrad Poe, Dick Israel	Francis Posadas
	Assault Squad Skorpio	Vic Vargas, Anthony Alonzo, Charlie Davao	Jett C. Espiritu
	Kumander .45	Marianne dela Riva, Conrad Poe, George Estregan	Rey Malonzo
	Man to Man	Bomber Moran, Pia Moran, George Estregan	Leonardo Pascual
1983	Roman Sebastian	Marilou Bendigo, George Estregan, Max Alvarado	Rey Malonzo
	Maestro Bandido	Sandy Andolong, Susan Bautista, George Estregan	Rey Malonzo
	Walang Duwag Na Pilipino	George Estregan, Marilyn Bautista, Muhammad Faisal	Jett C. Espiritu
	Surigao Tragedy	Roy Flores, Marilou Bendigo, Freddie Poe	Johnny Wood
	D' Godson	Nino Muhlach, William Martinez, Susan Bautista	J. Erastheo Navoa
1984	Search for Vengeance	George Jonas	Rey Malonzo
	Hatulan si Baby Angustia	Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Dick Israel	Rey Malonzo
	Tatak Vengador	Jess Lapid Jr., Eddie Garcia, Anna Gonzales	Leonardo Pascual
1985	Hatulan si... Jun Bastardo		Francis Posadas
	Ulo ng Gang-Ho: Viong ng Sampaloc	Dante Varona, Anthony Alonzo, Rhene Imperial	Willie Milan
	Grease Gun Brothers	Dante Varona, Bembol Roco	Tony Reyes
1986	Tatakas Ako... Ubos Kayo!^[5]	Yusuf Salim, Michael Murray, Nick Romano, Tanya Torre, Jenny Varga	Joseph de Villamor
	Women of Valor	Susan Sarandon, Kristy McNichol, Alberta Watson	Buzz Kulik
	Kontra Bandido	Nino Muhlach, Ramon Zamora, Paquito Diaz	J. Erastheo Navoa
1987	Behind Enemy Lines	David Carradine, Mako Iwamatsu, Steve James	Gideon Amir
	Eye of the Eagle	David Robinson, Brett Baxter Clark, Robert Patrick	Cirio H. Santiago
	Mga Agila ng Arkong Bato	Ronnie Ricketts, Jess Lapid Jr.	Willie Milan
1988	Classified Operation	Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Max Alvarado	Rey Malonzo
1988	War Camp	Bill Baldridge, Charles Black	Jett C. Espiritu
2003	When Eagles Strike	Nate Adams, Christian Boeving, Eddie Garcia	Cirio H. Santiago
2006	The Hunt for Eagle One	Mark Dacascos, Rutger Hauer, Ricardo Cepeda	Brian Clyde

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa	Andrés Bonifacio	Lead role Television film
2019	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	PMGen. Manuel dela Cruz	Guest
2023	Family Feud	Himself	Contestant

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References

↑ Lo, Ricky (March 1, 2000). "Direck". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
↑ Bautista, Emy Abuan (October 8, 2002). "Mayor Rey Malonzo, balik-pelikula". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
↑ "Ex-Mayor Rey Malonzo backs Trillanes for Caloocan Mayor". Politiko Metro Manila. MCD Multimedia Corporation. September 16, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
1 2 Gallardo, Ricky T. (June 15, 2003). "Why Mayor Rey can't leave showbiz". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
↑ "OPENS TODAY Simultaneously". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 17, 1986. p. 6. CINEMA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION presents a LDG FILMS initial offering
↑ http://www.clonesofbrucelee.co.uk/othercloneguide.html "The Clones Of Bruce Lee"
↑ http://video48.blogspot.com/search/label/REY%20MALONZO "RAMON ZAMORA AND REY MALONZO PINOY BRUCE LEE"
↑ http://www.pinoyvote.net/rey-malonzo/ "Rey Malonzo"
↑ http://pcij.org/imag/PublicEye/starstudded3.html "Rey Malonzo"

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[1] Lo, Ricky (March 1, 2000). "Direck". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.

[2] Bautista, Emy Abuan (October 8, 2002). "Mayor Rey Malonzo, balik-pelikula". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.

[3] "Ex-Mayor Rey Malonzo backs Trillanes for Caloocan Mayor". Politiko Metro Manila. MCD Multimedia Corporation. September 16, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.

[PSGallardo-4] 1 2 Gallardo, Ricky T. (June 15, 2003). "Why Mayor Rey can't leave showbiz". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 3, 2024.

[5] "OPENS TODAY Simultaneously". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 17, 1986. p. 6. CINEMA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION presents a LDG FILMS initial offering

[6] ttp://www.clonesofbrucelee.co.uk/othercloneguide.html "The Clones Of Bruce Lee"

[7] ttp://video48.blogspot.com/search/label/REY%20MALONZO "RAMON ZAMORA AND REY MALONZO PINOY BRUCE LEE"

[8] ttp://www.pinoyvote.net/rey-malonzo/ "Rey Malonzo"

[9] ttp://pcij.org/imag/PublicEye/starstudded3.html "Rey Malonzo"

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