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 72)
Caloocan, Philippines
Political party KANP (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		 PRP (1992)
NPC (2010)
SpouseGwendolyn Yee
Children2 (including PJ)
Occupation Actor, martial artist

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.

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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

YearTitleCastDirector
1973The Radical Boxer Challenges the Big BossLuis San Juan
The Prodigal SonsFranco Rivero, Danny RojoLuis San Juan
1974Raging FistsConnie AngelesLuis San Juan
Chaku MasterConnie Angeles, Tony BernalLuis San Juan
MatadorConnie AngelesMarvin B. Panganiban
1975Eagle and the FlowerMarie AntoinetteLuis San Juan
StowawayDaria RamirezMarvin B. Panganiban
1976KuntaoMarilou Esteban, Rex Lapid, Don Pepot Ronaldo P. San Juan
Shaolin MasterSuzanne Gonzales, Ingrid Salas, Tange, Trovador RamosRonaldo P. San Juan
1977Cortes Tony Ferrer, Trixia GomezLeonardo L. Garcia, Armando Ruiz David
The Magnificent 3Philip Gamboa, Rex Lapid, Suzanne Gonzales, Diana QuizonLuis San Juan
Leon MonteraKatherine, Don Pepot, Henry SapunganRonaldo P. San Juan
Golden Chaku Ramon Zamora, Evangeline Pascual, Suzanne GonzalesRonaldo P. San Juan
Homicide Tony Ferrer, George Estregan, Tina RevillaLeonardo Velasco Uy
Games of BruceRuby Anna, Amy Austria Ronaldo P. San Juan
Karate Kung Fu Shaolin Masters Ramon Zamora, Roberto GonzalesBobby P. Santiago
1978Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit Chiquito, Ramon Zamora, Mitos del MundoArtemio Marquez
Kambal Dragon Ramon Zamora, Edna DiazArtemio 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 FighterNello Nayo, Tony Carreon, Paquito Diaz, Veronica JonesRonaldo P. San Juan
Shanghai Joe Dante Varona, Ernie OrtegaJett C. Espiritu
Cobra, Lawin at Dragon Vic Vargas, Ramon Revilla Bobby P. Santiago
Adan Crisologo: Wanted For Murder Philip Gamboa, Ernie Ortega, Teresa BrosaJett C. Espiritu
Mga Mata ni Angelita Julie Vega, Gloria Sevilla, Alma Moreno, Christopher de Leon, Amado Cortez Lauro Pacheco
Target Shaolin MasterRommel Valdez, Divina Valencia, Lita Vasquez
Manila Chinatown George Estregan, Alexandra Routea, Leila DeeLeonardo L. Garcia
The Deadly Rookies Ramon Zamora, Rio Locsin Junn P. Cabreira
Bruce Volcanic Kicks Ramon Zamora, Tsing Tong Tsai, Ernie OrtegaPons Orbeta
Ang Huling Lalaki ng BaluarteTina MonasterioArtemio Marquez
1979Showdown of Martial Arts Marianne dela Riva, Trovador Ramos Sr.Leonardo Pascual
Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay Nora Aunor, Freddie Yance, Veronica Jones, Soxy TopacioJunn P. Cabreira
Imposibleng Dalawa Chiquito, Tina MonasterioArtemio Marquez
The Tiger and the LadyDonna Villa, Veronica Jones, Romy Diaz Junn P. Cabreira
Kungfu Triangle George Estregan, Chona CastilloJose 'Pepe' Wenceslao
Abel at Cain Jay Ilagan, Dindo Fernando, Beth BautistaFrancis Posadas
Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina Julie Vega, Susan Roces, Fernando Poe, Jr., Rudy Fernandez, Helen Gamboa Lauro Pacheco
They Call Him Bruce LeePhilip Gamboa, Ike Lozada Jun Posadas
Twin Fists for the Black MastersDonna Villa, Jack Lee, Ramon D'Salva, Tsing Tong TsaiRey Malonzo
Final ShowdownJack Lee, Henry SapunganLeonardo 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 RanilloJunn 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 BoxerJack Lee, Cecille CastilloLeonardo Pascual
Pedrong PalakaBoy 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 HarborBeth Bautista, George Estregan, Panchito Rey Malonzo
Mga Patapon Liz Alindogan, Robin Aristorenas, Marissa del MarPhilip San Jose
1981Kalabang Mortal Dante Varona, Azenith Briones, Maritess de JoyaJett C. Espiritu
FirecrackerJillian 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 CaviteReginald King
1982Suicide 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 ManBomber Moran, Pia Moran, George Estregan Leonardo Pascual
1983Roman SebastianMarilou 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 FaisalJett C. Espiritu
Surigao TragedyRoy Flores, Marilou Bendigo, Freddie PoeJohnny Wood
D' Godson Nino Muhlach, William Martinez, Susan BautistaJ. Erastheo Navoa
1984Search for VengeanceGeorge JonasRey Malonzo
Hatulan si Baby Angustia Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Dick Israel Rey Malonzo
Tatak Vengador Jess Lapid Jr., Eddie Garcia, Anna GonzalesLeonardo Pascual
1985Hatulan si... Jun BastardoFrancis 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
1986Women of Valor Susan Sarandon, Kristy McNichol, Alberta Watson Buzz Kulik
Kontra Bandido Nino Muhlach, Ramon Zamora, Paquito Diaz J. Erastheo Navoa
1987Behind 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
1988Classified Operation Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Max Alvarado Rey Malonzo
War CampBill Baldridge, Charles BlackJett 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa Andrés Bonifacio Lead role
Television film
2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PMGen. Manuel dela CruzGuest
2023 Family Feud HimselfContestant

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  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.
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  5. ↑ http://www.clonesofbrucelee.co.uk/othercloneguide.html "The Clones Of Bruce Lee"
  6. ↑ http://video48.blogspot.com/search/label/REY%20MALONZO "RAMON ZAMORA AND REY MALONZO PINOY BRUCE LEE"
  7. ↑ http://www.pinoyvote.net/rey-malonzo/ "Rey Malonzo"
  8. ↑ http://pcij.org/imag/PublicEye/starstudded3.html "Rey Malonzo"
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