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Rez Cortez | |
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| Born | Res Septimo Cortez January 4, 1956 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Assistant Director |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse | Candy Cortez [1] |
| Children | 4, including Cai Cortez [1] [2] |
Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director.
Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim.
He is also known for being an action star in many action films with his intensive and antagonistic roles and also in TV series.
He is become an assistant director of the film Kapag Lumaban ang Api in 1987.
He became the president of the Mowelfund (Movie Workers Foundation, Inc.) [3] after Boots Anson-Roa retired on April 1, 2020. [4] He was a former president of the Actors’ Guild of the Philippines [5] and was replaced by Imelda Papin in 2017. [6]
Cortez also ran as a Representative of Camarines Sur in 2013 but did not win the seat. [7]
On August 31, 2021, his daughter posted on instagram that he will undergo surgery for a suspected liver cancer. On September 17, 2021, his daughter announced that he is cancer-free after a successful surgery.
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim | MVN Cinema | |
| Pssst... Halika, Babae! | |||
| 1975 | Bamboo Trap | Sekondi-Takori [8] | |
| 1976 | Insiang | Bebot | CineManila Corporation |
| 1977 | Sila... Sa Bawa't Bangketa | Liliw Productions | |
| The Captive Virgins | David | PERA Films Inc. | |
| 1978 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Truck Driver | Larry Santiago Productions |
| 1980 | Angela Markado | Four-Seasons Films International | |
| 1981 | Sierra Madre | Lea Productions | |
| 1984 | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Phil | |
| This Is My Country | Boy Echas | Malaya Films Stéphan Films | |
| Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie) | Alex | BSH Films | |
| Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Charlie | ||
| Charot | PR Films | ||
| Ang Padrino | Jake | FPJ Productions | |
| 1985 | Anak ng Tondo | Johnny | Four-N Films |
| 1986 | Laban Kung Laban | Cebu Town Mayor | Vikings Films |
| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Louie | Viva Films | |
| Batang Quiapo | Tikboy | Regal Films | |
| Captain Barbell | Atong | Viva Films | |
| Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields | Berting | RNB Films | |
| 1987 | Jack en Poy, Hale-Hale Hoy! | Anton | Regal Films |
| Jack & Jill | Baldo / Betty | Viva Films | |
| 1988 | Wake Up Little Susie | Hermogenes Macatayog | Regal Films |
| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | VH Films | ||
| Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon | Four-N Films | ||
| 1989 | Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Rocky | Viva Films |
| Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida | Sgt. Delgado | Regal Films | |
| Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) | Cine Suerte | ||
| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Viva Films | ||
| 1990 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Alex | RRJ Productions |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Tanda | Regal Films | |
| Hukom .45 | Mike Pablo | ||
| 1991 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Alex | Viva Films |
| Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas | Kid | Omega Releasing Organization | |
| Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) | RVQ Productions, Kaizz Ventures | ||
| Contreras Gang | Tony | Moviestars Production | |
| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | ||
| Narito ang Puso Ko | Viva Films | ||
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot | Carnapper | Regal Films |
| Patapon | Police sergeant | EDL Productions | |
| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Paolo | Star Cinema Regal Films | |
| Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti | Caloy | Harvest International Films | |
| 1994 | Mistah | Viva Films | |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Silahis | Viva Family Entertainment | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka | M-Zet Films Mahogany Pictures | |
| The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Val | Viva Films | |
| Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! | Noel Agustin | Regal Films | |
| Matimbang Pa sa Dugo | Totoy Icepick | ||
| 1996 | Kristo | Judas Iscariote | Cine Suerte Productions |
| Hindi Ako Ander, Tanong Mo Kay Kumander! | Fred | ||
| Bossing | Waldo de Guzman | Sunlight Films | |
| 1997 | Hawak Ko Buhay Mo | Chief | Rocketts Productions Neo Films |
| 1998 | Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Alex | |
| Ama Namin | Capt. Garcia | Premiere Entertainment Productions Cine Suerte | |
| Warfreak | Edison Yu | Neo Films | |
| 1999 | D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above | Dennis | GMA Films |
| Tigasin | Roxas | Star Cinema | |
| 2001 | Mano Mano 2 | Tata Delfin | Maverick Films |
| Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit! | Col. Valentino | Viva Films | |
| 2003 | Woman of Breakwater | Foreman | Entertainment Warehouse |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | ||
| 2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Gay friend | |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Ranchero | Regal Films |
| 2012 | Bwakaw | Sol [9] | Star Cinema |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Rez | ||
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Calderon | CM Films |
| The Search for Weng Weng | Interviewee | Death Rides a Red Horse | |
| 2014 | Where I Am King | ||
| Gangster Lolo [10] | Cosmic Raven Ventures Productions | ||
| Tres | |||
| Feng Shui 2 | Robert Anonuevo | Star Cinema | |
| 2015 | The Last Pinoy Action King | Himself | Reflection Films Quiapost Productions |
| Maria Labo | Kapitan 1 | Viva Films | |
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Bos | |
| Working Beks | Gusting | ||
| 2018 | Never Not Love You | Joanne's father | |
| Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story | |||
| 2021 | Tililing | Peter's father | Viva Films VinCentiments |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Don Bill Libme | Star Cinema Viva Films |
| 2023 | Mang Kanor | Mang Kanor | AQ Prime |
| Sa Kamay ng Diyos | JPM Film Production |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Balintataw [11] | PTV | |
| 1996–1999 | Tierra Sangre | Juancho Sangre | |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Delfin Montejo | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Father Basil | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Batista | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–2007 | Captain Barbell | Officer Joe Salvation | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Lupin | Lt. Milyones | |
| Fantastic Man | Boss Elvis | ||
| 2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Chief Mendoza | |
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Osang's father | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Douglas | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Regal Shocker: Pelikula (Part 2) | Director | TV5 |
| 2012 | Valiente | Pepito "Peping" Ramirez | |
| Kapitan Awesome | Don Sebastian | ||
| Faithfully | Fidel Mariano-Saavedra | GMA Network | |
| Temptation of Wife | Abner Santos | ||
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Prof. Banal | |
| Villa Quintana | Alfonso Mendiola | ||
| 2014 | My BFF | Jessie Catacutan | |
| Dream Dad | Enrique Sta. Maria | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Mac and Chiz | Tito Butch | TV5 |
| Beautiful Strangers | Mike Mamaril | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Jun | |
| Magkaibang Mundo | Jonathan "Jojo" Perez | ||
| 2016–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PC/Supt. Rogelio Jacob | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | I Heart Davao | Jerry Bernade | GMA Network |
| Kambal, Karibal | Father Roman | ||
| 2018–2019 | Ika-5 Utos | Dado Vallejo | |
| 2019 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Pablo "Pabs" Sandoval | |
| One of the Baes [12] | Rolando Ortiz | ||
| 2021 | Owe My Love | General | |
| Init sa Magdamag | Senator Victor Ruiz | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2022 | Suntok sa Buwan | Magnus / Migs | TV5 |
| 2023 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Abdul | Kapamilya Channel |
| Year | Award(s) | Critics | Works | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31st Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Bwakaw | Nominated |
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