 |
Ricky Reyes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Enriquez Reyes Jr. April 12, 1950 |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 1978–present |
Ricardo Enriquez Reyes Jr. (born April 12, 1950), commonly known as Ricky Reyes or Mother Ricky, is a Filipino hairdresser, entrepreneur and television personality. He is the owner of the Ricky Reyes chain of salons and host of the television program "Gandang Ricky Reyes".
 | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (September 2024) |
The money he earned from sweeping floors was used as capital for his first beauty parlor in 1978. Reyes now has a 44-branch network of Gandang Ricky Reyes salons. [1]
Reyes’ philanthropic work began in 1984 when he initiated the "Isang Gunting, Isang Suklay" ("One Scissor, One Comb") program which gave free livelihood training to the people of Dasmariñas, Cavite. "We started with giving free haircuts," says Reyes, "but then I remembered the lesson about teaching people how to fish..." This led to the foundation of the Ricky Reyes Learning Institute (RRLI) where he makes education accessible to youth unable to afford college education. The vocational school offers a range of courses in hotel and restaurant services, as well as technical courses in cosmetology conducted by TESDA-certified professionals.
In 2010, Reyes was cited by Forbes magazine as one of the 48 Heroes of Philanthropy list in the Asia-Pacific region. [2] He was selected for his work on health care and job training, particularly involving CHILD Haus (Center for Health Improvement and Life Development), a halfway house for poor, cancer-stricken children from provinces who are seeking treatment in Metro Manila hospitals and for leading a team of volunteers in feeding about 50,000 victims of Tropical Storm Ondoy for two weeks.
In 2015, Renato Nocos, a former employee of Reyes' chain of salons, filed a discrimination case against his employer. Reyes fired Nocos after he found out that he is positive with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The camp of Reyes denied the claim. [3] In February 2016, the National Labor Relations Commission had found Reyes guilty on the said case. Reyes ordered to reinstate Nocos in his job and pay 600,000 pesos worth of back wages and benefits. [4]
In 2019, Reyes attracted controversy in a YouTube interview where he made statements critical of the SOGIE Equality Bill, a series of House and Senate bills which seek to guarantee protection against economic and public accommodation-related acts of discrimination towards people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. In the interview, Reyes asserted that transgender women are still "bakla" from within even if they have undergone gender affirmation surgery and has also criticised calls by the LGBTQ+ community for inclusivity in public toilets and protection against discrimination, stating "If you have a penis, use the men’s [room]. If you have a vagina, use the women’s [room]. I respect you as a person, I respect your homosexuality, but we should know our place." He also advocated against public cross-dressing out of fears of humiliation and hate from outsiders and expressed objections towards same-sex marriage as contrary to Catholic teaching. [5] [6]
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Educational Program Host | Beauty School Plus/RPN 9 | Won [7] |
Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana Jr., known professionally as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. He is one of the hosts from Eat Bulaga! from 1998 until 2020.
Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon is a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. He has served as a councilor of Parañaque for the 1st district since 2016.
Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco Jr. is a Filipino retired boxer, comedian and actor from Bago, Negros Occidental. Competing in the 48 kg category he won a gold medal at the 1994 Asian Games and a silver at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Philippines' only medal at those Games. He is the younger brother of Roel Velasco, a light-flyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as APO Hiking Society, or simply APO, are a Filipino musical group, that comprised Danny Javier, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garrovillo. Today, the group consists of only Paredes and Garrovillo as a duo.
Rosalio D. Martires, also known as Yoyong Martirez, was a Filipino basketball player, actor, politician and comedian. He was the 6th Vice Mayor of Pasig.
The 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City on November 18, 2007 and broadcast over RPN 9 on November 25, 2007. The ceremony was hosted by Boy Abunda, Pops Fernandez, Ara Mina at Lorna Tolentino.
The 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV ceremony was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay on November 13, 2010 and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 20, 2010. The ceremony was hosted by Angel Aquino, Ruffa Gutierrez and Miriam Quiambao.
The 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the UP Theater, Quezon City on October 23, 2006 and broadcast over RPN Channel 9 on October 28, 2006. The ceremony was hosted by Boy Abunda, Tin Tin Bersola-Babao, Jean Garcia, Toni Gonzaga and Joey Marquez and directed by Ding Bolanos.
Celeste Kalugdan Legaspi-Gallardo is a Filipino singer, actress, film and theatre producer. She is an advocate for the rights of the artists. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She is the daughter of National Artist for Visual Arts César Legaspi. She has been one of the founders of the following artist organizations: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Culturtain Musicat Theater Productions, Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines, and the OPM Archive. She is married to Nonoy Gallardo, an advertising director and one of the premier Original Pilipino Music composers.
Jaime Santos, professionally known as Jimmy Santos, is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, former professional basketball player and vlogger. He is one of the hosts from Eat Bulaga! from 1983 until 2022.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2010. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
The 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television were held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on October 26, 1991, and broadcast on IBC Channel 13. The awards night was hosted by Vilma Santos, Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto, Mari Kaimo and to be directed by Al Quinn. The theme of the awards night is Magkatapat pero Magkaibigan as it marks the 25th anniversary of PMPC.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2005. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1996. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television was held at the UP Theater, Quezon City on October 11, 2003 and broadcast on RPN Channel 9 on Saturday Night Playhouse. The awards night was hosted by Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, Lorna Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Charlene Gonzales, Paolo Bediones and Sharon Cuneta and directed by Al Quinn with stage direction by Maribeth Bichara.
The PMPC Star Award for Best Lifestyle Show is given to the best television lifestyle programming of the year and also lifestyle show hosts.
Magandang Buhay is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, All TV and Jeepney TV. Originally hosted by Karla Estrada, Melai Cantiveros and Jolina Magdangal, it premiered on April 18, 2016 on the network's Umaganda line up replacing Kris TV. Cantiveros, Magdangal and Regine Velasquez currently serve as the hosts.
Marilyn Villamayor is a Filipino actress, host, singer and producer. She was a former teen star and host of That's Entertainment on GMA Network in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She was introduced in the "Superstar" show when she was 14 years old and hosted a television show, Lotlot and friends, and Dr. Potpot and the Satellite Kid, together with her cousins Lotlot de Leon and Ian de Leon. She also appeared in a number of feature films.
Nonong Ballinan is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was first known as a contestant in It's Showtime's Funny One.