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{{Distinguish|text = [[Efren Reyes]] or his father [[Efren Reyes Sr.]]}}
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| birth_name = Efren Montes Reyes Jr.
| birth_name = Efren Montes Reyes Jr.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1960|10|24}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1959|06|25}}
| birth_place = [[Baguio|Baguio City]], [[Benguet|Benguet Province]], [[Luzon]], [[Philippines]]
| birth_place = [[Baguio]], [[Philippines]]
| years_active = 1968–present
| years_active = 1967–present
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| occupation = actor, writer, director
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|writer|director}}
| othername = Jun
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| parents = [[Efren Reyes Sr.]] {{small|(father)}}<br />Virginia Montes {{small|(mother)}}
| parents = [[Efren Reyes Sr.]] {{small|(father)}}<br />Virginia Montes {{small|(mother)}}
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'''Efren Montes Reyes Jr.''' (born October 24, 1960) is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] actor known for his last leading roles in ''Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri'' in 1990 and ''Nestor Solis'' in 1996.{{Citation needed|date=January 2019}}
'''Efren Montes Reyes Jr.''' (born June 25, 1959) is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] actor known for his roles in action films. The son of [[Efren Reyes Sr.]], he is also a writer and director.

Reyes was first introduced as a child actor in the movie ''Eskinita 29'' in 1968, then later he became an action star in the 1980s, and then took roles as either a main villain or as a supporting character from 1989 up to the present in [[Philippine cinema|Philippine films]] and [[Philippine drama|television series]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Reyes was born on October 24, 1960 in [[Baguio|Baguio City]], [[Benguet|Benguet Province]], [[Luzon]], [[Philippines]], he is a fourth generation artist being the son of actor, writer, director and film producer of the late [[Efren Reyes Sr.]] and actress, director and film producer Virginia Montes. He is the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of actors Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana. He is the grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes. He is the great grandson of playwright Severino Reyes who is also known as "[[Lola Basyang]]" And is called "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela. Reyes was first introduced as a child actor in the movie ''Eskinita 29'' in 1968, then later he became an action star in the 1980s,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gWcVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bgsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6422,4607983&dq=efren-reyes-jr+actor&hl=en|title=Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com}}</ref> and then took roles as main villain in 1989 up to the present in [[Philippine cinema|Philippine films]] and [[Philippine drama|television series]].
Reyes was born on June 25, 1959, in [[Baguio]]. He is a fourth generation artist being the son of the late actor, writer, director and film producer [[Efren Reyes Sr.]] and actress Virginia Montes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2013 |title=Efren Reyes: Actor & More |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20130901/282359742376413 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |via=PressReader}}</ref> He is the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of actors Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana, the grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes, and is the great grandson of playwright Severino Reyes who is also known as "[[Lola Basyang]]" and is called "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela".<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 6, 2002 |title=Lola Basyang At Ink Exhibit |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=g1Y1AAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA99 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |pages=Q2}}</ref> His cousin, James Reyes, was a successful fashion designer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-19 |title=Why Philippine fashion will not forget James Reyes |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/328440/why-philippine-fashion-will-not-forget-james-reyes/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Lifestyle.INQ |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Career==
Reyes then played villain roles for three straight films in ''Tatak ng Isang Api'', ''Delima Gang'', and ''Huminga Ka Hangga't Gusto Mo''. As not to be typecast as a villain, he took the lead role in the film ''Emong Mercenario''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 29, 1989 |title=Any Man Would Fall For Her - Eric Quizon |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AUxIAAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA50 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |work=[[Manila Standard]]}}</ref>

In 1994, he also starred in ''Tapang Kung Tapang'' which was led by [[Lito Lapid]] and [[Cynthia Luster]] and in the comedy ''[[Megamol]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 17, 1994 |title=Two action stars meet in 'Tapang Kung Tapang' |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vmUVAAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA178 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |work=[[Manila Standard]] |pages=18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=July 20, 1994 |title=Sharon, Andrew E in 'Megamol' |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qJ8VAAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA45 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |work=[[Manila Standard]]}}</ref> In 1998, he played [[Princess Punzalan|Princess Punzalan's]] husband in the series ''[[Mula sa Puso|Mula Sa Puso]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anarcon |first=James Patrick |date=July 8, 2020 |title=Princess Punzalan: from Mula Sa Puso's primera kontrabida to international actress |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/152498/princess-punzalan-a724-20200708-lfrm3 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref>

In 2001, Reyes Jr. played the villain alongside [[Dick Israel]] in the film ''[[Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sicam |first=Edmund L. |date=May 26, 2001 |title=Ace Vergel returns to the film scene |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5KU2AAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA61 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |pages=F2}}</ref> In 2002, he joined the cast of the series ''[[Bituin]]'' which starred [[Nora Aunor]]''.''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Salterio |first=Leah |date=September 18, 2002 |title=Nora's 'Bituin' |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=q1Y1AAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA30 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |pages=A30}}</ref> In 2008, he joined the cast of [[Metro Manila Film Festival|MMFF]] entry [[Anak ng Kumander]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 25, 2007 |title=Anak ng Kumander |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pFM1AAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA52 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref>

In 2012, Reyes Jr. played Faruq Ghazi, a rival clan head in the action film ''[[Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect]],'' a remake of the 1986 film ''[[Muslim .357]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Jude |date=December 26, 2014 |title=MMFF 2014 REVIEW: ER Ejercito-Sam Pinto starrer, Muslim Magnum .357, offers a slick and well polished look |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/15309/mmff-2014-review-er-ejercito-sam-pinto-starrer-muslim-magnum-357-offers-a-slick-and-well-polished-lo |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> In 2016, he joined the cast of the series ''[[Tubig at Langis]]'', the remake of the 1980 film of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2016 |title='Tubig at Langis' tests limits of marriage |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2016/01/29/1547880/tubig-langis-tests-limits-marriage |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He also appeared in the action series [[Ang Probinsyano]] along with other former action stars.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2016 |title=Kapamilya Rewind: 5 Comeback Action Stars in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/videos/124100516-kapamilya-rewind-5-comeback-action-stars-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-206543 |access-date=April 16, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref> He then played Mayor [[Rodrigo Duterte]] in the biopic ''[[Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story)]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=January 23, 2019 |title=Ilang kandidato sa 2019 elections, nagpaparamdam na sa pelikula at TV shows |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/24717/ilang-kandidato-sa-2019-elections-nagpaparamdam-na-sa-pelikula-at-tv-shows |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Reyes Jr. joined the cast of the superhero series ''Bella Bandida''.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=November 11, 2020 |title=Bella Bandida: Newest heroine on Philippine TV |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/entertainment/bella-bandida-newest-heroine-on-philippine-tv |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, Reyes wrote and directed the biographical film ''[[Idol: The April Boy Regino Story]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2024 |title=April Boy Regino biopic, matutuloy na; sino ang gaganap na bida? |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/179539/april-boy-regino-biopic-a4118-20240315 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==Political views==
In 2004, Reyes Jr. supported [[Fernando Poe Jr. 2004 presidential campaign|Fernando Poe Jr.'s presidential campaign]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Zamora |first=Fe |date=June 16, 2004 |title=Da King says Macapagal would be a 'fake president' |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UFc1AAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA21 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |pages=A21}}</ref> A year later, he joined other actors including [[Susan Roces]] (the widow of Poe Jr.), [[Gladys Guevarra]], [[Richard Gomez]] and more in a rally calling for the resignation of President [[Gloria Macapagal Arroyo]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Zamora |first1=Fe |last2=Quismundo |first2=Tarra V. |last3=Uy |first3=Jocelyn |date=July 14, 2015 |title=A touch of show biz at business district |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V1g1AAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA21 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |pages=A21}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Film===
===Film===
====As an actor====
*''Eskinita 29'' (1967)
*''Eskinita 29'' (1967)
*''Siga'' (1980)
*''Kaliwete Brothers'' (1980)
*''Kaliwete Brothers'' (1980)
*''Over My Dead Body'' (1983)
*''Over My Dead Body'' (1983)
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*''Operation: Central Luzon'' (1985)
*''Operation: Central Luzon'' (1985)
*''Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka'' (1985)
*''Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka'' (1985)
*''[[Gabi Na, Kumander]]'' (1986)
*''[[Gabi Na, Kumander]]'' (1986) – Lt. Carruncho
*''Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo'' (1989)
*''Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo'' (1989)
*''Tatak ng Isang Api'' (1989)
*''Tatak ng Isang Api'' (1989)
*''Delima Gang'' (1989)
*''Delima Gang'' (1989)
*''Emong Mercenario'' (1989)
*''Bala at Rosaryo'' (1990)
*''Bala at Rosaryo'' (1990)
*''Hukom .45'' (1990)
*''Angel Molave'' (1991)
*''Angel Molave'' (1991)
*''Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri'' (1990)
*''Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri'' (1990)
*''Kaaway ng Batas'' (1990)
*''[[Kaaway ng Batas]]'' (1990)
*''Walang Piring ang Katarungan'' (1990)
*''Walang Piring ang Katarungan'' (1990)
*''Sagad Hanggang Buto'' (1991)
*''Sagad Hanggang Buto'' (1991)
*''Sgt. Patalinhug'' (1991)
*''Sgt. Patalinhug, CIS Special Operations Group'' (1991)
*''Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko'' (1991)
*''Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko'' (1991)
*''[[Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas]]'' (1992)<!-- Late June -->
*''[[Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas]]'' (1992)<!-- Late June -->
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*''Dodong Armado'' (1993)
*''Dodong Armado'' (1993)
*''Geron Olivar'' (1993)
*''Geron Olivar'' (1993)
*''Rodel Sta. Cruz: Halang ang Bituka'' (1993) –Joaquin "Jake" Montalbo
*''Masahol Pa sa Hayop'' (1993) – Sgt. Ramirez
*''Macario Durano'' (1994)
*''Macario Durano'' (1994)
*''Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo'' (1994)
*''Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo'' (1994)
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*''Judge Maximiano Asuncion: Hukom Bitay'' (1995)
*''Judge Maximiano Asuncion: Hukom Bitay'' (1995)
*''Urban Rangers'' (1995)
*''Urban Rangers'' (1995)
*''Maginoong Barumbado'' (1996)
*''Medrano''
*''[[Hawak Ko Buhay Mo]]'' (1997)
*''Medrano'' (1996)
*''<nowiki/>'Wag Na 'Wag Kang Lalayo'' (1996) – Sonny
*''[[Hawak Ko Buhay Mo]]'' (1996) – Matt
*''Frame Up: Ihahatid Kita sa Hukay'' (1997) – Dennis
*''Ang Babae sa Bintana'' (1998)
*''Ang Babae sa Bintana'' (1998)
*''Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999)
*''Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999)
*''[[Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik]]'' (1999)
*''[[Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik]]'' (1999) – Capt. Perez
*''[[Tunay Na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko!]]'' (2000)
*''[[Tunay Na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko!]]'' (2000)
*''Palaban'' (2000)
*''Palaban'' (2000)
*''[[Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit]]'' (2001) – Atty. Dax Imperial
*''[[Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo]]'' (2001)
*''[[Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo]]'' (2001)
*''[[Mano Po 2: My Home]]'' (2003)
*''[[Mano Po 2: My Home]]'' (2003)
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*''Durugin ang Droga'' (2017)
*''Durugin ang Droga'' (2017)
*''The Lookout'' (2018)
*''The Lookout'' (2018)
*''[[Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story]]'' (Regal Entertainment, 2019)
*''[[Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story)]]'' (2019) – [[Rodrigo Duterte]]


====As writer====
====As writer====
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====As director====
====As director====
*''Sa Iyo ang Itaas, sa Akin ang Ibaba ng Bahay'' (1997)
*''Sa Iyo ang Itaas, sa Akin ang Ibaba ng Bahay'' (1997)
*''[[Idol: The April Boy Regino Story]]'' (2024)


===Television===
===Television===
*''Lovingly Yours'' (1984-1996)
*''[[Lovingly Yours, Helen]]'' (1984-1996)
*''Regal Shockers The Series'' (1985)
*''[[Regal Shocker]]'' (1985)
*''Sic O Clock News'' (1986-1989)
*''[[Sic O'Clock News]]'' (1986-1989)
*''John En Marsha The Series'' (1987-1990) Guest
*''[[John en Marsha]]'' (1987-1990) - Guest
*''Ok Ka Fairy Ko'' (1987-1995) Guest
*''[[Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!]]'' (1987-1995) - Guest
*''Palibhasa Lalake'' (1987-1998) Guest
*''[[Palibhasa Lalake]]'' (1987-1998) - Guest
*''Home Along Da Riles'' (1992-2003) Guest
*''[[Home Along Da Riles]]'' (1992-2003) - Guest
*''Boracay'' (1993) Guest
*''Boracay'' (1993) - Guest
*''Cebu'' (1993) Guest
*''Cebu'' (1993) - Guest
*''GMA Telecine Specials'' (1993)
*''GMA Telecine Specials'' (1993)
*''Bisperas ng Kasaysayan'' (1994) – Krisanto<ref>{{cite news|title=Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rK4mAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA24|access-date=June 3, 2024|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=September 19, 1994|page=24|quote=The 1890s. A period of turmoil.}}</ref>
*''Bisperas ng Kasaysayan'' (1994)
*''Davao: Ang Gintong Pag Asa'' (1994) Guest
*''Davao: Ang Gintong Pag Asa'' (1994) - Guest
*''Tropang Trumpo'' (1995-1998) Guest
*''Tropang Trumpo'' (1995-1998) - Guest
*''Coney Reyes On Camera'' (1995-1998) Various
*''[[Coney Reyes on Camera]]'' (1995-1998) - Various
*''The Calvento Files The Series'' (1997-1998) Various
*''[[Calvento Files]]'' (1997-1998) - Various
*''Paraiso'' (1997-1998) Various
*''Paraiso'' (1997-1998) - Various
*''[[Mula Sa Puso]]'' (1997-1999) Ysmael Matias
*''[[Mula sa Puso]]'' (1997-1999) - Ysmael Matias
*''[[Bayani (TV series)|Bayani]]'' (1998) - [[Teodoro Asedillo]]
*''Maynila'' (1999–present) Various
*''Maynila'' (1999–present) - Various
*''Codename: Verano'' (2000) Guest
*''Bubble Gang'' (2000) Various
*''Codename: Verano'' (2000) - Guest
*''[[Bubble Gang]]'' (2000) - Various
*''[[Tabing Ilog]]'' (1999–2003)
*''[[Tabing Ilog]]'' (1999–2003)
*''Kasangga'' (2001) Various
*''Kasangga'' (2001) - Various
*''[[Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka]]'' (2001) Mr. Tordesillas
*''[[Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka]]'' (2001) - Mr. Tordesillas
*''[[Bituin]]'' (2002) Angel
*''[[Bituin]]'' (2002) - Angel
*''Klassmeyts'' (2002-2003) Guest
*''Klassmeyts'' (2002-2003) - Guest
*''Kaya Ni Mister, Kaya Ni Misis'' (2003) Guest
*''Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis'' (2003) - Guest
*''Home Along Da Airport'' (2003) Guest
*''Home Along Da Airport'' (2003) - Guest
*''Barya'' (2004) TV episode Mark Bautista's Father
*''Barya'' (2004) TV episode - Mark Bautista's Father
*''[[Spirits (TV series)|Spirits]]'' (2004–2005) Chief Jaylo
*''[[Spirits (TV series)|Spirits]]'' (2004–2005) - Chief Jaylo
*''Quizon Avenue'' (2005-2006) Guest
*''Quizon Avenue'' (2005-2006) - Guest
*''Goin Bulilit'' (2005-2019) Guest
*''[[Goin' Bulilit]]'' (2005-2019) - Guest
*''Baywalk Drama Special'' (2005-2010)
*''Baywalk Drama Special'' (2005-2010)
*''[[Mga Anghel na Walang Langit]]'' (2006) Roden
*''[[Mga Anghel na Walang Langit]]'' (2005-2006)
*''[[Margarita (TV series)|Margarita]]'' (2007) Carding
*''[[Margarita (Philippine TV series)|Margarita]]'' (2007) - Carding
*''[[Love Spell]]'' (1 episode, 2007)
*''[[Love Spell]]'' (1 episode, 2007)
*''Hairy Harry'' (2007)
*''Hairy Harry'' (2007)
*''Magpakailanman'' (2008) Various
*''[[Magpakailanman]]'' (2008) - Various
*''Codename Asero'' (2008) Guest
*''[[Codename: Asero]]'' (2008) - Guest
*''May Bukas Pa'' (2009)
*''[[May Bukas Pa (2009 TV series)|May Bukas Pa]]'' (2009)
*''Bulaklak'' (2009) TV episode
*''Bulaklak'' (2009) - TV episode
*''[[Dahil May Isang Ikaw]]'' Guido (Ella's Kidnapping 2009)
*''[[Dahil May Isang Ikaw]]'' - Guido (Ella's Kidnapping 2009)
*''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'' Lina's Husband (2 episodes, 2009)
*''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'' - Lina's Husband (2 episodes, 2009)
*''[[Tayong Dalawa]]'' (2009) Ka Doroy
*''[[Tayong Dalawa]]'' (2009) - Ka Doroy
*''Tsinelas'' (2009) TV episode Lina's Husband
*''Tsinelas'' (2009) TV episode - Lina's Husband
*''Claudine'' (2010)
*''Claudine'' (2010)
*''Spooky Nights Presents'' (2011-2012) Various
*''[[Spooky Nights]]'' (2011-2012) - Various
*''Wagas'' (2012-2019) Various
*''Wagas'' (2012-2019) - Various
*''Puntod'' (2013) TV episode Merto
*''Puntod'' (2013) TV episode - Merto
*''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' (2012) Guest/Judge
*''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' (2012) - Guest/Judge
*''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'' (2013) Merto
*''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'' (2013) - Merto
*''[[Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (TV series)|Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw]]'' (2013) Ernesto Cruz
*''[[Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (TV series)|Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw]]'' (2013) - Ernesto Cruz
*''[[Little Champ]]'' (2013) Mr. Salacay
*''[[Little Champ]]'' (2013) - Mr. Salacay
*''Tunay Na Buhay'' (2014) Guest Himself Featured
*''Tunay Na Buhay'' (2014) - Guest Himself Featured
*''Imbestigador'' (2015) Various
*''Imbestigador'' (2015) - Various
*''Sabado Badoo'' (2015) Cameo Footage Featured
*''Sabado Badoo'' (2015) - Cameo footage featured
*''[[Tubig at Langis]]'' (2016) Nestor Samaniego
*''[[Tubig at Langis]]'' (2016) - Nestor Samaniego
*''[[FPJ's Ang Probinsyano]]'' (2016) Apollo Magat
*''[[FPJ's Ang Probinsyano]]'' (2016) - Apollo Magat
*''Ipaglaban Mo!'' (2017)
*''[[Ipaglaban Mo!]]'' (2017)
*''Dear Uge'' (2017) Various
*''[[Dear Uge]]'' (2017) - Various
*''[[Los Bastardos]]'' (2018) Robert "Bert" Esperanza
*''[[Los Bastardos]]'' (2018) - Alberto "Bert" Esperanza
*''Wansapanataym'' (2018) Various
*''[[Wansapanataym]]'' (2018) Various
*''Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'' (2018) Various
*''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko'' (2018) - Various
* ''[[Pepito Manaloto]]'' (2019) Guest
*''[[Pepito Manaloto]]'' (2019) - Guest
*''Banana Sundae'' (2019) Guest
*''Banana Sundae'' (2019) - Guest
* ''[[A Soldier's Heart]]'' (2020)
*''[[A Soldier's Heart]]'' (2020)
*''Bella Bandida'' (2021) - Tigro Ortaleza
*''[[The Iron Heart (TV series)|The Iron Heart]]'' (2023)


==Awards==
==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
===FAMAS Awards===
!Year
*1990 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: ''Delima Gang'' (1989)
!Work
*1991 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: ''Angel Molave'' (1990)
!Award

!Category
⚫
===Gawad Urian Awards===
!Result
*1990 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: ''Tatak ng Isang Api'' (1989)
!Source
*1999 Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for: ''Ang Babae sa Bintana'' (1998)
|-
|1987
|''[[Gabi Na, Kumander]]''
|Best Supporting Actor
|[[FAP Awards]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 22, 1987 |title=Viva films dominates FAP nominees |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tGwVAAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA35 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |work=[[Manila Standard]] |pages=14}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |1990
|''Tatak ng Isang Api''
| rowspan="2" |Best Supporting Actor
⚫
|[[Gawad Urian Award|Gawad Urian Awards]]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|''Delima Gang''
|[[FAMAS Award|FAMAS Awards]]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |1991
| rowspan="2" |''Angel Molave''
|Supporting Actor of the Year
|[[PMPC Star Awards for Movies]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 14, 1991 |title=7th Star Awards set tomorrow |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Lq8mAAAAIBAJ&dq=efren+reyes+jr&pg=PA41 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |work=[[Manila Standard]] |pages=17}}</ref>
|-
|Best Supporting Actor
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Latest revision as of 05:11, 6 December 2024

Not to be confused with Efren Reyes or his father Efren Reyes Sr..
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Montes and the surname or paternal family name is Reyes.

Efren Reyes Jr.
Born
Efren Montes Reyes Jr.

(1959-06-25) June 25, 1959 (age 65)
Baguio, Philippines
Other namesJun
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
Years active1967–present
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Parent(s)Efren Reyes Sr. (father)
Virginia Montes (mother)
FamilyCristina Reyes (sister)

Efren Montes Reyes Jr. (born June 25, 1959) is a Filipino actor known for his roles in action films. The son of Efren Reyes Sr., he is also a writer and director.

Reyes was first introduced as a child actor in the movie Eskinita 29 in 1968, then later he became an action star in the 1980s, and then took roles as either a main villain or as a supporting character from 1989 up to the present in Philippine films and television series.

Early life

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Reyes was born on June 25, 1959, in Baguio. He is a fourth generation artist being the son of the late actor, writer, director and film producer Efren Reyes Sr. and actress Virginia Montes.[1] He is the brother of actress, Cristina Reyes. He is the nephew of actors Johnny Reyes and Tessie Quintana, the grandson of writer Pedrito Reyes, and is the great grandson of playwright Severino Reyes who is also known as "Lola Basyang" and is called "the Father of Philippine Sarsuela".[2] His cousin, James Reyes, was a successful fashion designer.[3]

Career

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Reyes then played villain roles for three straight films in Tatak ng Isang Api, Delima Gang, and Huminga Ka Hangga't Gusto Mo. As not to be typecast as a villain, he took the lead role in the film Emong Mercenario.[4]

In 1994, he also starred in Tapang Kung Tapang which was led by Lito Lapid and Cynthia Luster and in the comedy Megamol.[5][6] In 1998, he played Princess Punzalan's husband in the series Mula Sa Puso.[7]

In 2001, Reyes Jr. played the villain alongside Dick Israel in the film Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit.[8] In 2002, he joined the cast of the series Bituin which starred Nora Aunor.[9] In 2008, he joined the cast of MMFF entry Anak ng Kumander.[10]

In 2012, Reyes Jr. played Faruq Ghazi, a rival clan head in the action film Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect, a remake of the 1986 film Muslim .357.[11] In 2016, he joined the cast of the series Tubig at Langis, the remake of the 1980 film of the same name.[12] He also appeared in the action series Ang Probinsyano along with other former action stars.[13] He then played Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the biopic Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story).[14] In 2020, Reyes Jr. joined the cast of the superhero series Bella Bandida.[15]

In 2024, Reyes wrote and directed the biographical film Idol: The April Boy Regino Story.[16]

Political views

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In 2004, Reyes Jr. supported Fernando Poe Jr.'s presidential campaign.[17] A year later, he joined other actors including Susan Roces (the widow of Poe Jr.), Gladys Guevarra, Richard Gomez and more in a rally calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[18]

Filmography

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Film

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As an actor

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  • Eskinita 29 (1967)
  • Siga (1980)
  • Kaliwete Brothers (1980)
  • Over My Dead Body (1983)
  • Digmaan sa Pagitan ng Langit at Lupa (1984)
  • Pepeng Karbin (1984)
  • Operation: Central Luzon (1985)
  • Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka (1985)
  • Gabi Na, Kumander (1986) – Lt. Carruncho
  • Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo (1989)
  • Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)
  • Delima Gang (1989)
  • Emong Mercenario (1989)
  • Bala at Rosaryo (1990)
  • Hukom .45 (1990)
  • Angel Molave (1991)
  • Tapos Na ang Lahi Mo, Hadji Djakiri (1990)
  • Kaaway ng Batas (1990)
  • Walang Piring ang Katarungan (1990)
  • Sagad Hanggang Buto (1991)
  • Sgt. Patalinhug, CIS Special Operations Group (1991)
  • Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko (1991)
  • Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (1992)
  • Basagulero (1992)
  • Totoy Guwapo Alyas Kanto Boy (1992)
  • Lakay (1992)
  • Tondo, Libingan ng Mga Siga (1992)
  • Lt. Napoleon Velasco, Alyas Kumander Kalbo (1993)
  • Alejandro "Diablo" Malubay (1993)
  • Dodong Armado (1993)
  • Geron Olivar (1993)
  • Rodel Sta. Cruz: Halang ang Bituka (1993) –Joaquin "Jake" Montalbo
  • Masahol Pa sa Hayop (1993) – Sgt. Ramirez
  • Macario Durano (1994)
  • Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo (1994)
  • Megamol (1994)
  • Ka Hector (1994)
  • Nestor Solis, Hari ng Oxo (1995)
  • Judge Maximiano Asuncion: Hukom Bitay (1995)
  • Urban Rangers (1995)
  • Maginoong Barumbado (1996)
  • Medrano (1996)
  • 'Wag Na 'Wag Kang Lalayo (1996) – Sonny
  • Hawak Ko Buhay Mo (1996) – Matt
  • Frame Up: Ihahatid Kita sa Hukay (1997) – Dennis
  • Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
  • Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999)
  • Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik (1999) – Capt. Perez
  • Tunay Na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko! (2000)
  • Palaban (2000)
  • Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit (2001) – Atty. Dax Imperial
  • Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo (2001)
  • Mano Po 2: My Home (2003)
  • Anak ng Kumander (2008)
  • Father Jejemon (2010)
  • Badil (2013)
  • Raketeros (2013)
  • Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect (2014)
  • Da Possessed (2014)
  • Ang Bagong Dugo (2014)
  • Kid Kulafu (2015)
  • Durugin ang Droga (2017)
  • The Lookout (2018)
  • Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) (2019) – Rodrigo Duterte

As writer

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  • Sa Iyo ang Itaas, sa Akin ang Ibaba ng Bahay (1997)
  • Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo (1999)
  • Pasasabugin Ko ang Mundo Mo (2000)

As director

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Television

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Awards

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
1987 Gabi Na, Kumander Best Supporting Actor FAP Awards Nominated [20]
1990 Tatak ng Isang Api Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Awards Nominated
Delima Gang FAMAS Awards Nominated
1991 Angel Molave Supporting Actor of the Year PMPC Star Awards for Movies Nominated [21]
Best Supporting Actor FAMAS Awards Nominated
1999 Ang Babae sa Bintana Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Awards Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Efren Reyes: Actor & More". September 1, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2024 – via PressReader.
  2. ^ "Lola Basyang At Ink Exhibit". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 6, 2002. pp. Q2. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Why Philippine fashion will not forget James Reyes". Lifestyle.INQ. March 19, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Any Man Would Fall For Her - Eric Quizon". Manila Standard. September 29, 1989. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Two action stars meet in 'Tapang Kung Tapang'". Manila Standard. March 17, 1994. p. 18. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Sharon, Andrew E in 'Megamol'". Manila Standard. July 20, 1994. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 8, 2020). "Princess Punzalan: from Mula Sa Puso's primera kontrabida to international actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Sicam, Edmund L. (May 26, 2001). "Ace Vergel returns to the film scene". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. F2.
  9. ^ Salterio, Leah (September 18, 2002). "Nora's 'Bituin'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A30. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "Anak ng Kumander". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 25, 2007. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Bautista, Jude (December 26, 2014). "MMFF 2014 REVIEW: ER Ejercito-Sam Pinto starrer, Muslim Magnum .357, offers a slick and well polished look". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "'Tubig at Langis' tests limits of marriage". Philstar.com. January 29, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "Kapamilya Rewind: 5 Comeback Action Stars in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 6, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  14. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (January 23, 2019). "Ilang kandidato sa 2019 elections, nagpaparamdam na sa pelikula at TV shows". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  15. ^ "Bella Bandida: Newest heroine on Philippine TV". SunStar Publishing Inc. November 11, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "April Boy Regino biopic, matutuloy na; sino ang gaganap na bida?". PEP.ph. March 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  17. ^ Zamora, Fe (June 16, 2004). "Da King says Macapagal would be a 'fake president'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A21. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  18. ^ Zamora, Fe; Quismundo, Tarra V.; Uy, Jocelyn (July 14, 2015). "A touch of show biz at business district". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A21. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  19. ^ "Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 19, 1994. p. 24. Retrieved June 3, 2024. The 1890s. A period of turmoil.
  20. ^ "Viva films dominates FAP nominees". Manila Standard. March 22, 1987. p. 14. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  21. ^ "7th Star Awards set tomorrow". Manila Standard. March 14, 1991. p. 17. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
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