Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a
Filipino actor in movies and television.
Career
Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at
Cagayan Valley
Cagayan Valley (; ), designated as Region II, is an Regions of the Philippines, administrative region in the Philippines. Located in the northeastern section of Luzon, it is composed of five Provinces of the Philippines, Philippine provinces: ...
, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director
Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He was formally introduced as a supporting actor in ''
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' is a 1973 Filipino parody film of the DC Comics superhero Superman. The film stars Ariel Ureta as the titular superhero, which is also his debut film. Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, who is known for his Camp (style ...
'', starring
Ariel Ureta in 1973. He also appeared in ''Sunugin Ang Samar'' (1974), ''Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae!'' (1974), ''May Isang Tsuper Ng Taksi'' (1975) ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1976) and ''Divino'' (1976). He played the lead role as a priest in ''Pagsambang Bayan'' (1977).
He was also in the cast of National Artist
Ishmael Bernal
Ishmael Bernal (September 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996) was a Philippines, Filipino filmmaker, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for his melodramas, particularly with feminist and moral issues, he directed many landmark ...
's 1980 classic ''
Manila By Night
''Manila by Night'' (initially released as ''City After Dark'') is a 1980 Filipino drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal from a script by Bernal and Ricky Lee, and stars Gina Alajar and Charito Solis. Released at the height of the Marcos regime, ...
'', the 1983 heavy drama ''Broken Marriage'' and the 1986 melodrama ''The Graduates''. He worked with
Lino Brocka
Catalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. His filmography often addressed the co ...
in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival entry ''Inay'' playing one of Alicia Vergel's children. In 1985, he did the Peque Gallaga opus
Scorpio Nights
''Scorpio Nights'' is a 1985 Philippine erotic thriller film directed by Peque Gallaga from a screenplay by Rosauro "Uro" Q. Dela Cruz, based on a story concept written by T.E. Pagaspas and art director Romel Bernardino. It is about a love affai ...
, which tells the story of a college student (played by
Daniel Fernando
Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019.
Early life
Fernando served as the Sangguniang Kabataan, Kabataang Barangay Chair ...
) who had an affair with an unfaithful wife (
Anna Marie Gutierrez). This wife is married to a night-shift security guard (played by Ojeda). He starred in ''Dingding Lang Ang Pagitan'' (1986) with
Maria Isabel Lopez.
He appeared in the
Aubrey Miles horror-flick ''Sanib'' in 2003, and starred with
Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress and politician. In a career spanning over seven decades, she is recognized for her versatility in acting across various genres of film and television in the Philippine ...
in ''
Dekada '70'' (2002) and
Susan Roces
Jesusa Purificación Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 – May 20, 2022), known professionally as Susan Roces (), was a Filipino actress. She was the wife of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. Roces was regarded as the "Que ...
in ''
Mano Po 2: My Home'' (2003).
He also appeared in more than 115 movies and television shows.
Personal life
He was a Philippine School of Business Administration alumnus. He was a varsity basketball player in college and was bound to become a professional basketball player before he decided to become an actor.
In between acting assignments, he painted and managed an art gallery.
Death
Ojeda died on July 27, 2021, at the age of 65, due to pancreatic cancer.
Filmography
Film
Television
Selected filmography
*Kuya (2004)
*Sanib (2003)
*Pistolero (2002)
*Hesus Rebolusyunaryo (2002)
*Masikip Na Ang Mundo Mo, Labrador (2001)
*Oras Na Para Lumaban (2001)
*Katayan (2000)
*Most Wanted (2000)
*Eksperto: Ako Ang Sasagupa! (2000)
*Markado (1999)
*Sige, Subukan Mo (1998)
*Babae Sa Dalampasigan (1997)
*Haragan (1997)
*Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
*Binibini Ng Aking Panaginip (1994)
*Aguinaldo (1993)
*Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992)
*Shotgun Banjo: Mahal na Mahal Kita (1992)
*Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo (1992)
*Maging Sino Ka Man (1991)
*Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile (1990)
*Walang Piring Ang Katarungan (1990)
*SGT. Patalinhug C.I.S. (1990)
*Beautiful Girl (1990)
*Moises Platon (1989)
*Walang Panginoon (1989)
*Diligin Ng Suka Ang Uhaw Na Lumpia (1987)
*Dingding Lang Ang Pagitan (1986)
*Tender Age (1984)
*Broken Marriage (1983)
*Sisang Tabak (1981)
*
Kambal Sa Uma (1979)
*Mga Paru-parong Ligaw (1978)
*Huwag Hamakin Hostess (1978)
*Pang Umaga, Pang Tanghali, Pang Gabi (1977)
*Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy (1976)
*Lulubog Lilitaw Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (1975)
*Sunugin ang Samar (1974)
[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/11/13/12/scorpio-nights-tribute-and-more-cinema-one-film-fest "Scorpio Nights tribute and more Cinema One film fest"]
References
External links
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1956 births
2021 deaths
ABS-CBN people
Filipino male film actors
People from Cagayan
Filipino male television actors