Richie D'Horsie
Ricardo Reyes (September 13, 1957 – April 17, 2015), professionally known as Richie D'Horsie, was a Filipino actor and comedian.
Richie D'Horsie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Reyes September 13, 1957 |
| Died | April 17, 2015 (aged 57) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Richie D'Horsie |
| Occupation | comedian, actor |
| Years active | 1979–2011 |
| Spouse(s) | Joy Reyes |
Early life
Reyes was born in Manila, Philippines on September 13, 1957.
Career
Reyes rose to fame as a sidekick to Tito, Vic and Joey. He made his television debut on Discorama. The comedian also became part of Iskul Bukol in 1978 and joined Eat Bulaga! in 1979 he also joined T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show in 1981 until 1986.
Pepsi Paloma gang rape case
In 1982, the 15-year old actress Pepsi Paloma accused Reyes and fellow comedians Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon of gang raping and taking photos of her on June 21, 1982 in a room at the Sulo Hotel in Quezon City.[1] On July 31, Paloma's manager Rey dela Cruz lodged a formal complaint with Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile. On August 18, 1982, Paloma filed charges of rape and acts of lasciviousness against the three television personalities before the Quezon City fiscal's office.[2] The crime of rape at the time, carried the death penalty in the Philippines, and to prevent his brother and his cohorts from being sent to the electric chair, Tito Sotto quickly went to see Paloma while she was still securing the services of Atty. Rene Cayetano. According to Paloma, Tito Sotto coerced her into signing an "Affidavit of Desistance" to drop the rape charges against his brother and cohorts[3]—Tito Sotto had allegedly placed a pistol on the table in front of Paloma when he went to talk to her.[4]
In exchange for the dismissal of the charges of rape, Vic Sotto, de Leon and D'Horsie issued a public apology towards Paloma stating:
"We hope that you will not allow the error we have committed against you to stand as a stumbling block to that future which we all look forward to. We therefore ask you to find it in your heart to pardon us for the wrong which we have done against you."[5]
Three years later, Paloma was found dead in an apparent suicide.[6] Dela Cruz was murdered years later.[7]
Death
Reyes died at the age of 57 on April 17, 2015, due to complications brought about by diabetes, kidney failure and brain stroke, reports said. His wake was at Loyola Memorial Park Marikina City.
Filmography
Film
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Swing It Baby | Man in the Meeting Room |
| Rock Baby Rock | ||
| 1980 | Iskul Bukol the Movie | Richie |
| 1981 | Palpak Connection | |
| Iskul Bukol 2 | Richie | |
| Tartan | ||
| 1982 | Si Ako at Tres Musikeros | Orsi |
| Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko | ||
| 1984 | Goodah | |
| Give Me Five! | ||
| Okey Olrayt! | ||
| 1985 | I Won, I Won! Ang Swerte Nga Naman! | |
| Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You! | ||
| Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick | ||
| 1990 | Little Boy Blue: Tiny Terrestrial | Kuya Freddie |
| Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee | ||
| Kabayo Kids | Don Horacio Caballero | |
| Samson en Goliath | ||
| 1991 | Okay Ka Fairy Ko the Movie | Drug dealer |
| 1992 | Tough Guys | |
| The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong | Horsie | |
| Boy Anghel: Utak Polboron | ||
| Ano Ba Yan? | Agang Bungal | |
| Okay Ka, Fairy Ko, Part 2 | ||
| 1993 | Ano Ba Yan? 2 | Agang Bungal |
| Ang Kuya Kong Siga | ||
| Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday | Kadyo | |
| 1994 | Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan, Peksman! | |
| Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada, Darling! | ||
| Once Upon a Time in Manila | Tom | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka: Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa! | |
| 1996 | Enteng en da Shaolin Kid | |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) | Richie |
| 2009 | Tulak | |
| Love on Line (LOL) | ||
| Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Tom | |
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Hospital patient |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1988 | Iskul Bukol | Richie | IBC |
| 1979–1985 | Eat Bulaga! | Co-host | RPN |
| 1981–1986 | T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show | Himself | IBC |
| 2007–2009 | Ful Haus | Coco | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | My Darling Aswang | Tom | TV5 |
References
- https://www.theepochtimes.com/pepsi-paloma-rape-what-really-happened_545269.html
- del Carmen, Cristina P. (September 29, 1982). "It Hurts Only When They Laugh". Who.
- Rodis, Rodel (March 5, 2014). "The rape of Pepsi Paloma". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018.
- Jimenez-David, Rina (November 3, 2012). "Jimmy Savile and our own 'lovable louts'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "_". People's Journal. October 13, 1982.
- Rodis, Rodel (March 15, 2014). "Was Pepsi Paloma murdered?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018.
- Smith, Chuck D. (July 20, 2017). "I am the son of a dead '80s bold star". Esquire.