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

(1957-09-13)September 13, 1957
Manila, Philippines
DiedApril 17, 2015(2015-04-17) (aged 57)
Manila, Philippines
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park, Marikina City
NationalityFilipino
Other namesRichie D'Horsie
Occupationcomedian, actor
Years active1979–2011
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
See also: Pepsi Paloma

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
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References
  1. https://www.theepochtimes.com/pepsi-paloma-rape-what-really-happened_545269.html
  2. del Carmen, Cristina P. (September 29, 1982). "It Hurts Only When They Laugh". Who.
  3. Rodis, Rodel (March 5, 2014). "The rape of Pepsi Paloma". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018.
  4. Jimenez-David, Rina (November 3, 2012). "Jimmy Savile and our own 'lovable louts'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  5. "_". People's Journal. October 13, 1982.
  6. Rodis, Rodel (March 15, 2014). "Was Pepsi Paloma murdered?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018.
  7. Smith, Chuck D. (July 20, 2017). "I am the son of a dead '80s bold star". Esquire.
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