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Ram Revilla (Tagalog pronunciation: [rɛˈbiljɐ]; February 12, 1988 – October 29, 2011), born Ramgen Jose Magsaysay Bautista[1] and also known as Ramgen Revilla, was a Filipino actor best known for his roles in various Filipino television series including his role as Jeff Gatdula in Tonyong Bayawak. Revilla was murdered on October 28, 2011. He was declared dead on arrival at the Parañaque Medical Center after being shot and stabbed in their family residence.[2] There is no clear evidence about the gunman or the mastermind.
Ram Revilla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramgen Jose Magsaysay Bautista February 12, 1988 Pasay, Philippines |
| Died | October 29, 2011 (aged 23) Parañaque, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Resting place | Angelus Eternal Garden, Imus, Cavite |
| Other names | Ramboy Revilla, Ramgen Revilla |
| Occupation(s) | Matinee idol, actor, model |
| Years active | 2004–2011 |
| Parent(s) | Jose Bautista Genelyn Magsaysay |
| Website | ramrevilla |
Personal life
editRevilla was born in Pasay to actor and former Philippine Senator Jose A. Bautista (Ramon Revilla, Sr.) and Genelyn Magsaysay. His name "Ramgen" is derived from the first names of his father and mother, Ramon and Genelyn. He grew up in Imus, Cavite. He is one of nine children of Revilla, Sr. to Magsaysay and also a half-brother of actor and Philippine Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. He followed his father's and brother's footsteps, landing roles on television when he was just 14 years old.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo | - | First movie appearance |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | - | Credited as Ramboy Revilla |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Council 3 | Credited as Ramgen Revilla/Last movie appearance |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Kamandag | Harn | Recurring Role/First TV appearance | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak | Jeff Gatdula | Recurring Role/Last TV appearance | ABS-CBN |
Death
editRevilla was murdered by an unidentified assailant in his family residence at BF Homes in Parañaque City on October 28, 2011, with his younger sister Ma. Ramona Belen (Mara) and girlfriend Janelle Manahan present in the crime scene. He sustained 11 stab wounds on his body and a gunshot to the right side of his chest.[3] Manahan suffered two gunshots on her face and shoulder,[4] and Ramona was left uninjured. Citing a police report, Sen. Revilla, brother of the victim, said the gunman shot Ram Revilla with a .45 caliber gun and then stabbed him. Manahan survived the injuries she sustained.[4]
Wake and burial
editOctober 29, 2011, the first day of Revilla's wake, was attended by members of his family, friends, and fans. President Benigno Aquino III expressed his condolences through the presidential deputy spokesperson Abigail Valte but did not attend the wake.[5] A mass was held in the last night of his wake on November 1, 2011. His remains were buried on November 2, 2011, at the Revilla Mausoleum at Angelus Eternal Garden in Imus, Cavite, with his family and closest friends leading the funeral rites. His sister Ramona was outside the country during the wake and burial.[6]
References
edit- ^ Manila Bulletin: Ram Revilla's interment set Archived 2011-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Celebrity - Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore". sg.style.yahoo.com.
- ^ "Son of former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. killed in Paranaque". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ a b "Bong Revilla's brother killed". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Privacy Policy". Specials.sunstroke.com.ph. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- ^ "Actor Ram Revilla laid to rest". ABS-CBN News.