Yoyong Martires | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Vice Mayor of Pasig | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
| Mayor |
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| Preceded by | Lorna Bernardo | ||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Iyo Christian Bernardo | ||||||||||||||
| Member of the Pasig City Council from the 2nd District | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
| Personal details | |||||||||||||||
| Born | Rosalio D. Martires September 9, 1946 Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines | ||||||||||||||
| Died | June 18, 2024 (aged 77) | ||||||||||||||
| Political party | Nacionalista | ||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Teresita Martires (
m. 1975) | ||||||||||||||
| Children | 5 [1] | ||||||||||||||
| Residence | Pasig | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Southwestern University | ||||||||||||||
| Basketball career | |||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||
| College | Southwestern University | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Guard | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 1972–1982 | San Miguel Braves / Royal Tru-Orange / San Miguel Beermen | ||||||||||||||
Medals
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Rosalio D. Martires [2] (September 9, 1946 – June 18, 2024), also known as Yoyong Martirez, was a Filipino basketball player, actor, politician and comedian. He was a former councilor for the City of Pasig. [3]
Early life
Yoyong Martirez was born on September 9, 1946 [4] in Catbalogan when Samar province was still undivided. He later moved to Cebu where he pursued his high school and college studies. [1] He attended Southwestern University in Cebu City. [5]
Basketball career
Martires played for the team of Southwestern University in Cebu City prior to getting scouted by the San Miguel Beermen. [5]
He moved to Manila after joining San Miguel, which played in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982.
He would retire from competitive basketball in 1982. [6]
National team
In 1972, he participated in the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team. He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.
He was also part of the national team which won gold in the 1973 ABC Championship (now the FIBA Asia Cup) which was hosted in Manila. [7]
Acting career
Martirez also became a film actor often fulfilling the roles of sidekick characters in portrayals to films which starred Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon. [8]
He appeared in the television programs Iskul Bukol from the late 1970s and in John en Marsha in the 1980s. His feature film debut was in the 1985 film Ma'am May We Go Out? which starred the Sotto–de Leon comedic trio. [6]
Martirez's acting career would overlap the latter years of his basketball career which ended in 1982. He would also appear in later television shows such as Pepito Manaloto, My Darling Aswang and Daddy's Gurl of the 2010s. [6]
Political career
Martires served as a local politician of Pasig in Metro Manila. He was vice mayor under mayors Vicente and Bobby Eusebio and later a two-time councilor from the second district of the Pasig City Council. [4]
Death
Martirez died on June 18, 2024, aged 77. [9] His death was linked to complications from pneumonia. [8]
Filmography
Films
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ma'am May We Go Out? | Teacher | 1985 |
| Love Letters | Chauffeur (episode 2: "Invisible Lover") | 1988 |
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Kabo | 1988 |
| Jacky Tyan | 1988 | |
| M & M the Incredible Twins | Coach | 1989 |
| Starzan II | 1989 | |
| Super Mouse and the Roborats | Junior | 1989 |
| Starzan III | 1990 | |
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | Pare | 1990 |
| Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee | 1990 | |
| Alyas: Batman en Robin | 1991 | |
| Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 | 1992 | |
| Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig | De Niro | 1992 |
| Ano Ba Yan? | Johnson | 1992 |
| Ano Ba Yan? Part 2 | Johnson | 1993 |
| Ang Kuya Kong Siga | 1993 | |
| Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday | Pendong | 1993 |
| Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman | Sgt. Jose | 1994 |
| Once Upon a Time in Manila | Dong | 1994 |
| Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | 1994 | |
| Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka: Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa! | 1995 | |
| Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | Martin | 1996 |
| Lab en Kisses | Dodong | 1996 |
| Wow, Multo! | Sgt. Durano | 1997 |
| Basta't Ikaw, Nanginginig Pa | 1999 | |
| Oo Na, Mahal na Kung Mahal | Enad's Father | 1999 |
| Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse | Himself | 2002 |
| Utang na Ama | Konsehal | 2003 |
| The Fighting Chefs | 2013 |
Television
- Bawal na Game Show (TV5, 2021)
- John en Ellen! (TV5, 2021)
- Fill in the Bank (TV5, 2021)
- Chika Besh (TV5, 2020)
- O My Dad (TV5, 2020)
- Mars Pa More (GMA 7, 2020)
- Daddys Gurl (GMA 7, 2020)
- Tunay na Buhay (GMA 7, 2019)
- Bossing & Ai (GMA 7, 2018)
- Dear Uge (GMA 7, 2016)
- Vampire ang Daddy Ko (GMA 7, 2015–2018) – guest
- No Harm, No Foul (TV5, 2015)
- Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015)
- Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7, 2015)
- Mars (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014–2019) – guest
- Celebrity Samurai (TV5, 2013)
- Pidols Wonderland (TV5, 2012)
- My Darling Aswang (TV5, 2011)
- The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011)
- Star Confessions (TV5, 2010)
- Show Me the Manny (GMA 7, 2009)
- Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009–2014) – guest celebrity judge
- S Files (GMA 7, 2008–2015)
- Fulhaus (GMA 7, 2007–2013) – guest
- Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 2005 – present) – guest
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003–2005)
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2002–2007) – guest
- Super Klenk (GMA 7, 2000) – guest
- The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2, 1999–2015) – guest
- 1 for 3 (GMA 7, 1997–2002) – guest
- Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996–2006)
- Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1995–1997)
- Eat Bulaga! (ABS-CBN 2, 1994–1995; GMA 7 1995–) – guest
- Mixed N.U.T.S. (GMA 7, 1994–1997)
- Rock & Roll 2000 (TV5, 1993)
- Purungtong (RPN 9, 1993) – guest
- Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2, 1992–2003)
- TVJ on 5 (TV5, 1992)
- Four Da Boys (IBC 13, 1989) – guest
- Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988) – guest
- TODAS (IBC 13, 1985-1988) – guest
- Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987) – guest
- Goin Bananas (IBC 13, 1986–1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987–1991)
- Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA 7, 1985)
- John en Marsha (RPN 9, 1985–1990) – guest
- Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977–1989) – guest
References
- ^ a b c Henson, Joaquin (March 10, 2024). "Yoyong owes a lot to PBA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Rosalio MartÃnez Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (August 7, 2013). "Yoyong: It's all about heart". The Philippine Star.
- ^ a b "PBA legend, Olympian, comedian Rosalio 'Yoyong' Martires passes away". One Sports. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Dy, Richard (June 19, 2024). "Former Olympian Yoyong Martires dies". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 19, 2024). "Former comedian Yoyong Martires dies at 72". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (June 19, 2024). "Olympian and PBA great Yoyong Martires passes away at 72". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Terrado, Jonas (June 19, 2024). "Yoyong Martires, Olympian and PBA legend, passes away". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Dioquino, Delfin (June 19, 2024). "PBA legend and Olympian Yoyong Martires dies". Rappler. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
External links
- Yoyong Martirez at FIBA
- Yoyong Martirez at Basketball-Reference.com
- Yoyong Martirez at Olympedia
- IMDb Profile - Rosalio "Yoyong" Martirez
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- 1946 births
- 2024 deaths
- Deaths from pneumonia in the Philippines
- People from Catbalogan
- Actors from Pasig
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino actor-politicians
- Filipino Roman Catholics
- Nacionalista Party politicians
- Basketball players from Samar (province)
- Metro Manila city and municipal councilors
- Olympic basketball players for the Philippines
- Basketball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- Philippines men's national basketball team players
- Filipino men's basketball players
- 1974 FIBA World Championship players
- Basketball players at the 1974 Asian Games
- Asian Games competitors for the Philippines
- Filipino sportsperson-politicians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
Yoyong Martires | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Vice Mayor of Pasig | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
| Mayor |
| ||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Lorna Bernardo | ||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Iyo Christian Bernardo | ||||||||||||||
| Member of the Pasig City Council from the 2nd District | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
| Personal details | |||||||||||||||
| Born | Rosalio D. Martires September 9, 1946 Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines | ||||||||||||||
| Died | June 18, 2024 (aged 77) | ||||||||||||||
| Political party | Nacionalista | ||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Teresita Martires (
m. 1975) | ||||||||||||||
| Children | 5 [1] | ||||||||||||||
| Residence | Pasig | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Southwestern University | ||||||||||||||
| Basketball career | |||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||
| College | Southwestern University | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Guard | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 1972–1982 | San Miguel Braves / Royal Tru-Orange / San Miguel Beermen | ||||||||||||||
Medals
| |||||||||||||||
Rosalio D. Martires [2] (September 9, 1946 – June 18, 2024), also known as Yoyong Martirez, was a Filipino basketball player, actor, politician and comedian. He was a former councilor for the City of Pasig. [3]
Early life
Yoyong Martirez was born on September 9, 1946 [4] in Catbalogan when Samar province was still undivided. He later moved to Cebu where he pursued his high school and college studies. [1] He attended Southwestern University in Cebu City. [5]
Basketball career
Martires played for the team of Southwestern University in Cebu City prior to getting scouted by the San Miguel Beermen. [5]
He moved to Manila after joining San Miguel, which played in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982.
He would retire from competitive basketball in 1982. [6]
National team
In 1972, he participated in the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team. He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.
He was also part of the national team which won gold in the 1973 ABC Championship (now the FIBA Asia Cup) which was hosted in Manila. [7]
Acting career
Martirez also became a film actor often fulfilling the roles of sidekick characters in portrayals to films which starred Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon. [8]
He appeared in the television programs Iskul Bukol from the late 1970s and in John en Marsha in the 1980s. His feature film debut was in the 1985 film Ma'am May We Go Out? which starred the Sotto–de Leon comedic trio. [6]
Martirez's acting career would overlap the latter years of his basketball career which ended in 1982. He would also appear in later television shows such as Pepito Manaloto, My Darling Aswang and Daddy's Gurl of the 2010s. [6]
Political career
Martires served as a local politician of Pasig in Metro Manila. He was vice mayor under mayors Vicente and Bobby Eusebio and later a two-time councilor from the second district of the Pasig City Council. [4]
Death
Martirez died on June 18, 2024, aged 77. [9] His death was linked to complications from pneumonia. [8]
Filmography
Films
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ma'am May We Go Out? | Teacher | 1985 |
| Love Letters | Chauffeur (episode 2: "Invisible Lover") | 1988 |
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Kabo | 1988 |
| Jacky Tyan | 1988 | |
| M & M the Incredible Twins | Coach | 1989 |
| Starzan II | 1989 | |
| Super Mouse and the Roborats | Junior | 1989 |
| Starzan III | 1990 | |
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | Pare | 1990 |
| Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee | 1990 | |
| Alyas: Batman en Robin | 1991 | |
| Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 | 1992 | |
| Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig | De Niro | 1992 |
| Ano Ba Yan? | Johnson | 1992 |
| Ano Ba Yan? Part 2 | Johnson | 1993 |
| Ang Kuya Kong Siga | 1993 | |
| Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday | Pendong | 1993 |
| Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman | Sgt. Jose | 1994 |
| Once Upon a Time in Manila | Dong | 1994 |
| Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | 1994 | |
| Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka: Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa! | 1995 | |
| Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | Martin | 1996 |
| Lab en Kisses | Dodong | 1996 |
| Wow, Multo! | Sgt. Durano | 1997 |
| Basta't Ikaw, Nanginginig Pa | 1999 | |
| Oo Na, Mahal na Kung Mahal | Enad's Father | 1999 |
| Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse | Himself | 2002 |
| Utang na Ama | Konsehal | 2003 |
| The Fighting Chefs | 2013 |
Television
- Bawal na Game Show (TV5, 2021)
- John en Ellen! (TV5, 2021)
- Fill in the Bank (TV5, 2021)
- Chika Besh (TV5, 2020)
- O My Dad (TV5, 2020)
- Mars Pa More (GMA 7, 2020)
- Daddys Gurl (GMA 7, 2020)
- Tunay na Buhay (GMA 7, 2019)
- Bossing & Ai (GMA 7, 2018)
- Dear Uge (GMA 7, 2016)
- Vampire ang Daddy Ko (GMA 7, 2015–2018) – guest
- No Harm, No Foul (TV5, 2015)
- Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015)
- Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7, 2015)
- Mars (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014–2019) – guest
- Celebrity Samurai (TV5, 2013)
- Pidols Wonderland (TV5, 2012)
- My Darling Aswang (TV5, 2011)
- The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011)
- Star Confessions (TV5, 2010)
- Show Me the Manny (GMA 7, 2009)
- Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009–2014) – guest celebrity judge
- S Files (GMA 7, 2008–2015)
- Fulhaus (GMA 7, 2007–2013) – guest
- Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 2005 – present) – guest
- Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003–2005)
- Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2002–2007) – guest
- Super Klenk (GMA 7, 2000) – guest
- The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2, 1999–2015) – guest
- 1 for 3 (GMA 7, 1997–2002) – guest
- Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996–2006)
- Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1995–1997)
- Eat Bulaga! (ABS-CBN 2, 1994–1995; GMA 7 1995–) – guest
- Mixed N.U.T.S. (GMA 7, 1994–1997)
- Rock & Roll 2000 (TV5, 1993)
- Purungtong (RPN 9, 1993) – guest
- Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2, 1992–2003)
- TVJ on 5 (TV5, 1992)
- Four Da Boys (IBC 13, 1989) – guest
- Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988) – guest
- TODAS (IBC 13, 1985-1988) – guest
- Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987) – guest
- Goin Bananas (IBC 13, 1986–1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987–1991)
- Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA 7, 1985)
- John en Marsha (RPN 9, 1985–1990) – guest
- Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977–1989) – guest
References
- ^ a b c Henson, Joaquin (March 10, 2024). "Yoyong owes a lot to PBA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Rosalio MartÃnez Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (August 7, 2013). "Yoyong: It's all about heart". The Philippine Star.
- ^ a b "PBA legend, Olympian, comedian Rosalio 'Yoyong' Martires passes away". One Sports. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Dy, Richard (June 19, 2024). "Former Olympian Yoyong Martires dies". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 19, 2024). "Former comedian Yoyong Martires dies at 72". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (June 19, 2024). "Olympian and PBA great Yoyong Martires passes away at 72". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Terrado, Jonas (June 19, 2024). "Yoyong Martires, Olympian and PBA legend, passes away". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Dioquino, Delfin (June 19, 2024). "PBA legend and Olympian Yoyong Martires dies". Rappler. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
External links
- Yoyong Martirez at FIBA
- Yoyong Martirez at Basketball-Reference.com
- Yoyong Martirez at Olympedia
- IMDb Profile - Rosalio "Yoyong" Martirez
| ||
- 1946 births
- 2024 deaths
- Deaths from pneumonia in the Philippines
- People from Catbalogan
- Actors from Pasig
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino actor-politicians
- Filipino Roman Catholics
- Nacionalista Party politicians
- Basketball players from Samar (province)
- Metro Manila city and municipal councilors
- Olympic basketball players for the Philippines
- Basketball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- Philippines men's national basketball team players
- Filipino men's basketball players
- 1974 FIBA World Championship players
- Basketball players at the 1974 Asian Games
- Asian Games competitors for the Philippines
- Filipino sportsperson-politicians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors