John Regala

John Paul Guido Boucher Scherrer (September 12, 1967 – June 3, 2023), better known by his screen name John Regala, was a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He gained notoriety in the entertainment industry as a member of the 1986 television show That's Entertainment, and went on to play well-known antagonist roles in action movies and teleseries in the 1990s. He was sometimes unofficially tagged as the "Bad Boy" of Philippine action films along with fellow action stars like Robin Padilla and the late Ace Vergel.

Regala was one of the most gifted Filipino actors and most controversial actors in local showbusiness. In 1994, he was nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor' at the Gawad Urian Awards for his performance in The Fatima Buen Story.

Career Although he forayed in supporting or lead roles in Action or Crime flicks he was notably cast in Crime flicks in the 1990s such as Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael (1989) of Seiko Films and The Fatima Buen Story (1994) as an Anti Hero.

Mainstream success and hiatus Regala entered showbusiness in the mid-1980s, becoming a member of That's Entertainment.

Regala became an action star in his first action film Boy Kristiano (1989). He then portrayed a villain role in the film Isa-Isahin ko Kayo (1990) alongside Ronnie Ricketts. He has also collaborated with action star Jeric Raval when he played the lead role as Marcial "Baby" Ama (Regala's late uncle) in the true to life action-drama film Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama (1992). He played his role as Kris Aquino's rapist-killer in the true-to-life crime drama film The Vizconde Massacre: God Help Us (1993).

Return to acting Regala returned to showbusiness and worked with Mart Escudero in the horror-comedy-thriller film Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings (2011). One of his most notable works was with his best friend Gov. ER Ejercito for the award-winning 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival Filipino action film Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) while Regala himself won the best supporting actor award. He has also worked with JC de Vera and Oyo Sotto for the TV drama series Valiente of TV5 (2012). He was once again made famous on ABS-CBN when he worked with Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2013), and with Coco Martin in the action-fantasy drama TV series Juan dela Cruz (2013) and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016).

Personal life Regala was the son of the late former character actor Mel Francisco and the late former actress Ruby Regala. His showbiz career stalled due to heavy drug abuse. Later, he went to drug rehabilitation center and became a born again Christian and eventually became a Christian minister. After some years of his life, he decided to become a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo. He later converted to Members Church of God International but went back to Iglesia ni Cristo in 2015. Regala became an environmentalist and worked as the president and CEO of Project Green Evolution, Inc., which produces the Water Bonsai Organic Root Grower.

Illness and death

In August 2020, Regala was hospitalized for cirrhosis of the liver. He died on June 3, 2023, from cardiac arrest brought on by liver and kidney complications.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1985 Bagets Gang 1986 Kamandag ng Kris The Life Story of Julie Vega Joey 1987 Balandra Crossing Bloody Mary: The Movie 1988 Arturo Lualhati Langit at Lupa 1989 Walang Panginoon Target... Central Luzon Bank Robbery Lihim ng Golden Buddha Ipaglalaban Ko! Babayaran Mo ng Dugo Boy Kristyano Jamil/Boy Kristyano Wanted: Pamilya Banal Jude Banal Ang Bukas Ay Akin 1990 Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael "Ako ang Batas" – Gen. Tomas Karingal Young Tomas Karingal Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka Mateo Valdez Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona Jabidah Massacre Iisa-isahin Ko Kayo! Huling Lalaki sa Bitayan Julio Alyas Baby Face Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die) 1991 Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti! Don Pepe Don Pepe Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Vargas Amok: Patrolman 2 Daniel Magtanggol Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! 1992 Primitivo Ebok Ala: Kalaban Mortal ni Baby Ama Marcial "Baby" Ama Jerry Marasigan, WPD Winston The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! Jake Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila Totoy Tondo: Libingan ng Mga Siga Willy Cuevas 1993 Kapatid Ko si Hudas Rando Sgt. Lando Liwanag: Vengador (Batas ng Api) Lando Liwanag Pambato Arnold Alcantara 1994 Nandito Ako Randy Tony Bagyo: Daig Pa ang Asong Ulol Tony Angel Cremenal Angel The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? Basílio Pineda Jr. The Fatima Buen Story Leslie Baron Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil The Killer / Gener Pards 1995 Kana Pamilya Valderama Sonny Valderama Bukas Bibitayin si Itay Elmo Cesar Hudas Cesar 1996 Hindi Lahat ng Ahas Ay nasa Gubat Sa Iyo ang Langit, sa Akin ang Lupa Moises Arcanghel: Sa Guhit ng Bala Batas Ko Ay Bala Ringgo Batang Estero Labanang Lalaki Rex Robledo 1997 Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol Pards 2 Saturnino Archangel, Asal Demonyo Saturnino Archangel Bobby Barbers: Parak Jacinto Utang Ko sa Iyo ang Buhay Ko Askal (Asong Kalye) 1998 Lucio San Miguel: Walang Kaluluwa Lucio San Miguel Squala Jimbo Notoryus 1999 Type Kita... Walang Kokontra! Vernon Anino Victor Velez Kahit Ako'y Tupang Itim, May Langit Din Jun 2000 Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila Bertin Andal 2001 Dudurugin Ko Pati Buto Mo Parehas ang Laban Brix Vergado Total Aikido Pilak 2004 Animal Jako 2006 Ligalig 2009 Kinatay Sarge 2011 Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings Ed The Road Town police chief Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Carlos "Totoy Golem" Capistrano 2012 El Presidente Padre Agustin 2014 Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect Rasheed Abdul-Salam 2015 Chain Mail Alan One Day, Isang Araw, I Saw Nakakita 2016 Tiniente Gimo Gimo 2019 OFW: The Movie Tatay Mando

Television Year Title Role 1986–1988 That's Entertainment Himself 1987 Salot: "Buong Mundo... Kaaway Ko" 2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Ang Alamat ng Kawayan" Sultan Kayan Encantadia Apitong 2005–2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Harieto "Harry" Lopez 2006 Captain Barbell Mayor Lazaro 2007 Impostora Mando 2008 Joaquin Bordado Cefiro Pieta Miguel Alcona 2011 Pepito Manaloto Architect Max Angeles 2012 Valiente Peping 2013 Little Champ Black Jack (voice) Ina, Kapatid, Anak Emilio "Mio" Buenaventura Juan dela Cruz Agor Tunay na Buhay Himself 2014 Dyesebel Badong Manansala Beki Boxer Dalmacio Hawak Kamay Leonardo Salonga 2015 Tonight with Arnold Clavio Himself / Guest 2016 Ang Panday David Ang Probinsyano Congressman Randolph Subito 2017 Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Himself

Awards and nominations Year Award-giving Body Category Work Result Ref. 1994 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor The Fatima Buen Story 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story