Rez Cortez

Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director.

Acting career Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim.

He is also known for being an action star in many action films with his intensive and antagonistic roles and also in TV series.

He became an assistant director of the film Kapag Lumaban ang Api in 1987.

He became the president of the Mowelfund (Movie Workers Foundation, Inc.) after Boots Anson-Roa retired on April 1, 2020. He was a former president of the Actors’ Guild of the Philippines and was replaced by Imelda Papin in 2017.

Politics In 1986, Cortez campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

Cortez also ran as a representative of Camarines Sur in 2013 but did not win the seat.

Personal life On August 31, 2021, Cortez's daughter Cai posted on Instagram that he will undergo surgery for a suspected liver cancer. On September 17, 2021, his daughter announced that he is cancer-free after a successful surgery.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1974 Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim Pssst... Halika, Babae! 1975 Bamboo Trap 1976 Insiang Bebot 1977 Sila... Sa Bawa't Bangketa The Captive Virgins David 1978 Mga Mata ni Anghelita Truck Driver 1980 Angela Markado 1981 Sierra Madre 1984 Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Phil This Is My Country Boy Echas Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie) Alex Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Charlie Charot Ang Padrino Jake 1985 Anak ng Tondo Johnny 1986 Laban Kung Laban Cebu Town Mayor Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Louie Batang Quiapo Tikboy Captain Barbell Atong Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields Berting 1987 Jack en Poy, Hale-Hale Hoy! Anton Jack & Jill Baldo / Betty 1988 Wake Up Little Susie Hermogenes Macatayog Kapag Napagod ang Puso Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon 1989 Abot Hanggang Sukdulan Rocky Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida Sgt. Delgado Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) Capt. Wenceslao Ealdama Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Ex-Commando 1990 Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija Alex Shake, Rattle & Roll II Tanda Hukom .45 Mike Pablo 1991 Maging Sino Ka Man Alex Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas Kid Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) Contreras Gang Tony 1992 Eh, Kasi Bata Narito ang Puso Ko 1993 Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot Carnapper Patapon Police sergeant Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo Paolo Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti Caloy 1994 Mistah Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Silahis 1995 Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka The Grepor Butch Belgica Story Val Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita! Noel Agustin Matimbang Pa sa Dugo Totoy Icepick 1996 Kristo Judas Iscariote Hindi Ako Ander, Tanong Mo Kay Kumander! Fred Bossing Waldo de Guzman 1997 Hawak Ko Buhay Mo Chief 1998 Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari Alex Ama Namin Capt. Garcia Warfreak Edison Yu 1999 D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above Dennis Tigasin Roxas 2001 Mano Mano 2 Tata Delfin Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit! Col. Valentino 2003 Woman of Breakwater Foreman 2005 The Great Raid 2009 OMG (Oh, My Girl!) Gay friend 2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Ranchero 2012 Bwakaw Sol Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Rez 2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Calderon The Search for Weng Weng Interviewee 2014 Where I Am King Boyong Gangster Lolo Tres Feng Shui 2 Robert Anonuevo 2015 The Last Pinoy Action King Himself Maria Labo Kapitan 1 2016 Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Bos Working Beks Gusting 2018 Never Not Love You Joanne's father Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story 2021 Tililing Peter's father 2022 Partners in Crime Don Bill Libme 2023 Mang Kanor Mang Kanor Sa Kamay ng Diyos Imelda Papin: The Untold Story Atty. Vicente Millora 2025First Light Edward Kontrabida AcademyFacial Expression Teacher

Television Year Title Role 1987 Balintataw 1993 Ipaglaban Mo! 1996–1999 Tierra Sangre Juancho Sangre 1997 Esperanza Delfin Montejo 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Father Basil 2005–2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Batista 2006–2007 Captain Barbell Officer Joe Salvation 2007 Lupin Lt. Milyones Fantastic Man Boss Elvis 2008 Joaquin Bordado Chief Mendoza 2008–2009 Eva Fonda Osang's father 2011 Time of My Life Douglas 2011–2012 Regal Shocker: Pelikula (Part 2) Director 2012 Valiente Pepito "Peping" Ramirez Kapitan Awesome Don Sebastian Faithfully Fidel Mariano-Saavedra Temptation of Wife Abner Santos 2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Prof. Banal Villa Quintana Alfonso Mendiola 2014 My BFF Jessie Catacutan Dream Dad Enrique Sta. Maria 2015 Mac and Chiz Tito Butch Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Briefcase #16 Beautiful Strangers Mike Mamaril 2016 That's My Amboy Jun Magkaibang Mundo Jonathan "Jojo" Perez 2016–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PC/Supt. Rogelio Jacob 2017 I Heart Davao Jerry Bernade Kambal, Karibal Father Roman 2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Dado Vallejo 2019 Dahil sa Pag-ibig Pablo "Pabs" Sandoval One of the Baes Rolando Ortiz 2021 Owe My Love General Init sa Magdamag Senator Victor Ruiz 2022 Suntok sa Buwan Magnus / Migs 2023 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Abdul 2026 Sigabo Paquito Machica

Awards and nominations Year Award(s) Critics Works Result 2013 31st Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor Bwakaw