Subas Herrero

Ricardo Wright Herrero (April 3, 1943 – March 14, 2013), better known by his stage name Subas Herrero, was a Filipino actor, comedian and singer.

Early life Subas Herrero was born on April 3, 1943 as Ricardo Wright Herrero in the City of Greater Manila (now Manila). Herrero attended the Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, with his best friend Noel Trinidad as his batchmate throughout his time in Ateneo.

Career Among Herrero's earliest work in theatre was as a member of Father James B. Reuter's stage crew from Ateneo de Manila, touring the Philippines in 1959 alongside actresses Zenaida Amador, Baby Barredo and Lupita Aquino.

Herrero is best known for Champoy (1980–85), a Philippine gag show where he formed a Laurel and Hardy-like tandem with fellow Ateneo de Manila University alumnus and Filipino actor Noel Trinidad. He played villain for several action stars like Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Joseph Estrada and Rudy Fernandez in films and also co-starred in comedy films with Dolphy, Chiquito, Redford White and the trio of Tito, Vic and Joey.

In 1986, Herrero and Trinidad went live on Philippine television to call for the Filipino public to join the crowds at EDSA calling for the ouster of then-Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. After the revolution, Herrero recorded Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo (The Gift of the Filipinos to the World) along with 14 other Filipino artists to celebrate the peaceful revolt.

Herrero remained very active in showbusiness until he suffered from a stroke in 2000. Despite his subsequent state of health, he remained sporadically active and even took part in the EDSA Revolution of 2001, this time to call for the ouster of then-Philippine President Joseph Estrada and make a guest appearance in Bubble Gang'''s tribute to Champoy'' in 2003.

Death Herrero died in Rochester, New York on 14 March 2013 of heart failure caused by double pneumonia. He had used a wheelchair as a result of some mild strokes and other health issues caused by diabetes.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1971 Pagdating sa Dulo Daluyong! 1972 The Big Bird Cage Moreno Kill the Pushers Hatinggabi na Vilma 1973 Black Mama, White Mama Luis credited as Ricardo Herrero Panic Impossible Dream Don Enrico Erap Is My Guy Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko Super Gee 1974 Dragon Fire Bamboo Gods and Iron Men credited as Zubas Herrero Xia nan yang American's advisor Fe, Esperanza, Caridad Demon segment "Caridad" Savage Sisters Victor credited as Subhas Herrero Black Mamba Pathologist 1975 Ang Nobya Kong Sexy Supercock Seeno Nono Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa 1976 Beloy & the Kid Blind Rage Chief Rodriguez Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagong Gising Taho-ichi 1977 Too Hot to Handle Octavio Calderone 1978 Bakekang 1979 Disgrasyada Don Miguel Mahal... Ginagabi ka na naman Mr. Solomon Mamang Sorbetero Diborsyada 1981 Pakawalan Mo Ako Don Nilo Burgis College president Pabling Enter the Ninja Alberto Sambahain ang Ngalan Mo Padre Simon D'Gradweyts Ambrocio Defontorum Indio 1982 T-Bird at Ako Father Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection 1985 I Have Three Hands Don Severino Commando Leopard Homoza Released as Kommando Leopardcredited as Subas Herrera Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? Mr. Perez 1986 Send in the Clowns Cordillera Mendez 1987 Forward March Major Santiago Maging Akin Ka Lamang Don Alvino Brigo My Bugoy Goes to Congress 1988 Ibulong Mo sa Diyos Haw Haw de Karabaw Don Victor Nakausap Ko ang Birhen Don Ricardo Penoy... Balut Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo Sandakot Na Bala Rico Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo Don Rico Montefalcon Pik Pak Boom Don Enriquez segment "Banana Q" 1989 Si Baleleng at ang Gintong Sirena Don Jose 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Vicente segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon" Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Mr. Lorenzo - Client Sa Kuko ng Agila Jose Morelos Abot Hanggang Sukdulan Congressman Pol Barredo Babayaran Mo ng Dugo Don Enrique Galit sa Mundo Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Mr. Abad Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko 1990 Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko Governor Santarina Kapag Wala Nang Batas Kahit Konting Pagtingin Don Dionisio Zaragoza "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal Judge San Agustin Island of Fire Police officer Uncredited Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection President Alcazar Apo: Kingpin ng Maynila Karapatan Ko ang Pumatay! Kapitan Guti Marketed as Karapatan Ko ang Pumatay... Kung Kailangan Iisa-Isahin Ko Kayo! Lumaban Ka, Sagot Kita Don Carlo Montenegro Hukom .45 Congressman Pablo Angel Molave Don Roman Anak ni Baby Ama Johnny Roa May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi Irampa si Mediavillo (The Final Chapter) Don Luis Kalawang sa Bakal Don Raphael Ocampo 1991 Madonna ...Babaeng Ahas Lt. Palagawad: Mag-uunahan ang Paa Mo sa Patak ng Hukay! Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! Don Julian Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko Don Basilio Hindi Palulupig Andres Gallego Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Orosa Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat Julio's true father Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Atty. Agustin Hepe: ...Isasabay Kita sa Paglubog ng Araw Mayor Maravilla Buburahin Kita sa Mundo Hepe Alberto Torre (NBI Director) Darna Dr. Redoblado Shake, Rattle & Roll III Mr. Redoblado segment "Ate" Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Lawyer of Mrs. Estrella 1992 Pangako sa 'Yo Yakapin Mo Akong Muli Don Simeon Jesus dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles Don Rosendo Miss Na Miss Kita (Utol Kong Hoodlum II) Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo Don Pio Alyas Pogi 2 Don Felipe Shotgun Banjo Atty. Davao Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang Gallego 1993 Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys Sergio Kakambal Ko sa Tapang Militon Hong Kong title: Zhi fa wei long Isang Bala Ka Lang... Part-II The Congressman Lt. Col. Alejandro Yanquling, WPD Senor Remino De Ocampo Taong Gubat Mama's Boys: Mga Praning-ning Dean Monyo Dalawa Laban sa Mundo: Ang Siga at ang Beauty Gladys's father Ms. Dolora X, Ipagtatanggol Kita Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) Don Ramon 1994 Hataw Tatay Hataw Kapantay Ay Langit Mr. Yuson Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita Don Romino Alyas Boy Ama: Tirador Lt. Guzman (Ex Policeman) Cuadro de Jack Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan Jose Ventura Marketed as Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iiwan High Voltage Hong Kong title: Ah sau ging gat: Si gou aat sinPhilippine title: Kapwa Kumakasa 1995 Demolisyon: Dayuhan sa Sariling Bayan Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Alan's lawyer segment "Rape: Case No. 538832" Ultimate Revenge Hong Kong title: Lei ting xing dongPhilippine title: Walang Inuurungan ang Batas Run Barbi Run Atty. Ramon Lazaro Indecent Professor Eusebio Holmes Hataw Na! Fr. de los Reyes Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo Congressman Bunso: Isinilang Kang-Palaban! Governor Guevarra 1996 Ama, Ina, Anak Fernando Alvarez Cedie Mr. Hobbs Bilang Na ang Araw Mo Don Esteban Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure Lolo Minyong Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Financier Ano Ba Talaga, Kuya? Señor Balas Y Subas Yue gui zhi lang Milyonaryong Mini Mang Minggoy Tapatan ng Tapang Mr. Oscar Perez 1997 Wow... Multo Saint Peter Home Along da Riles 2 Don Primo Wanted Perfect Murder Rod Rosales Amanos, Patas ang Laban Puerto Princesa Buenavista: Kapag Dumanak ang Dugo Governor Madero 1998 Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano Emilio Torralba Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan Mayor José Rizal Lt. Enrique de Alcocer 1999 Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero Dr. Yuseco Maldita Don Enrique Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw Manny Alegre 2000 Noriega: God's Favorite Gabriel Arias TV movie; final film role

Television Year Title Role 1974–1976 Baltic and Co. Don 1980–1985 Champoy Himself 1991–1993 Executive Champoy Himself 1993 Noli Me Tángere Padre Damaso 1993–1995 Star Smile Factory Host 2003 Bubble Gang Himself/Guest role