RR Herrera is a

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, and was an award-winning child actor in the

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. He won the

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Best Child Performer for ''Agila Ng Maynila'' (1988) and

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Best Child Actor for the movie ''Rosenda'' (1989).

Career

Herrera began his acting career at the age of seven, appearing in the TV show ''Agila'' (1987). He later appeared in the films FPJ-starrers ''Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw'' (1990) and ''

Batas ng .45 ''Batas ng .45'' () is a 1991 Filipino action film directed by Fernando Poe Jr. (under the pseudonym Ronwaldo Reyes) who also stars in the film along with Timmy Cruz, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao, R.R. Herrera, and Tito Arevalo. The film was produ ...

'' (1991), among others.Defensor, Tet (8 June 2012)
"RR Herrera's science of love"
PhilStar.com He was one of the regular hosts of the variety show ''Eh Kasi Bata'', along with

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and Kathleen Go Quieng. Herrera guested in

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(2011).

Personal life

Herrera received a bachelor's degree in

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from the

Ateneo de Manila University , mottoeng = Light in the Lord , type = Private, research, non-profit, coeducational basic and higher education institution , established = December 10, 1859 , religious_affiliation = Roman Catholic (Jesuits) , academic_aff ...

. He is now regional director of TrainStation. Herrera's life partner is Carelle Mangaliag, who was famous for her stint as one of the singers for the 1995 World Youth Day Philippines theme song, 'Tell the World of His Love'. Herrera is a licensed SCUBA diver and hobbyist underwater photographer.

Awards and nominations

Herrera has won or been nominated for the following awards:

Filmography

Herrera has appeared in the following films and TV shows: *''Bunsong Kerubin'' (1987) *''1 + 1 = 12 + 1'' (1987) *'' Agila'' (TV series; 1987-1992) *''Stupid Cupid'' (1988) *''Nasaan Ka Inay?'' (1988) *''Ex-Army'' (1988) *''

One Day, Isang Araw ''One Day, Isang Araw'' () is a 1988 Filipino action comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and child actress Matet de Leon. Produced by Regal Films, the film was released on August 18, 1988, and was a box-office suc ...

'' (1988) *''

Sandakot Na Bala ''Sandakot Na Bala'' () is a 1988 Philippine action drama film directed by Jose N. Carreon, who co-wrote the script with Ricky Lee, on his directorial debut. The film stars Rudy Fernandez alongside Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Nadia Montenegro, M ...

'' (1988) *''

Agila ng Maynila ''Agila ng Maynila'' () is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago, written by Pablo S. Gomez, and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who stars as Mauro Reyes, the titular "eagle" of Manila. The film also stars Vic Vargas, Paquito Dia ...

'' (1988) *''Barbi: Maid In The Philippines'' (1989) *'' Orapronobis'' (1989) *''Impaktita'' (1989) *''Delima Gang'' (1989) *''Rosenda'' (1989) *'' Wanted: Pamilya Banal'' (1989) *''

Isang Bala, Isang Buhay ''Isang Bala, Isang Buhay'' () is a 1989 Filipino action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Tony Ferrer, Dawn Zulueta, Suzanne Gonzales, Rosemarie Gil, Paquito Diaz, Ruben Rustia, Subas H ...

'' (1989) *''Carnap King? (The Randy Padilla Story)'' (1989) *''Biokids'' (1990) *''Bala at Rosaryo'' (1990) *''Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part III'' (1990) *''

Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? ''Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?'' ''(Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?)'' is a 1990 Filipino film and an official entry to the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film won for Aunor all the Best Actress Awards given by the five ann ...

'' (1990) *''

'' (1991) *''At Your Service'' - Child Stars Reunited (TV program; 2005) *''Fidel'' (2009) *''Panahon Na'' (2009) *''Fling'' (2010)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Herrera, RR Living people Ateneo de Manila University alumni Filipino male child actors Year of birth missing (living people)