Ricardo Reyes (September 13, 1956 – April 17, 2015), professionally known as Richie D'Horsie (; formerly Ritchie Kabayo), was a Filipino actor and comedian.

Early life

Reyes was born in

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, Philippines on September 13, 1956.

Career

Reyes rose to fame as a sidekick to the comedy trio Tito, Vic and

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. He made his television debut on ''Discorama''. The comedian also became part of '' Iskul Bukol'' in 1978 and joined ''

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'' in 1979. He was also in '' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' from 1981 to 1986.

Pepsi Paloma gang rape case

Pepsi Paloma, who was 15 at the time, accused Reyes and fellow comedians

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and

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of gang raping and taking photos of her on June 21, 1982, in a room at the Sulo Hotel in

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. On July 31, Paloma's manager Rey dela Cruz lodged a formal complaint with Defense Minister

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. On August 18, 1982, Paloma filed charges of rape and acts of lasciviousness against the three television personalities before the Quezon City fiscal's office. The crime of rape at the time, carried the

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in the Philippines, and to prevent his brother and his cohorts from being sent to the

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quickly went to see Paloma while she was still securing the services of Atty. Rene Cayetano. According to Paloma, Tito Sotto coerced her into signing an "Affidavit of Desistance" to drop the rape charges against his brother and cohorts—Tito Sotto had allegedly placed a pistol on the table in front of Paloma when he went to talk to her. In exchange for the dismissal of the charges of rape, Vic Sotto, de Leon and he issued a public apology to Paloma stating: Three years later, Paloma was found dead in an apparent suicide. Dela Cruz was murdered years later.

Personal life and death

In September 2000, he was arrested in Muntinlupa City after local police authorities caught him handing over

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(locally known as "shabu") to a 20-year-old. He died on April 17, 2015, at the age of 58 due to complications brought about by diabetes, kidney failure and brain stroke, reports said. His wake was at Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:D'Horsie, Richie 1956 births 2015 deaths Actors from Las Piñas Male actors from Manila Filipino male comedians Deaths from diabetes in the Philippines Deaths from kidney disease Burials at the Loyola Memorial Park Filipino male film actors GMA Network (company) people Comedians from Manila