Ruben Matias Cayari (July 25, 1923 – April 7, 1994), professionally known as Ruben Rustia, was a Filipino actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his portrayal of

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in the 1988 Australian miniseries ''

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''. He won the

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for his performance in the 1954 fantasy film ''Pedro Penduko'', and was later nominated for four more times in the same category as well as for

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and Best Screenplay.

Career

Ruben Rustia began his film career as an extra in the 1947 film ''Kamay ng Diyos'' (English: 'Hand of God'). His first supporting role was in the 1951 film ''Taga-Ilog'', and would later receive a reputation as a

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. In 1988, Rustia was cast in the role of President

in the Australian miniseries ''

'' (or ''The Four Day Revolution'' in Australia). Karla Delgado of the ''

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'' praised his performance as the president, stating that he "has Marcos' voice and mannerisms perfected." In 1993, he performed as Kapitan Tiago in

Eddie Romero Edgar Sinco Romero, (July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013), commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life Romero was born on July 7, 1924. His father was José E. Romero, the first Philipp ...

's miniseries adaptation of

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's novel '' Noli Me Tángere''.

Personal life

Rustia had six children with his wife Alejandra. He was a

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

{{reflist 1923 births 1994 deaths 20th-century Filipino male actors Filipino screenwriters 20th-century screenwriters