Rosalio D. Martires (born September 9, 1951), also known as Yoyong Martirez, is a

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retired basketball player, actor and comedian. He is a former councilor for the City of

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Basketball career

Martires played for San Miguel in the

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and the

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between 1972 and 1982. In 1972, he participated at the

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in Munich, Germany as a member of the

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. He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.

Acting career

Besides from playing Basketball, Yoyong becomes an iconic Filipino comedian mostly in the 80's and also even 90's as well. His debut movie was, ''Ma'am May We Go Out?'' with Tito, Vic & Joey, released in 1985 by Viva Entertainment. He also appeared on comedy shows like ''Iskul Bukol'', ''Mixed N.U.T.S'', ''TODAS'', ''Daddy Di Do Du'', ''Fulhaus'', ''1 For 3'', ''Vampire Ang Daddy Ko'', currently he's still both active in movies and TV from the 70s to present.

Filmography

Films

Television

*''Bawal Ang Game Show'' (TV5, 2021) *''John En Ellen!'' (TV5, 2021) *''Fill In The Banks'' (TV5, 2021) *''Chika Besh'' (TV5, 2020) *''O My Dad'' (TV5, 2020) *''Mars Pa More'' (GMA 7, 2020) *''Daddys Gurl'' (GMA 7, 2020) *''Tunay Na Buhay'' (GMA 7, 2019) *''Bossing & Ai'' (GMA 7, 2018) *''Dear Uge'' (GMA 7, 2016) *''Vampire Ang Daddy Ko'' (GMA 7, 2015-2018) guest *''No Harm, No Foul'' (TV5, 2015) *''Sabado Badoo'' (GMA 7, 2015) *''Pepito Manaloto'' (GMA 7, 2015) *''Mars'' (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014-2019) - guest *''Celebrity Samurai'' (TV5, 2013) *''Pidols Wonderland'' (TV5, 2012) *''My Darling Aswang'' (TV5, 2011) *''The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto'' (TV5, 2011) *''Star Confessions'' (TV5, 2010) *''Show Me The Manny'' (GMA 7, 2009) *''Talentadong Pinoy'' (TV5, 2009-2014) - guest celebrity judge *''S Files'' (GMA 7, 2008-2015) *''Fulhaus'' (GMA 7, 2007-2013) - guest *''Bubble Gang'' (GMA 7, 2005 – present) - guest *''Home Along Da Airport'' (ABS-CBN 2, 2003-2005) *''Daddy Di Do Du'' (GMA 7, 2002-2007) - guest *''Super Klenk'' (GMA 7, 2000) - guest *''The Buzz'' (ABS-CBN 2, 1999-2015) - guest *''1 For 3'' (GMA 7, 1997-2002) - guest *''Wow Mali!'' (TV5, 1996-2006) *''Okay Ka Fairy Ko The Sitcom'' (GMA 7, 1995-1997) *''Eat Bulaga'' (ABS-CBN 2, 1994-1995; GMA 7 1995 – present) - guest *''Mixed N.U.T.S.'' (GMA 7, 1994-1997) *''Rock & Roll 2000'' (TV5, 1993) *''Purungtong'' (RPN 9, 1993) - guest *''Home Along Da Riles'' (ABS-CBN 2, 1992-2003) *''TVJ On 5'' (TV5, 1992) *''Four Da Boys'' (IBC 13, 1989) - guest *''Hapi House'' (IBC 13, 1988) - guest *''TODAS'' (IBC 13, 1985-1988) - guest *''Plaza 1899'' (RPN 9, 1987) - guest *''Goin Bananas'' (IBC 13, 1986-1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987-1991) *''Family 3 Plus 1'' (GMA 7, 1985) *''John En Marsha'' (RPN 9, 1985-1990) - guest *''Iskul Bukol'' (IBC 13, 1977-1989) - guest

References

External links

IMDb Profile - Rosalio "Yoyong" Martirez
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martirez, Yoyong 1951 births Living people People from Catbalogan People from Pasig Filipino people of Chinese descent Filipino male comedians Filipino actor-politicians Filipino Roman Catholics Nacionalista Party politicians Basketball players from Samar (province) Metro Manila city and municipal councilors Olympic basketball players of the Philippines Basketball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics Philippines men's national basketball team players Filipino men's basketball players 1974 FIBA World Championship players Basketball players at the 1974 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for the Philippines Filipino sportsperson-politicians Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors