Ricardo Castro (1933 – November 14, 2003), better known as Carding Castro or Carding Cruz, was a Filipino actor, comedian and entertainer. As an entertainer, Castro was part of the singing comic duo

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movie-industry.blogspot.com The duo was established in 1954 and performed for over 40 years until 1997, when Ramirez died. After the latter's death, Castro remained active as a solo performer and for a few years was part of the ensemble cast of the

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comedy sitcom ''

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''. He also did a few films with the late comedians

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. In 1961, Castro was credited with popularizing the "Dodonpa" dance in Japan. He stated that he was inspired by the songs "Manhattan" and "How High the Moon" by

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in creating the dance. Castro died of cardiac arrest in

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Filmography

Movies

*'' Tar-San'' (1999) as San (Final film appearance) *'' Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999) ... Marlon *''Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys'' (1999) ... Elvis *''Katabi Ko'y Mamaw'' (1990) (as ReyCard Duet) *''Yes, Yes, Yo Kabayong Kutsero'' (1989) (as ReyCard Duet) *''Ibalik ang Swerti'' (1981) (as Reycard Duet) *''The Young Idols'' (1972) (as ReyCard Duet) *''Everybody, Dance'' (1964) (as ReyCard Duet) *''Let's Go'' (1964) (as ReyCard Duet)

Television

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'' (ABS-CBN, 1998–2000) ... Elvis *''

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'' (ABS-CBN, 1998–1999) *''

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'' (ABS-CBN, 1997–2001) ... as Mario

References

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