Orestes Ojeda

Orestes Ojeda
Born Luis Pagalilauan
(1956-01-03) January 3, 1956
Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Occupation Actor
Years active 1973-present

Orestes Ojeda (Luis Pagalilauan (born January 3, 1956) in real life, from Cagayan Valley) is a Filipino actor in movies and television.

Career

He was 20 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He was formally introduced as a supporting actor in Zoom Zoom Superman, starring Ariel Ureta in 1974. He also appeared in Sunugin Ang Samar (1974), Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae! (1974), May Isang Tsuper Ng Taksi (1975)Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy (1976). He played the lead role as a priest in Pagsambang Bayan (1977).

He was also in the cast of Ishmael Bernal's 1980 classic Manila By Night. In 1985, he did Scorpio Nights, tells the story of a college student (played by Daniel Fernando) who had an affair with his neighbor (Anna Marie Gutierrez), a housewife married to a security guard (played by Ojeda). He starred Dingding Lang Ang Pagitan (1986) with Maria Isabel Lopez.

He also appeared in Aubrey Miles horror-flick Sanib in 2003, in Vilma Santos Dekada 70 (2002) and Mano Po 2 (2003).

He appeared in more than 115 movies and television shows.

Personal life

He is a Philippine School of Business Administration alumnus. He was basketball varsity player in college years, he was bound to become a professional basketball player but showbiz turned his life.

Selected filmography

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References

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