Amalia fuentes romeo vasquez biography

Filipino actor and former matinee idol (1939-2017)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Alandy and the surname or paternal family name is Sumilang.

Ricardo Alandy Sumilang (April 9, 1939 – May 2, 2017), also known by his stage nameRomeo Vasquez, was a Filipino actor and former matinee idol of Philippine cinema.

Career

Vasquez was discovered by director Armando Garces who saw him while playing basketball in San Juan, Metro Manila, brought him to Sampaguita Pictures.

Romeo vasquez and amalia fuentes

He did several bit roles before his big break.

He was introduced in Miss Tilapia (1956) starring Gloria Romero and Susan Roces. He played younger brother to Amalia Fuentes in Lydia (1956). He starred in Pretty Boy (1957) with Amalia Fuentes, Sino ang Maysala? (1957) with Susan Roces, and Kilabot sa Makiling (1959) with Liberty Ilagan.

Vasquez played the son and Fred Montilla as the father in heavy drama Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ama (1960