Thursday, November 6, 2014

Ace Vergel (January 22, 1952 – December 15, 2007)

Ace Vergel 

 

 Ace York Aguilar Vergel (January 22, 1952 – December 15, 2007) was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies".[citation needed] He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Vergel and César Ramirez, and brother of actress Beverly Vergel.

He was born Ace York Aguilar in the Philippines on January 22, 1952 to parents Alicia Vergel and Cesar Ramirez.His parents were well-known stars in the 1950s.

He was married to Maya Dela Cuesta and had a son Alejandro King Dela Cuesta Aguilar - Vergel

He appeared in his first movie at the age of seven using the name Ace York, where he played the friend of a giant bird in the 1959 film Anak ng Bulkan. The movie starred Fernando Poe Jr. and Edna Luna.


In 1989, Vergel won best actor at the Gawad Urian for his role in the film Anak ng Cabron.

He had the lead role in the 1996 film Seth Corteza, which was about a man who inherits turf in criminal underworld. He wants to make changes and faces the dangers that come about as a result. The film was directed by Efren C. Piñon.

In 2003, Vergel Was His Last Film Masamang Ugat From Viva Films.
In August 2007, a warrant of arrest was issued in Caloocan City for rape cases filed against him in 2000, but he was later released. He was also linked to illegal drugs, but the cases against him were dismissed.

Vergel died of a heart attack on December 15, 2007 at the age of 55 a day after the third death anniversary of his friend and fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr.


2003 Masamang Ugat
2001 Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit
2000 Katayan
1998 Abel Villarama: Armado
1998 Ang Joker At Ang Pistolero
1998 Sige Subukan Mo
1997 Jacob C.I.S.
1997 Iligpit Si Victor Saraza
1997 Utang Ko Sa Iyo Ang Buhay Ko
1996 Huling Sagupaan Samuel
1996 Ten Little Indians
1996 Seth Corteza
1993 Kahit Ako'y Busabos
1992 Totoy Guwapo: Alyas
1991 Sagad Hanggang Buto
1990 Higit Na Mas Matimbang Ang Dugo


1989 Galit Sa Mundo
1989 Killer vs. Ninjas
1988 Anak Ng Cabron
1987 Ayokong Tumungtong Sa Lupa
1986 Teritoryo Ko Ito
1985 Bomba Arienda
1985 Jandro Nakpil: Halang ang Kaluluwa
1984 Tong
1984 Basag Ang Pula
1984 Isang Dakot Na Lupa
1984 Huwag Kang Papatay
1983 Pusakal
1983 Kumusta Ka, Hudas?
1983 Pieta Rigor
1982 Zimatar
1982 Ang Tapang Para Sa Lahat!
1982 Waywaya
1982 Sugo
1982 Annie Sabungera
1982 Suicide Force
1982 Tres Kantos
1982 Mga Pambato
1982 Hari Ng Tondo
1981 Lukso Ng Dugo
1981 Hostage 72 Oras
1981 Kamandag Ng Rehas Na Bakal
1981 Hantingan
1981 Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
1981 Ako Laban Sa Lahat
1981 Kapwa Simaron
1980 Siga
1980 Tatak Angustia
1980 The Valderama Case
1980 Kanto Boy
1978 Noel San Miguel...Batang City Jail
1977 Inay
1959 Anak Ng Bulkan
1958 Taong Putik