Berting Labra
| Berting Labra | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Roberto Labra April 17, 1933 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | February 10, 2009 (aged 75) Pateros, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Emphysema |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953-2009 |
| Awards |
FAMAS Best Supporting Actor 1964 Lumuluhang Komiko |
Berting Labra (April 17, 1933 – February 10, 2009), born Roberto Labra, was a Filipino child star and veteran actor equally adept in comedy and drama, in action flicks and musicals.
Labra starred in Apat Na Taga in 1953. He was a child star who shared screen with Fernando Poe, Sr. in several hits, including "Palaboy ng Tadhana," "Sagur," "Kanto Boy," and "Alimudin."
He was only six years old when he made his stage debut. He was discovered by Poe Sr when he was looking for a child actor who could sing for the movie.
Labra also witnessed the murder of his father, Francisco Labra, former bantamweight and featherweight champion of the Orient, in the hands of Japanese soldiers. "He was tortured," Labra told the Inquirer in 2005 interview.
The elder Poe became the 10-year-old's foster father.
Five years after the elder Poe's death, Labra, then a teenage, teamed up with Fernando "Da King" Poe Jr. in the 1965 box-office hit "Lo' Waist Gang," a film that spawned a string of other movies and a lifelong friendship with Da King.
In 1969, Labra and fellow action star The Late Eddie Fernandez were jailed for murder. Labra spent 13 years in Muntinlupa, only to be exonerated by the Supreme Court.
Labra appeared in the 1991 action film "Manong Gang" with actor now Senator ramon 'Bong" revilla Jr Alongside Dina Bonevie as Bong Revilla's Leading Lady, and the late Actors Paquito Diaz and Max Alvarado. Labra's last film, the 2007 comedy "M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli," co-starred actor Leo Martinez.
He appeared in supporting roles in soap operas and indie films in the Philippines.
Labra died last February 10, 2009 due to emphysema. He was 75 years old. Labra's remains were buried in the Garden of Memories in Pateros.
Labra won 2 FAMAS awards.
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