Ricky Belmonte
| Ricky Belmonte | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jesus Jesse Cruz December 25, 1946 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Died | October 3, 2001 (aged 54) Parañaque City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–2001 |
| Known for | Father of Sheryl Cruz |
| Spouse(s) | Rosemarie Sonora (m. 1970-1986; separated) |
Jesus Jesse Cruz (December 25, 1946 – October 3, 2001), better known by his stage name Ricky Belmonte, was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents.
Belmonte was born as Jesse Cruz on December 25, 1946 in Tondo, Manila. His screen surname was taken from the Belmontes, STAR magazine publishers who, in the 1960s, used to publish several movie magazines like Movie World, Movie Land, Movie Star, among others.
He was survived by his three children - Renzo, Sheryl, and Patrick - by his marriage to actress Rosemarie Sonora from 1970 to 1986.
He died on October 3, 2001 in a hospital in Parañaque City, four days after cerebral hemorrhage caused by a massive stroke, he was 54.
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