Filipino action star and model known for starring on the sitcom Palibhasa Lalake. He also appeared on the series Lovingly Yours, Helen and Young Love, Sweet Love and was a co-host on Pasiklaban sa Trese.
He was discovered by director Lino Brocka, one of the Philippines' most influential directors.
He was known as the Filipino Christopher Reeve, due to his striking looks.
He married fashion stylist and socialite Irene Salud on March 14, 1987.
He starred opposite Filipino singer/actress Sharon Cuneta in the 1983 film To Love Again.