Yoyong Martirez

Rosalio "Yoyong" D. Martires
6th Vice Mayor of Pasig
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Mayor	Vicente Eusebio (2004–2007) Robert Eusebio (2007–2013)
Preceded by	Lorna Bernardo
Succeeded by	Iyo Christian Bernardo
Member of the Pasig City Council from the 2nd District
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
Born	(1951-09-09) September 9, 1951 (age 72) Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Political party	Nacionalista
Spouse	Teresita Martires
Children	Patrick Martires Marion Martires
Residence	Pasig
Alma mater	Southwestern University
Military service
Allegiance	Philippines
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Career information
College	Southwestern University
Position	Guard
Number	14
Career history
1972–1982	San Miguel Braves / Royal Tru-Orange / San Miguel Beermen
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Philippines FIBA Asia Championship 1973 Manila Team competition

Rosalio D. Martires^[1] (born September 9, 1951), also known as Yoyong Martirez, is a Filipino retired basketball player, actor, politician and comedian. He is a former councilor for the City of Pasig.^[2]

Basketball career

Martires played for San Miguel in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982.

In 1972, he participated at the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team. He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.

Acting career

Besides from playing Basketball, Yoyong becomes an iconic Filipino comedian mostly in the 80's and also even 90's as well. His debut movie was, Ma'am May We Go Out? with Tito, Vic & Joey, released in 1985 by Viva Entertainment. He also appeared on comedy shows like Iskul Bukol, Mixed N.U.T.S, TODAS, Daddy Di Do Du, Fulhaus, 1 For 3, Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, currently he's still both active in movies and TV from the 70s to present.

Filmography

Films

Television

• Bawal na Game Show (TV5, 2021)
• John En Ellen! (TV5, 2021)
• Fill in the Bank (TV5, 2021)
• Chika Besh (TV5, 2020)
• O My Dad (TV5, 2020)
• Mars Pa More (GMA 7, 2020)
• Daddys Gurl (GMA 7, 2020)
• Tunay Na Buhay (GMA 7, 2019)
• Bossing & Ai (GMA 7, 2018)
• Dear Uge (GMA 7, 2016)
• Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA 7, 2015-2018) guest
• No Harm, No Foul (TV5, 2015)
• Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015)
• Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7, 2015)
• Mars (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014-2019) - guest
• Celebrity Samurai (TV5, 2013)
• Pidols Wonderland (TV5, 2012)
• My Darling Aswang (TV5, 2011)
• The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011)
• Star Confessions (TV5, 2010)
• Show Me The Manny (GMA 7, 2009)
• Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009-2014) - guest celebrity judge
• S Files (GMA 7, 2008-2015)
• Fulhaus (GMA 7, 2007-2013) - guest
• Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 2005 – present) - guest
• Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003-2005)
• Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2002-2007) - guest
• Super Klenk (GMA 7, 2000) - guest
• The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2, 1999-2015) - guest
• 1 For 3 (GMA 7, 1997-2002) - guest
• Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996-2006)
• Okay Ka Fairy Ko The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1995-1997)
• Eat Bulaga (ABS-CBN 2, 1994-1995; GMA 7 1995 – present) - guest
• Mixed N.U.T.S. (GMA 7, 1994-1997)
• Rock & Roll 2000 (TV5, 1993)
• Purungtong (RPN 9, 1993) - guest
• Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2, 1992-2003)
• TVJ On 5 (TV5, 1992)
• Four Da Boys (IBC 13, 1989) - guest
• Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988) - guest
• TODAS (IBC 13, 1985-1988) - guest
• Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987) - guest
• Goin Bananas (IBC 13, 1986-1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987-1991)
• Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA 7, 1985)
• John En Marsha (RPN 9, 1985-1990) - guest
• Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977-1989) - guest

References

External links

• Yoyong Martirez at FIBA 
• Yoyong Martirez at Basketball-Reference.com 
• Yoyong Martirez at Olympedia 
• IMDb Profile - Rosalio "Yoyong" Martirez

This page was last edited on 21 January 2024, at 01:57