Fans were shocked when it was recently reported that the grave of legendary comedian Rene Requiestas is in a state of serious disrepair. The images circulating show that his resting place is neglected and not properly cared for, making anyone who sees it feel heartbroken.
Rene Requiestas was once one of the most beloved comedians in the Philippines. He brought laughter to millions of people and left a memorable legacy in the entertainment industry. However, the current image of his grave is completely opposite to the illustrious career he had. Grass is growing wildly, the tombstone shows signs of damage and shows no signs of long-term maintenance.
Fans immediately expressed their outrage and questioned the responsibility of his family, friends and related organizations. Many believe that a great artist like Rene Requiestas deserves a more carefully cared-for resting place that reflects his contributions to the country’s culture and arts.
In response to this incident, some fans have proposed a fundraising campaign to restore his grave. They are calling on the government, his former colleagues and those who loved him to join hands to improve the current situation.
The biggest question now is whether anyone will take responsibility and take action to protect Rene Requiestas’ legacy. With his great influence on the public, no one wants to see a legend forgotten even after death.
Rene Requiestas’ ‘Tunay na Buhay’
During the ’80s and ’90s, a comedian named Rene Requiestas was loved by the public. Aside from his talent, it is said that he was already tickled by the audience just by his appearance.
The simple Rene, who worked as a construction worker and cigarette vendor, worked with big-name artists and even became Kris Aquino’s loveteam in the film series “Pido Dida”. He also became Joey de Leon’s sidekick in “Starzan”, where Rene’s funny character “Cheeta-eh” emerged.
His showbiz career took off but was soon cut short by an illness. Rene Requiestas passed away in 1993.
This Monday, join Rhea Santos as she reminisces about him, and get to know him better through the eyes of his surviving relatives, co-workers, and friends. Two decades after his passing, let’s look back at the Real Life of the one and only Rene Requiestas