Ace Vergel, born Ace York Aguilar (November 22, 1953 – December 15, 2007), was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late Alicia Vergel

Alicia Vergel

Alicia Vergel was a Filipina actress noted for her roles as fighting women and amazons and, like Norma Blancaflor, for her heart-shaped face...

 and César Ramírez

César Ramírez

Arlen Quindoy Aguilar , better known by his stage name César Ramírez, was a Filipino actor who was a leading man for Sampaguita Pictures. He was famous for his portrayal of a Philippines' mythical hero, "Bernardo Carpio"....

, and the brother of Beverly Vergel

Beverly Vergel

Beverly Vergel, was born in Manila, Philippines to actors' Cesar Ramirez and Alicia Vergel. Younger sister to Ace Vergel. She is an experienced Director, Producer, Actor, Ramp Model and Public Speaker. She is also known as the most experienced and effective acting coach in the entertainment industry...

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Film career

He made his first movie at the age of 7 where he played the friend of a giant bird in the 1959 film Anak ng Bulkan. The movie starred Fernando Poe Jr. and Edna Luna.

In 1989, Vergel won best actor at Gawad Urian for his role in the film Anak ng Cabron.

Controversies

On August, a warrant of arrest was issued in Caloocan City for rape cases filed against him in 2000, but he was later released; he was also linked to illegal drugs, but the cases against him were dismissed.

Death

Vergel died of heart attack on December 15, 2007 at the age of 55 a day after the third death anniversary of his friend and fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr.

Filmography

• Masamang Ugat (2003) .... David
• Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit (2001) .... Capt. Ted Cordero
• Katayan (2000)
• Abel Villarama: Armado (1999) .... Abel Villarama
• Ang Joker at Ang Pistolero (1998) .... Guest Appearance
• Sige Subukan Mo (1998) .... Gani
• Jacob (1997) .... Jacob
• Iligpit Si Victor Saraza (1997) .... Victor Saraza
• Utang Ko sa Iyo ang Buhay Ko (1997)
• Huling Sagupaan (1996)
• Ten Little Indians (1996) .... Brandon Valdez
• Seth Corteza (1996) .... Seth Corteza
• Sarraza (1994)
• Kahit Ako'y Busabos (1993)
• Totoy Guwapo: Alyas Totoy Guwapo (1992) .... Totoy Castro/Totoy Guwapo
• Sagad Hanggang Buto (1991) .... Banjo
• Higit na Matimbang ang Dugo (1990)
• Galit sa Mundo (1989)
• Killer vs. Ninjas (1989)
• Anak ng Cabron (1988)
• Ayokong Tumungtong sa Lupa (1987)
• Teritoryo Ko Ito (1986)
• Bomba Arienda (1985) .... Roger 'Bomba' Arienda
• Halang Ang Kaluluwa (1985)
• Basag ang Pula (1985)
• Tong (1984)
• Isang Dakot na Lupa (1984)
• Huwag Ka'ng Papatay (1984)
• Pusakal (1983)
• Kumusta Ka, Hudas? (1983)
• Pieta (1983) .... Rigor

• Zimatar (1982)
• Ang Tapang Para sa Lahat! (1982).... Ricardo
• Waywaya (1982)
• Sugo (1982)
• Annie Sabungera (1982)
• Suicide Force (1982)
• Tres Kantos (1982)
• Mga Pambato (1982)
• Hai ng Tondo (1982)
• Lukso ng Dugo (1981)
• Hostage 72 Oras (1981)
• Kamandag ng Rehas na Bakal (1981)
• Hantingan (1981)
• Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (1981)
• Ako Laban Sa Lahat (1981)
• Kapwa Simaron (1981)
• Tatak Angustia (1980)
• The Valderrama Case (1980)
• Kanto Boy (1980)
• Inay (1977) .... Alex
• Anak ng Bulkan (1975)
• Taong Putik (1974)