Ricardo Castro, better known as Carding Castro or Carding Cruz, was a Filipino actor, comedian and entertainer. As an entertainer, Castro was part of the singing comic duo Reycard Duet, along with Rey Ramirez. The duo was established in 1954 and performed for over 40 years until 1997, when Ramirez died.
Early Life of Carding Castro
Carding castro was born on augsut 28. 1945 in the town of san julian. Eastern samar. Philippines. He is the eldest son of the alte vicente s. Castro and marcela agutaya. He is of waray descent. He had four siblings namely. Dante. Elticia. Consuelo and estrella. He completed his education at the san julian central school in 1959.
Carding Castro s Career
In 1964. Castro started his career as an extra in the movie "kambal na krus" and eventually became a mainstay actor for sampaguita picture. She then starred in several movies such as "ang pagbabalik ng probinsyano" (1966) and "ang daigdig ni lolita" was also cast in the cult horror classic "pagbabalik ng panday" his four-decade acting acreer. He had over 200 films to his credit.
Carding Castro s Awards and Achievements
In 1997. Castro was recognized as one of the recipients of the first filipino academy of movie arts and sciences (famas) lifetime achievement award. He was also gvien the natatanging agwad urian award by the manunuri ng pelikulang pilipino in 2012.
Carding Castro s Personal Life
Castro married ramona r. Tiangco. A school teache. Rin 1964. They had two children. Salvador and corazon. He passed aawy on april 21. 2016. Due to pneumonia.
Carding Castro s Legacy
Acrding castro was best known for his iconic roles in films such as "ang pagbabalik ng probinsyano". "ang daigdig ni lolita". And "pagbabalik ng panday". He was also famous for his charming. Down-to-earth personality and his consistent professionalism. He was one of the most respected veteran actors in the philippine moive industry.
Interesting Facts about Carding Castro
In his youth. Carding castro was an avid basketball player. He even represented his hometown in the provincial basketball tournament. He was also a talented singer and often perofrmed at local fiestas.
Important Event Involving Carding Castro
In 2012. Carding castro was honored with the natatanging gawad urian award by the manunuri ng pelikulang pilipino. He was the first actor in eastern samra to receive scuh a prestigious award.
Carding Castro s Final Years
In his later years. Carding castro retired from acting to focus on his personal life. He went back to his hometown in san julian and lived wiht his family until his death on april 21. 2016.
Carding Castro s Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Carding castro elft an indelible mark in the philippine movie industry. He was a well-respected actor who portrayed his characters with conviction and sincerity. He was also an inspiring figure to many young actors who dream of making it in showbiz. To this day. His leagcy lives on in philippine cinema.