Actor-politician Bong Revilla is marking his 50th year in the entertainment industry as he is also set to celebrate his 57th birthday on September 25.
Looking back on his years in showbiz, Senator Bong expressed gratitude for his five decades of acting: “Sa lumipas na limampung taon na ako ay kabilang sa ating industriya, wala na ata akong mahihiling pa. Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa Panginoon sa lahat ng biyaya na pinagkaloob niya sa akin at sa aking pamilya.”
The seasoned actor also acknowledged the support he has received throughout his career, extending his thanks to producers, directors, production staff, fellow artists, stuntmen, and fans.
“Hindi ko maabot ang lahat ng ito kung ‘di dahil sa Kanya, kasama rin lahat ng nagtiwala sa akin — sa mga producers, directors, production staff, mga stuntmen, kapwa artista, at lahat ng ating mga naging tagahanga. Maraming, maraming salamat po.”
Despite his legislative responsibilities, Senator Bong makes time for his first love – acting. He leads the cast of GMA’s big-budget series, “Walang Matigas na Pulis na Matinik na Misis,” a TV adaptation of a ’90s cult classic starring Bong with his wife, Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla.
“Walang Matigas na Pulis na Matinik na Misis,” starring Beauty Gonzales and Max Collins, among others, premiered on June 4, 2023, and is set to conclude its first season on August 20 after a 12-week run.
In light of the show’s success, Senator Bong confirmed that a second season is already in the works, thanking the audience for their support and enthusiasm.
“Abangan niyo po dahil hindi dito matatapos ang kwento ni Major Bartolome Reynaldo, at hindi dito huling sisigaw si Gloria ng “Tolomeeeeeeee!”Pinagpaplanuhan na po namin ang Season 2 dahil ramdam na ramdam po talaga namin ang inyong suporta at pagkasabik sa pagpapatuloy nito,” he promised.
From his early exposure at the age of 7 in “Tiagong Akyat” alongside his father, Ramon Revilla, Sr., to starring in various films and TV shows, Senator Bong Revilla has left an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape.
As he continues to make waves in both acting and politics, Senator Bong Revilla reflects on the role his father played in shaping his career and shared, “Ang Daddy ko mismo ang naging mentor ko hindi lang sa paggawa ng pelikula kung hindi maging sa pag-arte, siya mismo ang humubog sa akin hanggang sa aking paglaki kaya maging ang pagpalaot niya pulitika ay naman ko rin.”
