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Ace Vergel
Ace Vergel
	Ace Vergel, from the movie "Sige Subukan Mo" 1998. Screen captured
Born	Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar; November 20, 1954
Died	December 15, 2007 (aged 53); Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Resting place	The Garden of Divine World Columbary
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Alas, The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1957–2007
Spouse	Maya Dela Cuesta
Children	Alejandro King Aguilar
Parent(s)	Alicia Vergel and César Ramírez
Awards	Gawad Urian Best Actor 1988 Anak ng Cabron; PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year 1989 Anak ng Cabron

Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar (November 20, 1954 – December 15, 2007), better known by his stage name Ace Vergel, was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies".^[1] He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Vergel and César Ramírez, and brother of actress Beverly Vergel.^[2]

Early life

He was born Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar in the Philippines on November 20, 1954, to parents Alicia Vergel and Cesar Ramirez.^[3] His parents were well-known stars in the 1950s.^[4]

He attended Business Management and Public Relations at Ateneo de Manila University in 1975.

He was married to Maya dela Cuesta and had a son named Alejandro King dela Cuesta Aguilar.

Film career

Ace Vergel, being a "Child of Cinema" started in the film industry at the age of 3. His screen debut was in "Taong Putik" which starred his mother. He appeared in his first full-length movie at the age of five using his real name Ace York, 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. At the age of 7, Ace dropped out of the movie scene as he reached school age.

In 1969 At the age of 15 he made a movie comeback and was paired with Nora Aunor in a musical "Nineteeners" but the chemistry didn't work and decided to bid the movie scene goodbye again. He staged his comeback in 1977 to do the film under Lino Brocka entitled "Inay" where his mother Alicia Vergel portrayed the title role. In the following year, Vergel switched from drama to action roles. His launching vehicle as an action star was in the film Noel San Miguel (Batang City Jail) in 1978. The movie gained positive reviews and made it to the box office. The movie stablished him as the newest action sensation during that time.

Vergel is the first movie star that appeared in a miniseries. The FIRST ever Philippine Miniseries entitled “Malayo Pa Ang Umaga.” is based on the first Filipino novel in English, “Without Seeing the Dawn “by Stevan Javellana. He played the main character “Mario” an oppressed farmer. Set during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, It was aired in channel 9 in seven installments during the summer of 1979. Rey Valera was chosen to compose the theme song of the miniseries.

In 1983, Vergel "aced" up a very challenging role in a classic movie "Pieta." His role as "Rigor" an anti-hero who lack of heroic attributes which differs from his usual role in his past movies became his most popular character. Pieta, to this day is considered by his fans as Ace Vergel's signature film.

Vergel has 5 Award Nominations.

FAMAS NOMINATION

1989 Best Actor for. "Anak Ng Cabron" (1988)

1986 Best Actor for "Bomba Arienda" (1985)

1985 Best Actor for "Basag Ang Pula" (1984)

1984 Best Actor for "Pieta" (1983)

GAWAD URIAN NOMINATION

1986 Best Actor for "Bomba Arienda" (1985)

In 1989, Vergel received his Best Actor awards from the Gawad Urian and PMPC Star Awards for Movies for his role in the film "Anak ng Cabron."

He had the lead role in the 1996 film Seth Corteza, which was about a man who inherits turf in the criminal underworld. He wants to make changes and faces the dangers that come about as a result. The film was directed by Efren C. Piñon.^[5]

In 2003, Vergel appeared in his last film Masamang Ugat from Viva Films.

Controversies

In August 2007, a warrant for arrest was issued in Caloocan 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.^[6]

Death

Vergel suffered a massive heart attack and slipped into coma at The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center, located in Santa Cruz, Manila and died at 3:17 am on December 15, 2007, at the age of 53.

Filmography

Year	Title	Character	Notes
1959	Anak Ng Bulkan	Bentoy
1977	Inay	Alex
1978	Batang City Jail	Noel San Miguel
1979	Hoodlum Killer	-
	Teritoryo Ko Ito	Jun Javier / Batang Dewey
	Mahal Kong Taksil	-
1980	Pangkat: Do or Die	-
	Kanto Boy	-
	Kodigo Penal: The Valderrama Case	Capt. Nilo Valderrama
	Hari ng Tondo Ikaw o Ako	Bingo Ocampo
	Tatak Angustia	Eric
	Siga	Atty. Alex Noriega
1981	Kapwa Simaron	-
	Dirty Games	-
	Ako Laban Sa Lahat	-
	Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang	Mr. Delgado / Special Participation
	Hantingan	-
	Kamandag Ng Rehas Na Bakal	Sgt. Noel Santos
	Hostage 72 Oras	-
	Lukso Ng Dugo	-
	Deadly Commando	-
	Solid Alas	-
1982	Mga Pambato	Tonyong Blackjack
	Tres Kantos	-
	Berdugo	Manuel
	Annie Sabungera	Randy
	Sugo	-
	Waywaya	-
	Ang Tapang Para Sa Lahat!	Ricardo
	Zimatar	Prinsipe Akbar
1983	Inside Job	Atty. Adolfo Guevarra
	Pieta	Rigor
	Kumusta Ka, Hudas?	-
	Pusakal	-
1984	Huwag Kang Papatay	-
	Isang Dakot Na Lupa	Ador
	Basag Ang Pula	Fernando
	Tong	-
1985	Jandro Nakpil: Halang ang Kaluluwa	Jandro Nakpil
1985	Bomba Arienda	Roger "Bomba" Arienda
1987	Ayokong Tumungtong Sa Lupa	-
1988	Anak Ng Cabron	Donato Rios
1989	Killer vs. Ninjas	-
1989	Galit Sa Mundo	-
1990	Higit Na Mas Matimbang Ang Dugo	Randolph (uncredited)
1991	Sagad Hanggang Buto	Banjo
1992	Totoy Guwapo: Alyas Kanto Boy	Totoy Castro/Totoy Guwapo
1993	Kahit Ako'y Busabos	Giller
1996	Seth Corteza	Seth Corteza
	Ten Little Indians	Brandon Valdez
	Huling Sagupaan	Samuel
1997	Utang Ko Sa Iyo Ang Buhay Ko	Wex
	Iligpit Si Victor Saraza	Victor Saraza
	Jacob C.I.S.	Jacob/Gardo (Edgardo Mactan)
1998	Sige Subukan Mo	David/Berting
	Ang Joker At Ang Pistolero	Marvin / Special Participation
	Abel Villarama: Armado	Abel Villarama
2000	Katayan	-
2001	Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit	Capt. Ted Cordero
2003	Masamang Ugat	David	Last film appearance