MANILA - Former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. has died, his son and namesake Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., said Friday.
Revilla Jr., announced the family patriarch's death nearly 2 months after the former senator was brought to the hospital due to breathing problems.
Revilla Sr. was known as "Hari ng mga Agimat" (King of Amulets) in Philippine showbiz.
He first suffered a stroke and underwent angioplasty in 2008.
In February 2017, he had a successful heart surgery and was able to celebrate his 90th birthday in March 2017, a star-studded party attended by family and old friends from showbiz and politics.
He underwent another procedure known as Percutaneous Mitral Clip, related to his heart ailment, in June 2017.
Born Jose Acuna Bautista, the Revilla patriarch was known for his lead roles in classic fantasy films such as "Nardong Putik," "Pepeng Agimat," "Tonyong Bayawak," and "Tiagong Akyat."
His last appearance on the big screen was a cameo in the film "Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom" which stars his son and namesake.
Prior to joining showbiz, Revilla Sr. worked in government as a senior intelligence officer and later as head of the Secret Service Unit (now the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Division) of the Bureau of Customs from 1965 to 1972.
He then entered show business and became a famous actor and producer. He won FAMAS Best Actor in 1973 for the movie "Hulihin Si Tiyagong Akyat" and was Box-Office King in 1979.
Revilla Sr. started his political career in 1992 when he was elected senator under the administration coalition. He finished two terms in the Senate or until 2004.
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"Ulila ng Bataan" (1952)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date September 22- October 1, 1952/ Life
Direction Armando Garces
Cast Tessie Agana, Mona Lisa, Sylvia La Torre, Boy Alano/ Introducing Ramon Revilla/ with Precy Ortega, Totoy Torrente, Martin Marfil, Jose de Villa, Ben Medina, Olive La Torre, Batotoy, Aring Bautista, Horacio Morelos, Jose Salameda, Ric Flores
"Recuerdo" (1953)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date November 1- 10, 1953/ Dalisay
Story Carlos Gonda
Music Constancio de Guzman
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Fred Montilla, Gloria Romero, Ramon Revilla, Myna Delgado
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Billed as 'Ang Mahiwagang Sinderella,' Cofradia was probably inspired by the popular fairy tale character named Cinderella. The 1953 movie was based from a komiks novel created by Dominador Ad. Castillo and appeared on the pages of Mabuhay Komiks in 1952. It is a heart-touching story, as the blurb says, of a girl (played by Gloria Romero) who was afraid to love because---she was black. She becomes the subject of ridicule and humiliation and the butt of jokes, mockery and extreme embarrassments from people around her. But like the fairy tale Cinderella, Cofradia turns into a beautiful young lady with the lighting of a mysterious candle.
Left- Kislap Magazine/ April 29, 1953
Right- "Cofradia" (1953)- Stars Gloria Romero, Ramon Revilla, Chichay, Tony Cayado, Rebecca del Rio, Priscilla Concepcion, Precy Ortega/ Directed by Artemio B. Tecson
"Matandang Dalaga" (1954)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date April 21- 30, 1954/ Center
Story Ben Gallardo
Music Nestor Robles
Direction by Olive La Torre
Cast Carmen Rosales, Jose Padilla, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Myrna Delgado, Aruray, Precy Ortega, Conrado Conde, Etang Discher, Horacio Morelos, Pablo Raymundo/ Guests Rosa Mia, Tony Cayado
"Anak sa Panalangin" (1954)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date September 22- October 1, 1954/ Life
Story Dr. Fausto J. Galauran
Music Danny Holmsen
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Gloria Romero, Ramon Revilla, Chichay, Tolindoy, Rosa Mia, Panchito Alba, Eddie Garcia
"Kurdapya" (1954)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date December 31, 1954- January 9, 1955/ Life
Story Pablo S. Gomez
Direction Tony Cayado
Cast Gloria Romero, Ramon Revilla, Ric Rodrigo, Dolphy, Aruray, Eddie Garcia, Rebecca del Rio, Etang Discher, Herminia Carranza
"Sa Dulo ng Landas" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date April 25- May 4, 1955/ Dalisay
Music Nestor Robles
Direction Armando Garces
Cast Pancho Magalona, Ramon Revilla, Myrna Delgado, Lolita Rodriguez, Panchito Alba, Marcela Garcia, Horacio Morelos, Herminia Carranza, Apolonia Aguilar, Elena Adorable, Clara Yumul
"Balisong" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date June 4- 13, 1955/ Dalisay
Music Ariston Avelino
Direction Conrado Conde
Cast Alicia Vergel, Ramon Revilla, Van de Leon, Dolphy, Manolo Noble, Maria Cristina, Jose de Villa, Panchito Alba, Bert Olivar, Martin Marfil, Pablo Raymundo, Totoy Torrente
"Binibining Kalog" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date October 2-11, 1955/ Dalisay
Music Prof. Rodolfo Cornejo, Jr.
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Ramon Revilla, Lolita Rodriguez, Rudy Francisco, Rosa Mia, Tolindoy, Manolo Noble, Rod Navarro, Zeny Zabala, Ben Johnson, Precy Ortega/ Introducing Nelly Baylon
"Bim, Bam, Bum" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date December 21-30, 1955/ Dalisay
Story Pablo S. Gomez
Serialized in Tagalog Klasiks
Direction Olive La Torre
Cast Gloria Romero, Ramon Revilla
"Tarhata" (1957)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date February 23- March 4, 1957
Music Dr. Rodolfo Cornejo an dthe Sampaguita Symphony Orchestra
Direction Armano Garces
Cast Fred Montilla, Ramon Revilla, Van de Leon, Barbara Perez and Lolita Rodriguez/ with Eddie Garcia, Martin Marfil, Jaime Javier, Leleng Isla, Vic Guevarra, Pepe Salameda, Pablo Raymundo, Cora Maceda, Cesar Reyes, Pablo Guevarra
"Katawang-Lupa" (1956)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date September 16-25, 1956/ Dalisay
Story M.S. Martin and S. G. Bautista
Serialized in Liwayway Magazine
Music Nestor Robles
Direction Conrado Conde
Cast Leopoldo Salceo, Ramon Revilla, Lolita Rodriguez, Daisy Romualdez, Patria Plata
Revilla made a dramatic comeback in 1972 with his landmark movie, Nardong Putik, a film on a notorious criminal whose anting-anting or talisman protected him from bullets. It scored phenomenally in the box-office which made him an action superstar. In 1973, his convincing performance in Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat earned him the Famas Best Actor trophy.He produced films for his own movie outfit Imus Productions based on several true to life stories like Tiagong Akyat, Bianong Bulag, Gulapa and Kapitan Eddie Set. 
Nardong Putik (1972)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Gloria Romero, Alona Alegre, Rosemarie Gil,Robert Jaworski, Michael Murray and Max Alvarado/ Dolphy appeared in a cameo role/ Directed by Tony Cayado
Pepeng Agimat (1973)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Robert Jaworski, Michael Murray, Manolo Robles/ Chiquito made a cameo role/ Directed by Tony Cayado
Hulihin si...Tiagong Akyat (1973)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Liza Lorena, Robert Jaworski, Aurora Salve, Van de Leon and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Armando A. Herrera
Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite (1974)-
Stars Ramon Revilla/Directed by Jose Yandoc
Stars Ramon Revilla/Directed by Jose Yandoc
Ibilanggo si...Cavite Boy (1974)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Gina Pareno, Marianne and George Estregan/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Kapitan Kulas (1975)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Elizabeth Oropesa, Helen Gamboa and Walter Navarro/irected by Lamberto V. Avellana
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (1976)-
Stars Ramon Revilla, Boots Anson-Roa and Rosanna Ortiz/
Directed by Jose Yandoc
Beloy Montemayor (1976)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Rosanna Ortiz, Trixia Gomez, Philip Gamboa, Raul Aragon/Directed by Mike Relon Makiling
Bergado: Terror of Cavite (1976)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Lotis Key, Marissa Delgado, Johnny Delgado, Nick Romano/ Directed by Jose Yandoc
Bianong Bulag: One-eyed Terror of Cavite (1977)- Stars Ramon Revilla
Gulapa: Ang Barakong Mayor ng Maragondon (1977)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Rosanna Ortiz, Dante Varona, Van de Leon, Von Serna and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Jose Yandoc
"Sierra Madre" (1981)
Lea Productions
Release Date March 5, 1981
Story and Screenplay Diego C. Cagahastian and Tommy David
Cinematography Oscar Querijero
Music Ernani Cuenco
Direction Pablo Santiago
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Sr./ Also Starring Liz Alindogan, Rosemarie de Vera, Rez Cortez, Paquito Diaz and Alicia Alonzo/ Co-starring Johnny Wilson, Estrella Kuenzler, Joe Garcia, Ernie Zarate, Joe Gruta/ Supported by Belo Borja, Rommel Valdez, Max Laurel, Robert Rivera, Eddie Gicoso, Mon Godiz and the SOS Daredevils
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Sr./ Also Starring Liz Alindogan, Rosemarie de Vera, Rez Cortez, Paquito Diaz and Alicia Alonzo/ Co-starring Johnny Wilson, Estrella Kuenzler, Joe Garcia, Ernie Zarate, Joe Gruta/ Supported by Belo Borja, Rommel Valdez, Max Laurel, Robert Rivera, Eddie Gicoso, Mon Godiz and the SOS Daredevils
"Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite" (1986)
BSH Films
Release Date January 30, 1986
Story and Direction Agustin B. dela Cruz
Cinematography Ver Reyes
Music George Canseco
Produced by Benedicto S. Hernandez
Direction Pablo Santiago
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Jr./ Also Starring Anita Linda, Liza Lorena, Paquito Diaz, Berting Labra, Ruel Vernal, Lito Anzures, Dodie Ramirez, Victor Bravo, Willie Chavez, Christopher Paloma, Lito Garcia, Carlos de Leon, King Gutierrez, Rossana Jover, Michelle Cancio, Max Alvarado, Bolong Ner/ Introducing Susan Katigbak
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