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Yoyong Martirez

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Yoyong Martires
6th Vice Mayor of Pasig
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Mayor
Preceded byLorna Bernardo
Succeeded byIyo Christian Bernardo
Member of the
Pasig City Council
from the 2nd District
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
Born
Rosalio D. Martires

(1946-09-09)September 9, 1946
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
DiedJune 18, 2024(2024-06-18) (aged 77)
Political partyNacionalista
Spouse
Teresita Martires
​
(m. 1975)​
[1]
Children5[1]
ResidencePasig
Alma materSouthwestern University
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Career information
CollegeSouthwestern University
PositionGuard
Number14
Career history
1972–1982San Miguel Braves / Royal Tru-Orange / San Miguel Beermen
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
ABC Championship
Gold medal – first place 1973 Manila Team competition

Rosalio D. Martires[2] (September 9, 1946 – June 18, 2024), also known as Yoyong Martirez, was a Filipino basketball player, actor, politician and comedian. He was a former councilor for the City of Pasig.[3]

Early life[edit]

Yoyong Martirez was born on September 9, 1946[4] in Catbalogan when Samar province was still undivided. He later moved to Cebu where he pursued his high school and college studies.[1] He attended Southwestern University in Cebu City.[5]

Basketball career[edit]

Martires played for the team of Southwestern University in Cebu City prior to getting scouted by the San Miguel Beermen.[5]

He moved to Manila after joining San Miguel, which played in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982.

He would retire from competitive basketball in 1982.[6]

National team[edit]

In 1972, he participated in the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team. He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.

He was also part of the national team which won gold in the 1973 ABC Championship (now the FIBA Asia Cup) which was hosted in Manila.[7]

Acting career[edit]

Martirez also became a film actor often fulfilling the roles of sidekick characters in portrayals to films which starred Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.[8]

He appeared in the television programs Iskul Bukol from the late 1970s and in John en Marsha in the 1980s. His feature film debut was in the 1985 film Ma'am May We Go Out? which starred the Sotto–de Leon comedic trio.[6]

Martirez's acting career would overlap the latter years of his basketball career which ended in 1982. He would also appear in later television shows such as Pepito Manaloto, My Darling Aswang and Daddy's Gurl of the 2010s.[6]

Political career[edit]

Martires served as a local politician of Pasig in Metro Manila. He was vice mayor under mayors Vicente and Bobby Eusebio and later a two-time councilor from the second district of the Pasig City Council.[4]

Death[edit]

Martirez died on June 18, 2024, aged 77.[9] His death was linked to complications from pneumonia.[8]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Title Role Year
Ma'am May We Go Out? Teacher 1985
Love Letters Chauffeur (episode 2: "Invisible Lover") 1988
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Kabo 1988
Jacky Tyan 1988
M & M the Incredible Twins Coach 1989
Starzan II 1989
Super Mouse and the Roborats Junior 1989
Starzan III 1990
Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako Pare 1990
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee 1990
Alyas: Batman en Robin 1991
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 1992
Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig De Niro 1992
Ano Ba Yan? Johnson 1992
Ano Ba Yan? Part 2 Johnson 1993
Ang Kuya Kong Siga 1993
Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday Pendong 1993
Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman Sgt. Jose 1994
Once Upon a Time in Manila Dong 1994
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling 1994
Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka: Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa! 1995
Enteng and the Shaolin Kid Martin 1996
Lab en Kisses Dodong 1996
Wow, Multo! Sgt. Durano 1997
Basta't Ikaw, Nanginginig Pa 1999
Oo Na, Mahal na Kung Mahal Enad's Father 1999
Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse Himself 2002
Utang na Ama Konsehal 2003
The Fighting Chefs 2013

Television[edit]

  • Bawal na Game Show (TV5, 2021)
  • John en Ellen! (TV5, 2021)
  • Fill in the Bank (TV5, 2021)
  • Chika Besh (TV5, 2020)
  • O My Dad (TV5, 2020)
  • Mars Pa More (GMA 7, 2020)
  • Daddys Gurl (GMA 7, 2020)
  • Tunay na Buhay (GMA 7, 2019)
  • Bossing & Ai (GMA 7, 2018)
  • Dear Uge (GMA 7, 2016)
  • Vampire ang Daddy Ko (GMA 7, 2015–2018) – guest
  • No Harm, No Foul (TV5, 2015)
  • Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015)
  • Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7, 2015)
  • Mars (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014–2019) – guest
  • Celebrity Samurai (TV5, 2013)
  • Pidols Wonderland (TV5, 2012)
  • My Darling Aswang (TV5, 2011)
  • The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011)
  • Star Confessions (TV5, 2010)
  • Show Me the Manny (GMA 7, 2009)
  • Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009–2014) – guest celebrity judge
  • S Files (GMA 7, 2008–2015)
  • Fulhaus (GMA 7, 2007–2013) – guest
  • Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 2005 – present) – guest
  • Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003–2005)
  • Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2002–2007) – guest
  • Super Klenk (GMA 7, 2000) – guest
  • The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2, 1999–2015) – guest
  • 1 for 3 (GMA 7, 1997–2002) – guest
  • Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996–2006)
  • Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1995–1997)
  • Eat Bulaga! (ABS-CBN 2, 1994–1995; GMA 7 1995–) – guest
  • Mixed N.U.T.S. (GMA 7, 1994–1997)
  • Rock & Roll 2000 (TV5, 1993)
  • Purungtong (RPN 9, 1993) – guest
  • Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2, 1992–2003)
  • TVJ on 5 (TV5, 1992)
  • Four Da Boys (IBC 13, 1989) – guest
  • Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988) – guest
  • TODAS (IBC 13, 1985-1988) – guest
  • Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987) – guest
  • Goin Bananas (IBC 13, 1986–1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987–1991)
  • Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA 7, 1985)
  • John en Marsha (RPN 9, 1985–1990) – guest
  • Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977–1989) – guest

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Henson, Joaquin (March 10, 2024). "Yoyong owes a lot to PBA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Rosalio MartÃnez Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
  3. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (August 7, 2013). "Yoyong: It's all about heart". The Philippine Star.
  4. ^ a b "PBA legend, Olympian, comedian Rosalio 'Yoyong' Martires passes away". One Sports. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Dy, Richard (June 19, 2024). "Former Olympian Yoyong Martires dies". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 19, 2024). "Former comedian Yoyong Martires dies at 72". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Anzures, Rom (June 19, 2024). "Olympian and PBA great Yoyong Martires passes away at 72". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Terrado, Jonas (June 19, 2024). "Yoyong Martires, Olympian and PBA legend, passes away". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  9. ^ Dioquino, Delfin (June 19, 2024). "PBA legend and Olympian Yoyong Martires dies". Rappler. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

External links[edit]

Political offices
Preceded by
Lorna Bernardo
 Vice Mayor of Pasig
2004–2013 		Succeeded by
Iyo Bernardo
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