Carding Castro

Ricardo Castro (1935 – November 14, 2003), better known as Carding Castro or Carding Cruz, was a Filipino actor, comedian and entertainer.

Carding Castro
Born
Ricardo Castro

c. 1935
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedNovember 14, 2003 (aged 67–68)
Las Vegas, Nevada
OccupationActor, comedian, entertainer
Years active1964–2000

As an entertainer, Castro was part of the singing comic duo Reycard Duet, along with Rey Ramirez.[1] The duo was established in 1954 and performed for over 40 years until 1997, when Ramirez died. After the latter's death, Castro remained active as a solo performer and for a few years was part of the ensemble cast of the ABS-CBN comedy sitcom Home Along Da Riles. He also did a few films with the late comedians Redford White and Babalu.

In 1961, Castro was credited with popularizing the "Dodonpa" dance in Japan. He stated that he was inspired by the songs "Manhattan" and "How High the Moon" by Joe Loco in creating the dance.[2]

Castro died of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on November 14, 2003.[3]

Filmography

Movies
  • Tar-San (1999) as San
  • Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999) ... Marlon
  • Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) ... Elvis
  • Katabi Ko'y Mamaw (1990) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • Yes, Yes, Yo Kabayong Kutsero (1989) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • Ibalik ang Swerti (1981) (as Reycard Duet)
  • The Young Idols (1972) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • Everybody, Dance (1964) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • Let's Go (1964) (as ReyCard Duet)

Television

References
  1. Reycard Duet, movie-industry.blogspot.com
  2. Trinidad, Luis Ma. (August 7, 1961). "Filipinos Flipping Over Pat Boone". Billboard Music Week. p. 22. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  3. Philippine Daily Inqirer


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