Efren Reyes Sr.

For the billiard master, see Efren Reyes. For his son, also an actor active from the 1960s to present, see Efren Reyes Jr.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ongpin and the surname or paternal family name is Reyes.

Efren Reyes
Born
Efren Ongpin Reyes

(1924-06-18)June 18, 1924
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedFebruary 11, 1968(1968-02-11) (aged 43)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director, producer
Known forPedro Penduko
SpouseVirginia Montes
Children6, including Efren Jr.

Efren Ongpin Reyes Sr. (June 18, 1924 – February 11, 1968) was a Filipino actor, director, writer, and producer. He is known for originating the role of Pedro Penduko in film.[1] When he became a director, he often collaborated with Fernando Poe Jr. He was the father of Efren Reyes Jr.

  1. ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (October 31, 2023). "Matteo Guidicelli hopes MMFF's Penduko 'uplifts' Filipino traditions, martial arts". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.