Reycard Duet
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The Reycard Duet was a Filipino
singing comic duo consisting of Carding Castro
(also known as Carding Cruz) and Rey Ramirez. As a duo, Cruz and Ramirez had been entertaining audiences for over 40 years; Ramirez was known as the dashing singer while Cruz provided the comedy in every performance. The duet performed from 1954 to 1997, when Ramirez died. They were also known as ReyCards Duet or The Reycards.
, where they won first prize. The two then decided to form a singing duo. In 1954, they started calling themselves the Reycard Duet. Reycard was simply the union of the member's names, Rey and Carding. They became the most famous entertainers at the Clover Theater and the Manila Grand Opera House, both in Manila. The Reycard Duet also performed in town fiestas, on television and radio in the '50s.
In July 1966, the duo was one of the opening acts for the Beatles' performance at Rizal Stadium in Manila, along with Dolphy and Panchito
and Pilita Corrales
.
In the 1960s the duo based themselves in the United States
, which became their home for more than 40 years.
In the early 90's, they hosted Awitawanan with Pilita Corrales
on IBC 13. They also starred in comedies like "Katabi Ko'y Mamaw" and "Yes, Yes, Yo, Kabayong Kutsero".
on November 14, 2003.
Philippines
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singing comic duo consisting of Carding Castro
Carding Castro
Ricardo Castro , better known as Carding Castro, was a Filipino actor, comedian and entertainer.As an entertainer, Castro was part of the singing comic duo Reycard Duet, along with Rey Ramirez. The duo was established in 1954 and performed for over than 40 years until 1997, when Ramirez died...
(also known as Carding Cruz) and Rey Ramirez. As a duo, Cruz and Ramirez had been entertaining audiences for over 40 years; Ramirez was known as the dashing singer while Cruz provided the comedy in every performance. The duet performed from 1954 to 1997, when Ramirez died. They were also known as ReyCards Duet or The Reycards.
Career
Ramirez and Castro first teamed up in 1953 during a singing contest in Quiapo, ManilaQuiapo, Manila
Quiapo is a district and city square of Manila. Referred as the "Old Downtown", Quiapo in known for where cheap buys or goods are being sold at rock-bottom prices and was the home of the Quiapo Church, where the feast for the Black Nazarene is held, with over millions of people attending...
, where they won first prize. The two then decided to form a singing duo. In 1954, they started calling themselves the Reycard Duet. Reycard was simply the union of the member's names, Rey and Carding. They became the most famous entertainers at the Clover Theater and the Manila Grand Opera House, both in Manila. The Reycard Duet also performed in town fiestas, on television and radio in the '50s.
In July 1966, the duo was one of the opening acts for the Beatles' performance at Rizal Stadium in Manila, along with Dolphy and Panchito
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
and Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...
.
In the 1960s the duo based themselves in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, which became their home for more than 40 years.
In the early 90's, they hosted Awitawanan with Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...
on IBC 13. They also starred in comedies like "Katabi Ko'y Mamaw" and "Yes, Yes, Yo, Kabayong Kutsero".
Death
Ramirez died in August 1997. Castro died of cardiac arrest in Las VegasLas Vegas metropolitan area
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on November 14, 2003.
Filmography
- Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue [Mongolian Barbecue] (1991)
- Alembong (1958)