# Subas Herrero

Ricardo Wright Herrero (April 3, 1943 – March 14, 2013), better known by his stage name Subas Herrero, was a Filipino actor, comedian and singer.

## Early life

Subas Herrero was born on April 3, 1943 as Ricardo Wright Herrero in the City of Greater Manila (now Manila).

## Career

Herrero is best known for Champoy (1980–85), a Philippine gag show where he formed a Laurel and Hardy-like tandem with fellow Ateneo de Manila University alumnus and Filipino actor Noel Trinidad. Aside from television, Herrero also appeared in several films, which include Bakekang (1978), Karapatan ko ang pumatay... Kapitan Guti (1990), and Gao ya xian (1995). He played villain for several action stars like Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Joseph Estrada and Rudy Fernandez in films and also co-starred in comedy films with Dolphy, Chiquito, Redford White and the trio of Tito, Vic and Joey.
In 1986, Herrero and Trinidad went live on Philippine television to call for the Filipino public to join the crowds at EDSA calling for the ouster of then-Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. After the revolution, Herrero recorded Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo (The Gift of the Filipinos to the World) along with 14 other Filipino artists to celebrate the peaceful revolt.
Herrero remained very active in showbusiness until he suffered from a stroke in 2000. Despite his subsequent state of health, he remained sporadically active and even took part in the EDSA Revolution of 2001, this time to call for the ouster of then-Philippine President Joseph Estrada and make a guest appearance in Bubble Gang's tribute to Champoy in 2003. Incidentally, Herrero previously appeared with Estrada in the films Erap Is My Guy (1973) and Diligin mo ng hamog ang uhaw na lupa (1975).

## Personal life

Herrero was a practicing Roman Catholic. He was married to his wife Maripaz and had five children. Herrero moved to the United States in 2010.

## Death

Herrero died in Rochester, New York on 14 March 2013 of heart failure caused by double pneumonia. He had used a wheelchair as a result of some mild strokes and other health issues caused by diabetes.

## Filmography
### Film

| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
| Buenavista | - | Governor | |
| Pagdating sa dulo | 1971 | | |
| Daluyong! | 1971 | | |
| The Big Bird Cage | 1972 | Moreno | |
| Kill the Pushers | 1972 | | |
| Hatinggabi na Vilma | 1972 | | |
| Black Mama, White Mama | 1973 | Luis | (credited as Ricardo Herrero) |
| Panic | 1973 | | |
| Impossible Dream | 1973 | Don Enrico | |
| Erap Is My Guy | 1973 | | |
| Ang mahiwagang daigdig ni Pedro Penduko | 1973 | | |
| Super Gee | 1973 | | |
| Dragon Fire | 1974 | | |
| Bamboo Gods and Iron Men | 1974 | | (credited as Zubas Herrero) |
| Xia nan yang | 1974 | American's advisor | |
| Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | 1974 | Demon | (segment "Caridad") |
| Savage Sisters | 1974 | Victor | (credited as Subhas Herrero) |
| Black Mamba | 1974 | Pathologist | |
| Ang nobya kong sexy | 1975 | | |
| Supercock | 1975 | Seeno Nono | |
| Diligin mo ng hamog ang uhaw na lupa | 1975 | | |
| Beloy and the kid | 1976 | | |
| Blind Rage | 1976 | Chief Rodriguez | |
| Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagong Gising | 1976 | | |
| Taho-ichi | 1976 | | |
| Too Hot to Handle | 1977 | Octavio Calderone | |
| Bakekang | 1978 | | |
| Disgrasyada | 1979 | Don Miguel | |
| Mahal... Ginagabi ka na naman | 1979 | Mr. Solomon | |
| Mamang Sorbetero | 1979 | | |
| Diborsyada | 1979 | | |
| Pakawalan Mo Ako | 1981 | Don Nilo | |
| Burgis | 1981 | College president | |
| Pabling | 1981 | | |
| Enter the Ninja | 1981 | Alberto | |
| Sambahain ang Ngalan Mo | 1981 | Padre Simon | |
| D'Gradweyts | 1981 | | |
| Ambrocio Defontorum | 1981 | | |
| Indio | 1981 | | |
| T-Bird at Ako | 1982 | Father | |
| Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection | 1982 | | |
| I Have Three Hands | 1985 | Don Severino | |
| Commando Leopard (released as Kommando Leopard) | 1985 | Homoza | (credited as Subas Herrera) |
| Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? | 1985 | Mr. Perez | |
| Send in the Clowns | 1986 | | |
| Cordillera | 1986 | Mendez | |
| Forward March | 1987 | Major Santiago | |
| Maging Akin Ka Lamang | 1987 | Don Alvino Brigo | |
| My Bugoy Goes to Congress | 1987 | | |
| Ibulong Mo sa Diyos | 1988 | | |
| 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig | 1988 | | |
| Haw Haw de Karabaw | 1988 | Don Victor | |
| Nakausap Ko ang Birhen | 1988 | Don Ricardo | |
| Penoy... Balut | 1988 | | |
| Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo | 1988 | | |
| Sandakot Na Bala | 1988 | | |
| Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | 1988 | Don Rico Montefalcon | |
| Pik Pak Boom | 1988 | Don Enriquez | Segment "Banana Q" |
| Si Baleleng at ang Gintong Sirena | 1989 | Don Jose | |
| 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig | 1989 | Vicente | Segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon" |
| Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | 1989 | Mr. Lorenzo - Client | |
| Sa Kuko ng Agila | 1989 | Jose Morelos | |
| Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | 1989 | Congressman Pol Barredo | |
| Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | 1989 | Don Enrique | |
| Galit sa Mundo | 1989 | | |
| Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | 1989 | Mr. Abad | |
| Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko | 1989 | | |
| Kahit Konting Pagtingin | 1990 | Don Dionisio Zaragoza | |
| Island of Fire | 1990 | Police officer | Uncredited |
| Irampa si Mediavillo | 1990 | Don Luis | |
| Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko | 1990 | Governor Santarina | |
| "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal | 1990 | Judge San Agustin | |
| Kapag Wala ng Batas | 1990 | | |
| Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection | 1990 | President Alcazar | |
| Isa-Isahin Ko Kayo! | 1990 | | |
| APO: Kingpin ng Maynila | 1990 | | |
| Karapatan Ko ang Pumatay... Kapitan Guti | 1990 | | |
| Anak ni Baby Ama | 1990 | Johnny Roa | |
| Lumaban Ka... Sagot Kita sa Diyos! | 1990 | Don Carlo Montenegro | |
| Hukom .45 | 1990 | Congressman Pablo | |
| Angel Molave | 1990 | Don Roman | |
| May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | 1990 | | |
| Kalawang sa Bakal | 1990 | Don Raphael Ocampo | |
| Madonna, Babaeng Ahas | 1991 | | |
| Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | 1991 | Atty. Agustin | |
| Kung Patatawarin Ka ng Bala Ko! | 1991 | Don Julian | |
| Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko | 1991 | Don Basilio | |
| Hindi Palulupig | 1991 | Andres Gallego | |
| Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator | 1991 | Orosa | |
| Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat | 1991 | Julio's true father | |
| Hepe: ...Isasabay Kita sa Paglubog ng Araw | 1990 | Mayor Maravilla | |
| Buburahin Kita sa Mundo! | 1991 | Hepe Alberto Torre (NBI Director) | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll III | 1991 | Mr. Redoblado | (segment: "Ate") |
| Darna | 1991 | Dr. Redoblado | |
| Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. | 1991 | Lawyer of Mrs. Estrella | |
| Lt. Palagawad: Mag-uunahan ang Paa Mo sa Patak ng Hukay! | 1991 | | |
| Yakapin Mo Ako Muli | 1992 | Don Simeon | |
| Miss Na Miss Kita (Utol Kong Hoodlum II) | 1992 | | |
| Jesus dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles | 1992 | Don Rosendo | |
| Alyas Pogi 2 | 1992 | Don Felipe | |
| Pangako sa Iyo | 1992 | | |
| Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | 1992 | Don Pio | |
| Shotgun Banjo | 1992 | Atty. Davao | |
| Zhi fa wei long | 1992 | | |
| Manong Gang: Ang Kilabot at ang Maganda | 1992 | Don Leo Cordero | |
| Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang | 1992 | Gallego | |
| Taong Gubat | 1993 | | |
| Lt. Col. Alejanndro Yanquling, WPD | 1993 | Senor Remino De Ocampo | |
| Kakambal Ko sa Tapang | 1993 | Militon | |
| Isang Bala Ka Lang... Part-II | 1993 | The Congressman | |
| Buenavista | 1993 | Governor | |
| Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | 1993 | Sergio | |
| Ms. Dolora X | 1993 | | |
| Dalawa Laban sa Mundo: Ang Siga at ang Beauty | 1993 | Gladys's father | |
| Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) | 1993 | Don Ramon | |
| Mama's Boys: Mga Praning-ning | 1993 | Dean Monyo | |
| Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniwan | 1994 | Jose Ventura | |
| Cuadro de Jack | 1994 | | |
| Hataw Tatay Hataw | 1994 | | |
| Kapantay Ay Langit | 1994 | Mr. Yuson | |
| Alyas Boy Ama: Tirador | 1994 | Lt. Guzman (Ex Policeman) | |
| Ah sau ging gat: Si gou aat sin | 1994 | | |
| Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita | 1994 | Don Romino | |
| Run Barbi Run | 1995 | Atty. Ramon Lazaro | |
| Lei ting xing dong | 1995 | | |
| Indecent Professor | 1995 | Eusebio Holmes | |
| Demolisyon: Dayuhan sa Sariling Bayan | 1995 | | |
| Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! | 1995 | Governor Guevarra | |
| Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo | 1995 | Congressman | |
| Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo! The Movie | 1995 | Alan's lawyer | Segment "Rape (Case No. 538842)" |
| Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko | 1995 | | |
| Hataw Na | 1995 | Fr. de los Reyes | |
| Ama, Ina, Anak | 1996 | Fernando Alvarez | |
| Cedie | 1996 | Mr. Hobbs | |
| Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | 1996 | Don Esteban | |
| Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | 1996 | Lolo Minyong | |
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | 1996 | Financier | |
| Ano Ba Talaga, Kuya? | 1996 | Señor Balas Y Subas | |
| Yue gui zhi lang | 1996 | | |
| Milyonaryong Mini | 1996 | Mang Minggoy | |
| Wanted: Perfect Murder | 1997 | Rod Rosales | |
| Tapatan ng Tapang | 1997 | Mr. Oscar Perez | |
| Puerto Princesa | 1997 | | |
| Amanos, Patas ang Laban | 1997 | | |
| Wow... Multo! | 1997 | Saint Peter | |
| Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | 1998 | Emilio Torralba | |
| Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan | 1998 | Mayor | |
| Jose Rizal | 1998 | Lt. Enrique de Alcocer | |
| Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | 1999 | Dr. Yuseco | |
| Maldita: Ang Babaeng Walang Patino | 1999 | Don Enrique | |
| Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | 1999 | Manny Alegre | |
| Noriega: God's Favorite | 2000 | Gabriel Arias | TV movie, final film role |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1974–1976 | Baltic and Co. | Don | GMA Network |
| 1980–1985 | Champoy | Himself | RPN |
| 1991–1993 | Executive Champoy | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tángere | Padre Damaso | ABC-5 |
| 1993–1995 | Star Smile Factory | Host | ABS-CBN and RPN |
| 2003 | Bubble Gang | Himself/Guest role | GMA Network |