# Ruben Rustia

Ruben Matias Cayari (July 25, 1923 – April 7, 1994), professionally known as Ruben Rustia, was a Filipino actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his portrayal of President Ferdinand Marcos in the 1988 Australian miniseries A Dangerous Life.
He won the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1954 fantasy film Pedro Penduko, and was later nominated for four more times in the same category as well as for Best Actor and Best Screenplay.

## Career

Ruben Rustia began his film career as an extra in the 1947 film Kamay ng Diyos (English: 'Hand of God'). His first supporting role was in the 1951 film Taga-Ilog, and he would later receive a reputation as a character actor.
In 1988, Rustia was cast in the role of President Ferdinand Marcos in the Australian miniseries A Dangerous Life (or The Four Day Revolution in Australia). Karla Delgado of the Manila Standard praised his performance as the president, stating that he "has Marcos' voice and mannerisms perfected."
In 1993, he performed as Kapitan Tiago in Eddie Romero's miniseries adaptation of José Rizal's novel Noli Me Tángere.

## Personal life

Rustia had six children with his wife Alejandra. He was a Methodist.

## Death

Rustia died on April 7, 1994 in Manila, Philippines. He was 70 years old.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Credited as | Credited as | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
| Year | Title | Actor | Screenwriter | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
| 1947 | Kamay ng Diyos | Yes | No | | Extra | |
| 1954 | Pedro Penduko | Yes | No | | | |
| 1955 | Anak ni Palaris | Yes | No | | | |
| 1956 | Haring Tulisan | Yes | No | | | |
| 1959 | Pitong Gatang | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1960 | Materiales Fuertes | Yes | Yes | | Cameo | |
| 1961 | Noli Me Tángere | Yes | No | Maestro | | |
| 1963 | Si Darna at ang Impakta | No | Yes | | | |
| 1963 | Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo! | Yes | No | | Also associate director | |
| 1964 | Lagalag | Yes | No | | | |
| 1965 | Darna at ang Babaing Tuod | Yes | Yes | Gaspar | | |
| 1965 | Captain Barbell Kontra Captain Bakal | Yes | Yes | | Also director | |
| 1966 | Tiagong Lundag | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1967 | Marko Asintado | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1967 | Wild, Wild Wong | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1967 | Alamid: Agent 777 | Yes | Yes | DND Secretary | | |
| 1967 | Operation: Impossible | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1967 | Sibad | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1968 | Zaragoza | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1969 | Perlas ng Silangan | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1970 | Santiago! | Yes | No | Capt. Santos | | |
| 1971 | Lagablab ng Pag-ibig | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1971 | Sakim | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1971 | Beast of the Yellow Night | Yes | No | Hospital doctor | | |
| 1972 | Magiting at Pusakal | Yes | Yes | Kalayaan | | |
| 1972 | The Hot Box | Yes | No | | | |
| 1973 | Tanikalang Dugo | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1974 | Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Yes | No | Don Benito | "Fe" segment | |
| 1974 | Mga Tigre ng Sierra Cruz | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1974 | Carnival Song | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1975 | Ang Nobya Kong Sexy | Yes | No | | | |
| 1976 | Nunal sa Tubig | Yes | No | Pedro | | |
| 1977 | Banta ng Kahapon | Yes | No | | | |
| 1978 | Doble Kara | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1980 | Aguila | Yes | No | Gen. Caram | | |
| 1981 | Kamakalawa | Yes | No | Kulai | | |
| 1981 | Kisapmata | Yes | No | Peping Manalasan | | |
| 1982 | Desire | Yes | No | | | |
| 1984 | Sister Stella L. | Yes | No | | | |
| 1987 | Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi | Yes | No | | | |
| 1987 | Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Yes | No | Lucio | | |
| 1988 | Ang Anino ni Asedillo | Yes | No | | | |
| 1988 | Ang Supremo | Yes | No | | | |
| 1988 | Kumander Dante | Yes | No | | | |
| 1988 | Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon | Yes | No | | | |
| 1989 | Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | Yes | No | Mayor Cesar Climaco | | |
| 1989 | Fight for Us | Yes | No | Monsignor | | |
| 1989 | Sa Kuko ng Agila | Yes | No | Don Fernando | | |
| 1989 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Yes | No | Ricardo | | |
| 1989 | Isang Bala, Isang Buhay | Yes | No | Don Honorio | | |
| 1990 | Michael and Madonna | Yes | No | Principal | | |
| 1990 | Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo | Yes | No | | | |
| 1990 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Yes | No | Padre Jose | | |
| 1991 | Alyas Batman en Robin | Yes | No | | | |
| 1992 | Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut | Yes | No | Jhonny Khadaphi | | |
| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | Yes | No | | | |
| 1992 | Alyas Joker: Sigue-Sigue 22 Commando | Yes | Yes | | | |
| 1992 | Alyas Pogi 2 | Yes | No | Priest | | |
| 1993 | Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo | Yes | No | Villager | | |
| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | Yes | No | | | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | A Dangerous Life | Ferdinand Marcos | Miniseries |
| 1992 | Valiente | Damian Valiente | |
| 1992 | Lovingly Yours | | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tángere | Kapitan Tiago | Miniseries |