Reynaldo Oliver Malonzo (born May 17, 1952), professionally known as Rey Malonzo, is a former Filipino actor, film director and politician in the Philippines. He was a famous action star doing mostly martial arts in his films during the 1970s up to the 1980s. Malonzo served as mayor of Caloocan from 1995 to 2004, the city vice mayor from 1992 to 1995, and city councilor from 1998 to 1992.

Education Malonzo graduated with a degree in police science from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Film career In the 1970s, Malonzo rose to popularity by way of kung fu and karate movies. Malonzo, together with Ramon Zamora gave rise to the so-called Pinoy Bruce Lee clones in the late 1970s. They starred in such films as Bruce Liit (1978) with Niño Muhlach, Ang Hari at ang Alas (1978), The Deadly Rookies (1978) with Rio Locsin and Kambal Dragon (1978). He did also a string of martial arts films including Chaku Master in 1974, and They Call Him Bruce Lee in 1979. In the 1980s, he became a director using his alternate name, Reginald King in his films, Pedrong Palaka (1980), Tigre ng Sierra Madre (1982), Roman Sebastian (1983), and Maestro Bandido (1983) among others. In 1987, he starred with American actors David Anderson, Brett Baxter Clark, and Robert Patrick for the film Eye of the Eagle.

In 2000, Malonzo portrayed Andrés Bonifacio in the television film Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa, directed by Lorli Villanueva. It was later intended to be reshot and entered into the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival, but the plan did not come to fruition.

In 2019, he returned to television via FPJ's Ang Probinsyano and on 2026 for Coco Martin's Sigabo with actor and director Coco Martin.

Political career Malonzo served as councilor of Caloocan from 1988 to 1992. He later ran for vice mayor of Caloocan in 1992 under the People's Reform Party (PRP) alongside mayoral candidate Tomas Teodoro, with the two receiving the endorsement of PRP presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago. Malonzo won the election and defeated incumbent vice mayor Celestino Rosca, while Teodoro ultimately lost to incumbent mayor Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. of the Liping Kalookan party.

Malonzo became a mayor for three consecutive terms in Caloocan. In 1995, he ran for mayor and defeated Macario 'Boy' Asistio. A year later, Asistio loyalists filed a recall petition against Malonzo. A recall election was conducted, and Malonzo still emerged as the winner. He was reelected as mayor in the 1998 polls. In 2001, Malonzo won a third term, this time against former Congressman Luis Asistio. Upon being term limited, he ran for representative of the 1st district of Caloocan in 2004, but lost to former vice mayor Oscar Malapitan. He later ran for vice mayor of Caloocan in 2010 as Asistio's running mate, but lost to former 2nd district representative Edgar Erice.

In 2023, Malonzo announced that he would run for councilor of San Simon, Pampanga, citing his roots in its barangay San Pedro. However, in 2024, he decided to run for representative of the 1st district of Caloocan instead, following his support for the 2025 Caloocan mayoral run of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, with whom his son PJ is the running mate for vice mayor. However, he lost the congressional race to Malapitan once again.

Personal life Malonzo is married to fellow actress Gwendolyn "Gigi" Emnace. They have two children: Christopher "PJ" Malonzo and Charles King Malonzo.

Filmography Film Year Title 1973 The Radical Boxer Challenges the Big Boss The Prodigal Sons 1974 Raging Fists Chaku Master Matador 1975 Eagle and the Flower Stowaway 1976 Kuntao Shaolin Master 1977 Cortes The Magnificent 3 Leon Montera Golden Chaku Homicide Games of Bruce Karate Kung Fu Shaolin Masters 1978 Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit Kambal Dragon Doble Kara Ang Hari at ang Alas Bruce Liit Born Fighter Shanghai Joe Cobra, Lawin at Dragon Adan Crisologo: Wanted For Murder Mga Mata ni Angelita Target Shaolin Master Manila Chinatown The Deadly Rookies Bruce Volcanic Kicks Ang Huling Lalaki ng Baluarte 1979 Showdown of Martial Arts Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay Imposibleng Dalawa The Tiger and the Lady Kungfu Triangle Abel at Cain Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina They Call Him Bruce Lee Twin Fists for the Black Masters Final Showdown Experts Deadly Fighters Tsikiting Master Ang Agimat ni Pepe 1980 Kodigo Penal: The Valderrama Case Pinoy Boxer Pedrong Palaka Pangkat Do or Die Boy Singkit Hepe Batang North Harbor Mga Patapon 1981 Kalabang Mortal Firecracker Hepe Goes to War Deadly Commandos Limbas ng Cavite 1982 Suicide Force Tigre ng Sierra Madre Walang Atrasan Task Force Alamid Assault Squad Skorpio Kumander .45 Man to Man 1983 Roman Sebastian Maestro Bandido Walang Duwag Na Pilipino Surigao Tragedy D' Godson 1984 Search for Vengeance Hatulan si Baby Angustia Tatak Vengador 1985 Hatulan si... Jun Bastardo Ulo ng Gang-Ho: Viong ng Sampaloc Grease Gun Brothers 1986 Tatakas Ako... Ubos Kayo! Women of Valor Kontra Bandido 1987 Behind Enemy Lines Eye of the Eagle Mga Agila ng Arkong Bato 1988 Classified Operation War Camp 2003 When Eagles Strike 2006 The Hunt for Eagle One

Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa Andrés Bonifacio Lead roleTelevision film 2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PMGen. Manuel dela Cruz Guest 2023 Family Feud Himself Contestant 2026 Coco Martin's Sigabo PMGen. Duran Guest

http://www.clonesofbrucelee.co.uk/othercloneguide.html "The Clones Of Bruce Lee" https://video48.blogspot.com/search/label/REY%20MALONZO "RAMON ZAMORA AND REY MALONZO PINOY BRUCE LEE" http://www.pinoyvote.net/rey-malonzo/ "Rey Malonzo" http://pcij.org/imag/PublicEye/starstudded3.html "Rey Malonzo"

See also Caloocan 2010 Caloocan local elections

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