Comedian Amay Bisaya dies at 67
Amay Bisaya. Image: Facebook/KAPPT
Amay Bisaya, born as Roberto Reyes, who rose to fame for his sidekick roles in Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) films, died on Thursday, May 8. He was 67.
A family member confirmed Bisaya’s death to INQUIRER.net on Saturday.
Czlaisa Heart Reyes, granddaughter of Bisaya’s brother Cris Reyes, said the actor died of stroke. She also shared that the actor battled diabetes.
Bisaya’s wake in Caloocan is from May 9 to 10 before his body is transferred to Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City for public viewing from May 11 to 13.
The Katipunan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon Inc. (KAPPT Actors Guild of the Philippines) also extended their condolences to Bisaya’s family.
“On behalf of the KAPPT Actors Guild of the Philippines, we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to our beloved friend. May he rest in peace,” they wrote.
Bisaya became a household name after appearing in the films “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story” (2011), “Tondo: Libingan ng mga Siga” (1992) and “Pepeng Kuryente” (1988). /ra
