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, from diabetes complications. He was 70 years old.
Filmography Film Year Title Credited asRoleNote(s). Actor Screenwriter 1947 Kamay ng Diyos Extra 1954 Pedro Penduko 1955 Anak ni Palaris 1956 Haring Tulisan 1959 Pitong Gatang 1960 Materiales Fuertes Cameo 1961 Noli Me Tángere Maestro 1963 Si Darna at ang Impakta Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo! Also associate director 1964 Lagalag 1965 Darna at ang Babaing Tuod Gaspar Captain Barbell Kontra Captain Bakal Also director 1966 Tiagong Lundag 1967 Marko Asintado Wild, Wild Wong Alamid: Agent 777 DND Secretary Operation: Impossible Sibad 1968 Zaragoza 1969 Perlas ng Silangan 1970 Santiago! Capt. Santos 1971 Lagablab ng Pag-ibig Sakim Beast of the Yellow Night Hospital doctor 1972 Magiting at Pusakal Kalayaan The Hot Box 1973 Tanikalang Dugo 1974 Fe, Esperanza, Caridad Don Benito "Fe" segment Mga Tigre ng Sierra Cruz Carnival Song 1975 Ang Nobya Kong Sexy 1976 Nunal sa Tubig Pedro 1977 Banta ng Kahapon 1978 Doble Kara 1980 Aguila Gen. Caram 1981 Kamakalawa Kulai Kisapmata Peping Manalasan 1982 Desire 1984 Sister Stella L. 1987 Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Lucio 1988 Ang Anino ni Asedillo Ang Supremo Kumander Dante Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon 1989 Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre Mayor Cesar Climaco Fight for Us Monsignor Sa Kuko ng Agila Don Fernando Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Ricardo Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Don Honorio 1990 Michael and Madonna Principal Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija Padre Jose 1991 Alyas Batman en Robin 1992 Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut Jhonny Khadaphi Eh, Kasi Bata Alyas Joker: Sigue-Sigue 22 Commando Alyas Pogi 2 Priest 1993 Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo Villager 1994 Bawal Na Gamot
Television Year Title Role Notes 1988 A Dangerous Life Ferdinand Marcos Miniseries 1992 Valiente Damian Valiente Lovingly Yours 1 episode 1993 Noli Me Tángere Kapitan Tiago Miniseries
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