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Reycard Duet

Filipino singing comic duo

Reycard Duet

Castro (left) and Ramirez (right) in the early years of their career.

OriginManila, Philippines
GenresOPM
Years active1954–1997
LabelsAlpha Musics
PolyEast Records (Formerly OctoArts Intl.)
Past membersCarding Castro
Rey Ramirez

The Reycard Duet was a Filipino singing comic duo consisting of Carding Castro (also known as Carding Cruz) and Rey Ramirez.[1] As a duo, Cruz and Ramirez had been entertaining audiences for over 40 years; Ramirez was known as the dashing singer while Cruz provided the comedy in every performance.[1] The duet performed from 1954 to 1997, when Ramirez died. They were also known as ReyCards Duet or The Reycards.

Career

Ramirez and Castro first teamed up in 1953 during a singing contest in Quiapo, Manila, where they won first prize. The two then decided to form a singing duo. In 1954, they started calling themselves the Reycard Duet. Reycard was simply the union of the member's names, Rey and Carding. They became the most famous

Carding Castro

Filipino actor (1933–2003)

Ricardo Castro (1933 – November 14, 2003), better known as Carding Castro or Carding Cruz, was a Filipino actor, comedian and entertainer.

As an entertainer, Castro was part of the singing comic duo Reycard Duet, along with Rey Ramirez.[1] The duo was established in 1954 and performed for over 40 years until 1997, when Ramirez died. After the latter's death, Castro remained active as a solo performer and for a few years was part of the ensemble cast of the ABS-CBN comedy sitcom Home Along Da Riles. He also did a few films with the late comedians Redford White and Babalu.

In 1961, Castro was credited with popularizing the "Dodompa" dance in Japan. He stated that he was inspired by the songs "Manhattan" and "How High the Moon" by Joe Loco in creating the dance.[2]

Castro died of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on November 14, 2003.[3]

Filmography

Film

  • Let's Go (1964) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • Everybody, Dance (1964) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • The Young Idols (1972) (as ReyCard Duet)
  • Iba

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