Jeric Raval

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Jeric Raval
Born
Ricardo Buensuceso

1961 (age 63–64)
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
Spouse
Holiday Buensuceso
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(m. 1991)​
Children18 (4 with Holiday)

Ricardo Buensuceso (born 1961), known professionally as Jeric Raval, is a Filipino film and television actor. He was known for his role as an action star in the 1990s.

Career

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1990s: as a young action film actor

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Jeric Raval originally auditioned to become rapper for OctoArts Films in 1990. Instead he was encouraged to become an actor instead by Willy Milan.[1][2][3]

With Milan, Raval reached out to other film studios. The outfits suggests Raval should be cast in an antagonistic role which Milan rejected as it would limit Raval's popularity as an actor.[3]

Raval returned to OctoArts and made his debut in the 1992 film Primitivo 'Ebok' Ala which was directed by Junn P. Cabreira. He had a lead role on his very first film.[3] This was followed by Valentin Zapanta: Alyas Ninong which starred Eddie Garcia and Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story.[4]

He was known during this period for the appearing in action films.[5] Already an adult in his late 20s. Raval was marketed as a young actor at least 18 years of age.[1] Monica Herrera was also often his leading actress in his films.[6] His marriage with his actual wife was concealed as part of his contract.[7]

In 1997, the demand for action films began to decline.[4] After almost two decades from his acting debut, he retreated from mainstream entertainment industry. He engaged buy and sell business and became a construction supplies contractor. He still appeared in indie action films.[5]

Return: 2010s

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In 2014, Raval returned to the mainstream guesting at Maalaala Mo Kaya.[5]

Raval joined Viva Films and acted in the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry Manila's Finest, He also appeared in ABS-CBN television series Magpahanggang Wakas, We Will Survive and Ang Probinsyano.[8]

Raval acted in the 2017 films Double Barrel and Ang Panday, the latter being a 2017 MMFF entry.[8]

His career was distrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Jeric Raval acted as Nunungan mayor Mamay Marcos in the 2024 biographical film Mamay: A Journey to Greatness. He won the best supporting actor honor in the 2025 FAMAS Awards.[9] He was not eligible for the main best actor award since younger Marcos portrayed by another actor had more screentime in the film[10]

Personal life

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Jeric Raval was born as Ricardo Buensuceso in 1961.[4][11]

Raval married Holiday Buensuceso on May 20, 1991. Holiday was his childhood friend, dating her from 1987 to 1990. He kept his marriage a secret due to contractual obligations with OctoArts Films.[7] He has 14 other children with other women.[12] This include Monica Herrera which gave birth to three of his 18 children.[6][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jeric Raval on real age: 'Baka bigyan ako ng role, naka-wheel chair na'" [Jeric Raval on real age: 'They might give me a role on a wheel chair']. GMA News (in English and Filipino). August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ^ "Watch: Jeric Raval raps on 'Magandang Buhay'Entertainment". ABS-CBN. December 13, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Llemit, Kathleen A. (August 24, 2023). "Jeric Raval reveals he auditioned to be a rapper in the 90s". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d Amoyo, Aster (August 5, 2024). "Jeric 18 ang anak sa iba't ibang babae". Journal News Online. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Felipe, MJ (correspondent) (September 25, 2014). Whatever happened to Jeric Raval?. Bandila (in Filipino). ABS-CBN.
  6. ^ a b Garcia, Rose (July 10, 2017). "Jeric Raval admits he was already married when he had a relationship with Monica Herrera". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo. "Jeric Raval all praises of wife Holiday Buensuceso". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Bonoan, Regee (July 8, 2017). "Jeric Raval, umaasang babalik na ang action movies" [Jeric Raval, expects the comeback of action movies]. Balita (in Filipino). Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  9. ^ Amoyo, Aster (August 25, 2025). "Jeric, 'di makapaniwala sa napanalunan" [Jeric, can't believe in his award]. Pang-masa (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ^ "After 35 years: Jeric, nakasungkit ng award!" [After 35 years: Jeric, cliches an award!]. Remate (in Filipino). August 24, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  11. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (October 19, 2022). "Jeric Raval, senior citizen na?" [Jeric Raval, already a senior citizen?]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 25, 2025. Walang naniniwala sa claim ni Jeric hanggang ipakita nito ang kanyang ID na nagpapatunay na isinilang siya noong 1961. [No one believed in Jeric's claims until he showed his ID which proved he was born in 1961.]
  12. ^ Lo, Ricky (January 28, 2021). "AJ's dad Jeric says no". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  13. ^ Bukas, Leo (July 9, 2017). "Exclusive: Jeric Raval considers Monica Herrera his greatest love". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 25, 2025.