Rosalio Martínez

Rosalio Martínez, also known as Yoyong Martirez, was a multi-talented sportsman, actor, comedian, and politician. From 1972 to 1982 Martínez played basketball for several teams in the Philippines including the San Miguel Beermen. His talent was spotted by national scouts and he was selected to represent the Philippines basketball team at the 1972 München Olympics, playing in eight games, and scoring 46 points. A year later he was part of the national squad that won the Asian Basketball Confederation Championship in Manila, with the team winning all their matches.

As an actor Martínez often played comedy sidekick roles in both films and television shows, being at his most prolific in the 1980s and 1990s. By the mid-1990s his acting work was put on hold when he moved into politics in the city of Pasig. From 1995 to 2004 he served as a city councillor before being elected as the vice mayor of the city. Martínez remained in his mayoral role until 2013 when he once again returned to being a city councillor.