The Films of  Bakbakan Philippines member Ronnie Ricketts and the Warrior Arts of the Philippines

Ronnie Ricketts is an actor, film producer and film director in the Philippine Movie and Film Industry. What is less commonly know is that he is a martial artist expert and a Master instructor in the Martial Arts group, Bakbakan International. He is currently the Chairman of the Optical Media Board (OMB), a Philippine Government Agency, which combats piracy of films, music, computer games and software.

Ronnie in versed in several forms on Martial arts including the Filipino Warrior Art Kali Ilustrisimo. Ronnie is the brother of Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts the founder of the Martial Arts Brotherhood – Bakbakan International. Several of Ronnie’s films feature the Martial Arts including the Warrior Arts of the Philippines generally know as Kali, Arnis or Eskrima. Bakbakan Members frequently appear in Ronnies movies.

Ronnies latest movie “The Fighting Chefs”. Some scenes feature the Philippines Martial Arts performed by himself and his nephews Bruce and Brandon Ricketts. Bruce and Brandon are Martial Arts experts and instructors in Kali Ilustrisimo.

Behind the scence for the movie “The Fighting Chefs. Ronnie with nephews Bruce and Brandons rehearsing some Ilustrisimo Filipino Martial Arts moves for the scene.

 

Ronnie with his brother, Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts.

Poster for Mano Mano 3: The Lost Art.

 

Ronnie Ricketts Filmography

• 2013 The Fighting Chefs
• 2007 One Percent Full
• 2006 Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko
• 2005 Uno
• 2004 Mano Mano 3: Arnis The Lost Art
• 2003 Utang Ng Ama – Director (Uncredited)
• 2003 Dayo
• 2001 Mano Mano 2: Ubusan Ng Lakas
• 1999 Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari
• 1999 Desperado, Bahala Na Ang Itaas
• 1998 May Sayad
• 1998 My Guardian Debil
• 1998 Kamandag Ko Ang Papatay Sa ‘Yo (Released Date: 4 February 1998)
• 1998 Anting-Anting
• 1997 Emong Salvacion
• 1997 Ilaban Mo Bayan Ko
• 1997 Wala Ka Ng Puwang Sa Mundo (Released Date: 22 October 1997)
• 1996 Kahit Sa Bala Kakapit Ako (Released Date: 9 October 1996)
• 1996 Hawak Ko Buhay Mo (Released Date: 25 September 1996)
• 1996 Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay (Released Date: 22 May 1996)
• 1995 Huwag Mong Isuko Ang Laban (Released Date: 25 December 1995) to (1995 MMFF)
• 1995 Mano Mano
• 1995 Angel On Fire
• 1995 Ultimate Revenge
• 1995 Matinik Na Kalaban (Released Date: 8 November 1995)
• 1994 Matira Ang Matibay (Released Date: 22 June 1994)
• 1993 Maton (Directed by: TOTO NATIVIDAD) (Released Date: 24 November 1993)
• 1993 Pambato (Released Date: 6 October 1993)
• 1993 Ikaw Lang (Released Date: 25 August 1993)
• 1993 Alejandro ‘Diablo’ Malubay (Released Date: 26 May 1993)
• 1992 Boy Recto (Released Date: 25 December 1992) to (1992 MMFF)
• 1992 Basagulero (Released Date: 14 October 1992)
• 1992 Dalawa man ang Buhay mo Pagsasabayin ko (Released Date: 12 August 1992)
• 1992 Aguila At Guerrero (Released Date: 22 July 1992)
• 1992 True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna, & Margie)
• 1992 Zei Fa Wei Long
• 1991 Ganti Ng Api
• 1991 Kumukulong Dugo
• 1991 Anak ng Dagat
• 1990 Baril ko ang Uusig (Released Date: 14 November 1990)
• 1990 Isa-Isahin Ko Kayo (Released Date: 6 June 1990)
• 1990 Kakampi Ko Ang Diyos (Released Date: 8 May 1990)
• 1989 My Darling Domestic (Greyt Eskeyp)
• 1989 Black Sheep Baby (Released Date: 22 November 1989)
• 1989 UZI Brothers (Released Date: 27 September 1989)
• 1989 Uzi Brothers 9mm (Released Date: 9 August 1989)
• 1989 Tatak Ng Isang Api (Released Date: 26 April 1989)
• 1989 Gapos Gang (Released Date: 22 March 1989)
• 1988 Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm Of The Npa
• 1988 Kumakasa, Kahit Nag-iisa
• 1988 Tumayo Ka’t Lumaban
• 1988 Target: Maganto
• 1987 The Rookies And The Mighty Kids
• 1987 Mga Agila Ng Arkong Bato
• 1987 Ambush
• 1987 Target Sparrow Unit
• 1987 Cabarlo
• 1987 Kamandag Ng Kris
• 1986 Payaso
• 1986 Nakagapos Na Puso
• 1986 Agaw Armas
• 1986 Bodyguard: Masyong Bagwisa Jr.
• 1986 I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
• 1986 The Graduates
• 1986 John En Marsha ’86 TNT Sa America
• 1986 Dongalo Massacre
• 1985 The Crazy Professor
• 1985 Heated Vengeance
• 1984 Sa Hirap At Ginhawa
• 1983 Love Birds
• 1983 I Love You, I Hate You
• 1982 Good Morning, Professor

1982 My Heart Belongs To Daddy

Directed by Ronnie Ricketts

Rumble Boy (2007)
Lagot ka sa kuya ko (2006) (as Ronn Rick) … aka Isusumbong kita sa kuya ko
(Uno (2005) (as Ronn Rick)
Mano Mano 3: Arnis, the Lost Art (2004) (as Ronn Rick)
Dayo (2003) (as Ronn Rick)
Boyfriend kong pari, Ang (1999) (as Ronn Rick)
Boy Buluran (1997) (as Ronn Rick)
Wala ka nang puwang sa mundo (1997) (as Ronn Rick)
Madaling mamatay, mahirap mabuhay (1996) (as Ronn Rick)

Produced:
Lagot ka sa kuya ko (2006) … aka Isusumbong kita sa kuya ko (Philippines: Tagalog title)
Mano Mano 3: Arnis, the Lost Art (2004) (producer)

Wrote:
Mano Mano 3: Arnis, the Lost Art (2004)
Huwag mong isuko ang laban (1996) (as Ronn Rick)

 

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