Efren Reyes was a Filipino actor and director. He was the father of Efren Reyes Jr. He was a popular action star of the 50s appearing mostly in action and costume epic movies.

He started his career at an early age doing supporting roles in such movies as Hiram na Pangalan (1948) and Wala na akong Luha (1948). Kumander Sundang (1949) was his first break and biggest hit.

He became Premiere Productions' top contract star and he was awarded of the Asian Film Festival Best Actor Award in 1955. He won the FAMAS Best Actor award for Kadenang Putik (1960). Two of his movies, Salabusab (1954) and Kalibre 45 (1957) were adjudged Famas Best Pictures. Known for his fencing skills, he appeared in many swashbuckling movies.

He was also into film directing. His first directorial job was Haring Espada in 1956. He likewise excelled in this field, gaining wide recognition and being nominated several times.

He directed the legendary Fernando Poe Jr. in many memorable movies, among them, Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963), which won the Famas Best Picture that year.

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