Requiestas' early appearances in films consisted of small incidental roles in dramas such as Ikaw Ay Akin in 1978 and Pabling in 1981.

'No Meaning') at the Manila Metropolitan Theater, with critic Mike Feria noting his inclination to ad-lib.

His performance in Smith & Wesson as the bumbling villain named Don Johnson Waks was praised by critic Lav Diaz, who considered him to have a natural talent in comedy.

[8] In 1991, Requiestas filed his candidacy for Councilor of Taguig's 2nd (lone) district under the Party ticket of Dr. Loida Labao of Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) for the 1992 elections and later won.

[10] Requiestas died on July 24, 1993, at the age of 36 due to tuberculosis, liver and lung failures and complications brought about by alcohol abuse and smoking.