By 1989, the pene genre had overstayed its welcome. The newly empowered MTRCB, led by the strict Jose Mari Velez, began confiscating film reels. Estregan, ever the fighter, went to court, arguing for "artistic freedom."
His off-screen life was a B-movie itself. Rumors swirled of him challenging real-life tough guys who harassed his co-stars. He was known to drive a beat-up Toyota Corona with leopard-print seats—a gift from a producer after the hit Sensual (1987). He drank cheap gin but wore expensive cologne (Aramis, always Aramis). He was sabik not just for flesh, but for respect. pinoy pene movies 80s sabik george estregan full hot