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Lito Pimentel | |
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| Born | Joselito Pimentel May 23, 1963 General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Occupations | Film and TV actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Joselito Pimentel, known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel.
Early life and career
[edit]Pimentel's career began in the early 1980s when talent manager and entertainment columnist Alfie Lorenzo discovered and added him to Lorenzo's stable of talents, The Liberty Boys.[1]
Pimentel appeared in films such as Moral (1982) starring Lorna Tolentino, Broken Marriage (1983) starring Vilma Santos, Clarizza (1986) with Sarsi Emmanuelle, Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? (1988) starring Snooky Serna, and Lover's Delight (1990) with Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez.[1]
From being a character actor, Pimentel transitioned into TV hosting via the GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date in 1988. He won over a mass fan base with his comic timing and street-smart approach. In 1991, he left the show for another hosting gig in the Sunday game show Family Kuwarta o Kahon where he got to work with his uncle Pepe Pimentel.[citation needed]
He won the Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Award for the film Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988).[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife.[2][3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dormitoryo, Buhay Estudyante | Da Desirabulls | |
| Schoolgirls | Egoy's friend (uncredited) | ||
| Hindi Kita Malimot | Stephen | ||
| Moral | Celso | ||
| 1983 | Summer Holiday | ||
| Broken Marriage | Boying | ||
| 1984 | Erpat Kong Forgets | ||
| Uhaw sa Pag-ibig | |||
| Sex Education | |||
| The Punks | |||
| Mga Ibong Pipit | |||
| Bigats | |||
| Makakating Hayop | |||
| 1985 | Sanay | Luis | |
| Mga Paru-parong Buking | Jimmy | ||
| Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Chino | ||
| Climax | |||
| 1986 | Clarizza | ||
| John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika | |||
| Pipo's Power | |||
| Gabi Na, Kumander | Kampay | ||
| 1987 | Tagos ng Dugo | Levie | |
| Kalabaw Lang ang Tumatanda | |||
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid | Samson | |
| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | |||
| Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? | |||
| 1989 | Engkantadang Kangkarot en Her Magic Talong | ||
| Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo | |||
| 1990 | Flavor of the Month | ||
| Bala at Rosaryo | |||
| Lover's Delight | Agie | ||
| 1991 | Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal | ||
| 1992 | Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs | ||
| 1993 | Kahit Ako'y Busabos | Piklat | |
| 1995 | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig | ||
| 1996 | Virgin Island | ||
| Room for Rent | Rey | ||
| 1997 | Lahar: Paraisong Abo | Mr. Punzalan | |
| Computer Kombat | Entong | ||
| Calvento Files: The Movie | Tecson | ||
| Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin | Ramon | ||
| Wanted Perfect Murder | Goon 1 | ||
| Kulayan Natin ang Bukas | Dennis | ||
| 2000 | Daddy O, Baby O! | Arnold | |
| 2003 | Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda | Celso | |
| 2005 | Awaken | Lakay | |
| 2006 | All About Love | Bogart | |
| You Are the One | Sally's boss | ||
| 2008 | My Big Love | Oca | |
| 2010 | Rosario | Court clerk | |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Temyo dela Torre | |
| 2013 | On the Job | Pol | |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Major Calaang | |
| Starting Over Again | Ginny's father | ||
| Da Possessed | Anding Villamayor | ||
| 2015 | You're Still the One | Eric | |
| 2016 | How to Be Yours | Niño's dad | |
| 2017 | Can't Help Falling in Love | Papa Jun | |
| 2018 | Sin Island | Alejandro | |
| Cry No Fear | [4] | ||
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Mario Del Rosario | [5] |
| 2023 | Rewind | Nestor | |
| 2024 | Hello, Love, Again | Mario del Rosario |
Television
[edit]Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1988
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Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | Won |
References
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