Chiquito (actor)
Augusto Valdes Pangan, Sr. (March 12, 1932 – July 2, 1997), professionally known as Chiquito, was a Filipino actor and comedian.
Chiquito | |
|---|---|
| Born | Augusto Valdes Pangan Sr. March 12, 1932 |
| Died | July 2, 1997 (aged 65) Makati City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1945–1997 |
| Spouse(s) | Vilma "Ely" Isidro-Pangan |
| Children | Medy Pangan Eliza Pangan Buma Pangan Princess Pangan Tiny Pangan Augusto "Gus" Pangan, Jr. Archie Pangan |
| Parent(s) | Manuel Pangan and Remedios Valdes |
Biography
Chiquito was born Augusto Valdes Pangan, Sr., in Manila. His entertainment career began at the age of 13, when he appeared in a major musical production at the Manila Grand Opera House. In the next several years, he was a fixture in the Manila bodabil circuit, popular for his skill in dancing the boogie-woogie.[1]
Chiquito was befriended by Fernando Poe, Sr., and with Poe's assistance, started a film career.[1] He broke into films with Sanggano from Palaris Pictures. He would star in over a hundred films, mostly comedies, over the next five decades. He established his own production company, Sotang Bastos Productions, named after his favorite film role from the 1950s. He would ride on the crest of ever popular comedy spoofs of Hollywood genres such as the gangster film and the western.
In one of these Western spoofs, The Arizona Kid (1971), he co-starred with Hollywood sex symbol Mamie Van Doren. Chiquito portrayed the very first male version of Darna in the film Terebol Dobol, preceding Dolphy, who only later came out with his own "portrayal" of the superheroine in Darna Kuno.[2]
In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela.[1]
Chiquito also entered into local politics. He was elected three times as member of the local council of Makati City, serving from 1969–72, 1988–92, and from 1995 until his death. He served a brief stint as Vice-Mayor of Makati. In 1992, Chiquito made an unsuccessful bid to the Senate of the 9th Congress.
In 1994, Chiquito made a brief showbiz comeback when he teamed up with rapper-comedian Andrew E. in the movie "Pinagbiyak na Bunga (Lookalayk)" under Viva Films. The movie was a big success and later on had a television spin-off that same year entitled "Puno't Bunga" aired over GMA Network. He later had supporting roles in movies like "Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko" (opposite Janno Gibbs), "Bangers" (with Joey de Leon and Andrew E.), and "Strict ang Parents Ko" (with Amanda Page).
Personal life
He was survived by his widow, Vilma Isidro-Pangan. The couple had seven children.
Death
Chiquito died at age 65 due to liver cancer at the Makati Medical Center on July 2, 1997.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Actor | |||||
| 1947 | Sanggano | No | Yes | |||
| 1957 | Phone Pal | No | Yes | |||
| 1958 | Lutong Makaw | No | Yes | |||
| Be My Love | No | Yes | ||||
| Fighting Tisoy | No | Yes | ||||
| Obra-Maestra | No | Yes | ||||
| Mr. Basketball | No | Yes | ||||
| Atrebida | No | Yes | ||||
| Lo' Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro | No | Yes | ||||
| 4 na Pulubi | No | Yes | ||||
| 1962 | Gorio and His Jeepney | No | Yes | Gorio | ||
| Adiong Sikat ng Tondo | No | Yes | Adiong Sikat | |||
| Walang Susuko | No | Yes | ||||
| Gorio: Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas | No | Yes | ||||
| Hindi Tayo Talo | No | Yes | ||||
| Kapitan Tornado | No | Yes | ||||
| Gulo Kung Gulo | No | Yes | ||||
| Lagay Muna | No | Yes | ||||
| Operasyong Bayong | No | Yes | ||||
| Markang Demonyo | No | Yes | ||||
| Sobra sa Init, Kulang sa Lamig | No | Yes | ||||
| 1963 | Ikaw Na ang Mag-Ako | No | Yes | |||
| Ang Mahiwagang Lampara | No | Yes | ||||
| Bulilit Al Capone | No | Yes | Propesor Atong | |||
| 3 Desperados | No | Yes | ||||
| Via Europa | No | Yes | ||||
| Ulilang Cowboy | No | Yes | ||||
| Mr. Wong | No | Yes | Mr. Wong | |||
| 1966 | Iyo ang Norte, Akin ang Sur | No | Yes | Batang Pasay | ||
| Kilabot ng Luzon | No | Yes | ||||
| Mga Abilidad sa Akong | No | Yes | Agent BB-10-BB-10 | |||
| Mr. Walastik Laging May Atik | No | Yes | Mr. Walastik | |||
| Mr. Thunderball | No | Yes | Agent 02-10 | |||
| Doble Solo | No | Yes | Agent 02-10 | |||
| Mr. Humble Boy (Ang Dating Kampeon) | Yes | Yes | Sotang Bastos Productions's initial offering | |||
| Jack En Poy | No | Yes | ||||
| Dragon Squad | No | Yes | ||||
| Apat Na Ipo-ipo | No | Yes | ||||
| Sexy sa Labanan | Yes | Yes | Augustina | Also story writer | ||
| Target: Sexy Rose | No | Yes | ||||
| 1967 | Palekerong Kutsero | No | Yes | Gretas Productions' Initial Offering | ||
| Mister 8 Ball | Yes | Yes | Mister 8 Ball | Also writer | ||
| Wild, Wild Wong | No | Yes | Ago / Mr. Wong | |||
| Samuel Bilibid | Yes | Yes | Samuel Bilibid | Also writer | ||
| Okey Ka Choy | Yes | Yes | ||||
| No Read, No Write | No | Yes | ||||
| Pobres Park | No | Yes | ||||
| The Pogi Dozen | No | Yes | ||||
| 1968 | Mister Gimmick | Yes | Yes | Also writer | ||
| Isang Libong Mukha | No | Yes | Also story writer | |||
| Agents: Wen Manong | No | Yes | ||||
| Jeepney King | No | Yes | Gorio | |||
| The Magnificent Zorro | No | Yes | Zorro | Also story writer | ||
| May I Go Out? | No | Yes | ||||
| Kiko en Kikay | No | Yes | Kiko | |||
| Sapagkat Ako'y Pangit Lamang | No | Yes | ||||
| Hari ng Yabang | No | Yes | ||||
| Prettyboy Playboy | Yes | Yes | ||||
| The Hornets | No | Yes | ||||
| 1969 | Pangit Squad | No | Yes | |||
| Ponso Villa and the Sexy Mexicanas | Yes | Yes | Ponso Villa | |||
| Strike Everywhere | No | Yes | ||||
| Pa-Bandying-Bandying | No | Yes | ||||
| Mr. Wong Strikes Again | Yes | Yes | Mr. Wong | |||
| Franco Negro | Yes | Yes | Franco Negro | |||
| "Che" Charon | No | Yes | "Che" Charon | |||
| Wrong to Be Born | No | Yes | Viltra's initial offering | |||
| Atorni Agaton (Agent Law-Ko) | Yes | Yes | Agaton | Also writer | ||
| 1970 | James Bondat | No | Yes | Agent Bond-tis | Also story writer | |
| Lord Forgive Me | Yes | Yes | Also writer | |||
| Servillano Zapata | Yes | Yes | Servillano Zapata | Also writer | ||
| Arizona Kid | No | Yes | Ambo, the Arizona Kid | |||
| 1971 | The Marijuana Kid | Yes | Yes | Also writer | ||
| Pobreng Alindahaw | No | Yes | ||||
| The Prince and I | No | Yes | ||||
| 1972 | David at Goliath | No | Yes | David Dimagiba | ||
| Naku Poooo! | Yes | Yes | Also story writer | |||
| Fist to Kill | No | Yes | RSJ Productions' initial offering | |||
| Isla Limasawa | No | Yes | Archer Productions' initial offering | |||
| 1974 | Bamboo Gods and Iron Men | No | Yes | Charley | ||
| Jack en the Magic Beans | No | Yes | Jack | Also story writer | ||
| Ulong Pugot... Naglalagot! | No | Yes | ||||
| Dynamite Wong and T.N.T. Jackson | No | Yes | Dynamite Wong | Released in the United States as TNT Jackson | ||
| Mr. Pogi and D' Crazy Chicks | Yes | Yes | Also story writer | |||
| 1975 | Chikiting Gubat | Yes | Yes | Also story writer | ||
| Lorelei | No | Yes | ||||
| Kenkoy En Rosing | No | Yes | ||||
| Teribol Dobol | No | Yes | ||||
| Jack of All Trades (Master of None!) | No | Yes | ||||
| Mr. Pogi Part II | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Ito ang Daigdig nina Pepe En Pilar | No | Yes | ||||
| 1976 | Ang Erpat Kong Groovy (Baduy Naman) | No | Yes | |||
| Mister Yoso | No | Yes | ||||
| Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa 'Na 'Kong Sey) | No | Yes | ||||
| International Playboy | Yes | Yes | Also writer | |||
| Oo Nga't Pangit, Pero Lintik | No | Yes | ||||
| Barok | No | Yes | Barok | |||
| 1977 | Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls | No | Yes | Mr. Wong | ||
| Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? | No | Yes | ||||
| Big Happening ni Chikiting En Iking | Yes | Yes | Also writer | |||
| Asiong Aksaya | No | Yes | Asiong Aksaya | |||
| Herkulas | No | Yes | ||||
| Maga-Patuka Na Lang Ako sa Ahas | No | Yes | ||||
| Ang Darling Ko'y Aswang | No | Yes | ||||
| 1978 | Kaming Patok Na Patok | No | Yes | |||
| Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit | No | Yes | Also story writer | |||
| Agent Playboy, Alyas Jeproks | No | Yes | ||||
| Block Busters | No | Yes | ||||
| Pete Matipid | Yes | Yes | Also story writer | |||
| The Wild Grease | No | Yes | ||||
| 1979 | Tatay Na Barok | Yes | Yes | |||
| Vontes V | No | Yes | ||||
| Si Gorio at ang Damong Ligaw | No | Yes | ||||
| Al Magat's Mang Kepweng | No | Yes | Mang Kepweng | |||
| 1980 | Peter Maknat | Yes | Yes | Peter Maknat | Also writer | |
| Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya | No | Yes | Asiong Aksaya | |||
| Lasing Master | No | Yes | ||||
| 'Eto Na Naman si Asiong Aksaya | No | Yes | Asiong Aksaya | |||
| 1981 | Pamilya Antik | No | Yes | |||
| Takbo... Peter... Takbo! | Yes | Yes | Peter | Also writer | ||
| Kumander Surot | No | Yes | Kumander Surot | |||
| Mother, Mother, I Am Sick... Call Mang Kepweng Very Quick! | No | Yes | Mang Kepweng | |||
| Boljak | No | Yes | Boljak | |||
| Adiong Bulutong | Yes | Yes | Adiong Bulutong | Also writer | ||
| Mister Kwekong | No | Yes | Mister Kwekong | |||
| Patok | No | Yes | Patok | |||
- 1980 – Zodiac Connection [UNCONFIRMED] (Sotang Bastos Productions)
- 1980 – Si Ali-masag sa Maynila (Mercedes Films)
- 1980 – Goriong Butete (Sampaguita Pictures – final production)
- 1981 - Milyonaryong Gipit (Emperor)
- 1982 – Mr. Wong Meets Jesse & James (LG Films International)
- 1982 – Peter Makulit (Archer Productions)
- 1983 – E.T. Is Estong Tutong (Archer Productions)
- 1983 – Estong Tutong, Ikalawang Yugto
- 1983 – Mga Alagad ng Kuwadradong Mesa
- 1983 – Mang Kepweng and Son
- 1984 – Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bahala Na (Archer Productions)
- 1984 – Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie (BSH)
- 1985 – Nagalit ng Patay sa Haba ng Lamay (D’Player)
- 1985 – Magbiro Ka sa Lasing, Huwag sa Bagong Gising (JPM/Prima)
- 1986 – Rocky Four-Ma (Bo-Mel)
- 1986 – The Buelta Force
- 1987 - Balandra Crossing (ABA)
- 1987 – Nonoy Garote and the Sidekicks (AS Productions)
- 1988 – Code Name: Black & White (ABA) as Blacky
- 1988 – Gorio Punasan, Rebel Driver (AS Productions) as Gorio
- 1989 – Legend of the Lost Dragon (Archer Productions)
- 1994 – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (Viva Films)
- 1994 – Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Viva Films)
- 1995 – Bangers (Viva Films)
- 1995 – Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (FPJ Productions)
- 1996 – Strict ang Parents Ko (Neo Films)
Accolades
In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Lovingly Yours, Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela.
See also
Notes
- Ma. Lourdes Maniquis; Lena Pareja (1994). "Philippine Film". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 219–220. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
- "Darna Movie List". Eric Cueto Presents...The Official Marx Ravelo's Darna website. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
References
- Ma. Lourdes Maniquis; Lena Pareja (1994). "Philippine Film". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 219–220. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
- Garcia, Jessie B. (2004). A Movie Album Quizbook. Iloilo City, Philippines: Erehwon Books & Magazine. pp. 75–77. ISBN 971-93297-0-X.
