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Pepe Pimentel 
Summary
José "Pepe" Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 27, 1930 – January 24, 2013) was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor and singer.[1] He rose to fame as the first champion of the original Tawag ng Tanghalan (1955).[2][3] Pimentel later became known as the host of Kwarta o Kahon which ran for 38 years and was considered the precursor and inspiration of popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong.
Pepe Pimentel | |
|---|---|
| Born | José Gonzáles Pimentel April 27, 1930 |
| Died | January 24, 2013 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | San Juan City |
| Other names | Tito Pepe |
| Occupation(s) | Game show host, actor, singer, politician |
| Years active | 1962–2000 |
| Spouse(s) | Mercedes A. Pimentel, Cecila Pimentel |
| Children | From first wife (Mercedes A. Pimentel): Remedios Pimentel Vanhoven, Narciso Antiporda Pimentel, Teresita Pimentel Herrero. From second wife (Cecilia Pimentel): Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr. Isabel Pimentel, Gil Pimentel |
| Relatives | Lito Pimentel (nephew) |
After his show business career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.
Pimentel died on January 24, 2013 in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City at the age of 82.
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1962–2000 | Kuarta o Kahon | ABS-CBN |
| BBC | ||
| RPN | ||
| 1965–1972 | Tawag ng Tanghalan | ABS-CBN |
| 1958–1965 | Student Canteen | |
| 1975–1986 | GMA Network | |
| 1977–1978 | Clubhouse 9 | RPN-9 |
| 1987 | Tayo'y Magsaya | PTV-4 |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Ang Babaeng Isputnik | |
| Fil-American Girl | ||
| Dear Eddie | ||
| Carioca | ||
| 1965 | Hamon ng Kampeon | |
| 1966 | The Jukebox Queen | |
| 1968 | Dos Por Dos | |
| 1969 | Banda 24 | |
| 1982 | Juan Balutan | |
| 1983 | D'Godson | |
| 1985 | I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman |
References edit
- ^ (philstar.com) (24 January 2013). "Former TV host Pepe Pimentel dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2000). "Tawag ng Tanghalan honor roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (December 8, 2016). "The Tawag ng Tagnhalan story". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
External links edit
- Pepe Pimentel at IMDb