THE 2000s # 43: VIC SOTTO, DINA BONNEVIE, WITH MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO, LARA FABREGAS, BERNARD PALANCA AND AI-AI DELAS ALAS IN "BAKIT BA GANYAN? (EWAN KO NGA BA DARLING)" (2000)

Although already estranged, a couple still maintains a good relationship for the sake of their daughter. As problems arise, they turn to each other for comfort. They engage in a drinking session until things get beyond their control.

"Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Ba Darling)" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date November 29, 2000

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Dina Bonnevie/ Also starring Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago, Lara Fabregas, Bernard palanca and Ai-Ai dela Alas/ with Caridad Sanchez, Pepe Pimentel, Jean Saburit, Allan K, Tiya Pusit, Long Mejia, Lana Asanin, Rudy Meyer, Diego Leorico, Bayani Casimiro, Jr., Joanne Miller, Miko Sotto, Wahoo Sotto, Shermaine Santiago

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THE EIGHTIES # 660: REDFORD WHITE, CACHUPOY, PANCHITO, CHICHAY, RITCHIE D' HORSIE, IKE LOZADA, PEPE PIMENTEL, DELY ATAY-ATAYAN, TATLONG ITLOG AND MELISSA MENDEZ IN "I WON! I WON! ANG S'WERTE NGA NAMAN" (1985)

"I Won! I Won! Ang S'werte nga Naman" (1985)

Seiko Films

Release Date January 25, 1985

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao

Cast Redford White, Cachupoy, Panchito, Chichay, Ritchie D' Horsie, Ike Lozada, Pepe Pimentel, Dely Atay-Atayan, Tatlong Itlog and Melissa Mendez/ Also Starring Matutina, Don Pepot, Clemente Soriano, Flora Gasser, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia

THE EIGHTIES # 525: NIÑO MUHLACH (IN THE TITLE ROLE), WILLIAM MARTINEZ, SUSAN BAUTISTA, PANCHITO, PEPE PIMENTEL, NANETTE INVENTOR IN "D' GODSON" (1983)

"D' Godson" (1983)

D'Wonder Films

The 1983 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1983

Screenplay Jose N. Carreon

Cinematography Hermo U. Santos

Art Director Hollie Sto. Domingo

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego, Jr.

Direction J. Erastheo Navoa

Cast Niño Muhlach (in the title role), William Martinez, Susan Bautista, Panchito, Pepe Pimentel, Nanette Inventor, Manny Luna, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Bayani Casimiro, Jimmy Santos, Palito, Joaquin Fajardo, Fred Panopio/ Special Guests- Ike Lozada, German Moreno, Johnny Wilson 

THE EIGHTIES # 302: NIÑO MUHLACH (IN THE TITLE ROLE), RICKY BELMONTE, LIZ ALINDOGAN, PERLA BAUTISTA, DENCIO PADILLA, ARTURO 'BOMBER' MORAN, PEPE PIMENTEL AND INTRODUCING KRISTINA PANER IN "JUAN BALUTAN" (1982)

"Juan Balutan" (1982)

D'Wonder Films

Release Date March 5, 1982

Serialized in Honey Komiks

Story L.P. Calixto

Screenplay Ben Martinez

Cinematography Hermo U. Santos

Special photographic effects Tommy marcelino

Music Rey Valera

Direction J. Erastheo Navoa

Cast Niño Muhlach (in the title role), Ricky Belmonte, Liz Alindogan, Perla Bautista, Dencio Padilla, Arturo 'Bomber' Moran, Pepe Pimentel/ Introducing Kristina Paner

THE SIXTIES # 1431: JEANNE YOUNG, ROGER CALVIN, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, ED FINLAN/ WITH CARIDAD SANCHEZ, PEPE PIMENTEL, VIVIAN LORRAIN, GERMAN MORENO, GEORGIE QUIZON IN "BOOM! BANG-A-BANG!" (1969)

"Boom! Bang-A-Bang!" (1969)

Lea Productions

Release Date September 21, 1969/ Globe

Choreography Amelia Apolinario

Screenplay Jose F. Sibal

Cinematography Steve Perez

Music D'Amarillo

Story and Direction  Mitos Villareal

Cast Jeanne Young, Roger Calvin, Boots Anson-Roa/ Featuring Ed Finlan/ Also Starring Caridad Sanchez, Pepe Pimentel, Vivian Lorrain, German Moreno, Georgie Quizon, Loretta Rocco, Veronica Palileo, Raul Aragon/Special participation of Lt. May Bacabac

THE SIXTIES # 1375: HELEN GAMBOA, NOVA VILLA, JACKIE BELMONTE, CHICHAY, JOSEPH GALLEGO, GERMAN MORENO, IKE LOZADA, VENCHITO GALVEZ, PEDRO FAUSTINO IN "BANDA 24" (1969)

"Banda 24" (1969)

Barangay Productions, Inc.

A RJF Bros. Pictures

Release Date May 10, 1969/ Center

Story and Screenplay V.S. Montes and E.P. Osorio

Choreography Choy Talosig

Music D'Amarillo

Direction Consuelo P. Osorio

Cast Helen Gamboa, Nova Villa, Jackie Belmonte, Joseph Gallego, Chichay, German Moreno, Ike Lozada, Venchito Galvez, Pedro Faustino/ with Ernie White, Efren Reyes, Jr., Tony Salgado, Angela Montes, Ray Amada, Arthur Anas and Jack Villegas/ Featuring Choy Talosig and D' Insiders/ Guests- Pepe Pimentel, Babalu, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Steve Ferreira and Ed Finlan

THE SIXTIES # 1241: FERNANDO POE, JR., JOSEPH ESTRADA, ANDY POE AND GEORGE ESTREGAN, WITH IMELDA ILANAN, MARY ANN MURPHY, ROMY DIAZ AND PAQUITO DIAZ IN "DOS POR DOS" (1968)

"Dos Por Dos" (1968)

Emar Pictures

Release Date July 18, 1968/ Gala

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story and Direction Armando Garces

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Andy Poe and George Estregan/ Also Starring Imelda Ilanan, Mary Ann Murphy, Victor Bravo, Romy Diaz and Paquito Diaz/ with Avel Morado, Ben dato, Joe Cunanan, Philip Gamboa, Bert Salvador, Bebong Osorio, Pedro faustino, Vic Gaza, Blanco Santos, Romy Velarde, Tony Tondo, Marco Madero/ Featuring Pepe Pimentel, Dely Villanueva and Dencio Padilla

Joseph Estrada and Mary Ann Murphy

THE SIXTIES # 613: OSCAR OBLIGACION, PEPE PIMENTEL, PABLO VIRTUOSO, DENCIO PADILLA AS THE "APAT NA TAKAS" (1964)

"Apat na Takas" (1964)

Motion Pictures Casting Corporation

Release Date February 1964

Music Pablo Virtuoso

Story and Direction Efren Reyes

Cast Oscar Obligacion, Pepe Pimentel, Pablo Virtuoso, Dencio Padilla/ Also Starring Hector Reyes, Lito Anzures, Teroy de Guzman, Benny Mack, Max Araga and Aruray/ Guest stars- Johnny Reyes, Rebecca

THE SIXTIES # 606: GLORIA ROMERO, LUIS GONZALES, SUSAN ROCES, EDDIE GUTIERREZ IN "HAMON SA KAMPEON" (1965)

"Hamon sa Kampeon" (1965)

Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.

Release Date January 1, 1964/ Life

Story Jose Leonardo

Screenplay Luciano B. Carlos, Dionisio Galang

Music Dominic

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez/ Also Starring Dely Magpayo, Pepe Pimentel and Bella Flores/ Co-Starring Matimtiman Cruz, Renato del Prado, Aring Bautista, Marcela Garcia

THE SIXTIES # 446: OSCAR OBLIGACION, PEPE PIMENTEL, PABLO VIRTUOSO AND DENCIO PADILLA IN "APAT NA MATON" (1963)

"Apat na Maton" (1963)

Motion Picture Casting Corporation

Release Date November 29, 1963/ Palace

Music Pablo Virtuoso

Story and Direction Efren Reyes

Cast Oscar Obligacion, Pepe Pimentel, Pablo Virtuoso and Dencio Padilla/ Also Starring Rebecca, Hector Reyes, Lito Anzures, Benny Mack/ Guest- Oscar Roncal

THE SIXTIES # 392: LITA GUTIERREZ, BERNARD BONNIN, DIOMEDES MATURAN, MILA OCAMPO IN "CARIOCA" (1963)

"Carioca" (1963)

Dalisay Pictures, Inc.

Release Date July 13, 1963/ Dalisay

Choreography Al Quinn

Music F. Buencamino, Jr.

Story and Direction Susana C. de Guzman

Cast Lita Gutierrez, Bernard Bonnin, Diomedes Maturan, Mila Ocampo/ Co-Starring Pepe Pimentel, Malony Antonio/ with Prescilla Ramirez, Mario Roldan/ Guest stars- Mary Walter, Nita Carmona

Mila Ocampo (middle) in a dance scene from Dalisay Pictures' "Carioca" (1963)

THE SIXTIES # 366: LITA GUTIERREZ, BERNARD BONNIN, MILA OCAMPO, PEPE PIMENTEL AND EDDIE ILARDE IN "ABA...NAKU...!! PUEDE BA...!!" (1963)

 

"Aba...Naku...!! Puede Ba...!!" (1963)

Dalisay Pictures, Inc.

Release Date May 14, 1963/ Dalisay

Story Armando Garces

Screenplay Greg Macabenta 

Music F. Buencamino, Jr.

Direction Natoy Catindig

Cast Lita Gutierrez, Bernard Bonnin, Mila Ocampo, Pepe Pimentel and Eddie Ilarde/ with Rod Navarro, Malony Antonio, Bobby Ledesma

THE SIXTIES # 365: ZALDY ZSHORNACK AND SHIRLEY GOROSPE IN "FIL-AMERICAN GIRL (1963)

"Fil-American Girl (1963)

People's Pictures, Inc.

Release Date May 4- 15, 1963/ Dalisay

Story Mars Ravelo

Serialized in Espesyal Komiks

Music Tito Arevalo

Screenplay and Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Zaldy Zshornack, Shirley Gorospe/ Also-starring Lopito, Ramon D'Salva, Adorable Liwanag, Aruray, Pepe Pimentel and Anita Linda

THE SIXTIES # 351: NIDA BLANCA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TONY FERRER, MAX ALVARADO, PEPE PIMENTEL, JAY ILAGAN AND JESS LAPID IN "ANG BABAENG ISPUTNIK" (1963)

 

"Ang Babaeng Isputnik" (1963)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, Inc,

Release Date March 27, 1963/ Main

Music Tony Maiquez

Story and Direction Efren Reyes

Cast Nida Blanca (in the title role), Tony Ferrer, Max Alvarado, Pepe Pimentel, Ruben Rustia, Manolo Robles, Mila Montanez, Levi Celerio, Lolita Lopez, Jay Ilagan and Jess Lapid

THE SIXTIES # 319: CHARITO SOLIS, EDDIE ILARDE, GLORIA SEVILLA, LALAINE BENNETT IN "DEAR EDDIE" (1963)

"Dear Eddie" (1963)

LPL Productions

Release Date January 26, 1963/ Center

Story Fundador Soriano

Music Amado Pascual

Screenplay and Direction Tommy C. David

Cast Charito Solis, Eddie Ilarde, Gloria Sevilla, Lalaine Bennett, Justina David, Rafael Jimenez, Romeo San Jose and Renato Robles/ Featuring Pepe Pimentel, Leila Benitez, Bobby Ledesma and Eddie San Jose/ with The 4 Notes, the Tiongco Bros., Skylarks, Silahis Trio, Conchita Penalosa and with top TV and Radio personalities in cameo roles

THE FIFTIES # 588: LEOPOLDO SALCEDO AND AURA AUREA IN "SEKSING-SEKSI (MAPANG-HALINA)" (1959)/ Re-posted

Aura Aurea, dubbed as Brigitte Bardot of the Philippines

Underrated star Aura Aurea, best remembered for her controversial role in equally controversial 1960 movie, Gerry de Leon’s “Huwag Mong Limutin,” started her movie career as Norma Reyes in Everlasting Pictures’ “Laki sa Layaw”(1957). In 1959, she was re-introduced as Aura Aurea in her first starring role in Luis Nolasco Productions’ “Seksing-Seksi (Mapang-halina). “She is his only Weakness, He is her only Strength”… “Craved by Women, Emulated by men” … “Desired by Men, Envied by Women” says the blurb… Dubbed as the most daring picture of the year, the movie had some rough sailing with the censors. It drew crowds when it was open to the public due to the controversy it generated.

"Seksing- Seksi (Mapang-halina)"
Luis F. Nolasco Productions
Release Date March 16, 1959/ Center
Music Josefino CenizalDirection Luis F. NolascoCast Leopoldo Salcedo, AuraAurea, Guest Star- Vida Florante, Introducing-Liwayway Liwanag, Nora Nunez/ with Vicente Liwanag, Soto, Pepe Pimentel, Romy Brion, Gogo, Pabo,, Tony dela Mogueis, Lily Miraflor, Bruno Punzalan, Rafael Jimenez, Pedro Faustino, Blackie Francisco, Chedeng Guerero, Rossana Montes, Manuel Barbeyto, Lily laforteza and Ely Nakpil

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 5: "STUDENT CANTEEN" AND "EVERYDAY- HOLIDAY" CIRCA 1964

A fun-filled back-to-back daily noontime fare in 1964 with Student Canteen (12 noon to 1 pm) hosted by Eddie Ilarde, Leila Benitez and Pepe Pimentel and Everyday-Holiday (1:00- 2:00 pm) with the tandem of Sylvia la Torre and Doro delos Ojos.

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 3:"HAMON SA KAMPEON" CIRCA 1963

"Hamon sa Kampeon," a musical talent radio-TV program, hosted by Dely Magpayo and Pepe Pimentel, simulcast every Saturday 7-8 pm over DZAQ radio and Channel 3.

A movie was made in 1964---

"Hamon Sa Kampeon" (1964)- Stars Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Dely Magpayo, Pepe Pimentel and Bella Flores/ Directed by Mar S. Torres

PUGO IN "ANG TATAY KONG KALBO" (1963)

I was a bit surprised to see this 1963 black-and-white movie, Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo on TV-cable Cinema One several months back. Popular TV host-comedian Pepe Pimentel, of Kuwarto O Kahon fame, was one of the lead stars who played one of the sons of legendary comic Pugo. Pepe played the role of a bumbling boxer trained by his father Pugo, who happened to have a formulated lotion, the smell of which would make their opponents groggy. Several named stars appeared in cameo roles, including boxing legend Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde.

"Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo" (1963)- Stars Pugo, Pepe Pimentel, Gloria Sevilla, Hector Reyes, Teroy de Guzman, Oscar Roncal, Ruben Rustia, Elvira Reyes, Bruno Punzalan and Jose Padilla Jr. in a very special role/ Directed by Efren Reyes


Pugo, Bruno Punzalan and Teroy de Guzman


Pugo


Pugo, Pepe Pimentel and Teroy de Guzman



Gloria Sevilla


Lopito in a cameo role


Pugo gives Pepe pointers as Bruno and Teroy looks on


A boxing match between Pepe and Jose Padilla, Jr. with Vicente Liwanag acting as the referee


Pepe Pimentel bloodied after a boxing match


Pugo with boxing legend Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde

PEPE PIMENTEL IN "KUARTA O KAHON"- TV SHOW Circa 60s- 90s

Definitely, the longest-running TV game show, Kuarta O Kahon was aired from the 60s to 90s.

Before "Eat Bulaga's" Laban O Bawi or "Wowowee's" Pera O Bayong, there was "Kuarta O Kahon." It was "the game show" for 38 years, starting in 1962.
The man behind it is Mr. Entertainment himself, Pepe Pimentel.
On the landmark "Kuarta o Kahon," he says "It was copied from "Bidding The Box," an American TV show during the 50s. It was originally titled "Mahiwagang Kahon," a prime-time radio show hosted by Jaime dela Rosa and produced by Alto Broadcasting System, which was owned by Antonio Quirino. When CBN bought ABS, they got me to handle the show as host and producer. It was basically a quiz show, where all the participants were professional contestants, meaning they were the same winners in all the other quiz shows. So, after almost two years, the show was cancelled.

"But I believe in it," he says. "No one owned its format, so I decided to produce it myself for KBS in 1962 as "Kuarta O Kahon." I transformed it into a family show, where participants would come from all over the nation. I invited them by mail. Plus, I made sure that the contestants were genuine, and the winners would get their exact prizes."

Excerpt from the article Blast from the Past by Gypsy Baldovino/ Manila Bulletin/ February 18, 2007