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Lito Pimentel | |
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| Born | Joselito Pimentel May 27, 1963 General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Film and TV actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel.
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 ]
Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife. [2] [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Company | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Hello, Love, Again | Mario Del Rosario | Star Cinema | |
| 2023 | Rewind | Tatay Nestor | Star Cinema APT Entertainment AgostoDos Pictures | |
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Mario Del Rosario | Star Cinema | [16] |
| 2018 | Cry No Fear | Viva Films | [17] | |
| Sin Island | Alejandro | Star Cinema | ||
| 2017 | Can't Help Falling in Love | Papa Jun | ||
| 2016 | How to Be Yours | Niño's dad | ||
| 2015 | You're Still the One | Eric | Star Cinema Regal Entertainment | |
| 2014 | Starting Over Again | Ginny's father | Star Cinema | |
| Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Major Calaang | |||
| 2012 | The Reunion | Temyo dela Torre | ||
| 2010 | Rosario | Court clerk | Solar Entertainment | |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Oca | Star Cinema | |
| 2006 | You Are the One | Sally's boss | ||
| All About Love | Bogart | |||
| 2005 | Awaken | Lakay | Une Bloc | |
| 2003 | Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda | Star Cinema | ||
| 2000 | Daddy O, Baby O | Arnold | ||
| 1997 | Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin | Ramon | Good Harvest Productions MAQ Prudctions | |
| Calvento Files: The Movie | Tecson | Star Cinema | ||
| Computer Kombat | MAQ Productions | |||
| Virgin Island | Classic Films | |||
| Wanted Perfect Murder | Goon 1 | Star Cinema | ||
| Kulayan Natin ang Bukas | Regal Films | |||
| Room for Rent | Rey | Mahogany Pictures | ||
| 1996 | Lahar | Mr. Punzalan | ||
| 1995 | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig | |||
| 1993 | Kahit Aok'y Busabos | Piklat | Viva Films | |
| 1992 | Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs | |||
| 1991 | Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal | |||
| 1990 | Lover's Delight | Agie | Regal Films | |
| Bala at Rosaryo | Vision Films | |||
| Flavor of the Month | VH Films | |||
| 1989 | Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo | Viva Films Belle Star Films | ||
| Engkantadang Kangkarot and Her Magic Talong | GP Films | |||
| 1988 | Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? | Regal Films | ||
| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | VH Films | |||
| Stupid Cupid | Samson | Regal Films | ||
| 1987 | Kalabaw Lang ang Tumatanda | |||
| Tagos ng Dugo | Levie | VH Films | ||
| 1986 | Gabi Na, Kumander | Kampay | Viva Films | |
| Pipo Power | JB Films | |||
| Clarizza | Capricorn Pictures | |||
| 1985 | Climax | Victory Films | ||
| Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Chino | D'Wonder Films | ||
| Mga Paru-parong Buking | Jimmy | Libran Motion Pictures | ||
| Sanay | Luis | MM Film Patterns International | ||
| 1984 | Makakating Hayop | First Productions | ||
| Bigats | Libran Motion Pictures | |||
| Mga Ibong Pipit | Seiko Films | |||
| The Punks | Golden Productions | |||
| Sex Education | Seiko Films | |||
| Uhaw sa Pag-ibig | Regal Films | |||
| Erpat Kong Forgets | D'Wonder Films | |||
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | Boying | Regal Films | |
| Summer Holiday | ||||
| 1982 | Moral | Celso | Seven Star Productions | |
| Hindi Kita Malimot | Stephen | Regal Films | ||
| Schoolgirls | Egoy's Friend (uncredited) | |||
| Dormitoryo, Buhay Estudyante | Da Desirabulls | All Star Films |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | Won |
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