Lito Pimentel

Lito Pimentel
Born	Joselito Pimentel (1963-05-23) May 23, 1963 (age 62) 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

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

Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife. ^{[2] [3]}

Filmography

Film

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

Year	Title	Role	Source
2025	Mommy Dearest	Ador	[6]
2024–2025	Widows' War	Amando Namas	[7]
2024	Wish Ko Lang: Sadista	Fernando
2023–2024	Nag-aapoy na Damdamin	Jus. Napoleon Avecilla
2023	Love Before Sunrise	Artemio Menandrez
	Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan	Tonyo Bautista
	Cattleya Killer	Randolph
	Hearts on Ice	Ruben Martinez
2022	Lyric and Beat	Jeff	[8]
	Bola Bola	Ricardo Balderama
	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Florentino Ibarra
	A Family Affair	Apolinario "Panyong" Magwayen†
2021-2022	Marry Me, Marry You	Victor Zamora
2021	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo	Arong
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bigas
2020	Ang sa Iyo ay Akin	Jorge Ceñidoza	[9]
	Bella Bandida	Emmanuel Barbaro
	A Soldier's Heart	Yosef Alhuraji	[10]
2019	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid	Weni
	Tadhana: Yaya CEO	Pedring
	Ipaglaban Mo: Bagong Salta	Mario
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test
2018-2019	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos	Menandro "Manding" Silverio	[11]
2018	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw	Gaudencio
	Sana Dalawa ang Puso	Leader Rizal	[12]
	Bagani	Alab
	Asintado	Vicente Dimasalang	[13]
2017	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	young Domingo Bulaon
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Watch	James
2016	Magpahanggang Wakas	Nicolas "Kulas" Del Mar
	Tubig at Langis	Dominador "Domeng" Magdangal	[14]
2015	Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala Ng Ama	Tatay Arman
	Bridges of Love	Manuel Nakpil	[15]
2014	Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na ang Pangarap?	Mang Mario
2013-2014	Be Careful with My Heart	Arturo Dela Rosa	[16]
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing	Roger Canlas
	Juan dela Cruz	Victor
	Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala	Dario Panaligan
	Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay	Pablo De Guzman
	Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw	Nestor Dagohoy	[17]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis	Jose
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison	Gimo
	Wansapanataym: No Read No Write Nomar	Alchemist
2012	A Beautiful Affair	Rex Resureccion
	Kahit Puso'y Masugatan	Antonio "Tony" Espiritu
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangkang Papel	Lito
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka	Papa
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal	Daddy
	Wansapanataym: Wansapana-Ride	Daddy
	Wansapanataym: Sandy and the Super Sandok	Kap
2011–2012	Reputasyon	Jose Delos Santos
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Siomai	Larry
	Wansapanataym: Apir Disapir	Isko
	Guns and Roses	Rico Bartolome
2010	Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana	Val Villa
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pagkain	Lito
	Elena M. Patron's Momay	Mickey Alonzo
2009-2010	May Bukas Pa	Fr. Gregorio "Ringo"
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi	Guest
	Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba	Enrico Legazpi
2008	My Girl	Chito Estocapio
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sopas	Rex
2007	Ysabella	Homer
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone	Abel
2006	Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko	Guest
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus	Fred Suarez
	Gulong ng Palad	David
2004	Spirits	Jose
2003	Basta't Kasama Kita	Adan K. Abordo
2002	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Suman at Ketchup	Tonyo
2001	Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	Arsing Dela Cruz
2000-2001	Marinella	Federico Villareal
1997	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Agiw	Elias
1995	Familia Zaragoza	Raul
1993	Ipaglaban Mo!		[18]
1991-1993	Family Kuwarta o Kahon	Himself (host)
1988-1991	Lunch Date
1987-1990	Ang Manok ni San Pedro	Esteban Escuderro

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
1988	Gawad Urian Award	Best Supporting Actor	Kapag Napagod ang Puso	Won

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External links

• Lito Pimentel at IMDb