Spanky Manikan
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Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured into film and television work years later. Spanky Manikan was recognized in films like "Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975), "Bona" (1980), and "Himala" (1982). He died on 14 January 2018 due to stage 4 lung cancer.
Known for
Credits
Amigo (2011)
as Tuba Joe
Fatal Vacation (1990)
as Sam
Bona (1984)
as Bona's Brother
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus (2025)
as Julio Nakpil
Saigon Commandos (1988)
as Jon Toi
Miracle (1982)
as Orly
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
as Gido
Behind Enemy Lines (1997)
as Gen. Nguy
Ploning (2008)
as Tsuy
Piding (2016)
Actor
The Strangers (2012)
Actor
Lure of the Nest (2010)
as Apin
Deathrow (2000)
as Fajardo
Dung-aw (1975)
Actor
Bullet (1999)
Actor
Amok (2011)
as Blind Man
Broken Marriage (1983)
Actor
Buhay Kamao (2001)
as Poldo
Forever and a Day (2011)
as Euge's Dad
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013)
as Lolo Nardo
Alienasyon (2014)
Actor
Himala Ngayon (2012)
Actor
Cruel Horizon (1989)
as Kim's husband
Kulimlim (2004)
Actor
Au bout du rouleau (2002)
as Dao
The Reaper (2001)
as Gen. Tomas Roxas