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
Saigon Commandos (1988)
as Jon Toi
Amigo (2011)
as Tuba Joe
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
as Gido
Fatal Vacation (1990)
as Sam
Himala (1982)
as Orly
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus (2025)
as Julio Nakpil
Behind Enemy Lines (1997)
as Gen. Nguy
Ploning (2008)
as Tsuy
Bona (1984)
as Bona's Brother
The Strangers (2012)
Actor
Himala Ngayon (2012)
Actor
Deathrow (2000)
as Fajardo
Forever and a Day (2011)
as Euge's Dad
Piding (2016)
Actor
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013)
as Lolo Nardo
Lure of the Nest (2010)
as Apin
Cruel Horizon (1989)
as Kim's husband
Amok (2011)
as Blind Man
Dung-aw (1975)
Actor
Kulimlim (2004)
Actor
Bullet (1999)
Actor
The Reaper (2001)
as Gen. Tomas Roxas
Buhay Kamao (2001)
as Poldo
Alienasyon (2014)
Actor
Au bout du rouleau (2002)
as Dao
Broken Marriage (1983)
Actor