Lito Pimentel
Biography: 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. 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. 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. 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).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 27, 1963
Deathday: N/A
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Cry No Fear
2018-06-20
Cry No Fear
Overview: Kaycee and Wendy are always at each other’s throats. But when they are left alone in their house amidst a storm, with intruders trying to kill them, they have no choice but to become partners as they try to escape.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2018-06-20
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Mga Ibong Pipit
1984-08-28
Mga Ibong Pipit
Overview: A leukemia patient assumes responsibility of the five foster children of the man who donated his blood to her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-08-28
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My Big Love
2008-02-27
My Big Love
Overview: Pastry chef Macky has struggled with his weight for most of his life. It's not easy being fat, especially when you're secretly admiring a young socialite columnist named Ninia who gets the shock of her life when she sees Macky in his 300-pound glory. Macky hires Aira as personal trailer and in the process of losing weight, the two gained love and affection for each other. But soon after Aira agrees to accept an offer to work abroad, being the breadwinner of the family. Two years pass and the Macky who was once laughed at is now one of the most sought-after bachelors in town. Macky now has to choose who really is his big love: the woman he dreamed of all his life or the woman who loved him unconditionally?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2008-02-27
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Clarizza
1986-02-28
Clarizza
Overview: A bold film starring one of the softdrink beauties, Sarsi Emmanuelle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-02-28
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Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas
1997-10-22
Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-10-22
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Kahit ako'y busabos
1993-04-29
Kahit ako'y busabos
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Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-04-29
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Mga Paru-Parong Buking
1985-02-28
Mga Paru-Parong Buking
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-02-28
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Miguelito
1985-06-14
Miguelito
Overview: A young boy discovers his politician father's corruption and cruelty as he discovers his real mother is a victim of his own father's immorality and violence.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-06-14
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Bonifacio
2014-11-03
Bonifacio
Overview: A heartwarming father and son tale, Bonifacio focuses on the life of a 50-year-old single father Jose Bonifacio "Boni" Garcia and his daily battles with illiteracy and discrimination. He is determined to over come this through education even if it means studying in the same elementary school as his son. Through his resilience and creativity, Bonifacio is able to provide a pleasant home to his son and make life more interesting and bearable for both of them and ultimately find his seemingly lost value as a father and as an individual.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2014-11-03
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Wanted Perfect Murder
1997-01-01
Wanted Perfect Murder
Overview: Jake joins forces with a man named Elvis and set out to clear his name for a crime that he was falsely accused of. In return, Jake will help Elvis get rid of his bad luck.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Rewind
2023-12-25
Rewind
Overview: Mary loves John for as long as she can remember. But after years of marriage, John's priorities shift, leading to a strained relationship with Mary, which causes a tragic accident that takes away Mary's life. Until one day, John gets an extraordinary proposition - to rewind time and save the life of the woman he loves.
Genres: Drama Romance Science Fiction
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2023-12-25
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Uhaw sa Pag-ibig
1984-01-26
Uhaw sa Pag-ibig
Overview: Vivid Mario O'Hara film noir, about a young woman turned prostitute.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-01-26
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Broken Marriage
1983-09-02
Broken Marriage
Overview: Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ellen and Rene decide to have a temporary separation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-09-02
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Da Possessed
2014-04-19
Da Possessed
Overview: A cowardly man unwittingly unleashes three spirits seeking revenge against the family he works for. The spirits take turns taking over his body, causing all sorts of mischief along the way.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2014-04-19
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Payback
2021-10-30
Payback
Overview: Chased by police, bike thief Isaac asks his boss for help but gets the cold shoulder. He then plans vengeance against the boss... Payback depicts a man caught in a slum's crime ring.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2021-10-30
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The Reunion
2012-08-15
The Reunion
Overview: Four young men who were friends in high school reunite several years later to discover that they all have failed professionally and their love lives haven't really gone anywhere. They go on a quest to find and reconnect with their school sweethearts and finally achieve happiness.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2012-08-15
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You're Still The One
2015-05-27
You're Still The One
Overview: Years after their college relationship fell apart, Jojo and Ellise meet again, but Jojo is already engaged to Racquel so Ellise decides to contain her feelings for Jojo to herself. The two remained as friends, constantly denying the feelings that they have for one another. Ellise starts dating Vincent but she will soon have to decide if she should choose the right love that came at the wrong time or the wrong love that came at the right time.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2015-05-27
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All About Love
2006-05-31
All About Love
Overview: Kikay and Kiko grew up together in the province and built a strong friendship. But Kikay has to leave her best friend to live and study in Manila. She tries to fit in her new environment in the city but she ends up being abused by the people she thought as her new friends. Kikay returns to the province with a wounded self-esteem. There, she realizes how much Kiko loves her. Feeling unworthy of his love, Kikay drives Kiko away. But will she ever find the courage to come face to face with her own problems and admit her love for him?
Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2006-05-31
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Rosario
2010-12-02
Rosario
Overview: Based on a true story and set in one of the most colorful periods in Philippine history, ROSARIO is destined to be a modern masterpiece in Philippine filmmaking. It is a monumental yet intimate portrait of a woman's emancipation and the sometimes painful consequencesof following one's desires.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-02
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Starting Over Again
2014-02-12
Starting Over Again
Overview: Ten years ago, Ginny, an Architecture student, and Marco, a History professor, began a one-of-a-kind and unpredictable love story. In the five years that they were together, they brought out the best in each other, which included Marco’s unrealized dream of becoming a chef. Together, they worked towards their dream of opening up a restaurant, but when Ginny realized her own pursuits were different from his, she rejected his wedding proposal and left the country for a Masters degree in Architecture. At present, Ginny co-owns a one-stop Architecture and Interior Design firm specializing in Restoration. She receives an email from Marco, which was written and sent after their break-up, meant to be read four years later. It makes her feel even more regretful of leaving the love of her life.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2014-02-12
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Calvento Files: The Movie
1997-05-14
Calvento Files: The Movie
Overview: This movie has two episodes depicted from investigative crime show. Each episode speaks of grotesque deaths, betrayal, and the family members of the victims’ pursuit for justice. Episode 1 : Balintuwad It is the story of an epileptic fifteen-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted and later on drowned to death by a group of unknown men. As the rape-slay case comes to close, investigation reveals that the suspects are schoolteachers, who are expected to enhance a good future for children. Episode 2: Inay, May Momo, A young mother and her daughter’s nightmare begin when the husband is man-slaughtered by the mother’s other lover. The widowed wife files criminal case to imprison to killer however instead of surrendering the murderer chases down the mother and her distraught daughter to make them drop the charges against him.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-05-14
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Lahar: Paraisong Abo
1997-03-12
Lahar: Paraisong Abo
Overview: In the aftermath of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano dormant for more than 400 years, the residents of the whole town of San Simon in Pampanga was engulfed by dust and thick mudflow called lahar. The whole surviving residents of the devastated community are relocated to transitional evacuation center, a tent city, where different and unique personalities meet: Sheila, a migrant worker from Germany who is struggling to keep her family intact at all costs; Sonia who is looking for her missing husband while pretending as a handicapped so she can beg on the streets; Ditas, who returns in Pampanga after getting pregnant in Manila; and Elena, a mother who lost her whole family in the eruption, yet she keeps a positive outlook in life that as long as she remembers her relatives no amount of tragedy could keep her from reminiscing of their once peaceful lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-12
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Daddy O! Baby O!
2000-06-10
Daddy O! Baby O!
Overview: A middle aged bachelor Mario spent his life taking care of his eccentric sister Brenda. He sells goodies in a mobile cart for a living. His daily routine gets a sudden turnaround when his dying friend Arnold made him promise to take care of his daughter Ana. But Ana is not just an ordinary little girl, despite her angelic look; she is cunning and mischievous who is in search of her estranged mother. Mario and Ana agreed that they would earn money to look for Ana’s mother in Cebu, but Ana should tame down. Mario performs his new task as a father to the orphan child in a very unconventional way. But through the help of a beautiful teacher named Maribel, he would always keep things going.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-10
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Then and Now
2003-08-14
Then and Now
Overview: Joey comes home after nearly a decade of living in the States. With Joey back, the four friends find themselves complete again they reminisce on the good old times, marvel at the changes in each other’s lives. Indeed, a lot of things may have changed through the years, but some things remain constant.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-14
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You Are the One
2006-08-29
You Are the One
Overview: Sally Malasmas applies for a US visa. There she meets the young and dashing vice-consul Will Derby with a wide, warm and inviting smile. Sally feels it's her lucky day! But Will thinks Sally does not have enough ties to the Philippines that will make her come back. He denies her visa, beams one last sweet smile at her and turns his back before she could protest. It isn't Sally's lucky day anymore. Sally Malasmas is a Care Officer at the National Statistics Office. She's smart and is a genuinely caring person who always has a hand to help other people.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-29
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Gabi Na, Kumander
1986-11-20
Gabi Na, Kumander
Overview: Gabi Na Kumander is the story of two brothers with opposite beliefs who suddenly find themselves in a fight for what each one believes is right. Ramil Macan had been assigned to fight the rebels in Sto. Nio and he discovers that the rebel leader is no other than his younger brother, whom he had given up for dead years ago. Ronald Macan, former law student and activist, took to the hills with the imposition of martial law. He is known as Kumander Kobra. Ramil had been assigned to put a stop to his activities and in the name of the law to take him dead or alive.
Genres: War Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-11-20
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Kapag Napagod ang Puso
1988-06-30
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Overview: When a harassed movie director takes it on his wife, the battered wife is faced with how long can she take it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-06-30
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In the Name of Love
1995-05-30
In the Name of Love
Overview: When Mae finds out that her husband Spanky is having an affair, Mae confronts the other woman which results in tragedy.
Genres: Thriller Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1995-05-30
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Tagos ng Dugo
1987-01-15
Tagos ng Dugo
Overview: A young Pina was traumatized when her family was murdered while she had her first menstruation. She grows up into a serial killer transforming herself to different personalities as she seduced one man at a time grossly killing them while in the act of sexual pleasure.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-01-15
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Moral
1982-12-25
Moral
Overview: The episodically connected lives of four college friends unfold throughout the incipient martial law years, as they struggle to define their sexual and professional desires and how best to attain them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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Can't Help Falling in Love
2017-04-15
Can't Help Falling in Love
Overview: Gab de la Cuesta is a high-strung career woman who got recently engaged to her longtime boyfriend. Her well-planned life suddenly becomes complicated when she discovers that she is actually married to a total stranger.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2017-04-15
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The Decaying
2017-08-05
The Decaying
Overview: A husband takes flight when his wife goes missing.
Genres: Drama Mystery
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2017-08-05
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Computer Kombat
1997-02-02
Computer Kombat
Overview: In the human world, Pen (SPENCER REYES) and Dong are best friends who are fond of playing computer games. on the other hand, at the computer world where the different computer characters live, there is one character in the name of M. Tyson (REZ CORTEZ) who was mad and envy to human.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-02-02
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Climax
1985-07-18
Climax
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-07-18
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Flavor of the Month
1990-01-11
Flavor of the Month
Overview: Flavor of the month 1995 starred by Joey Marquez.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-01-11
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Sin Island
2018-02-14
Sin Island
Overview: David and Kanika are happily married, until Kanika's adulterous affair ruins their relationship, prompting David to start his own affair with Tasha.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2018-02-14
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Lover's Delight
1990-12-18
Lover's Delight
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-12-18
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Tres
2018-10-03
Tres
Overview: It is a trilogy which follows the story of three individuals must go through desperate measures to hide their secrets.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2018-10-03
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Hello, Love, Goodbye
2019-07-31
Hello, Love, Goodbye
Overview: A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2019-07-31
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Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin
1997-01-01
Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin
Overview: Manuel, an overseas worker, cheats on his wife with the wife of his boss. His life begins to unravel as his infidelity is revealed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Stupid Cupid
1988-01-14
Stupid Cupid
Overview: An anthology film featuring the biggest tandem love teams in Philippine cinema.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-01-14
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Kalabaw Lang Ang Tumatanda
1987-03-19
Kalabaw Lang Ang Tumatanda
Overview: Stars: Cachupoy, Lito Pimentel, Kristine Garcia
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-19
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Erpat Kong Forgets
1984-01-14
Erpat Kong Forgets
Overview: What happens when Dad exchanges lifestyle with his son? Join Ariel (Aga Muhlach) and his widowed Erpat (Eddie Garcia) in this riot of a comedy on young and not so young love.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-01-14
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Hindi Kita Malimot
1982-07-16
Hindi Kita Malimot
Overview: Celia, a daughter of a housekeeper of the Regattas, finds an unknown man- Edwin - in one of their huts. As she helps the man, the two grew close to each other and fell in love. However, they must first solve their problems: Celia must obtain her father's properties while Edwin must clear his name's bad reputation.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-07-16
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Schoolgirls
1982-01-29
Schoolgirls
Overview: Maricel, Dina, and Snooky are in for exciting times as they hit the college campus! They meet cute guys, join organizations, fall in love with their professor, and get into all sorts of mess.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-01-29
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