Pepe Pimentel
José Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 30, 1929 – January 25, 2013), aka Pepe Pimentel, was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor and singer.[1] He rose to fame as the first champion of the original Tawag ng Tanghalan (1955).[2][3] Pimentel later became known as the host of Kwarta o Kahon which ran for 38 years and was considered the precursor and inspiration of popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong.
Pepe Pimentel | |
|---|---|
| Born | José G. Pimentel, Sr. April 30, 1929 |
| Died | January 25, 2013 (aged 83) |
| Resting place | San Juan City |
| Other names | Tito Pepe |
| Occupation | Game show host, actor, singer, politician |
| Years active | 1962–1987 |
| Spouse(s) | Cecila Pimentel |
| Children | Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr. Isabel Pimentel, Gil Pimentel |
After his show business career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.
Pimentel died on January 25, 2013 in Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City at the age of 83.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1962–2000 | Kuarta o Kahon | ABS-CBN |
| BBC | ||
| RPN | ||
| 1965–1972 | Tawag ng Tanghalan | ABS-CBN |
| 1958–1965 | Student Canteen | |
| 1975–1986 | GMA Network | |
| 1977-1978 | Clubhouse 9 | RPN-9 |
| 1987 | Tayo'y Magsaya | PTV-4 |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Ang Babaeng Isputnik | |
| Fil-American Girl | ||
| Dear Eddie | ||
| Carioca | ||
| 1965 | Hamon ng Kampeon | |
| 1966 | The Jukebox Queen | |
| 1968 | Dos Por Dos | |
| 1969 | Banda 24 | |
| 1982 | Juan Balutan | |
| 1983 | D'Godson | |
| 1985 | I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman |
References
- (philstar.com) (24 January 2013). "Former TV host Pepe Pimentel dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2000). "Tawag ng Tanghalan honor roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- Lo, Ricky (December 8, 2016). "The Tawag ng Tagnhalan story". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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