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