Panchito
Date of birth: 1925-02-25
Place of birth: Paco, Manila, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Panchito Alba
Biography
Panchito Alba (born Alfonso D. Tagle, Sr.; February 25, 1925 – December 18, 1995) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor who almost exclusively appeared in comedy roles. He was billed as either "Panchito Alba" or simply "Panchito". Known for his swarthy looks and a prominent big nose, which was often the target of ridicule. Panchito frequently appeared as a comedic foil to Dolphy, where the two are best friends in real life.
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Ayaw ni Mayor
1967-02-18
A story about brothers who became police officers, one of them falls in love with a neatery attendan
Balbakwa
1989-03-01
A 1989 Filipino comedy film starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Babalu.
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985-08-22
Forced by his family to join the army, Johnny Rambo ends up in the squad of misfits.
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986-05-23
Passion finds fulfillment in a ménage à trois between two men and a woman.
Iskorokotoy
1981-02-13
Batanguenong Iskorokotoy ventured to Manila to continue selling mosquito nets and blankets. Can he g
Rocky Plus V
1991-07-11
A 1991 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Christine Jacob.
Ano ka... hilo?
1985-02-21
Two philandering middle-aged executives find themselves in comic trouble.
Dobol Trobol
1960-11-25
A story about conjoined twins and their adventure through life.
No Return No Exchange
1986-09-05
A 1986 Filipino comedy film starring Lito Lapid, Redford White, Janice Jurado, and Debbie Miller.
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko
1973-12-25
In his numerous incarnations, Pedro Penduko is an ordinary human being with no superpowers. He is, h
Si Lucio at si Miguel
1962-12-20
A story about Lucio and Miguel, an angel and a demon who are friends who were both sent to earth on
Schoolgirl
1957-07-08
A story about Camilla a college student who is just about to graduate receives tragic news that her
Tansan vs. Tarsan
1963-11-05
A 1963 Filipino action comedy starring Dolphy and Vic Vargas.
Anak ng Espada
1954-06-09
Kandidatong Pulpol
1961-10-11
A story about two families fighting for a position during an election.
Praybet Depektib Akademi
1986-02-14
A 1986 Filipino action comedy.
Tanzan the Mighty
1962-02-03
A story about Tanzan a wild man who was sought out by a hunter, the hunter then finds out about both
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993-03-17
A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
Atsay Killer
1983-08-02
A 1983 Filipino sex comedy starring Eddie Garcia.
Johnny Tanggo
1982-04-02
A 1983 Filipino comedy film starring Redford White.
The Big Broadcast
1962-01-04
Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next
Isinumpa
1959-11-01
The powerful drama of a betrayal which sowed revenge in a man's heart.
Isang Platitong Mani
1985-02-21
A 1985 Filipino comedy film starring Pilita Corrales, Bert Marcelo, Nova Villa, Panchito, and Rico J
Pepe en Pilar
1966-01-21
A gender-bending comedy with Susan Roces as Pepe and Dolphy as Pilar
Balisong
1955-06-04
A deadly weapon in the hand of a fiery woman only one man could tame it's fast-streaking fury.
Veronica
1957-05-29
The intriguing story of a strange love affair. Too thrilling for her to resist. Too lovely for him t
Anak Sa Panalangin
1954-09-22
About a childless couple for 20 years, Don Ramon and Carmen. Carmen often goes to church praying hop
I Won! I Won! Ang Swerte Nga Naman
1985-01-25
A 1985 Filipino comedy film starring Redford White.
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989-02-15
Bartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.
Rocky Four-Ma
1986-01-16
Stepanio
1982-03-18
Pakiusap
1959-09-22
Family Planting
1971-04-18
A 1971 film starring Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Panchito
Beautiful star
1957-03-20
A remake of Carlos Vander Tolosa’s original 1937 hit of the same name, which launched Sampaguita Pic
Baton of Dracula
1971-04-17
Ta-ra-ra-dyin Pot-pot
1972-12-25
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974-11-15
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the s
Aso’t Pusa
1989-11-28
Driven by a big cash reward, Pamboy requests little Osang to pretend to be a dying rich man's long-l
Boksingera Daw!
1956-10-26
A mother gives birth to a baby girl but her father wants a boy, so as the girl grows up her father t
Kulang Sa Pito
1956-12-20
The Biggest Musical Comedy of 1956, 12 Spectacular songs and dance numbers.
Despatsadora
1955-07-09
A story about the daughter of a department store owner who goes undercover to unravel the mystery of
Mariposa
1955-05-20
Join the merry-go-round as the three witches try to make life miserable for Mariposa until Mariposa
Barbi for President
1991-08-08
A 1991 Filipino satirical comedy starring Joey de Leon.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan
1958-09-01
A film that depicts the radio talent search program on DZBB-AM "Tawag ng Tanghalan" which originated
Pagoda
1958-01-28
Manedyer... si Kumander!
1982-07-23
A 1982 Filipino marriage comedy starring Fernando Poe Jr and Susan Roces.
Bagsik At Kamandag Ni Pedro Penduko
1974-07-11
Maskarados
1964-11-27
A story about a gallant band of masked swordsmen who swore loyalty to the king reunites to help the
Inspirasiyon
1953-10-27
Waldas
1955-08-23
Centering on a hedonistic woman’s escapades throughout the urban landscape of Manila.
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974-03-31
Beatnik
1960-01-20
A 1960 Filipino musical comedy starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Susan Roces.
Pulot Gata
1958-03-19
Honeymoon comes to people in love but with their worlds so far apart - will their dreams ever reach
5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961-02-28
Alias Batman and Robin
1991-04-06
Alyas Batman en Robin is a 1991 Filipino Batman comedy film produced by Regal Films spoofing the 196
Like Father, Like Son
1967-04-12
It is a story of stage people's triumphs and heartaches, including their own personal life off the l
Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako
1973-11-03
SWAK
1985-11-07
Lawiswis Kawayan
1960-08-20
Serenata
1961-01-29
Sekreta Ini
1984-10-25
A story about two cops Bong and Fidel, who were tasked to investigate a clandestine drug syndicate.
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989-02-18
Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thin
Samson & Goliath
1990-11-13
This is a story of two cousins, Samson and Goliath. They meet the daughters of their boss and fall i
Starzan: Shouting Star Of The Jungle
1989-01-04
a modern retelling of the classic, Tarzan.
Home Sic Home
1995-06-21
Berto is secretly in love with his neighbor Melanie, who hates him because of her constant unpleasan
Ukala
1954-05-22
An adaptation of the comic of the same name.
Elvis & James
1989-07-26
The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress,
No Blood, No Surrender
1986-09-10
After the war, Sgt. Samson is to deliver a letter to the wife of a friend who died in the war. Short
Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes)
1990-03-13
A wobbly street vendor (Noel 'Ungga' Ayala), an ignorant probinsyano (Rene Requiestas) and an unempl
Long Ranger and Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West
1989-04-27
a cowboy film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Lab na Lab Kita
1962-09-01
A 1962 Filipino romantic comedy starring Susan Roces and Lito Legaspi.
Silveria
1958-06-13
A story about a man who saves a horse that was about to be put down not knowing that the horse was m
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema)
1992-01-01
Sam and Miguel are your typical come-what-may laborers, collecting garbage in flashy subdivisions. I
Jack & Jill
1987-06-10
When the old man became ill Jack took over her father's job of chauffeuring for a handsome millionai
Bobo Cop
1988-05-12
a film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
1990-03-13
a film by Efren Jarlego.
Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake
1990-03-29
a film by Tony Cruz.
Kisame Street
1976-12-25
In Kisame Street, Bart juggles his life by taking care of his senile mother; adopting the children o
Ali In Wonderland
1991-01-11
a film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Nognog
1980-12-12
A series of misadventures and crazy screwballs of a cute, dark skinned young boy named Nognog.
Smith & Wesson
1988-11-16
Aace detectives Jessie Smith and James Wesson. As part of the famed "Mayumi Vice Squad" under Mayor
Goosebuster
1991-01-01
a film by Tony Y. Reyes. .::.
Anthony at Cleopatra
1972-05-14
A story about a military operative tasked to infiltrate a rebel group.
Binibining Tsuper-Man
1987-10-02
Rogelio is a gay jeepney driver who is being bullied by his fellow jeepney drivers because of his se
Mga Manugang ni Dracula
1963-12-10
Susanang Daldal
1962-03-15
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe
1988-09-07
A spoof of the Filipino fantasy icon Ang Panday and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
Father En Son
1995-12-25
A retired showman and his son get a shot at stardom.
King & Queen for a Day
1963-07-03
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
1982-02-18
A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.
Tengteng De Sarapen
1983-12-26
Dolphy is a kind man who recycles bottles and newspapers for a living. But his kindness send him to
The Game of Death
1974-08-05
A Karate champion and his manager are invited to participate in a martial arts tournament held in an
My Juan en Only
1982-11-25
The family-romance comedy film brings the story of Juan (Dolphy), a beloved businessman in his provi
Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again
1986-10-01
Dolphy and Panchito reprise the roles they made popular in the 1960s, the wacky police detectives ba
My Bugoy Goes to Congress
1987-05-07
A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.
Ay, Manuela!
1976-07-01
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo
1988-07-05
Mariang Kondesa
1966-03-22
A story about a young feisty female street vendor who undergoes a change when she became a helper of
Mokong
1978-01-18
Together Again
1967-04-28
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay
1985-04-19
Two families are rivals in the funeral business.
Buhay Bumbero
1968-03-03
Ompong who is really born and famous for his extraordinary laziness and not-always-funny stupidity w
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
1978-02-02
Medel (Bembol Roco) is a petty thief who gives his earnings to his neighbors who needs it but his fe
Love Pinoy Style
1972-09-09
Si Romeo at si Julieta
1972-10-26
A story about Julieta who is courted by a janitor and a principal.
Ang Anting-Anting ni Ompong
1975-03-29
Hotdog
1990-11-30
a film by Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao.
Kaming Matatapang ang Apog
1976-09-17
Kalabog en Bosyo
1959-04-15
Together again for laughs, the nation’s top comedy duo at their craziest, funniest best.
Vontes V
1979-01-02
A Filipino spoof movie of Voltes V.
My Funny Valentine
1983-02-10
Puto
1987-11-04
A puto vendor had been selling cakes everyday after school to help his widowed mother. That was why
MN
1954-08-13
"MN" stands for Marissa Navarro, a character played onscreen by screen legend Carmen Rosales. It tel
The Crazy Professor
1985-09-25
A Filipino comedy film directed Ben Feleo.
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988-11-30
Jack and Jill face a new whole adventure- this time in America! When they received a telegram from t
Cross My Heart
1982-10-14
A story of four people in love and how they come together.
Daddy's Little Darlings
1984-06-15
Enteng the Dragon
1988-07-14
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee
1990-03-15
Crocodile Jones and his friend, Briges, worked in various jobs before he received the news of his fa
Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)
1975-11-07
Drakula Goes to R.P.
1973-06-17
Drakula Goes to RP was a horror comedy that topbilled Dolphy and Maritess Revilla. In the story, Dol
Lupang Kayumanggi
1955-11-11
The motion picture that will make you proud you are a Filipino.
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988-01-06
A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.
Haw Waw De Karabaw
1988-03-17
Living a simple lifestyle in the barrio of Maisan farming a small-sized field, Sebyo has no other in
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991-12-25
Evil Queen Luka (Tetchie) must meet a quota of wicked dead to regulary feed their guardian dragon or
Starzan II
1989-06-07
Starzan part 2.
Starzan III
1990-01-03
Starzan part 3.
Always in My Heart
1983-06-01
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
1975-04-12
John & Marsha '77
1977-10-14
John en Marsha movie.
John & Marsha
1974-06-23
John and Marsha first movie.
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1986-02-28
Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with s
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
1985-01-18
When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan
Tanging Ikaw
1968-02-06
A driver hits a feisty strong headed woman's bike and fate draws them closer when the man was fired
Bugoy
1979-12-25
Balimbing
1986-06-12
Bata-batuta
1987-02-12
Bokyo
1979-12-14
Boyoyoy
1970-04-19
A story about a girl who needs to find a husband so that her family can get half a million peso inhe
Bornebol: Special Agent
1974-10-25
Da Best in da West
1984-01-15
Bounty hunter Dalton (Lito Lapid) and merchandizer-turned-sheriff Wild Bill Hika (Dolphy) are two of
Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay
1987-07-31
After Facifica straightens his sexual preference and becomes a man, he reverted to his old name Paci
My Darling Domestic
1989-11-30
The Quick Brown Fox
1980-06-11
Stariray
1981-02-12
Good Morning, Professor
1982-06-01
Titser's Pet
1981-11-27
Captain Barbell
1973-12-22
Tenteng, a bullied wimp who dreams of being a strongman, gains superpowers from a magical barbell.
Johny Rocky Tan-Go Part IV
1986-01-01
A philipine parody of the Rocky Saga about Rocky Tan-go, a pour man with a golden heart.
Facifica Falayfay
1969-06-15
A young boy, Facifica is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay, who had been longing for a dau
Espadang patpat
1990-12-25
Dim-witted and stuttering Pidol is the brunt of his townsfolk's ridicule. Not even being reconciled
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
1989-08-10
A comedy movie of funny misfortunes that befall two city cops.
Johnny Tanggo Rides Again
1983-03-31
A 1983 Filipino comedy film starring Redford White as Johnny Tanggo.
Ang Hiwaga ng Ibong Adarna
1972-11-03
The story comes from the classic novel. The task was to capture the magical Ibong Adarna to cure the
Tsuperstar
1976-12-10
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989-10-25
After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Thin
The Graduation
1969-01-06
A story about a teacher who wants to help a problem student graduate.
Ang Agimat ni Pepe
1979-12-15
Child Wonder Niño Muhlach plays Pepe, a smart but mischievous boy who was abandoned in a church when
Si Adiang Waray
1963-04-12
Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy Adi
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985-03-14
On a mission to eradicate crime, Baldo the “Goatbuster” disguised himself as his brother Bogard, ahe
Dolphy's Angels
1980-03-20
A Foolish Parody Of Charlie's Angels Dolphy,who is considered the "King of Comedy" of the Philippine
Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay
1973-05-05
Og Must Be Crazy
1990-07-05
When the anito icon was gone missing, Og, a tribesman from the Ogag tribe, was assigned to retrieve
Bagwis
1990-07-04
Bagwis is a warrior angel who fights evil. Based on Filipino comic book character of the same name i
Charot
1984-11-16
A young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals wh
Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa
1989-05-26
Director: Jett C. Espiritu Stars: Roderick Paulate, Joey Marquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla
Boni and Klayd
1981-08-08
A 1981 Filipino parody film starring Redford White and Pia Moran.
Max en Jess
1979-07-27
A 1979 Filipino comedy film starring Dolphy and Panchito
Jack and Jill and John
1975-08-14
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
1970-01-07
A story of marriage and its hiccups between Dolphy and Nida Blanca
Nang Maghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan
1984-09-28
THE HAPPY, HARMONIOUS LIFE OF A LOVING COUPLE IS THREATENED WHEN A BOY - THE HUSBAND'S LOVE CHILD WI
Son of Fung Ku
1975-07-04
Dolphy Jr plays an up and coming martial artist just like his father.
John & Marsha '80
1980-05-29
The Puruntong family experiences upward social mobility in this comedy of lifestyles and human foibl
Payaso
1986-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and st
Mga Lahing Pikutin
1987-02-06
Five gorgeous gigolos prayong on unattractive but wealthy matrons meet their match in five virginal
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988-06-18
Is it possible for lovers who passed away a century ago to return to life in order to keep their pro