Acting
Panchito
Born — Died
1925-02-25 — 1995-12-18
Place of birth
Paco, Manila, Philippines
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
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.
Known for
4.0A spoof of the Filipino fantasy icon Ang Panday and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. A mysterious beggar bestows great power upon a blacksmith who showed him kindness. Will it be enough to counter the threat by strange beings from another world?
She-Man: Mistress of the Universe
1988
NRA young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals who doggedly hunt him down.
Charot
1984
4.0Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1984 directed by Angel Labra and starred Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Cachupoy, Fauzi Omar, Isabel Rivas, Barbara Luna, Julie Ann Fortich, Donna Villa, and Rosemarie de Vera.
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo
1984
4.0Jack and Jill face a new whole adventure- this time in America! When they received a telegram from their dead uncle's lawyer they were prompted to go to the US immediately. Thinking she can have everything back, Jack decides to sell her jeepney and exhaust her savings to buy their plane ticket. But the day they are about to know the span of their uncle's riches they witness the murder of his lawyer! Jack and Jill must get out fast before the killers get to them first.
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
9.0Honeymoon comes to people in love but with their worlds so far apart - will their dreams ever reach fulfillment?
Pulot Gata
1958
6.5Starzan part 2.
Starzan II
1989
Film credits
1990s · 5 titles
6.0Sam and Miguel are your typical come-what-may laborers, collecting garbage in flashy subdivisions. In their workplace, they get maltreated by two of their co-workers, sometimes getting them into trouble.
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema)
1992
5.0Alyas Batman en Robin is a 1991 Filipino Batman comedy film produced by Regal Films spoofing the 1960s Batman television series. The movie was initially an unauthorized production, set to capitalize on the then in-production 1989 Batman film starring Michael Keaton. Warner Brothers threatened legal action and the release of the film was delayed until legal entanglements could be sorted out. The film was released in 1991, two years later than the intended 1989 release.
Alias Batman and Robin
1991
6.0Berto is secretly in love with his neighbor Melanie, who hates him because of her constant unpleasant encounters with him. One day, Berto’s son’s petition to send him in the US has been approved, while Melanie also gets a visa to the US and plans to work as a teacher abroad. Meanwhile, Berto’s friend Robin also wins a ticket to fly abroad, so Berto and Robin fly together. Melanie always hates the times she bumps with Berto, who is intentionally snooping her. But on a particular day, Berto and Robin saves Melanie from the hands of sexual abusers who try to make a move on her. Melanie begins to appreciate Berto in a different light. The two became closer to each other when they were pressed in a situation that would send Melanie home, and would risk the life of Berto’s grandson. Melanie and Berto pretend as couple and the US immigration’s constant checking makes them stay closer than ever.
Home Sic Home
1995
8.0A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
8.5Crocodile Jones and his friend, Briges, worked in various jobs before he received the news of his father's death. When he returned to his hometown, he was tasked to retrieve the missing globe from the church's Sto. Niño. Along the way, they meet a young boy and a member from an all-female slang-saying tribe.
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee
1990
1980s · 22 titles
4.0A spoof of the Filipino fantasy icon Ang Panday and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. A mysterious beggar bestows great power upon a blacksmith who showed him kindness. Will it be enough to counter the threat by strange beings from another world?
She-Man: Mistress of the Universe
1988
NRA young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals who doggedly hunt him down.
Charot
1984
4.0Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1984 directed by Angel Labra and starred Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Cachupoy, Fauzi Omar, Isabel Rivas, Barbara Luna, Julie Ann Fortich, Donna Villa, and Rosemarie de Vera.
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo
1984
4.0Jack and Jill face a new whole adventure- this time in America! When they received a telegram from their dead uncle's lawyer they were prompted to go to the US immediately. Thinking she can have everything back, Jack decides to sell her jeepney and exhaust her savings to buy their plane ticket. But the day they are about to know the span of their uncle's riches they witness the murder of his lawyer! Jack and Jill must get out fast before the killers get to them first.
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
6.5Starzan part 2.
Starzan II
1989
8.0When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can the fish-out-of-water family overcome the culture shock of rural life without killing one another? Nida Blanca, Matutina, Rolly Quizon and Maricel Soriano reprise their roles in this Filipino comedy based on the popular 1980s TV series "John and Marsha."
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
1985
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Always in My Heart
1983
NRStruggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avoiding deportation, he takes a job in a factory, unaware that it's a front for one of the country's biggest drugs.
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1986
6.3A philipine parody of the Rocky Saga about Rocky Tan-go, a pour man with a golden heart.
Johny Rocky Tan-Go Part IV
1986
NRA simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.
My Bugoy Goes to Congress
1987
9.0Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989
4.0When the old man became ill Jack took over her father's job of chauffeuring for a handsome millionaire whose rather eccentric mother had decided to adopt Jill so she could fulfill her dream of having a daughter. But Jill was really Jack's sister or brother.
Jack & Jill
1987
5.6Forced by his family to join the army, Johnny Rambo ends up in the squad of misfits.
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
7.0On a mission to eradicate crime, Baldo the “Goatbuster” disguised himself as his brother Bogard, ahead of a very notorious syndicate.
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
4.8No synopsis available yet.
Titser's Pet
1981
6.5A story of four people in love and how they come together.
Cross My Heart
1982
NRTwo families are rivals in the funeral business.
Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay
1985
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Daddy's Little Darlings
1984
7.0The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress, and look like their idols Elvis Presley and James Dean respectively.
Elvis & James
1989
6.5a modern retelling of the classic, Tarzan.
Starzan: Shouting Star Of The Jungle
1989
7.0The story follows Juan, a beloved businessman in his provincial town known for his countless acts of generosity to others. His heart of gold also caught the attention of the town’s seamstress, Akang, as he becomes her secret admirer—constantly giving her gifts to show his affection which always ends up in silly mishaps.
My Juan en Only
1982
7.0Is it possible for lovers who passed away a century ago to return to life in order to keep their promise of love?
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
1970s · 12 titles
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ta-ra-ra-dyin Pot-pot
1972
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!
1974
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Bugoy
1979
10.0No synopsis available yet.
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
1975
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)
1975
8.0In his numerous incarnations, Pedro Penduko is an ordinary human being with no superpowers. He is, however, resourceful and quick-witted in battling evil forces. He is aided by a magical amulet.
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko
1973
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Shadow of the Dragon
1973
NRThe story comes from the classic novel. The task was to capture the magical Ibong Adarna to cure their father's illness. The one who can bring home the bird will be the heir to the throne.
Ang Hiwaga ng Ibong Adarna
1972
3.2No synopsis available yet.
Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay
1973
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Jack and Jill and John
1975
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Love Pinoy Style
1972
7.0John en Marsha movie.
John & Marsha '77
1977
1960s · 7 titles
9.0No synopsis available yet.
5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961
NRA story about a young feisty female street vendor who undergoes a change when she became a helper of a rich family.
Mariang Kondesa
1966
9.0No synopsis available yet.
King & Queen for a Day
1963
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Mga Manugang ni Dracula
1963
3.0A young boy, Facifica is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay, who had been longing for a daughter. When Facifica’s mother dies, his brothers tries to teach him combat skills and how to act like a "real man." Later, he meets Pilar, a movie star that Facifica idolizes. He falls in love with her and feels the need to protect her.
Facifica Falayfay
1969
10.0A 1962 Filipino romantic comedy starring Susan Roces and Lito Legaspi.
Lab na Lab Kita
1962
8.0Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next leading lady.
The Big Broadcast
1962
1950s · 14 titles
9.0Honeymoon comes to people in love but with their worlds so far apart - will their dreams ever reach fulfillment?
Pulot Gata
1958
10.0A remake of Carlos Vander Tolosa’s original 1937 hit of the same name, which launched Sampaguita Pictures.
Beautiful star
1957
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pagoda
1958
Filipino film based on the serial comics published by Liwayway magazine.
Aristokrata
1954
7.0A deadly weapon in the hand of a fiery woman only one man could tame it's fast-streaking fury.
Balisong
1955
9.0A story about Camilla a college student who is just about to graduate receives tragic news that her parents got killed in a car accident. Upon receiving the news her cousin Priscilla along with her uncle visits and comforts her. One day the fiance of Priclila returns home and meets Camilla and falls in love with her.
Schoolgirl
1957
10.0The intriguing story of a strange love affair. Too thrilling for her to resist. Too lovely for him to forget. Too painful for one to remember.
Veronica
1957
NRAn adaptation of the comic of the same name.
Ukala
1954
6.1"MN" stands for Marissa Navarro, a character played onscreen by screen legend Carmen Rosales. It tells of a story of Marissa, a strict, heartless, domineering and fiery heiress and daughter of a wealthy landowner, who instills and sows fear among its populace.
MN
1954
7.0Centering on a hedonistic woman’s escapades throughout the urban landscape of Manila.
Waldas
1955
10.0The motion picture that will make you proud you are a Filipino.
Lupang Kayumanggi
1955
8.0A story about a man who saves a horse that was about to be put down not knowing that the horse was magical and could talk.
Silveria
1958
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Anak ng Espada
1954
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Pakiusap
1959
