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

Film credits

1990s · 7 titles

Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) poster
6.0

Sam 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

Home Sic Home poster
6.0

Berto 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

Alias Batman and Robin poster
5.0

Alyas 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

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan poster
8.0

A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

1993

Hotdog poster
6.5

a film by Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao.

Hotdog

1990

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! poster
5.0

Evil Queen Luka (Tetchie) must meet a quota of wicked dead to regulary feed their guardian dragon or lose her throne to Moynita. Moynita wins the queenship after capturing Aiza. To win her back, the dragon must be killed. Only Enteng, Aiza's father, can save her.

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

1991

No artwork available
10.0

A wobbly street vendor (Noel 'Ungga' Ayala), an ignorant probinsyano (Rene Requiestas) and an unemployed loafer (Jimmy Santos) meet in a small-time restaurant run by Mama L (Vangie Labalan). Realizing they all have hungry stomachs, they hang on to each other. After several attempts in looking for a job, they finally sees a solution to their problems, the lottery. - Written by anonymous

Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes)

1990

1980s · 21 titles

She-Man: Mistress of the Universe poster
4.0

A 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

Bondying: The Little Big Boy poster
9.0

Comedy 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

Charot poster
NR

A young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals who doggedly hunt him down.

Charot

1984

Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo poster
4.0

Official 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

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika poster
4.0

Jack 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

Starzan II poster
6.5

Starzan part 2.

Starzan II

1989

Always in My Heart poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Always in My Heart

1983

My Bugoy Goes to Congress poster
NR

A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.

My Bugoy Goes to Congress

1987

John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika poster
NR

Struggling 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

Johny Rocky Tan-Go Part IV poster
6.3

A philipine parody of the Rocky Saga about Rocky Tan-go, a pour man with a golden heart.

Johny Rocky Tan-Go Part IV

1986

Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune poster
7.0

On 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

Jack & Jill poster
4.0

When 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

My Juan en Only poster
7.0

The 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

Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay poster
NR

Two families are rivals in the funeral business.

Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay

1985

John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya poster
8.0

When 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

Daddy's Little Darlings poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Daddy's Little Darlings

1984

Rambo Tan-Go Part III poster
5.6

Forced by his family to join the army, Johnny Rambo ends up in the squad of misfits.

Rambo Tan-Go Part III

1985

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? poster
8.0

A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?

1988

Elvis & James poster
7.0

The 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

Balimbing poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Balimbing

1986

The Children of Facifica Falayfay poster
3.7

After Facifica straightens his sexual preference and becomes a man, he reverted to his old name Pacifico and becomes a doting husband to Pilar and a generous father to his three sons: Eric, Rolly, and Rodrigo. Unfortunately, after Pilar dies and leaves Pacifico a widow, this affected Rodrigo so much that later on he finds out he is more female in heart than his brothers. Rodrigo has come to terms with his homosexuality and tries to gain acceptance from his father. Zsa Zsa Padilla marries Dolphy. Rodrigo finds out that his father used to be gay even though Facifica refuses to admit it. Facifica eventually comes to terms with his son's sexuality.

The Children of Facifica Falayfay

1987

1970s · 14 titles

Bugoy poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bugoy

1979

Shadow of the Dragon poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Shadow of the Dragon

1973

Drakula Goes to R.P. poster
NR

Drakula Goes to RP was a horror comedy that topbilled Dolphy and Maritess Revilla. In the story, Dolphy has a half-brother (Navarro) who is based in London. One day, a package was delivered to him and since it was huge, he remarked: “Ang bait naman ng kapatid ko, nagpadala pa ng refrigerator.” The ref turned out to be a coffin and when Dolphy opened it, there was Rod Navarro — deader than dead. I consider that a master stroke because from comedy, the audience was engulfed within moments by a horror scene that was scary.

Drakula Goes to R.P.

1973

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)

1975

Jack and Jill and John poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Jack and Jill and John

1975

Ta-ra-ra-dyin Pot-pot poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ta-ra-ra-dyin Pot-pot

1972

Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!) poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)

1975

Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko poster
8.0

In 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

Ang Hiwaga ng Ibong Adarna poster
NR

The 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

Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay poster
3.2

No synopsis available yet.

Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay

1973

Love Pinoy Style poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Love Pinoy Style

1972

Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan! poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sarhento Fofonggay: A, Ewan!

1974

Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib poster
10.0

A story of marriage and its hiccups between Dolphy and Nida Blanca

Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib

1970

Si Romeo at si Julieta poster
NR

A story about Julieta who is courted by a janitor and a principal.

Si Romeo at si Julieta

1972

1960s · 7 titles

1950s · 11 titles

No artwork available
NR

Filipino film based on the serial comics published by Liwayway magazine.

Aristokrata

1954

Schoolgirl poster
9.0

A 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

Pagoda poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pagoda

1958

Veronica poster
10.0

The 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

Beautiful star poster
10.0

A remake of Carlos Vander Tolosa’s original 1937 hit of the same name, which launched Sampaguita Pictures.

Beautiful star

1957

Balisong poster
7.0

A deadly weapon in the hand of a fiery woman only one man could tame it's fast-streaking fury.

Balisong

1955

Waldas poster
7.0

Centering on a hedonistic woman’s escapades throughout the urban landscape of Manila.

Waldas

1955

Ukala poster
NR

An adaptation of the comic of the same name.

Ukala

1954

Silveria poster
8.0

A 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

Pulot Gata poster
9.0

Honeymoon comes to people in love but with their worlds so far apart - will their dreams ever reach fulfillment?

Pulot Gata

1958

MN poster
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