Acting
Dely Atay-atayan
Born — Died
1913-03-17 — 2004-08-30
Place of birth
Manila, Philippines
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
Known for
4.8Adventurers search for World War II gold in the Philippines.
Impasse
1969
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
1982
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
10.0
Lakambini
1938
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
8.0Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to support her final year in college.
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
1991
Film credits
1990s · 4 titles
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
8.0Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to support her final year in college.
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
1991
10.0A story about Boyong, the master barber, and Apolinario, Boyong's nephew and apprentice. They man their shabby barbershop, dreaming of hitting the big time someday. Their grandmother becomes ill, and they are in desperate need of money. They learn that gay beauticians make more money, so they disguise themselves as such and get hired in a posh beauty salon. With so many gorgeous female customers, how long can they keep up the act?
Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syokeng Buking
1997
8.0This is a story of two cousins, Samson and Goliath. They meet the daughters of their boss and fall in love with them. Riotous situations follow as the four enjoy themselves celebrating a barrio fiesta until the two ladies are kidnapped by their parent's enemies. Samson and Goliath join hands to rescue the two.
Samson & Goliath
1990
1980s · 24 titles
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
1982
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
9.0Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy balance of being book-smart and being street-smart.
Like Father, Like Son
1985
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
10.0a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Inday Bote
1985
6.5A young boy who has superpowers and is immortal battles to free his parents from the limbo where they are doing penance for their sins.
Stone Boy
1982
7.0At the age of 21, Petra will transform into a horse. This is a fulfillment of the curse Silveria, the goddess of horses, put upon Kulas, Petra's father, after she caught him maltreated a horse. And the curse will only be lifted if Petra will do three heroic deeds.
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
6.0Living a simple lifestyle in the barrio of Maisan farming a small-sized field, Sebyo has no other inspiration aside from Coring. Her homecoming to serve as their new Municipal Health Officer (as a full-pledge doctor) started the thrill, excitement and a slight complication to Sebyo's life not to mention the hidden treasure said to be buried at the backyard of Coring and Tiya Belen's house.
Haw haw de karabaw
1988
4.8No synopsis available yet.
Titser's Pet
1981
NRA 1985 Mother's Day offering from Regal Films: a comic, musical relief with the wacky trio of Tito, Vic, and Joey, and their spouses and children.
Mama Said, Papa Said I Love You
1985
NRThe Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula, Part II: Directed by Ading Fernando. With Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Rolly Quizon, Panchito.
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
1984
NRA 1985 Filipino comedy film starring Redford White.
I Won! I Won! Ang Swerte Nga Naman
1985
10.0Rivals in the piggery business play dirty tricks against each other.
Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang
1984
9.0St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of all places to search for the misplaced keys. Wandering the streets, the petulant clown is greatly grieved by poverty and the moral degradation of man.
Clown
1986
9.0Four professionals — three men and a woman — leave their respective jobs to work as domestics in a rich household, where the master’s four children initially make their lives miserable.
I Have Three Hands
1985
3.7a film by Tony Cruz.
Escort Girls
1985
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Tu-yay And His Magic Payong
1986
9.0The Puruntong family experiences upward social mobility in this comedy of lifestyles and human foibles.
John & Marsha '80
1980
Baleleng, an orphan, wished upon a star to find her parents, Little did she know that this same star who lead her to meet Perlita, her guardian - a golden mermaid. With the star as her guide, Baleleng embarks on her quest to find her family.
Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid
1989
7.0A Foolish Parody Of Charlie's Angels Dolphy,who is considered the "King of Comedy" of the Philippines,stars in these parody of "Charlie's Angels" known as "Dolphy's Angels". He is cast together with Filipino sexy actresses who are known for their sex appeal.
Dolphy's Angels
1980
9.0Two couples transform their losing streak into successful businesses.
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
NRIn this romantic comedy, a young bride finds herself ill-prepared for the demands of married life.
Buhay Misis
1983
NRA series of misadventures and crazy screwballs of a cute, dark skinned young boy named Nognog.
Nognog
1980
NRA 1983 Filipino comedy film starring Redford White.
Johnny Tanggo
1982
1970s · 8 titles
4.0Due to numerous failures, an aging scientist who is trying to create a formula to bring back his youth decided to sell his soul to a gay demon and must find true love within a year.
Omeng Satanasia
1977
7.0John en Marsha movie.
John & Marsha '77
1977
10.0No synopsis available yet.
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
1975
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Love Pinoy Style
1972
NRA 1976 Filipino film starring Nida Blanca and Eddie Rodriguez.
Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!
1976
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Dancing Master
1979
NRDivino was doubly blessed with good looks and an irresistible charm that made him the most desirable man in town. He was also blessed with a voracious appetite, much to the annoyance of his companion, Panchito.
Divino
1976
8.0John and Marsha first movie.
John & Marsha
1974
1960s · 15 titles
4.8Adventurers search for World War II gold in the Philippines.
Impasse
1969
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ang Bahay na Bato sa Latian
1960
NRA man seeks justice for the death of his spouse's entire family when an armed group came.
Habagat Sa Tag-araw
1961
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
8.0A love story salvaged from the chaos of war. It tells the drama between two individuals who meet at a moment when one is about to be married to a vocation.
Langit at Lupa
1967
NRIt is a story of stage people's triumphs and heartaches, including their own personal life off the limelight.
Like Father, Like Son
1967
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
1962
5.8Stories tell of a beautiful woman who mysteriously walks out of a cemetery at night, boards a carretela for parts unknown. An old witch who tormented by the unjust death of her son wreaks havoc on those responsible for the tragedy. A dead man, rising from the grave, mingles with the living, turns an innocent young girl into a deadly vampire. A young housewife who becomes the object of the ire of a vengeful witch, undergoing an ugly transformation to the horror of her husband and her child.
Night of Terror
1960
NR4 Spine-chilling, rib-tickling comedy-horror thrillers.
Kababalaghan o kabulastugan?
1962
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
1961
NRThe naughty nutty misadventures of 7 zany housemaids their lives and loves both in their guarded and unguarded moments.
Pitong Atsay
1962
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Wow Na Wow!!
1966
9.0In the later part of the 40s and early part of the 50s, the name Asiong Salonga brought fears and chills to the residents of Tondo and its environs. Salonga, a dreaded and notorious gang leader, and the likes of Totoy Golem, Toothpick, Boy Zapanta and other toughies that time, Tondo became a bloodbath of gangland violence.
Asiong Salonga
1961
9.0Ompong who is really born and famous for his extraordinary laziness and not-always-funny stupidity was put into a hard challenge when he promised his mother that he will not stop until he finds a job that would change his life. His whole life turns anew when he was luckily hired as one of the firemen in their town. His innate attitudes were still present and even blamed as ingredients to a lot of trouble. His only consolation though considered a grand prize is winning the heart of Margarita which even inspired him to do exemplary things even putting his job being a fireman on a noticeable pedestal.
Buhay Bumbero
1968
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pinakamalaking Takas
1963
1950s · 6 titles
NRAn omnibus seven-part movie.
Bicol Express
1957
4.0A story about two brothers from a simple family living in an impoverished area and are striving to make life a little better for them. The elder is a popular fist-fighter in their community and the younger is a vendor who dreams of becoming a singer.
Pitong Gatang
1959
9.0No synopsis available yet.
May Bakas Ang Lumipas
1954
NRFunny man Kenkoy courts Rosing the Manileña in this film adaptation of the popular comics strip by Tony Velasquez.
Kenkoy
1950
7.0This movie captures the core and colorful saga of the famous Ilocano hero Diego Silang.
Diego Silang
1951
6.0A man has 48 hours to find the men who wronged him before a bullet lodged in his chest reaches his heart.
48 Hours
1950


