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Al Tantay | |
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| Born | Alfredo Tantay March 15, 1957 (age 67) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, director, writer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1957), professionally known as Al Tantay, is a Filipino actor, comedian, writer, and director. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, Iskandalo, starring Lorna Tolentino in July 1979. In 1987, he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez in the action film Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod.
On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, Duplex playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also join the Goin' Bananas group with Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz.
When he did VH Films' Gamitin Mo Ako in 1985 under National Artist Ishmael Bernal and sharing stellar billing with Rita Gomez and newbie Stella "Pinky" Suarez, he fell in love with the former.
As a film director, he has directed several comedy films such as Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba, S2pid Love and A.B. Normal College.
Filmography
[edit]As director
[edit]| Year | Title | Film/Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–1999 | Tropang Trumpo | ABC |
| 2000 | Mana-mana, tiba-tiba | Viva Films |
| Juan & Ted: Wanted | ||
| 2001 | Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy | |
| Banyo Queen | ||
| Sanggano't Sanggago | ||
| Kool Ka Lang | GMA Network | |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | Viva Films |
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | |
| 2008–2013 | Lokomoko | TV5 |
| 2011 | Sugo Mga Kapatid | |
| 2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo | Viva Films |
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa | |
| 2021 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | |
| Shoot Shoot |
As actor
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Mang Kepweng | GP Films | ||
| 1980 | Girlfriend | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | ||
| 1981 | Bilibid Gays | Good Harvest | ||
| 1985 | Hinugot sa Langit | Gerry | Regal Films | |
| 1992 | Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 | Omega Films | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Architect Rod Mallari | Segment "Ang Kapitbahay" | Regal Films | |
| 1993 | Wanted: Bata-Batuta | Regal Films | ||
| Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Regal Films | |||
| Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na | Regal Films | |||
| Makati Ave.: Office Girls | Leo Bautista | Regal Films | ||
| Teen-age Mama | Regal Films | |||
| 1995 | Batang-X | Dr. Dinero | Regal Films | |
| Asero | Bugoy | Star Cinema | ||
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | Mrs. Salazar's driver | Viva Films | |
| Masamang Ugat | Ismael Valdez | Viva Films | ||
| 2005 | Sablay Ka Na... Pasaway Ka Pa... | Don Ruben | Cine Suerte | |
| Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali | Benjou | Regal Entertainment | ||
| 2007 | One More Chance | Tito Willie | Star Cinema | |
| 2008 | A Very Special Love | Tomas Magtalas | Star Cinema | |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Tomas Magtalas | Star Cinema | |
| 2010 | The Red Shoes | Benigno Aquino Sr. | Unitel Pictures | |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Mr. Delmundo | GMA Films | |
| Born to Love You | Mario Liwanag | Star Cinema, CineMedia Film Productions | ||
| 2013 | Seduction | Lucas | Regal Entertainment | |
| It Takes a Man and a Woman | Tomas Magtalas | Star Cinema, Viva Films | ||
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Benjamin "Ben" Santos VII | Star Cinema, Viva Films | |
| 2015 | The Love Affair | Pancho Valiente | Star Cinema | |
| No Boyfriend Since Birth | Celso | Regal Entertainment | ||
| A Second Chance | Tito Willie | Star Cinema | ||
| 2016 | This Time | Aldo Buhay | Viva Films | |
| The Third Party | Mr. Labrador | Star Cinema | ||
| 2017 | Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies | Checkpoint officer | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions | |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Pops | Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company | |
| I Love You, Hater | Oxo Macaraeg | Star Cinema | ||
| 2021 | A Hard Day | The Chief | AgostoDos Pictures, Viva Films | |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Bert Cayanan | Star Cinema, Viva Films | |
| 2023 | Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul | Police Maj. Gen. Roy Ferrer | PULP Studios | |
| Kampon | Luis | Quantum Films, Brightlight Productions | ||
| 2024 | Chances Are, You and I | PM Productions Inc. | ||
| TBA | And the Breadwinner Is... | Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company | ||
| TBA | The Super Praybeyt Benjamin | Benjamin "Benjie" Santos VII | Star Cinema, Viva Films |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Episode: "Talunan ang Magwagi"[1] | ABS-CBN | |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Salamin" | ||
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Anne's father | ||
| 2005 | Encantadia | Arvak | GMA Network | |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Philip Mendoza | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | SineSerye: May Minamahal | Cenon Fernandez | ||
| Margarita | Ramon Velasquez | |||
| 2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Alberto Lorenzo | GMA Network | |
| Palos | Ernesto Mario | ABS-CBN | ||
| Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Patient | GMA Network | ||
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Turing Dakila | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Only You | Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | father of Vice Ganda Reynaldo Viceral | |||
| 2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Damian Castro | ||
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Governor Edmundo Guatlo | GMA Network | |
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Rigor | ||
| 2011–2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Delfin Dimaano | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011–2013 | Toda Max | Macario "Mac" Padausdos | ||
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Delfin Dimaano | ||
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Tatay Poro | ||
| 2014 | Villa Quintana | Don Manolo Quintana | GMA Network | |
| My Destiny | Arnold Dela Rosa | |||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Pedring Servando | ||
| The Rich Man's Daughter | Oscar "Oca" Tanchingco | |||
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Emilio "Emil" Crisostomo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma'am | Chaplin Henerala | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Contessa | Pablo Venganza | ||
| Victor Magtanggol | Tomas Magtanggol | |||
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Hasheeb Makadatu | ||
| 2022 | Bolera | Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr. | ||
| The Iron Heart | Homer Adelantar | Kapamilya Channel | ||
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Joaquin Robles | GMA Network | |
| Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Police Col. Marcus Galang | |||
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Osmundo Salazar | |||
| 2024 | The Bagman | Kapamilya Channel | ||
| Shining Inheritance | Bonifacio "Boni" Perez | GMA Network | ||
| 2025 | Prinsesa ng City Jail | Julio |
References
[edit]- ^ Jeepney TV (March 31, 2022). Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Tao ang Gawa feat. Snooky Serna (Full Episode 94) | Jeepney TV. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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