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Pepe Pimentel

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Pepe Pimentel
Born
José Gonzáles Pimentel

(1930-04-27)April 27, 1930
DiedJanuary 24, 2013(2013-01-24) (aged 82)
Resting placeSan Juan City
Other namesTito Pepe
Occupation(s)Game show host, actor, singer, politician
Years active1962–2000
Spouse(s)Mercedes A. Pimentel, Cecila Pimentel
ChildrenFrom first wife (Mercedes A. Pimentel): Remedios Pimentel Vanhoven, Narciso Antiporda Pimentel, Teresita Pimentel Herrero. From second wife (Cecilia Pimentel): Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr.
Isabel Pimentel, Gil Pimentel
RelativesLito Pimentel (nephew)

José "Pepe" Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 27, 1930 – January 24, 2013) was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor, and singer.[1] He gained fame as the first champion of the original Tawag ng Tanghalan (1955).[2][3] Pimentel later became known as the host of Family Kwarta o Kahon, which ran for 38 years and was considered the precursor and inspiration for popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong.

After his show business career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.

Pimentel died on January 24, 2013, in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, at the age of 82.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Network
1962–2000 Kuarta o Kahon ABS-CBN
BBC
RPN
1965–1972 Tawag ng Tanghalan ABS-CBN
1958–1965 Student Canteen
1975–1986 GMA Network
1977–1978 Clubhouse 9 RPN-9
1987 Tayo'y Magsaya PTV-4

Film

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Year Title Role
1963 Ang Babaeng Isputnik
Fil-American Girl
Dear Eddie
Carioca
1965 Hamon ng Kampeon
1966 The Jukebox Queen
1968 Dos Por Dos
1969 Banda 24
1982 Juan Balutan
1983 D'Godson
1985 I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman

References

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  1. ^ (philstar.com) (January 24, 2013). "Former TV Host Pepe Pimentel Dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  2. ^ Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2000). "Tawag ng Tanghalan Honor Roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky (December 8, 2016). "The Tawag ng Tanghalan Story". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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