Chiquito (actor)

Chiquito
Vice Mayor of Makati
In office
August 24, 1989 – June 30, 1992
MayorJejomar Binay
Preceded byConchitina Sevilla-Bernardo
Succeeded byArturo Yabut
Member of the Makati City Council
In office
June 30, 1995 – July 2, 1997
Member of the Makati Municipal Council
In office
February 2, 1988 – August 24, 1989
In office
December 30, 1969 – September 23, 1972
Personal details
BornAugusto Valdes Pangan
(1932-03-12)March 12, 1932
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedJuly 2, 1997(1997-07-02) (aged 65)
Makati, Philippines
Resting placeManila North Cemetery
PartyIndependent (1987–1988, 1994–1997)
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (1991–1994)
SpouseVilma "Ely" Isidro-Pangan
Children7
Parent(s)Manuel Pangan and Remedios Valdes
OccupationActor, comedian

Augusto Valdes Pangan Sr. (March 12, 1932 – July 2, 1997), professionally known as Chiquito, was a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician. Celebrated for his physical slapstick and signature deadpan humor, he was a dominant figure during the "Golden Age of Philippine Comedy," starring in dozens of iconic satirical and action-comedy films over a four-decade career.

In addition to his career in entertainment, Pangan was a long-serving public servant in Makati. His political career was highlighted by his tenure as the Vice Mayor of Makati from 1989 to 1992, alongside serving multiple terms as a member of the Makati City Council across three separate decades until his death in 1997.

Entertainment career

Early life and career beginnings

Chiquito was born Augusto Valdes Pangan in Manila.[1] His entertainment career began at the age of 13, when he appeared in a major musical production at the Manila Grand Opera House. Over the next several years, he became a fixture in the Manila bodabil circuit, gaining popularity for his skill in dancing the boogie-woogie.[2]

Cinematic prominence and production

Chiquito was befriended by Fernando Poe, Sr., and with Poe's assistance, launched his film career.[2] He broke into films with Sanggano from Palaris Pictures. Over the next five decades, he starred in more than a hundred films, primarily comedies. He established his own production company, Sotang Bastos Productions, named after his favorite film role from the 1950s. He frequently starred in highly popular comedy spoofs of Hollywood genres, such as gangster films and Westerns.[3]

In one of these Western spoofs, The Arizona Kid (1971), he co-starred with Hollywood sex symbol Mamie Van Doren.[3] Chiquito also portrayed the very first male version of Darna in the film Teribol Dobol, preceding Dolphy, who later portrayed a version of the superheroine in Darna, Kuno?.[4] By the 1980s, his brother Rene served as president and general manager of their production companies, Sotang Bastos and Archer Productions.[5]

In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours, Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela.[3] In 1988, a film reuniting Chiquito with Dolphy titled Basura Gang was planned but did not materialize.[6]

1990s acting hiatus and career comeback

Following his projects in the late 1980s, Pangan took an extended hiatus from the entertainment industry to focus exclusively on his responsibilities as Vice Mayor of Makati and his subsequent 1992 campaign for the Philippine Senate.

After a six-year absence from the screen, Chiquito made a high-profile showbiz comeback in 1994, teaming up with rapper-comedian Andrew E. in the Viva Films comedy Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Lookalayk). The movie was a major commercial success and spawned a television spin-off that same year titled Puno't Bunga, produced by Studio Viva and broadcast on the GMA Network. Following this successful return, he spent his remaining years playing prominent supporting roles in major features, including Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko opposite Janno Gibbs, Bangers alongside Joey de Leon, and Strict ang Parents Ko under Viva Films.[7]

Political career

Chiquito balanced his career in entertainment with a long-standing involvement in local politics. He was elected three times as a member of the municipal council of Makati, serving from 1969 to 1972, 1988 to 1989,[3] and from 1995 until his death in 1997.

Following his council terms, he served a brief stint as the Vice Mayor of Makati from 1989 to 1992 under Mayor Jejomar Binay. In the 1992 national elections, Chiquito launched an unsuccessful campaign for a seat in the Senate of the 9th Congress.[8] Throughout his political career, he maintained an affiliation with the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan party.[9]

Personal life and death

Pangan was married to Vilma "Ely" Isidro-Pangan, with whom he had seven children.[3] Outside of his career in entertainment and local government, he was an avid sports enthusiast, dedicating his later years to shooting and motorcycling.[1]

In early 1997, Pangan was diagnosed with liver cancer.[1] He died at the age of 65 due to liver cancer at the Makati Medical Center on July 2, 1997, surrounded by his family.[3] Following his passing, Philippine media widely mourned his loss, famously calling July 2 "the day the laughter died" in honor of his decades-long contribution to comedy.[1] He was survived by his widow and children, and his remains were interred at the Manila North Cemetery.[3]

Chiquito's grave at Manila North Cemetery.

Filmography

Film

Year TitleCredited as Role Note(s)Ref(s).
DirectorActor
1947 Sanggano No Yes
1957 Phone Pal No Yes
1958 Lutong Makaw No Yes
Be My Love No Yes
Fighting Tisoy No Yes
Obra-Maestra No Yes
Mr. Basketball No Yes
Atrebida No Yes
Lo' Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro No Yes
4 na Pulubi No Yes
1959 Mekeni, Abe No Yes [10]
1962 Gorio and His Jeepney No Yes Gorio
Adiong Sikat ng Tondo No Yes Adiong Sikat
Walang Susuko No Yes
Gorio: Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas No Yes
Hindi Tayo Talo No Yes
Kapitan Tornado No Yes
Gulo Kung Gulo No Yes
Lagay Muna No Yes
Operasyong Bayong No Yes
Markang Demonyo No Yes
Sobra sa Init, Kulang sa Lamig No Yes
1963 Ikaw Na ang Mag-Ako No Yes
Ang Mahiwagang Lampara No Yes
Bulilit Al Capone No Yes Propesor Atong
3 Desperados No Yes
Via Europa No Yes
Ulilang Cowboy No Yes
Mr. Wong No Yes Mr. Wong
1964 Karate Squad No Yes
Alyas Fumanchu No Yes Fumanchu Dual role
Adre, Ayos Na!.. (Ang Buto-Buto) No Yes
Adiong Untouchable No Yes Adiong Everybody's Productions' initial offering
Pulis Walang Kaparis No Yes
Dimas Kadena No Yes
James Ban-dong No Yes James Band-ong, Agent 02-10
Pinoy Beatles No Yes
Mabilis.... Paa at Kamay No Yes Kayumanggi Cinema's initial offering
Angkan ni Limahong No Yes Limahong DES Productions' initial offering
Lumuluhang Komiko No Yes
Mr. Wong vs. Mistico No Yes Mr. Wong
1966 Iyo ang Norte, Akin ang Sur No Yes Batang Pasay
Kilabot ng Luzon No Yes
Mga Abilidad sa Akong No Yes Agent BB-10-BB-10
Mr. Walastik Laging May Atik No Yes Mr. Walastik
Mr. Thunderball No Yes Agent 02-10 [11]
Doble Solo No Yes Agent 02-10
Mr. Humble Boy (Ang Dating Kampeon) Yes Yes Sotang Bastos Productions's initial offering
Jack En Poy No Yes
Dragon Squad No Yes
Apat Na Ipo-ipo No Yes
Sexy sa Labanan Yes Yes Augustina Also story writer
Target: Sexy Rose No Yes
1967 Palekerong Kutsero No Yes Gretas Productions' initial offering
Mister 8 Ball Yes Yes Mister 8 Ball Also writer
Wild, Wild Wong No Yes Ago / Mr. Wong
Samuel Bilibid Yes Yes Samuel Bilibid Also writer
Okey Ka Choy Yes Yes
No Read, No Write No Yes
Pobres Park No Yes
The Pogi Dozen No Yes
1968 Mister Gimmick Yes Yes Also writer
Isang Libong Mukha No Yes Also story writer
Agents: Wen Manong No Yes
Jeepney King No Yes Gorio
The Magnificent Zorro No Yes Zorro Also story writer
May I Go Out? No Yes
Kiko en Kikay No Yes Kiko
Sapagkat Ako'y Pangit Lamang No Yes
Hari ng Yabang No Yes
Prettyboy Playboy Yes Yes
The Hornets No Yes
1969 Pangit Squad No Yes
Ponso Villa and the Sexy Mexicanas Yes Yes Ponso Villa
Strike Everywhere No Yes
Pa-Bandying-Bandying No Yes
Mr. Wong Strikes Again Yes Yes Mr. Wong
Franco Negro Yes Yes Franco Negro
"Che" Charon No Yes "Che" Charon
Wrong to Be Born No Yes Viltra's initial offering
Atorni Agaton (Agent Law-Ko) Yes Yes Agaton Also writer
1970 James Bondat No Yes Agent Bond-tis Also story writer
Lord Forgive Me Yes Yes Also writer
Servillano Zapata Yes Yes Servillano Zapata Also writer
Arizona Kid No Yes Ambo, the Arizona Kid
1971 The Marijuana Kid Yes Yes Also writer
Pobreng Alindahaw No Yes
The Prince and I No Yes
1972 David at Goliath No Yes David Dimagiba
Naku Poooo! Yes Yes Also story writer
Fist to Kill No Yes RSJ Productions' initial offering
Isla Limasawa No Yes Archer Productions' initial offering
1973 Prinsipe Abante No Yes Prinsipe Abante
Telebong, Telebong, Telebong No Yes Gerald Productions' initial offering
1974 Bamboo Gods and Iron Men No Yes Charley [12]
Jack en the Magic Beans No Yes Jack Also story writer
Ulong Pugot... Naglalagot! No Yes
Dynamite Wong and T.N.T. Jackson No Yes Dynamite Wong Released in the United States as TNT Jackson
Mr. Pogi and D' Crazy Chicks Yes Yes Also story writer
Enter Garote No Yes
1975 Ang Magician: Tito the Great No Yes Tito [13]
Chikiting Gubat Yes Yes Also story writer
Lorelei No Yes
Kenkoy En Rosing No Yes
Teribol Dobol No Yes
Jack of All Trades (Master of None!) No Yes
Mr. Pogi Part II Yes Yes
Ito ang Daigdig nina Pepe En Pilar No Yes
1976 Ang Erpat Kong Groovy (Baduy Naman) No Yes
Mister Yoso No Yes
Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa 'Na 'Kong Sey) No Yes
International Playboy Yes Yes Also writer
Oo Nga't Pangit, Pero Lintik No Yes
Barok No Yes Barok [14]
1977 Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls No Yes Mr. Wong
Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? No Yes
Big Happening ni Chikiting En Iking Yes Yes Also writer
Asiong Aksaya No Yes Asiong Aksaya
Herkulas No Yes
Maga-Patuka Na Lang Ako sa Ahas No Yes
Ang Darling Ko'y Aswang No Yes
1978 Kaming Patok Na Patok No Yes
Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit No Yes Also story writer
Agent Playboy, Alyas Jeproks No Yes
Block Busters No Yes
Pete Matipid Yes Yes Also story writer
The Wild Grease No Yes
1979 Tatay Na Barok Yes Yes
Vontes V No Yes
Si Gorio at ang Damong Ligaw No Yes
Al Magat's Mang Kepweng No Yes Mang Kepweng
1980 Peter Maknat Yes Yes Peter Maknat Also writer
Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya No Yes Asiong Aksaya
Goriong Butete No Yes Gorio
Lasing Master No Yes
Six Million Centavo Man No Yes [15]
Rocky Tu-Log No Yes Rocky
'Eto Na Naman si Asiong Aksaya No Yes Asiong Aksaya
1981 Pamilya Antik No Yes
Takbo... Peter... Takbo! Yes Yes Peter Also writer [16]
Milyonaryong Gipit No Yes
Kumander Surot No Yes Kumander Surot
Mother, Mother, I Am Sick... Call Mang Kepweng Very Quick! No Yes Mang Kepweng
Boljak No Yes Boljak
Adiong Bulutong Yes Yes Adiong Bulutong Also writer
Mister Kwekong No Yes Mister Kwekong
Patok No Yes Patok
1982 Kalog at Kidlat No Yes
Mr. Wong Meets Jesse & James No Yes Mr. Wong
Pete Makulit Yes Yes Pete Makulit Also writer
Mga Alagad ng Kuwadradong Mesa No Yes Sir Lansilat Also story writer
Tokwa't Baboy No Yes
1983 Wrong Mistake No Yes
Ang Kawawang Koboy No Yes
E.T. Is Estong Tutong No Yes Estong Tutong Also executive producer [17]
Mang Kepweng and Son No Yes Mang Kepweng
1984 Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie) No Yes "Nang Maupos ang Kandila" segment
1985 Magbiro Ka sa Lasing, 'Wag Lang sa Bagong Gising No Yes
Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay No Yes
High Blood No Yes Silbestre Pantalon
1986 Rocky Four-Ma No Yes Rocky
Praybet Depektib Akademi No Yes Pete dela Cruz
Sobra Na... Tama Na... Asiong Aksaya! No Yes Asiong Aksaya
The Buelta Force No Yes
1987 Balandra Crossing No Yes
Nonoy Garote and the Sidekicks No Yes Nonoy Garote
1988 Gorio Punasan, Rebel Driver No Yes Gorio Punasan
Code Name: Black & White No Yes Blacky
1990 Legend of the Lost Dragon No Yes
1994 Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Lookalayk) No Yes Berto
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko No Yes Abraham
1995 Bangers No Yes Hop Hibang
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan No Yes Greg/Gorio
1996 Strict ang Peyrents Ko No Yes Pulgoso
  • 1980 – Zodiac Connection [UNCONFIRMED] (Sotang Bastos Productions)
  • 1980 – Si Ali-masag sa Maynila (Mercedes Films)
  • 1983 – Estong Tutong, Ikalawang Yugto
  • 1984 – Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bahala Na (Archer Productions)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1966Gorio and His JeepneyGorio
1968The Chiquito Show

Theatre

YearTitleRoleVenueRef.
1959KanditaloManila Grand Opera House[18][19]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lowe, Barry (April 28, 2016). Atomic Blonde: The Films of Mamie Van Doren. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-8273-3. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Ma. Lourdes Maniquis; Lena Pareja (1994). "Philippine Film". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 219–220. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Constantino, Roland (September 7, 2017). "Has the public forgotten Chiquito?". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Darna Movie List". Eric Cueto Presents...The Official Marx Ravelo's Darna website. Archived from the original on February 16, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  5. ↑ Pan American World Airways, Inc. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, Jur (August 11, 1988).
  6. ↑ Jimenea, Devi (October 17, 1988). "The other woman wins". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lo, Ricky (July 4, 1997). "The day the laughter died". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mga aktor na naging vice mayor ng Makati City" (in Filipino). GMA News. June 10, 2015. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  9. ↑ Bionat, Marvin (1998). How to Win (or Lose) in Philippine Elections: The Dynamics of Winning or Losing in Philippine Electoral Contests. Anvil Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-971-27-0719-3.
  10. ↑ "Zaldy, Lani together again in 'Mekeni, Abe'". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. November 6, 1959. Chiquito performs the role of a Visayan who befriends the bus conductor.
  11. ↑ Gomez, Jerome (November 2, 2020). "From Dolpinger to Agent 00: The Pinoy James Bonds that got us shaken and stirred". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  12. ↑ Howard, Josiah (2008). Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide. FAB Press. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-903254-37-0. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Opens Today". Bulletin Today. January 25, 1975.
  14. ↑ Uytanlet, Juliet Lee (June 28, 2016). The Hybrid Tsinoys: Challenges of Hybridity and Homogeneity as Sociocultural Constructs among the Chinese in the Philippines. Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4982-2906-7. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  15. ↑ Tiongson, Nicanor G., ed. (2001). The Urian Anthology, 1980-1989: Film Essays and Reviews by the Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino with a Filmography of Philippine Movies, 1980-1989. Manila: A. P. Tuviera. p. 404. Retrieved May 11, 2021. Chiquito apes and parodies American television's bionic man, the Six Million Dollar Man.
  16. ↑ Jones, Stephen (2000). The Essential Monster Movie Guide: A Century of Creature Features on Film, Tv and Video. Billboard Books. ISBN 978-0-8230-7936-0. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  17. ↑ Willis, Donald C. (1984). Horror and Science Fiction Films III - Volume 3. Scarecrow Press. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Opens Today". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. November 5, 1959. p. 7-B. Your favorite comedian Chiquito in the title role of Masters Productions' hilarious story of a unique, one & only
  19. ↑ "Chiquito starred in MGOH fare". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. November 6, 1959. p. 5-B. Directed by Van Ludor, the three-in-one stage show seen at opera house also stars popular singing personalities Cenon Lagman and Yolanda Guevara.

References

  • Ma. Lourdes Maniquis; Lena Pareja (1994). "Philippine Film". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 219–220. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
  • Garcia, Jessie B. (2004). A Movie Album Quizbook. Iloilo City, Philippines: Erehwon Books & Magazine. pp. 75–77. ISBN 971-93297-0-X.
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