Portrait of Panchito

Panchito

Acting

Biography

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.

Born: February 25, 1925

Place of Birth: Paco, Manila, Philippines

Filmography

1995
Home Sic Home

as Pancho

1991
1991
Barbi for President

as Tiyo Pancho

1991
Alias Batman and Robin

as Tiyo Paeng / The Penguin

1990
1990
Hotdog

as Pabling

1990
1989
Aso’t Pusa

as Don Pancho

1989
Elvis & James

as Libourachi

1989
Long Ranger and Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West

as Hen. Alfonso Juancho Eduardo Gutierez

1987
1987
1987
Jack & Jill

as Mang Ambo

1986
1985
SWAK

as Capt. Pancho

1984
1984
1983
Atsay Killer

as Alfonso

1983
1982
1982
1981
Boni and Klayd

as Al Kapon

1980
1980
Dolphy's Angels

as Liuetenant Gapos

1979
1979
1978
1976
1974
The Game of Death

as Pancho Mercado

1973
1972
Anthony at Cleopatra

as Julius Asar

1966
Pepe en Pilar

as Bantay

1964
Maskarados

as Conde de Alba

1963
1962
Lab na Lab Kita

as Panchito Montes

1961
1961
5 Yugto ng Buhay

as Fourth Story

1959
1958
1958
Silveria

as Don Leon

1958
1956
Boksingera

as Berong

1955
1954
MN

as Don Manolo Navarro

1954