Spanky Manikan
Known for Acting
Born March 22, 1942
Died January 14, 2018
Place of Birth Philippines
Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured to film and television work years later. Spanky Manikan was recognized in films like "Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975), "Bona" (1980), and "Himala" (1982). He died on 14 January 2018, due to stage 4 lung cancer. He was survived by his wife, actress Susan Africa, and their three children.
Filmography
Fatal Vacation
1990
as Sam
Fatal Vacation
1990
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025
as Julio Nakpil
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975
as Gido
Miracle
1982
as Orly
Amigo
2011
as Tuba Joe
Behind Enemy Lines
1997
as Gen. Nguy
Bona
1984
as Bona's Brother
Saigon Commandos
1988
as Jon Toi
Ploning
2008
as Tsuy
Kulimlim
2004
The Strangers
2012
Deathrow
2000
as Fajardo
Amok
2011
as Blind Man
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Alienasyon
2014
Himala Ngayon
2012
Dung-aw
1975
Broken Marriage
1983
Bullet
1999
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Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Lolo Nardo
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