Lito_Pimentel

Lito Pimentel

Lito Pimentel

Filipino actor


Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel.

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Early life and career

Pimentel's career began in the early 1980s when talent manager and entertainment columnist Alfie Lorenzo discovered and added him to Lorenzo's stable of talents, The Liberty Boys.[1]

Pimentel appeared in movies such as Moral (1982) starring Lorna Tolentino, Broken Marriage (1983) starring Vilma Santos, Clarizza (1986) with Sarsi Emmanuelle, Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? (1988) starring Snooky Serna, and Lover's Delight (1990) with Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez.[1]

From being a character actor, Pimentel transitioned into TV hosting via the GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date in 1988. He won over a mass fan base with his comic timing and street-smart approach. In 1991, he left the show for another hosting gig in the Sunday game show Family Kuwarta o Kahon where he got to work with his uncle Pepe Pimentel.[citation needed]

He won the Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Award for the movie Kapag Napagod Ang Puso (1988).[citation needed]

Personal life

Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife.[2][3]

Filmography

Television/Digital

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Film

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Awards and nominations

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References

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  2. Franche-Borja, Doris (February 17, 2004). "Aktor kinasuhan ng frustrated parracide sa QCPO". The Philippine Star. PhilStar Global. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  3. Calumpita, Ronnie E. (October 28, 2004). "Lito Pimentel faces frustrated parricide for stabbing wife". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  4. "WATCH: Full trailer of 'Lyric and Beat' launched; trends on Twitter". ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  5. Olea, Jerry; Rula, Georgy; Ferrer, Noel (March 29, 2020). "Sam Milby may mensahe sa mga nag-alalang baka may COVID-19 siya". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  6. Bardinas, Mary Ann (February 11, 2020). "7 gripping, intense scenes people are talking about on A Soldier's Heart". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  7. Baldono, Krista (March 25, 2019). "Behind-The-Scenes: Pasilip sa kaganapan sa #LBBomba". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  8. "Mona prepares for the big switch with Lisa in 'Sana Dalawa Ang Puso'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. March 21, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  9. "Aljur: Fresh start good for me". Tempo. January 14, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  10. "'Tubig at Langis' tests limits of marriage". The Philippine Star. January 29, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  11. Red, Isah (March 11, 2015). "Two brothers, one woman in 'Bridges of Love'". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  12. "ABS-CBN'S "Be Careful With My Heart" continues to dominate daytime TV…". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. May 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  13. "Anne, Robin in action-packed 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw' trailer". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 4, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  14. Hawson, Fred (August 2, 2019). "Movie review: 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' is more than a love story". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  15. Red, Isah (June 26, 2018). "Viva's suspense thriller in cinemas". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 28, 2020.

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