Jaime "Jim" Pebanco is a Filipino actor, known for Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999), Patikul (2011) and Hubog (2001).[1] He was mostly seen in GMA Network and several shows in TV5 and ABS-CBN. He was also known in film such as for his role in Pacquiao: The Movie.

Jim Pebanco
Born
Jaime Pebanco
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1981–present

He portrayed different gay roles in film and television.[2]

Joel Lamangan’s 3 decades partner is Pebanco since they met in the 1980s.[3]

Career

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Pebanco started his career as a stage actor in 1981 when he first auditioned for the role of a chorus boy in Maynila, a musical staged at the Metropolitan Theater. He later played multiple roles in the Philam Life Theater musical Ready Na 'Ko, Direk!.[4]

In 1992, Pebanco underwent a theater workshop in the summer under a scholarship with the Bulwagang Gantimpala of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He also took part in plays organized by the Philippine Educational Theater Association. His first non-musical straight play was Sipnget with Bella Flores.[4]

For his role in the film Patikul as the character Haddic, an illiterate Tausug whose son joined the militant group Abu Sayaf, he was given the Best Supporting Actor Balanghai award at the 7th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival’s Directors Showcase Category in 2017.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1991 Darna
1994 Kadenang Bulaklak Ruben Paez
1995 Silakbo Young executive
The Flor Contemplacion Story Poe Gratela
1996 Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Karina's father
1997 Milagros Pilo
The Sarah Balabagan Story Mouraon
1998 José Rizal Propagandist
1999 Mister Mo, Lover Ko Red
2000 Abandonada Jess
Deathrow Lupe
2001 Mila Noli Malvar
2002 Mano Po Mike de la Madrid
2003 Sukdulan Carding
2004 Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Edna
Mano Po III: My Love Nememcio
2006 Manay Po Rouel
Pacquiao: The Movie Bayani Ocampo
2008 Manay Po 2: Overload Rouel
2008 Fuchsia Poloy
2011 Patikul Hadic Abubakar As "Jaime Pebanco"
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Benjamin Cruz
2018 Isa Pang Bahaghari Kapitan Larry
2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
2023 Oras de Peligro Cpl. Cardema

Television

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Year Title Role Network
1991 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Pangkasal ABS-CBN
1993 Noli Me Tangere Bruno ABC-5
2001 Kung Mawawala Ka Emil GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Aling Mameng ABS-CBN
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown
2005 Vietnam Rose Armando Custodio
2007 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Hernan GMA Network
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Cesar Pesipcho
Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin Anding
Obra: Taong Grasa
2009 Adik Sa'Yo Roman
Ikaw Sana Jun
2010 Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Godofredo "Godo" Pandol
Bantatay Bruno
2011 Nita Negrita Ben
Pahiram ng Isang Ina Karyo
Enchanted Garden Borago TV5
2012 Valiente Ariston Bugayon
2013 Madam Chairman Sid Magbutay
2014 Magpakailanman: Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy - The Humawid Family Story Kumpare GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Krimen sa Ngalan ng Puri Attorney Garcia
2015 Magpakailanman: Sa Ngalan ng Anak - The Cerbito Family Story Doctor
2016 Magpakailanman: Anak, Saan Kami Nagkamali? Pilo
Magpakailanman: Gay Organ Donor - The Genesis Laviana Story Ber
2017 Imbestigador
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan
2018 Pamilya Roces Val
2023 Black Rider Narding
2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Young Celso Kapamilya Channel / Cine Mo!
A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Pebanco". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  2. ^ Reyes, William R. "Character actor Jim Pebanco is happy to portray different gay roles". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  3. ^ Pumaloy, Rey (December 6, 2018). "Character actor Jim Pebanco opens up about three-decade relationship with Joel Lamangan". pep.ph. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Lo, Ricardo (August 16, 2011). "Jim Pebanco recognized after 30 years". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 12, 2017.