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Ernesto Fajardo (November 6, 1933 – January 18, 2022), better known by his stage name Don Pepot, or simply Pepot, was a Filipino comedian, actor, radio host and writer.[1]
Don Pepot | |
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| Born | Ernesto Fajardo November 6, 1933 |
| Died | January 18, 2022 (aged 88) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Other names | Don Pepot, Pepot |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, Actor, Radio Host, Screenplay writer |
| Years active | 1964–2022 |
Early career
editIn the early years of his career, he was simply known as Pepot. Before his showbiz career he appeared in a travelling comedy show where he was in tandem with the late Apeng Daldal.[2]
Awards
editHe was awarded the Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award at the 2005 FAMAS Awards.[3]
Later career
editIn 2014, rumors on social media surfaced about his death. Fajardo issued a statement denying this, clarifying that he was retired in Malabon.[4]
Death
editPepot died on January 18, 2022, at the age of 88. He died at the Veteran Memorial Hospital due to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Show Business | |||
| 1967 | The Pogi Dozen | |||
| Langit Pa Rin Kita | ||||
| 1968 | We Only Live Wais | |||
| 1971 | Yari Naaaa!... | |||
| Make Laugh, Not War | ||||
| I Love Mama, I Love Papa | ||||
| Fiesta Extravaganza '71 | ||||
| 1972 | The Pig Boss | |||
| The King Plaster | ||||
| Love Pinoy Style | ||||
| 1975 | Kaming Matatapang ang Apog | |||
| 1977 | Asiong Aksaya | |||
| 1978 | Facundo Alitaftaf | |||
| Ang Dragon sa Maskarang Bakal | ||||
| Butsoy | ||||
| 1979 | They Call Him Bruce Lee | |||
| Soldyer! | ||||
| Isa ... Dalawa ... Tatlo ... Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo | ||||
| Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya! | ||||
| Kuwatog | ||||
| 1980 | Pinoy Boxer | |||
| Pedrong Palaka | ||||
| Nognog | ||||
| Juan Tamad Junior | ||||
| Hepe | ||||
| Darna at Ding | ||||
| Deadly Fighters | ||||
| Enteng-Anting | ||||
| Tembong | ||||
| 1981 | Stariray | |||
| Ang Milyonaryong Gipit | ||||
| Da Best in da West | ||||
| Ang Maestro | ||||
| Sidewalk Queen | ||||
| Limbas ng Cavite | ||||
| 1982 | Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros! | Direk Binog | ||
| Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon | ||||
| Cross My Heart | ||||
| Andres de Saya (Mabagsik Na Daw!) | ||||
| Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko | ||||
| 1985 | Tu-yay and His Magic Payong | Kulas | ||
| Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay | ||||
| Hee-Man: Master of None | ||||
| John & Marsha '85 (Sa Probinsiya) | ||||
| Inday Bote | Arbitro | |||
| The Crazy Professor | ||||
| 1986 | Rocky Four-ma | |||
| No Return, No Exchange | ||||
| I Won, I Won (Ang S'werte Nga Naman) | ||||
| Isang Platitong Mani | ||||
| Payaso | ||||
| 1987 | My Bugoy Goes to Congress | |||
| Family Tree | ||||
| Black Magic | ||||
| 1988 | Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita | Roger Ramos | ||
| Leroy Leroy Sinta | ||||
| Bobo Cop | Badong | |||
| Penoy... Balut | ||||
| Puso sa Puso | ||||
| 7 Pasiklab sa Army | ||||
| Enteng the Dragon | ||||
| Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | ||||
| One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | ||||
| 1989 | Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Patsangga | ||
| Pardina at ang Mga Duwende | ||||
| Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa | ||||
| Everlasting Love | ||||
| Last 2 Minutes | ||||
| 1990 | Hotdog | |||
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | Don | |||
| Naughty Boys | ||||
| 1991 | Katabi Ko'y Mamaw | Security guard | ||
| Goosebuster | ||||
| Zaldong Tisoy | ||||
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | |||
| Lacson, Batas ng Navotas | ||||
| Eh, Kasi Bata | ||||
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Security guard | "Mga Laruan nina Kiko, Tito at Toto" segment | ||
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot | |||
| Aguinaldo | ||||
| Ang Kuya Kong Siga | ||||
| Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na | ||||
| Row 4: Baliktorians | ||||
| Ano Ba 'Yan 2 | ||||
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | Pepot | ||
| Si Ayala at Si Zobel | Lawyer | |||
| Wanted: Perfect Father | ||||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Dencio | "Impakto" segment | ||
| 1995 | Pempe ni Sara at Pen | Tiyo Adonis | ||
| Home Sic Home | Kulas | |||
| Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig | Tiyo Pekto | |||
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Mang Kiko | ||
| SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman | Club owner | |||
| Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban | ||||
| A.E.I.O.U. | ||||
| Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Woody | |||
| Where 'D' Girls 'R' | ||||
| 1997 | Wow... Multo | V.D. | ||
| Onyok Tigasin | ||||
| Lab en Kisses | Amboy | |||
| Huwag Na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling | ||||
| Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa | ||||
| 1998 | Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | |||
| 1999 | Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys | Mang Tonyo | ||
| Bullet | ||||
| Tar-San | Mang Rico | |||
| 2001 | Super Idol | |||
| Bala Ko... Bahala Sa'yo | ||||
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | Don Francisco | ||
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | Esteban | ||
| 2005 | Lisensyadong Kamao | |||
| 2010 | Si Agimat Si Enteng Kabisote at si AKO | Punong Ibrahim |
References
edit- ^ Don Pepot, people.theiapolis.com
- ^ "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Don Pepot". GMA News Online (in Tagalog). February 17, 2014. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ "The 53rd FAMAS Awards: A family affair". philstar.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Don Pepot". GMA News Online. February 17, 2014. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "Veteran comedian Don Pepot passes away". GMA News. January 19, 2022. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
External links
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