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.

Lito Pimentel
Born
Joselito Pimentel

(1963-05-27) May 27, 1963 (age 61)
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Film and TV actor
Years active1982–present
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)

Early life and career

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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 films 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 film Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988).[citation needed]

Personal life

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

Filmography

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Television/digital

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Year Title Role Network Source
2024 Widows' War Amando Namas GMA Network [4]
Wish Ko Lang: Sadista Fernando
2023–2024 Nag-aapoy na Damdamin Jus. Napoleon Avecilla Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2023 Love Before Sunrise Artemio Menandrez GMA Network
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Tonyo Bautista TV5
Cattleya Killer Randolph Amazon Prime Video
Hearts on Ice Ruben Martinez GMA Network
2022 Lyric and Beat Jeff iWantTFC [5]
Bola Bola Ricardo Balderama
Mars Ravelo's Darna Florentino Ibarra Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
A Family Affair Apolinario "Panyong" Magwayen†
2021-2022 Marry Me, Marry You Victor Zamora
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo Arong
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bigas
2020 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Jorge Ceñidoza [6]
Bella Bandida Emmanuel Barbaro TV5
A Soldier's Heart Yosef Alhuraji ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel [7]
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid Weni ABS-CBN
Tadhana: Yaya CEO Pedring GMA Network
Ipaglaban Mo: Bagong Salta Mario ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test
2018-2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Menandro "Manding" Silverio [8]
2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw Gaudencio
Sana Dalawa ang Puso Leader Rizal [9]
Bagani Alab
Asintado Vicente Dimasalang [10]
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano young Domingo Bulaon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Watch James
2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Nicolas "Kulas" Del Mar
Tubig at Langis Dominador "Domeng" Magdangal [11]
2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala Ng Ama Tatay Arman
Bridges of Love Manuel Nakpil [12]
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na ang Pangarap? Mang Mario
2013-2014 Be Careful with My Heart Arturo Dela Rosa [13]
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Roger Canlas
Juan dela Cruz Victor
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Dario Panaligan
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay Pablo De Guzman
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Nestor Dagohoy [14]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis Jose
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison Gimo
Wansapanataym: No Read No Write Nomar Alchemist
2012 A Beautiful Affair Rex Resureccion
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Antonio "Tony" Espiritu
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangkang Papel Lito
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka Papa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal Daddy
Wansapanataym: Wansapana-Ride Daddy
Wansapanataym: Sandy and the Super Sandok Kap
2011 Reputasyon Jose Delos Santos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Siomai Larry
Wansapanataym: Apir Disapir Isko
Guns and Roses Rico Bartolome
2010 Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana Val Villa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pagkain Lito
Elena M. Patron's Momay Mickey Alonzo
2009-2010 May Bukas Pa Fr. Gregorio "Ringo"
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi Guest
Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba Enrico Legazpi
2008 My Girl Chito Estocapio
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sopas Rex
2007 Ysabella Homer
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone Abel
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Fred Suarez
Gulong ng Palad David
2004 Spirits Jose
2003 Basta't Kasama Kita Adan K. Abordo
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Suman at Ketchup Tonyo
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Arsing Dela Cruz
2000-2001 Marinella Federico Villareal
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Agiw Elias
1995 Familia Zaragoza Raul
1993 Ipaglaban Mo! [15]
1991-1993 Family Kuwarta o Kahon Himself (host)
1988-1991 Lunch Date GMA Network
1987-1990 Ang Manok ni San Pedro Esteban Escuderro IBC-13

Film

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Year Title Role Company Source
TBA Hello, Love, Again Mario Del Rosario Star Cinema
2023 Rewind Tatay Nestor Star Cinema
APT Entertainment
AgostoDos Pictures
2019 Hello, Love, Goodbye Mario Del Rosario Star Cinema [16]
2018 Cry No Fear Viva Films [17]
Sin Island Alejandro Star Cinema
2017 Can't Help Falling in Love Papa Jun
2016 How to Be Yours Niño's dad
2015 You're Still the One Eric Star Cinema
Regal Entertainment
2014 Starting Over Again Ginny's father Star Cinema
Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak Major Calaang
2012 The Reunion Temyo dela Torre
2010 Rosario Court clerk Solar Entertainment
2008 My Big Love Oca Star Cinema
2006 You Are the One Sally's boss
All About Love Bogart
2005 Awaken Lakay Une Bloc
2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Star Cinema
2000 Daddy O, Baby O Arnold
1997 Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin Ramon Good Harvest Productions
MAQ Prudctions
Calvento Files: The Movie Tecson Star Cinema
Computer Kombat Entong MAQ Productions
Virgin Island Classic Films
Wanted Perfect Murder Goon 1 Star Cinema
Kulayan Natin ang Bukas Dennis Regal Films
Room for Rent Rey Mahogany Pictures
1996 Lahar Mr. Punzalan
1995 Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig
1993 Kahit Aok'y Busabos Piklat Viva Films
1992 Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs
1991 Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal
1990 Lover's Delight Agie Regal Films
Bala at Rosaryo Vision Films
Flavor of the Month VH Films
1989 Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo Viva Films
Belle Star Films
Engkantadang Kangkarot and Her Magic Talong GP Films
1988 Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? Regal Films
Kapag Napagod ang Puso VH Films
Stupid Cupid Samson Regal Films
1987 Kalabaw Lang ang Tumatanda
Tagos ng Dugo Levie VH Films
1986 Gabi Na, Kumander Kampay Viva Films
Pipo Power JB Films
Clarizza Capricorn Pictures
1985 Climax Victory Films
Miguelito: Batang Rebelde Chino D'Wonder Films
Mga Paru-parong Buking Jimmy Libran Motion Pictures
Sanay Luis MM Film Patterns International
1984 Makakating Hayop First Productions
Bigats Libran Motion Pictures
Mga Ibong Pipit Seiko Films
The Punks Golden Productions
Sex Education Seiko Films
Uhaw sa Pag-ibig Regal Films
Erpat Kong Forgets D'Wonder Films
1983 Broken Marriage Boying Regal Films
Summer Holiday
1982 Moral Celso Seven Star Productions
Hindi Kita Malimot Stephen Regal Films
Schoolgirls Egoy's Friend (uncredited)
Dormitoryo, Buhay Estudyante Da Desirabulls All Star Films

Accolades

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Year Award Category Work Result
1988
Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor Kapag Napagod ang Puso Won

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.
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  10. ^ "Aljur: Fresh start good for me". Tempo. January 14, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "'Tubig at Langis' tests limits of marriage". The Philippine Star. January 29, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  12. ^ Red, Isah (March 11, 2015). "Two brothers, one woman in 'Bridges of Love'". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "ABS-CBN'S "Be Careful With My Heart" continues to dominate daytime TV…". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. May 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
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