Chiquito
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Augusto Valdez Pangan, Sr. (March 12, 1932-July 2, 1997), better known as Chiquito, was a popular Filipino
actor appearing mainly in comedy films.
. His entertainment career began at the age of 13, when he appeared in a major musical production at the Manila Grand Opera House
. In the next several years, he was a fixture in the Manila bodabil
circuit, popular for his skill in dancing the boogie-woogie
.
Chiquito was befriended by Fernando Poe, Sr.
, and with Poe's assistance, started a film career. He broke into films with Sanggano from Palaris Pictures. He would star in over a hundred films, mostly comedies, in the next 5 decades. He brought to life on film several memorable comic characters, such as the Larry Alcala
creation Asiong Aksaya, the caveman
Barok
, Charley the mute in Bamboo Gods And Iron Men
and the quack doctor
Mang Kepweng. He established his own production company, Sotang Bastos Productions, named after his favorite film role from the 1950s. He would ride on the crest of ever popular comedy spoofs of Hollywood genres such as the gangster film
and the western
. In one of these Western spoofs, 1970's The Arizona Kid
, he co-starred with the sometime Hollywood sex symbol
Mamie Van Doren
. Chiquito also portrayed the very first male version of Darna
in the film Terebol Dobol, preceding Dolphy
, who only later came out with his own "portrayal" of the superheroine in Darna Kuno.
In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA
television show hosted by Helen Vela.
Chiquito also entered into local politics. He was elected three times as member of the local Council of Makati City
(later Makati City), serving from 1969 to 1972, 1988 to 1992, and from 1995 until his death. He also served a brief stint as Vice-Mayor of Makati. In 1992, Chiquito sought election to the 9th Congress
as a Senator
. This one bid for national office ended in defeat.
In 1994, Chiquito made a brief showbiz comeback when he teamed up with rapper-comedian Andrew E.
in the movie "Pinagbiyak na Bunga (Lookalayk)" under Viva Films. The movie was a big success and later on had a television spin-off that same year entitled "Puno't Bunga" aired over GMA Network
. He later had supporting roles in movies like "Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko" (opposite Janno Gibbs), "Bangers" (with Joey de Leon and Andrew E.), and "Strict ang Parents Ko" (with Amanda Page).
In July 2, 1997 was the day the laughter died. Chiquito, the master of broad comedy and character spoofs died at age 65 after a courageous bout with liver cancer
at the Makati Medical Center.
with son Augusto "Gus" Pangan, Jr. Chiquito has nine grandchildren. Each male born in generations bear their granddad’s name, Augusto, Augusto Pardo-----Marco Augusto, Ethan August, and Augusto Richo the first among all the grandsons.
Augusto "Chiquito" Pangan is the second son of Manuel Pangan and Remedios Valdez. His siblings are Rene, Carmencita (Chita), Soledad (Soly), Manolito (Lito), half sibling Sylvia: half siblings Josefina (Finina), Agustin (Boy), Ernesto (Ernie), Teresa (Tes), Roberto (Bobet), and Dolores (Dolly).
In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
actor appearing mainly in comedy films.
Biography
Chiquito was born Augusto Valdez Pangan, Sr. in ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. His entertainment career began at the age of 13, when he appeared in a major musical production at the Manila Grand Opera House
Manila Grand Opera House
The Manila Grand Opera House was a theater and opera house located in the Santa Cruz district of Manila on the intersection of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose Street. Built in the mid-19th century as the H.T...
. In the next several years, he was a fixture in the Manila bodabil
Bodabil
Bodabil was a popular genre of entertainment in the Philippines from the 1910s until the mid-1960s. For decades, it competed with film, radio and television as the dominant form of Filipino mass entertainment. It peaked in popularity during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines from 1941 to 1945...
circuit, popular for his skill in dancing the boogie-woogie
Boogie-woogie
Boogie-woogie has the following meanings:*Boogie-woogie, a piano-based music style*Boogie-woogie , a swing dance or a dance that imitates the rock-n-roll dance of the 1950s*"Boogie Woogie" , a song by EuroGroove and Dannii Minogue...
.
Chiquito was befriended by Fernando Poe, Sr.
Fernando Poe, Sr.
Fernando Poe was a famous actor during the early cinema era in the Philippines. He was the father of the late Ronald Allan K. Poe, better known as Fernando Poe, Jr., who was also a famous actor and icon. Prior to his son's rise to fame, Poe had been known simply as 'Fernando Poe'...
, and with Poe's assistance, started a film career. He broke into films with Sanggano from Palaris Pictures. He would star in over a hundred films, mostly comedies, in the next 5 decades. He brought to life on film several memorable comic characters, such as the Larry Alcala
Larry Alcala
Lauro Zarate Alcala , also known as Larry Alcala, was a well-known editorial cartoonist and illustrator in the Philippines.He was born on August 18, 1926 to Ernesto Alcala and Elpidia Zarate in Daraga, Albay...
creation Asiong Aksaya, the caveman
Caveman
A caveman or troglodyte is a stock character based upon widespread concepts of the way in which early prehistoric humans may have looked and behaved...
Barok
Barok
Barok is considered as one of the most popular komiks characters in the Philippines created by Filipino cartoonist Bert Sarile and Filipino comic book script writer Polly Rallanca in 1973...
, Charley the mute in Bamboo Gods And Iron Men
Bamboo Gods and Iron Men
Bamboo Gods and Iron Men is a martial arts comedy set in the Philippines that by default comes under the Blaxploitation category. Produced by American International Pictures...
and the quack doctor
Quackery
Quackery is a derogatory term used to describe the promotion of unproven or fraudulent medical practices. Random House Dictionary describes a "quack" as a "fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill" or "a person who pretends, professionally or publicly, to have skill, knowledge, or...
Mang Kepweng. He established his own production company, Sotang Bastos Productions, named after his favorite film role from the 1950s. He would ride on the crest of ever popular comedy spoofs of Hollywood genres such as the gangster film
Crime film
Crime films are films which focus on the lives of criminals. The stylistic approach to a crime film varies from realistic portrayals of real-life criminal figures, to the far-fetched evil doings of imaginary arch-villains. Criminal acts are almost always glorified in these movies.- Plays and films...
and the western
Western (genre)
The Western is a genre of various visual arts, such as film, television, radio, literature, painting and others. Westerns are devoted to telling stories set primarily in the latter half of the 19th century in the American Old West, hence the name. Some Westerns are set as early as the Battle of...
. In one of these Western spoofs, 1970's The Arizona Kid
The Arizona Kid
The Arizona Kid is a 1939 American western film directed by Joseph Kane under the Republic Pictures banner. The film stars Roy Rogers as a Confederate officer in Missouri during the American Civil War.-Cast:*Roy Rogers ... Roy Rogers...
, he co-starred with the sometime Hollywood sex symbol
Sex symbol
A sex symbol is a celebrity of either gender, typically an actor, musician, supermodel, teen idol, or sports star, noted for their sex appeal. The term was first used in the mid 1950s in relation to the popularity of certain Hollywood stars, especially Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte...
Mamie Van Doren
Mamie Van Doren
Mamie Van Doren is an American actress and singer; who rose to popularity as Universal Pictures's version of 20th Century Fox's Marilyn Monroe....
. Chiquito also portrayed the very first male version of Darna
Darna
Darna is a fictional character and Filipino comics superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a deceased warrior from another planet manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda...
in the film Terebol Dobol, preceding Dolphy
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
, who only later came out with his own "portrayal" of the superheroine in Darna Kuno.
In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
television show hosted by Helen Vela.
Chiquito also entered into local politics. He was elected three times as member of the local Council of Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
(later Makati City), serving from 1969 to 1972, 1988 to 1992, and from 1995 until his death. He also served a brief stint as Vice-Mayor of Makati. In 1992, Chiquito sought election to the 9th Congress
9th Congress of the Philippines
The Ninth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:...
as a Senator
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
. This one bid for national office ended in defeat.
In 1994, Chiquito made a brief showbiz comeback when he teamed up with rapper-comedian Andrew E.
Andrew E.
Andrew Espiritu , better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist, Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget...
in the movie "Pinagbiyak na Bunga (Lookalayk)" under Viva Films. The movie was a big success and later on had a television spin-off that same year entitled "Puno't Bunga" aired over GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. He later had supporting roles in movies like "Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko" (opposite Janno Gibbs), "Bangers" (with Joey de Leon and Andrew E.), and "Strict ang Parents Ko" (with Amanda Page).
In July 2, 1997 was the day the laughter died. Chiquito, the master of broad comedy and character spoofs died at age 65 after a courageous bout with liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer. Most cases of HCC are secondary to either a viral hepatitide infection or cirrhosis .Compared to other cancers, HCC is quite a rare tumor in the United States...
at the Makati Medical Center.
Personal life
At present, his wife Vilma Pangan lives at their house in Daly City, CaliforniaDaly City, California
Daly City is the largest city in San Mateo County, California, United States, with a 2010 population of 101,123. Located immediately south of San Francisco, it is named in honor of businessman and landowner John Daly.-History:...
with son Augusto "Gus" Pangan, Jr. Chiquito has nine grandchildren. Each male born in generations bear their granddad’s name, Augusto, Augusto Pardo-----Marco Augusto, Ethan August, and Augusto Richo the first among all the grandsons.
Augusto "Chiquito" Pangan is the second son of Manuel Pangan and Remedios Valdez. His siblings are Rene, Carmencita (Chita), Soledad (Soly), Manolito (Lito), half sibling Sylvia: half siblings Josefina (Finina), Agustin (Boy), Ernesto (Ernie), Teresa (Tes), Roberto (Bobet), and Dolores (Dolly).
Filmography
- 1985 - Nagalit ang patay sa haba ng lamay
- 1947 - Sanggano
- 1957 - Phone Pal
- 1957 - Lutong Makaw
- 1958 - Be My Love
- 1958 - Fighting Tisoy
- 1958 - Obra-Maestra
- 1958 - Mr. Basketball
- 1958 - Atrebida
- 1958 - Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro
- 1958 - 4 na Pulubi
- 1963 - Kape't Gatas
- 1976-1977 - Mang Kepweng
- 1976 - International Playboy
- 1977 - ulong pugot (naglalagot)
- 1976 – Oo Nga't Pangit, Pero Lintik
- 1976 – Barok (HPS Film Productions)
- 1977 – Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto
- 1977 – Herkulas (DSF Films)
- 1977 – Mr Wong And The Bionic Girls (EDS Productions
- 1977 - Ang Darling Ko'y Aswang (Tower Productions
- 1977 – Asiong Aksaya (GP Films
- 1978 – Agent Playboy, Alyas Jeproks (EDS)
- 1978 – Kaming Patok Na Patok (D’Wonder Films
- 1978 – Block Busters (Rimar)
- 1978 – Peter Matipid [sometimes listed as Pete Matipid] (Archer Productions)
- 1978 or 1980 – ‘Eto Na Naman Si Asiong Aksaya (GP Films)
- 1979 – Voltes V (Sining Silangan
- 1979 – Tatay Na Barok (Archer Productions)
- 1979 – Mang Kepweng (GP Films)
- 1980 - Zodiac Connection [UNCONFIRMED] (Sotang Bastos Productions
- 1980 – Six Million Centavo Man (GPS Films Production/Pablo Santiago Films)
- 1980 - Peter Maknat (Archer Productions)
- 1980 - Lasing Master/“Drunken Master” (Emperor Films International)
- 1980 - Si Ali-masag sa Maynila/“Ali-Masag in Manila” (Mercedes Films)
- 1980 – Inong, Taxi Driver (Royal Flush)
- 198? - Mang Kepweng And Son
- 1980 - Goriong Butete/“Tadpole Gorio” (Sampaguita Pictures – final production)
- 1980 - Kape’t Gatas (Larry Santiago Productions)
- 1981 - Takbo Pete... Takbo (Archer Productions)
- 1981 – Adiong Bulutong (Archer Productions)
- 1981 – Rocky Tu-Log (Emperor Films International)
- 1981 - Familia Antik (Doris Productions)
- 1981 – Tacio (Memorex Films)
- 1981 – Kumander Surot (Emperor)
- 1982 – Mr Wong Meets Jesse & James (LG Films International)
- 1982 – Peter Makulit (Archer Productions)
- 1983 – E.T.... Is Estong Tutong Extra-Tapang...Ng Mukha! (Archer Productions)
- 1983 - Estong Tutong, Ikalawang Yugto
- 1983 – Mga Alagad Ng Kuwadradong Mesa
- 1984 – Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bahala Na (Archer Productions)
- 1984 - Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie (BSH)
- 1985 – Nagalit Ang Patay Sa Haba Ng Lamay (D’Player)
- 1985 - Magbiro Ka Sa Lasing, Huwag Sa Bagong Gising (JPM/Prima)
- 1986 – Rocky Four-Ma (Bo-Mel)
- 1988 – Code Name Black & White (ABA)
- 1989 - Legend of the Lost Dragon (Archer Productions)
- 1994 – Ang Pagbabalik Ni Pedro Penduko (Viva Films)
- 1994 - Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Viva Films)
- 1995 - Bangers (Viva Films)
- 1995 – Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (FPJ Productions)
- 1997 - Strict Nng Parents Ko (Neo Films)
In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela.