Nationality Filipino Name Pepe Pimentel | Spouse(s) Cecila Pimentel Other names Tito Pepe | |
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Full Name Jose G. Pimentel, Sr. Born April 30, 1929 ( 1929-04-30 ) Philippine Islands Occupation game show host, actor, politician Children Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr.
Isabeel Pimentel Died 2013, Quezon City, Philippines | ||
Resting place San Juan, Metro Manila | ||
Angelitos negros pepe pimentel
José Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 30, 1929 – January 25, 2013), aka Pepe Pimentel, was a Filipino game show host and actor.
Contents
- Angelitos negros pepe pimentel
- 24 oras beteranong noontime show host na si pepe pimentel pumanaw na
- Career
- Political life
- Death
- References
24 oras beteranong noontime show host na si pepe pimentel pumanaw na
Career
Pimentel was best known as the host of Kwarta o Kahon, which ran for 38 years, and was considered the precursor and inspiration of popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong. He also served as host for the defunct TV programs Tawag ng Tanghalan (incidentally, he was the first ever champion of the said talent competition) and Student Canteen.
Pimentel also had some notable roles in the movies Ang Babaeng Isputnik and I Won, I Won: Ang S’werte Nga Naman.
Political life
After his show business career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.
Death
Pimentel died on January 25, 2013 in Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City at the age of 83.