Bangkay | |
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| Born | José Clemente de Andrés 4 May 1947 Masbate, Philippines |
| Died | 6 November 2018 (aged 71) Plaridel, Quezon, Philippines |
| Other names | Nonong Bangkay, Bangky |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2018 |
José Clemente "Nonong" de Andrés (May 4, 1947 – November 6, 2018), popularly known by his stage name Bangkay (transl. Corpse), was a Filipino actor.
Personal life and career
de Andrés never married and had no children. A Masbate native, de Andrés started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions.[1] which was established by comedian, Dolphy.
de Andrés made his debut in acting as an extra in Kisame Street which starred Dolphy, Panchito and Nida Blanca.[1] de Andrés was initially hesitant to take up an acting career, stating that he accepted the role just for fun, but eventually committed to it full-time.[2]
He frequently took roles as an extra in horror and comedy films in the 1980s to the 1990s,[1] appearing in more than a hundred films.[2] He often played dead in several films which earned him the nickname "Bangkay". Due to low pay, de Andrés decided to leave show business and remain a bachelor for the rest of his life.[1]
After retiring, Bangkay was entrusted to take care of a friend's son in Plaridel, Quezon until his adoptive son went to the United States to study college.[1] Sometime in 2005, he began managing a beach resort owned by the town mayor, watching over the place for at least eight years.[2]
Bangkay returned to acting, and took a role in Forevermore.[1] He and fellow horror film colleague Lilia Cuntapay became known as part of a love team dubbed as "BangLi" due to their roles in the series. Because of this, he and Cuntapay were invited as hurados for It's Showtime's Magpasikat Season 6 in 2015.[3]
Death
de Andrés died at the age of 71 on November 6, 2018, in Plaridel, Quezon, after a period of ill health. His remains were interred at Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque. [4]
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Kisame Street | Extra | ||
| 1980 | John & Marsha '80 | |||
| 1982 | Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection | Credited as Andres de Andres | ||
| 1983 | Tengteng de Sarapen | Kalansay #3 | ||
| 1986 | Tu-yay and His Magic Payong | Zombie Leader | Uncredited | |
| Salamamgkero | Akay | |||
| Payaso | ||||
| 1987 | Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Lucio's disciple | ||
| 1988 | Sa Dulo ng Baril | Credited as Nonong de Andres | ||
| Patrolman | ||||
| 1989 | Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD | Credited as Nonong de Guzman | ||
| 1990 | Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Ibong Adarna | Doctor | ||
| 1993 | Manila Boy | Turko's henchmen no. 2 | ||
| 1994 | The Fatima Buen Story | The Omen | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Pido | "Impakto" segment | ||
| 1995 | Run Barbi Run | Chris | ||
| Ang Tipo Kong Lalake | Beggar | |||
| Magic Kombat | Albularyo | |||
| 2001 | Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati Kaluluwa Mo | Celso | Credited as Nonong de Guzman | |
| 2003 | Lastikman | Spanky | ||
| Woman of Breakwater | Taong grasa | |||
| 2005 | Okey Ka, Pare Ko: Soon to Be a Legend | Django | ||
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Aswang | ||
| 2009 | Scaregivers | Prison cell mayor | ||
| Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Banong | |||
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Zombie | ||
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Hospital patient | Credited as Nonong Andres | |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Yatpa-Yatpa | ||
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Lolo | "Asawa ni Marie" segment | |
| Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | Bibi | |||
| 2017 | Amalanhig: The Vampire Chronicle |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Forevermore | Mang Bangky |
| 2015 | #ParangNormal Activity | Papa Lits |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mang Gorio |
| Maynila | ||
| Tsuperhero | Old Bokutox/Bokutox/Fr. Evangelista | |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | |
| Alyas Robin Hood | ||
| 2018 | Bagani | Laman |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Tegi | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "'Bangkay' rises as Bangki in 'Forevemore'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 25 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Meet character actor 'Bangkay'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 2 November 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ↑ Sallan, Edwin (20 August 2016). "'Queen of Horror' Lilia Cuntapay passes away". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ↑ "Veteran character actor 'Bangky' dies". ABS-CBN News. 6 November 2018.