Don Pepot
Born
Ernesto Fajardo

(1933-11-06)November 6, 1933
DiedJanuary 18, 2022(2022-01-18) (aged 88)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesDon Pepot, Pepot
Occupation(s)Comedian, Actor, Radio Host, Screenplay writer
Years active1964–2022

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]

Early career

In 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

He was awarded the Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award at the 2005 FAMAS Awards.[3]

Later career

In 2014, rumours on social media surfaced about his death. Fajardo issued a statement denying this, clarifying that he was retired in Malabon.

Death

Pepot 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.[4]

Filmography

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

References

  1. Don Pepot, people.theiapolis.com
  2. "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Don Pepot". GMA News Online (in Tagalog). February 17, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  3. "The 53rd FAMAS Awards: A family affair". philstar.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  4. "Veteran comedian Don Pepot passes away". GMA News. January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
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