Pepe Pimentel

José Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 30, 1929 – January 25, 2013), aka Pepe Pimentel, was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor and singer.[1] He rose to fame as the first champion of the original Tawag ng Tanghalan (1955).[2][3] Pimentel later became 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.

Pepe Pimentel
Born
José G. Pimentel, Sr.

(1929-04-30)April 30, 1929
DiedJanuary 25, 2013(2013-01-25) (aged 83)
Resting placeSan Juan City
Other namesTito Pepe
OccupationGame show host, actor, singer, politician
Years active1962–1987
Spouse(s)Cecila Pimentel
ChildrenJose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr.
Isabel Pimentel, Gil Pimentel

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.

Pimentel died on January 25, 2013 in Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City at the age of 83.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Network
1962–2000 Kuarta o Kahon ABS-CBN
BBC
RPN
1965–1972 Tawag ng Tanghalan ABS-CBN
1958–1965 Student Canteen
1975–1986 GMA Network
1977-1978 Clubhouse 9 RPN-9
1987 Tayo'y Magsaya PTV-4

Film

Year Title Role
1963 Ang Babaeng Isputnik
Fil-American Girl
Dear Eddie
Carioca
1965 Hamon ng Kampeon
1966 The Jukebox Queen
1968 Dos Por Dos
1969 Banda 24
1982 Juan Balutan
1983 D'Godson
1985 I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman

References

  1.  (philstar.com) (24 January 2013). "Former TV host Pepe Pimentel dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  2. Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2000). "Tawag ng Tanghalan honor roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  3. Lo, Ricky (December 8, 2016). "The Tawag ng Tagnhalan story". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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