Bangkay

Bangkay
Born Nonong de Andres
1946 or 1947 (age 70–71)[1]
Occupation Actor
Years active 1980s–1990s,
2014–

Nonong de Andres, popularly known by his screen name Bangkay (lit. Corpse), is a Filipino actor.

Career

A Masbate native, de Andres started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions.[2] which was established by comedian, Dolphy.

De Andres made his debut in acting as an extra in Kisame Street which starred Dolphy, Panchito and Nida Blanca.[2] De Andres 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.[1]

He frequently took roles as an extra in horror and comedy films in the 1980s to the 1990s,[2] appearing in more than a hundred films.[1] He often played dead in several films which earned him the nickname "Bangkay". Due to low pay, de Andres decided to leave show business and remain a bachelor for the rest of his life.[2]

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.[2] Sometime in 2005, he began managing a beach resort owned by the town mayor, watching over the place for at least eight years.[1]

Bangkay returned to acting, and took a role in Forevermore.[2] 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.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2018 Bagani
2017 Alyas Robin Hood
2017 Dear Uge
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mang Gorio
2015 Forevermore Bangky
2016 Maynila

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Meet character actor 'Bangkay'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 2 November 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ Sallan, Edwin (20 August 2016). "'Queen of Horror' Lilia Cuntapay passes away". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.


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