Bangkay
Bangkay | |
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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 |
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2018 | Bagani | |
2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | |
2017 | Dear Uge | |
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mang Gorio |
2015 | Forevermore | Bangky |
2016 | Maynila |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Meet character actor 'Bangkay'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 2 November 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- 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.
- ↑ Sallan, Edwin (20 August 2016). "'Queen of Horror' Lilia Cuntapay passes away". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.