Pen Medina
Pen Medina | |
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Born | Crispin Parungao Medina, Sr. August 27, 1950 Manila, Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Actor Character actor Stage actor Movie writer |
Years active | 1980–present |
Children | 7 (including Ping and Alex) |
Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina, Sr. (born August 27, 1950) is a Filipino actor born in Manila, Philippines. He is one of the most notable actors of his time, doing versatile roles in both the big screen and on various television shows.[1] He has won the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award during the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards and the Best Actor Award at the 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival.[2][3][4] He is also the second KFC Filipino Colonel.[5][6]
Personal life
Pen Medina is the father of Karl Medina, Crispin "Ping" Medina II, Alex Medina, Japs Medina, Victor Medina, Zeth Medina and JL Medina. His sons Ping and Alex, who both had their roots in indie films, are currently active in local television. His other sons Karl and Victor have followed suit by taking on acting roles in other indie films as well.[7][8]
Filmography
Television
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Source |
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2016 | Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | Janitor at the U.P. Campus-Diliman | |
2014 | Gangster Lolo | ||
2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Erning | |
2013 | 10,000 Hours | Sebastian Jago | [16] |
2012 | Kamera Obskura | Juan[17] | [18] |
2010 | Noy | Nick | |
2008 | I.T.A.L.Y. | Gary Pinlac | |
2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Ferdinand Marcos | |
2004 | Bcuz of U | Tatay | |
2003 | Till There Was You | Frank Boborol | |
2000 | Deathrow | Gabino | [12] |
1999 | Muro-Ami | Dado | [19] |
1998 | José Rizal | Paciano Rizal | [20] |
1994 | Col. Billy Bibit, RAM | Datu Kiram | |
1993 | Sakay | Col. Lucio De Vega | [21] |
1992 | Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | NGO Member | |
1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Fr. Salazar | |
1989 | Fatal Vacation | Leader of Military | |
1988 | A Dangerous Life | Col. Eduardo Doromal | |
1986 | Unfaithful Wife | Detective Crispin Medina | |
1985 | Virgin Forest | Macabebes member | [22] |
1982 | Himala | Pilo | [23] |
Awards
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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1993 | 41st FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Sakay[24] | Nominated |
1994 | 18th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Sakay[25] | Nominated |
1999 | 25th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Muro Ami[19] | Won |
2010 | 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Actor | Layang Bilanggo[4] | Won |
2011 | Film Academy of the Philippines | Best Supporting Actor | Deathrow[7] | Won |
2013 | 39th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | 10,000 Hours[26] | Won |
2014 | 62nd FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | 10,000 Hours[3] | Won |
2017 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award | N/A[2] | Won |
References
- ^ "Breaking Bad: The 7 Baddest Villains in Local Cinema". Esquire. January 5, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ a b "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017". Rappler. September 4, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (July 14, 2014). "KC Concepcion and ER Ejercito win top acting honors in 62nd FAMAS Awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ a b "Layang Bilanggo reaps four major awards in 6th Cinema One Originals; Lav Diaz and Celso Ad. Castillo honored". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 15, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Pen Medina wraps it up for a new action-packed role, er, roll". InterAksyon. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Pedrasa, Ira P. (December 24, 2017). "The Filipino colonel is coming to town". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ a b "A Few Good Men Acting Now". Magzter. October 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Pen, Ping Medina launched as new faces of Comme des Garcons". The Philippine Star. April 11, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Meet the cast of Julia Montes' comeback series '24/7'". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Dive into the enthralling world of 'Sahaya'". The Manila Times. March 18, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Bayan Ko second episode, 'Corruption,' airs on March 17". GMA Network. March 12, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (September 10, 2012). "Playing a gay is not new to Pen Medina". philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Throwback: Mutya (2011)". ABS-CBN Entertainment. April 21, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 27, 2019). "GMA teleseryes that featured resurrected characters". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Raymart Santiago, bukas pa kayang makipag-ayos kay Claudine Barretto?". GMA News. September 27, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Pen Medina plays an ex-convict in Cinema One entry Layang Bilanggo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 6, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Cinemalaya review: Out of the 'Kamera,' into the world". ABS CBN News. July 23, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "KAMERA OBSKURA". Cinemalaya. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ a b "Muro-Ami 10 years after". The Philippine Star. February 22, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Screening of award–winning 'Jose Rizal' to mark hero's martyrdom, Dec. 29". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 28, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "History as Cinema". The Philippine Star. November 30, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Arts Monthly. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1982. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "Plaridel: Vol. 10". Office of Research and Publication, University of the Philippines. 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "FAMAS Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Gawad Urian Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "'10,000 Hours' is runaway winner at 39th MMFF". ABS-CBN News. December 29, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
External links
- Pen Medina at IMDb