Bangkay
Bangkay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jose Clemente de Andres September 16, 1946 |
| Died | November 6, 2018 (aged 72) Plaridel, Quezon, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2018 |
Jose Clemente de Andres (1947 – November 6, 2018), popularly known by his stage name Bangkay (transl. Corpse), was a Filipino actor.
Career
A Masbate native, de Andres started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions.[1] 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.[1] 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.[2]
He frequently took roles as an extra in horror and comedy films in the 1980s to the 1990s,[1] appearing in more than a hundred films.[2] 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.[1]
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.[1] Sometime in 2005, he began managing a beach resort owned by the town mayor, watching over the place for at least eight years.[2]
Bangkay returned to acting, and took a role in Forevermore.[1] 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]
Death
De Andres died at the age of 71 on November 6, 2018, in Plaridel, Quezon, after a period of ill health.[4]
Selected filmography
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bagani | Laman |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | |
| 2016 | Maynila | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mang Gorio | |
| 2015 | Forevermore | Bangky |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "'Bangkay' rises as Bangki in 'Forevemore'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 25 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Meet character actor 'Bangkay'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 2 November 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ Sallan, Edwin (20 August 2016). "'Queen of Horror' Lilia Cuntapay passes away". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Veteran character actor 'Bangky' dies". ABS-CBN News. 6 November 2018.
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