Al Tantay
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Al Tantay is a Filipino
film
actor
, writer, and director
and the former husband of Rio Locsin
, with whom he made several movies, including Rizza Jones, Showgirl (1979, by Melros Productions), Love Affair (1980, by Regal Films), Wild Animals (1980, by Regal Films), and Bilibid Boys (1981, Regal Films). He was first discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and launched by the latter via the Regal Films movie, Iskandalo (Scandals), starring Lorna Tolentino and released in July 1979.Then in 1987 he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez
in an action movie Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod (You Been Ready, You Are Next).
As a film director, he directs comedies, mainly with Viva Films
. He has directed Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba, S2pid Love, A.B. Normal College, and more.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, writer, and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and the former husband of Rio Locsin
Rio Locsin
Rio Locsin is the daughter of the movie actress Charito Garcia. Locsin appeared in sexy movies with Lorna Tolentino as her rival.She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. Now she's married to a former basketball player, Padim Israel. She had 3 daughters, Paula & Jabba , and...
, with whom he made several movies, including Rizza Jones, Showgirl (1979, by Melros Productions), Love Affair (1980, by Regal Films), Wild Animals (1980, by Regal Films), and Bilibid Boys (1981, Regal Films). He was first discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and launched by the latter via the Regal Films movie, Iskandalo (Scandals), starring Lorna Tolentino and released in July 1979.Then in 1987 he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez
Rudy Fernandez (actor)
Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez , also known as "Daboy", was a multi-awarded Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in the Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s.-Career:Fernandez was born in Manila, the son of film director Gregorio...
in an action movie Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod (You Been Ready, You Are Next).
As a film director, he directs comedies, mainly with Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
. He has directed Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba, S2pid Love, A.B. Normal College, and more.
Filmography
- BantatayBantatayBantatay or The Guardian is a drama-comedy-fantasy series from GMA Network featuring Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra. The show premiered on September 20, 2010 replacing Langit Sa Piling Mo. The show also airs on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide which premiered two days...
(2010, GMA Network) - ClaudineClaudine (TV series)Claudine is a weekly drama anthology named after its lead star, Claudine Barretto, by GMA Network. The pilot episode was originally scheduled on March 28, but it was moved to April 10. The show is expected to run for 16 weeks.-Claudine Episodes:...
(2010, GMA Network) - Love BugLove Bug (TV series)Love Bug is a Philippine drama anthology and romantic television show produced by GMA Network. It premiered on May 23, 2010.- Programming :...
(2010, GMA Network) - Gumapang Ka Sa LusakGumapang Ka Sa Lusak (TV series)Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak is a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado.-Synopsis:...
(2010, GMA Network) as Mayor/Governor Edmundo Guatlo - Precious Hearts Romances (2010, ABS-CBN)
- BFGF (2010, TV5)
- Midnight DJMidnight DJMidnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5...
(2010, TV5) - Dear FriendDear FriendDear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...
(2010, GMA Network) as various roles - May Bukas Pa (2009–2010, ABS-CBN)
- Only You (2009, ABS-CBN)
- SRO Cinemaserye (2009, GMA Network)
- Talentadong Pinoy (2009, TV5) as guest celebrity judge
- Love Books Presents (2008, TV5)
- Obra Presents (2008, GMA Network)
- Your Song Presents (2008, ABS-CBN)
- Palos (2008, ABS-CBN)
- Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007–2008, GMA Network)
- Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang (2007, GMA Network)
- Sineserye Presents (2007, ABS-CBN)
- Encantadia (2005, GMA Network)
- O Mare Ko (2005, QTV)
- Kakabaka-Boo (2005, GMA Network)
- Love To Love (2005, GMA Network)
- Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol (2002, GMA Network)
- Kool Ka Lang (2002, GMA Network) as director
- Larawan (2001, GMA Network)
- Tarajing Potpot (2001, ABS-CBN)
- Maynila (2000–present, GMA Network) as various roles
- Tropang Trumpo (1994, ABC) as TV director