Biography
William Pineda Martinez (born May 31, 1966) is a Filipino actor who belongs to the first batch of Regal babies whose movie career was launched in the early 1980s. He initially starred in drama films, Manila by Night (1980), Bilibid Boys (1981), Tambay sa Disco (1980) until his studio paired him with Maricel Soriano in Oh My Mama (1981) and the result was a box-office success. Their tandem spawned many hits for Regal Films, mostly comedy movies that defined and cemented their Taray and Kulit loveteam. In 1984, William was given a title role in the 10th Metro Manila Film Festival with the thriller, Alapaap as a drug-crazed writer. He got best actor nominations from award-giving bodies the following year.
Movies & TV Shows
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On the Job (2013) — Rex
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Manila by Night (1980) — Alex
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Honor Thy Father (2015) — Pastor Obet
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Twilight Dancers (2006) — Bruno
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Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984) — Dodong (segment "Pridyider")
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Bagets (1984) — Tonton
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Ulan (2019)
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On the Job (2021) — Rex
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Clouds (1984) — Jake
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Second Chances (1995) — Nick
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Gamitin Mo Ako (1985)
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Terror (1999)
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Bagets 2 (1984) — Tonton
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Bilibid Gays (1981) — Luga
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Bilibid Boys (1981) — Luga Bennett
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El Presidente (2012) — Dr. Santiago Barcelona
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Mara Clara: The Movie (1996) — Gary
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Ekis (1999) — Nilo
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Askal: Asong Kalye (1997)
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Most Wanted (2000)
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Friends in Love (1983)
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Forgive and Forget (1982) — Dennis
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Daddy's Little Darlings (1984)
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The Graduates (1986)
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Cool Dudes 24/7 (2001) — Hilario
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Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis (1997) — Gabriel
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1982)
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Clown (1986)
- Bomba Arienda (1985)
- You Cannot Trample Me (1984) — Edward
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To Mama with Love (1983) — Dodjie / Menandro
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Ten Little Indians (1981)
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Mother Dear (1982) — Ake
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The Daughters of Waray and Biday (1984) — Joey
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When I Fall In Love (1986)
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Inday Bote (1985) — Greggy
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Maria Went To Town! (1987) — Barok
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Home Sweet Home (1983)
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Pintakasi (2011)
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Teenage Marriage (1984)