Biography
Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured into film and television work years later. Spanky Manikan was recognized in films like "Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975), "Bona" (1980), and "Himala" (1982). He died on 14 January 2018 due to stage 4 lung cancer.
Movies & TV Shows
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Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) — Gido
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Behind Enemy Lines (1997) — Gen. Nguy
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Miracle (1982) — Orly
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Amigo (2011) — Tuba Joe
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Fatal Vacation (1990) — Sam
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Bona (1984) — Bona's Brother
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Deathrow (2000) — Fajardo
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Dung-aw (1975)
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Broken Marriage (1983)
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Ploning (2008) — Tsuy
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Saigon Commandos (1988) — Jon Toi
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Bullet (1999)
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The Reaper (2001) — Gen. Tomas Roxas
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Forever and a Day (2011) — Euge's Dad
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Himala Ngayon (2012)
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The Strangers (2012)
- Cruel Horizon (1989) — Kim's husband
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Amok (2011) — Blind Man
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Kulimlim (2004)
- Alienasyon (2014)
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Au bout du rouleau (2002) — Dao
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Buhay Kamao (2001) — Poldo
- Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013) — Lolo Nardo
- Lure of the Nest (2010) — Apin
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Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus (2025) — Julio Nakpil
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Piding (2016)
- In Naam Der Koningin (1996)
- Midnight Phantom (2010) — Don Hernando
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Tayong Dalawa (2009) — Stanley King, Sr.
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Noli Me Tangere (1993) — Lolo ni Elias