Lito Pimentel

Biography

Joselito Pimentel, known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel. Pimentel's career began in the early 1980s when talent manager and entertainment columnist Alfie Lorenzo discovered and added him to Lorenzo's stable of talents, The Liberty Boys. Pimentel appeared in films such as Moral (1982) starring Lorna Tolentino, Broken Marriage (1983) starring Vilma Santos, Clarizza (1986) with Sarsi Emmanuelle, Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? (1988) starring Snooky Serna, and Lover's Delight (1990) with Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez. From being a character actor, Pimentel transitioned into TV hosting via the GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date in 1988. He won over a mass fan base with his comic timing and street-smart approach. In 1991, he left the show for another hosting gig in the Sunday game show Family Kuwarta o Kahon where he got to work with his uncle Pepe Pimentel.[citation needed] He won the Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Award for the film Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988).

Movies & TV Shows

1. Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) — Ethan's father
2. Rewind (2023) — Nestor
3. Can't Help Falling in Love (2017) — Papa Jun
4. Hello, Love, Again (2024) — Mario del Rosario
5. Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022) — Dr. Florentino Ibarra
6. Starting Over Again (2014) — Mang Ben
7. Moral (1982) — Celso
8. Marry Me, Marry You (2021) — Victor
9. A Family Affair (2022) — Apolinario "Panyong" Magwayen
10. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
11. Sin Island (2018)
12. Miguelito (1985) — Chino
13. Broken Marriage (1983)
14. You Are the One (2006) — Ronnie
15. The Reunion (2012) — Temyo (Pat's Dad)
16. My Big Love (2008) — Oca
17. Mga Paru-Parong Buking (1985) — Jimmy
18. Da Possessed (2014) — Anding
19. Rosario (2010) — Court Clerk
20. Daddy O! Baby O! (2000) — Arnold
21. Then and Now (2003) — Celso
22. In the Name of Love (1995) — Condominum Security Guard
23. Tagos ng Dugo (1987) — Levie
24. Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin (1997) — Ramon
25. Hearts On Ice (2023) — Ruben Martinez
26. Bagani (2018) — Alab
27. Be Careful With My Heart (2012) — Arturo dela Rosa
28. Clarizza (1986)
29. You're Still The One (2015) — Eric
30. All About Love (2006) — Bogart
31. Lahar: Paraisong Abo (1997)
32. Climax (1985)
33. Bullet and Rosary (1990) — Joe
34. Widows' War (2024) — Amando Namas
35. Mga Ibong Pipit (1984)
36. Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas (1997)
37. Kahit ako'y busabos (1993) — Piklat
38. Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) — Goon 1
39. Calvento Files: The Movie (1997) — Tecson (segment "Balintuwad")
40. Gabi Na, Kumander (1986)