Spanky Manikan

Acting

Born March 22, 1942, Philippines

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.

Filmography

• 2025Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus — Julio Nakpil
• 2016Piding
• 2014Alienasyon
• 2013Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story — Lolo Nardo
• 2012Himala Ngayon
• 2012The Strangers
• 2011Amigo — Tuba Joe
• 2011Amok — Blind Man
• 2011Forever and a Day — Euge's Dad
• 2010Lure of the Nest — Apin
• Midnight Phantom — Don Hernando
• Tayong Dalawa — Stanley King, Sr.
• 2008Ploning — Tsuy
• 2004Kulimlim
• 2002Au bout du rouleau — Dao
• 2001Buhay Kamao — Poldo
• 2001The Reaper — Gen. Tomas Roxas
• 2000Deathrow — Fajardo
• 1999Bullet
• 1997Behind Enemy Lines — Gen. Nguy
• In Naam Der Koningin
• Noli Me Tangere — Lolo ni Elias
• 1990Fatal Vacation — Sam
• 1989Cruel Horizon — Kim's husband
• 1988Saigon Commandos — Jon Toi
• 1984Bona — Bona's Brother
• 1983Broken Marriage
• 1982Himala — Orly
• 1975Dung-aw
• 1975Manila in the Claws of Light — Gido