Lito Pimentel
Born: 1963-05-27
Known For: Acting
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).
Filmography
2024
- Widows' War as Amando Namas
- Hello, Love, Again as Mario del Rosario
2023
- Hearts On Ice as Ruben Martinez
- Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan as Tonyo
- Rewind as Nestor
2022
- Mars Ravelo's Darna as Dr. Florentino Ibarra
- A Family Affair as Apolinario "Panyong" Magwayen
- Lyric and Beat as Jeff Tamina
2021
- Marry Me, Marry You as Victor
- Payback as Lando De Jesus
2020
- The Law of Revenge as Jorge Ceñidoza
- Bella Bandida
2019
- Hello, Love, Goodbye as Ethan's father
2018
- Bagani as Alab
- Sin Island
- Cry No Fear
- Tres
2017
- Can't Help Falling in Love as Papa Jun
- The Decaying
2016
- Tubig At Langis as Dominador "Domeng" Magdangal
- Magpahanggang Wakas as Nicolas del Mar / Kulas
2015
- Bridges of Love as Manuel Nakpil, Sr.
- You're Still The One as Eric
2014
- Starting Over Again as Mang Ben
- Da Possessed as Anding
- Bonifacio
2013
- Dugong Buhay as Pablo De Guzman
2012
- Be Careful With My Heart as Arturo dela Rosa
- The Reunion as Temyo (Pat's Dad)
2011
- Reputasyon as Jose delos Santos
2010
- Momay as Mickey Alonzo
- Juanita Banana as Val Villa
- Rosario as Court Clerk
2008
- My Girl as Chito Estocapio
- My Big Love as Oca
2006
- You Are the One as Ronnie
- All About Love as Bogart
2003
- Then and Now as Celso
2000
- Daddy O! Baby O! as Arnold
1997
- Wanted Perfect Murder as Goon 1
- Lahar: Paraisong Abo
- Computer Kombat
- Calvento Files: The Movie as Tecson (segment "Balintuwad")
- Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas
- Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin as Ramon
1995
- In the Name of Love as Condominum Security Guard
1993
- Kahit ako'y busabos as Piklat
1991
1990
1988
- Stupid Cupid as Samson (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
- Kapag Napagod ang Puso as Caloy
1987
- Dripping Blood as Levie
- Kalabaw Lang Ang Tumatanda
1985
- Climax
- Miguelito as Chino
- Mga Paru-Parong Buking as Jimmy
1982
- Moral as Celso
- Schoolgirls as Egoy's friend
- I Can't Forget You as Stephen