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Spanky Manikan

Spanky Manikan

Born: 1942-03-22 • Philippines

Began as a theatre actor at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), he ventured to 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. He was survived by his wife, actress Susan Africa, and their three children.

Filmography
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus poster
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025 • Julio Nakpil
Piding poster
Piding
2016
No Image
Alienasyon
2014
No Image
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013 • Lolo Nardo
The Strangers poster
The Strangers
2012
Himala Ngayon poster
Himala Ngayon
2012
Amigo poster
Amigo
2011 • Tuba Joe
Amok poster
Amok
2011 • Blind Man
Forever and a Day poster
Forever and a Day
2011 • Euge's Dad
No Image
Lure of the Nest
2010 • Apin
Ploning poster
Ploning
2008 • Tsuy
Kulimlim poster
Kulimlim
2004
Au bout du rouleau poster
Au bout du rouleau
2002 • Dao
Buhay Kamao poster
Buhay Kamao
2001 • Poldo
The Reaper poster
The Reaper
2001 • Gen. Tomas Roxas
Deathrow poster
Deathrow
2000 • Fajardo
Bullet poster
Bullet
1999
Behind Enemy Lines poster
Behind Enemy Lines
1997 • Gen. Nguy
Fatal Vacation poster
Fatal Vacation
1990 • Sam
Fatal Vacation poster
Fatal Vacation
1990
Saigon Commandos poster
Saigon Commandos
1988 • Jon Toi
Bona poster
Bona
1984 • Bona's Brother
Broken Marriage poster
Broken Marriage
1983
Miracle poster
Miracle
1982 • Orly
Dung-Aw poster
Dung-Aw
1975
Manila in the Claws of Light poster
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975 • Gido