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| Don Pepot | |
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| Born | Ernesto Fajardo (1933-11-06)November 6, 1933 Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 18, 2022(2022-01-18) (aged 88) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Other names | Don Pepot, Pepot |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, Actor, Radio Host, Screenplay writer |
| Years active | 1964–2022 |
Ernesto Fajardo (November 6, 1933 – January 18, 2022), better known by his stage name Don Pepot, or simply Pepot, was a Filipino comedian, actor, radio host and writer.
Early career
In the early years of his career, he was simply known as Pepot. Before his showbiz career he appeared in a travelling comedy show where he was in tandem with the late Apeng Daldal.
Awards
He was awarded the Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award at the 2005 FAMAS Awards.
Later career
In 2014, rumors on social media surfaced about his death. Fajardo issued a statement denying this, clarifying that he was retired in Malabon.
Death
Pepot died on January 18, 2022, at the age of 88. He died at the Veteran Memorial Hospital due to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Show Business | |||
| 1967 | The Pogi Dozen | |||
| Langit Pa Rin Kita | ||||
| 1968 | We Only Live Wais | |||
| 1971 | Yari Naaaa!... | |||
| Make Laugh, Not War | ||||
| I Love Mama, I Love Papa | ||||
| Fiesta Extravaganza '71 | ||||
| 1972 | The Pig Boss | |||
| The King Plaster | ||||
| Love Pinoy Style | ||||
| 1975 | Kaming Matatapang ang Apog | |||
| 1977 | Asiong Aksaya | |||
| 1978 | Facundo Alitaftaf | |||
| Ang Dragon sa Maskarang Bakal | ||||
| Butsoy | ||||
| 1979 | They Call Him Bruce Lee | |||
| Soldyer! | ||||
| Isa ... Dalawa ... Tatlo ... Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo | ||||
| Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya! | ||||
| Kuwatog | ||||
| 1980 | Pinoy Boxer | |||
| Pedrong Palaka | ||||
| Nognog | ||||
| Juan Tamad Junior | ||||
| Hepe | ||||
| Darna at Ding | ||||
| Deadly Fighters | ||||
| Enteng-Anting | ||||
| Tembong | ||||
| 1981 | Stariray | |||
| Ang Milyonaryong Gipit | ||||
| Da Best in da West | ||||
| Ang Maestro | ||||
| Sidewalk Queen | ||||
| Limbas ng Cavite | ||||
| 1982 | Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros! | Direk Binog | ||
| Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon | ||||
| Cross My Heart | ||||
| Andres de Saya (Mabagsik Na Daw!) | ||||
| Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko | ||||
| 1985 | Tu-yay and His Magic Payong | Kulas | ||
| Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay | ||||
| Hee-Man: Master of None | ||||
| John & Marsha '85 (Sa Probinsiya) | ||||
| Inday Bote | Arbitro | |||
| The Crazy Professor | ||||
| 1986 | Rocky Four-ma | |||
| No Return, No Exchange | ||||
| I Won, I Won (Ang S'werte Nga Naman) | ||||
| Isang Platitong Mani | ||||
| Payaso | ||||
| 1987 | My Bugoy Goes to Congress | |||
| Family Tree | ||||
| Black Magic | ||||
| 1988 | Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita | Roger Ramos | ||
| Leroy Leroy Sinta | ||||
| Bobo Cop | Badong | |||
| Penoy... Balut | ||||
| Puso sa Puso | ||||
| 7 Pasiklab sa Army | ||||
| Enteng the Dragon | ||||
| Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | ||||
| One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | ||||
| 1989 | Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Patsangga | ||
| Pardina at ang Mga Duwende | ||||
| Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa | ||||
| Everlasting Love | ||||
| Last 2 Minutes | ||||
| 1990 | Hotdog | |||
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | Don | |||
| Naughty Boys | ||||
| 1991 | Katabi Ko'y Mamaw | Security guard | ||
| Goosebuster | ||||
| Zaldong Tisoy | ||||
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | |||
| Lacson, Batas ng Navotas | ||||
| Eh, Kasi Bata | ||||
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Security guard | "Mga Laruan nina Kiko, Tito at Toto" segment | ||
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot | |||
| Aguinaldo | ||||
| Ang Kuya Kong Siga | ||||
| Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na | ||||
| Row 4: Baliktorians | ||||
| Ano Ba 'Yan 2 | ||||
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | Pepot | ||
| Si Ayala at Si Zobel | Lawyer | |||
| Wanted: Perfect Father | ||||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Dencio | "Impakto" segment | ||
| 1995 | Pempe ni Sara at Pen | Tiyo Adonis | ||
| Home Sic Home | Kulas | |||
| Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig | Tiyo Pekto | |||
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Mang Kiko | ||
| SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman | Club owner | |||
| Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban | ||||
| A.E.I.O.U. | ||||
| Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Woody | |||
| Where 'D' Girls 'R' | ||||
| 1997 | Wow... Multo | V.D. | ||
| Onyok Tigasin | ||||
| Lab en Kisses | Amboy | |||
| Huwag Na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling | ||||
| Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa | ||||
| 1998 | Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | |||
| 1999 | Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys | Mang Tonyo | ||
| Bullet | ||||
| Tar-San | Mang Rico | |||
| 2001 | Super Idol | |||
| Bala Ko... Bahala Sa'yo | ||||
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | Don Francisco | ||
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | Esteban | ||
| 2005 | Lisensyadong Kamao | |||
| 2010 | Si Agimat Si Enteng Kabisote at si AKO | Punong Ibrahim |
References
- Don Pepot, people.theiapolis.com
- "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Don Pepot". GMA News Online (in Tagalog). February 17, 2014. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- "The 53rd FAMAS Awards: A family affair". philstar.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Don Pepot". GMA News Online. February 17, 2014. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- "Veteran comedian Don Pepot passes away". GMA News. January 19, 2022. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.