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).

Most Known For

Be Careful With My Heart

as Arturo dela Rosa

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Widows' War

as Amando Namas

The Law of Revenge

as Jorge Ceñidoza

Mars Ravelo's Darna

as Dr. Florentino Ibarra

Juanita Banana

as Val Villa

Marry Me, Marry You

as Victor

Hello, Love, Goodbye

as Ethan's father

Bridges of Love

as Manuel Nakpil, Sr.

Dugong Buhay

as Pablo De Guzman

Climax

Reputasyon

as Jose delos Santos

Hearts On Ice

as Ruben Martinez

A Family Affair

as Apolinario "Panyong" Magwayen

Tubig At Langis

as Dominador "Domeng" Magdangal

Momay

as Mickey Alonzo

Bagani

as Alab

My Girl

as Chito Estocapio

Magpahanggang Wakas

as Nicolas del Mar / Kulas

Lyric and Beat

as Jeff Tamina