Spanky Manikan
Acting
75 years oldPhilippinesBiography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (25)
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
as Julio Nakpil
2025
Piding
2016
10.0
Alienasyon
2014
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
as Lolo Nardo
2013
5.5
The Strangers
2012
9.0
Himala Ngayon
2012
4.8
Amigo
as Tuba Joe
2011
4.0
Amok
as Blind Man
2011
4.2
Forever and a Day
as Euge's Dad
2011
Lure of the Nest
as Apin
2010
5.3
Ploning
as Tsuy
2008
Kulimlim
2004
Au bout du rouleau
as Dao
2002
Buhay Kamao
as Poldo
2001
5.0
The Reaper
as Gen. Tomas Roxas
2001
7.1
Deathrow
as Fajardo
2000
1.5
Bullet
1999
4.8
Behind Enemy Lines
as Gen. Nguy
1997
6.7
Fatal Vacation
as Sam
1990
5.0
Saigon Commandos
as Jon Toi
1988
6.5
Bona
as Bona's Brother
1984
8.8
Broken Marriage
1983
8.0
Miracle
as Orly
1982
8.3
Dung-Aw
1975
7.3
Manila in the Claws of Light
as Gido
1975
