Bangkay

Bangkay
Born
José Clemente de Andrés

(1947-05-04)May 4, 1947
Masbate, Philippines
DiedNovember 6, 2018(2018-11-06) (aged 71)
Plaridel, Quezon, Philippines
Other namesNonong Bangkay, Bangky
OccupationActor
Years active1979–2018

José Clemente "Nonong" de Andrés (May 4, 1947 – November 6, 2018), popularly known by his stage name Bangkay (transl. Corpse), was a Filipino actor.

Personal life and career

de Andrés never married and had no children. A Masbate native, de Andrés started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions.[1] which was established by comedian, Dolphy.

de Andrés made his debut in acting as an extra in Kisame Street which starred Dolphy, Panchito and Nida Blanca.[1] de Andrés was initially hesitant to take up an acting career, stating that he accepted the role just for fun, but eventually committed to it full-time.[2]

He frequently took roles as an extra in horror and comedy films in the 1980s to the 1990s,[1] appearing in more than a hundred films.[2] He often played dead in several films which earned him the nickname "Bangkay". Due to low pay, de Andrés decided to leave show business and remain a bachelor for the rest of his life.[1]

After retiring, Bangkay was entrusted to take care of a friend's son in Plaridel, Quezon until his adoptive son went to the United States to study college.[1] Sometime in 2005, he began managing a beach resort owned by the town mayor, watching over the place for at least eight years.[2]

Bangkay returned to acting, and took a role in Forevermore.[1] He and fellow horror film colleague Lilia Cuntapay became known as part of a love team dubbed as "BangLi" due to their roles in the series. Because of this, he and Cuntapay were invited as hurados for It's Showtime's Magpasikat Season 6 in 2015.[3]

Death

de Andrés died at the age of 71 on November 6, 2018, in Plaridel, Quezon, after a period of ill health. His remains were interred at Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque.[4]

Selected filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s)
1976 Kisame Street Extra
1980 John & Marsha '80
1982 Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection Credited as Andres de Andres
1983 Tengteng de Sarapen Kalansay #3
1986 Tu-yay and His Magic Payong Zombie Leader Uncredited
Salamamgkero Akay
Payaso
1987 Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Lucio's disciple
1988 Sa Dulo ng Baril Credited as Nonong de Andres
Patrolman
1989 Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD Credited as Nonong de Guzman
1990 "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal
Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Ibong Adarna Doctor
1993 Dagul Totoy
Manila Boy Turko's henchmen no. 2
1994 The Fatima Buen Story The Omen
Shake, Rattle & Roll V Pido "Impakto" segment
1995 Run Barbi Run Chris
Ang Tipo Kong Lalake Beggar
Magic Kombat Albularyo
2001 Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati Kaluluwa Mo Celso Credited as Nonong de Guzman
2003 Lastikman Spanky
Woman of Breakwater Taong grasa
2005 Okey Ka, Pare Ko: Soon to Be a Legend Django
2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend Aswang
2009 Scaregivers Prison cell mayor
Ang Darling Kong Aswang Banong
2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Zombie
2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Hospital patient Credited as Nonong Andres
2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Yatpa-Yatpa
2016 Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Lolo "Asawa ni Marie" segment
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Bibi
2017 Amalanhig: The Vampire Chronicle

Television

Year Title Role
2014 Forevermore Mang Bangky
2015 #ParangNormal Activity Papa Lits
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mang Gorio
Maynila
Tsuperhero Old Bokutox/Bokutox/Fr. Evangelista
2017 Dear Uge
Alyas Robin Hood
2018 Bagani Laman
Inday Will Always Love You Tegi

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "'Bangkay' rises as Bangki in 'Forevemore'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 25 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Meet character actor 'Bangkay'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). 2 November 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. ^ Sallan, Edwin (20 August 2016). "'Queen of Horror' Lilia Cuntapay passes away". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Veteran character actor 'Bangky' dies". ABS-CBN News. 6 November 2018.


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