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Bangkay
Born
Jose Clemente de Andres

(1947-09-16)September 16, 1947
DiedNovember 6, 2018(2018-11-06) (aged 71)
Plaridel, Quezon, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1979–2018

Jose Clemente de Andres (1947 – November 6, 2018), popularly known by his stage name Bangkay (transl. Corpse), was a Filipino actor.

Career

A Masbate native, de Andres started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions.[1] which was established by comedian, Dolphy.

De Andres made his debut in acting as an extra in Kisame Street which starred Dolphy, Panchito and Nida Blanca.[1] De Andres 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 Andres 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.[3]

Death

De Andres died at the age of 71 on November 6, 2018, in Plaridel, Quezon, after a period of ill health.[4]

Selected filmography

Year Title Role
2018 Bagani Laman
2017 Alyas Robin Hood
2017 Dear Uge
2016 Maynila
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mang Gorio
2015 Forevermore Bangky

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.