Spanky Manikan
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.
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.
Known For
Cast Credits
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
as Lolo Nardo
Amigo
as Tuba Joe
Amok
as Blind Man
Forever and a Day
as Euge's Dad
Lure of the Nest
as Apin
Ploning
as Tsuy
Au bout du rouleau
as Dao
Buhay Kamao
as Poldo
The Reaper
as Gen. Tomas Roxas
Deathrow
as Fajardo
Behind Enemy Lines
as Gen. Nguy
Fatal Vacation
as Sam
Saigon Commandos
as Jon Toi
Bona
as Bona's Brother
Miracle
as Orly
Manila in the Claws of Light
as Gido