Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel.

Early life and career

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 ''

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'' (1982) starring

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, ''Broken Marriage'' (1983) starring

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, ''Clarizza'' (1986) with

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, ''Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?'' (1988) starring

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, and ''Lover's Delight'' (1990) with

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and

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. From being a character actor, Pimentel transitioned into TV hosting via the

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noontime show ''

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'' 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. He won the Best Supporting Actor

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for the film '' Kapag Napagod ang Puso'' (1988).

Personal life

Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife.

Filmography

Television/digital

Film

Accolades

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pimentel, Lito 1963 births Living people ABS-CBN people Filipino male comedians Filipino male film actors GMA Network (company) people Male actors from Metro Manila Filipino male television actors Male actors from Nueva Ecija 20th-century Filipino male actors 21st-century Filipino male actors