Spanky Manikan
March 22, 1942 · 84 years old
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 l…
Known For
4 titles
Manila in the Claws of Light
Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.
Behind Enemy Lines
An ex-marine returns to Vietnam when he learns his former mercenary partner whom he thought was killed is being held by a sadistic general.
Miracle
Elsa saw the blessed Virgin Mary who had changed her life and caused a hysteria in a poor isolated village.
Fatal Vacation
A pleasant trip to the Phillipines is turned into tragedy when the tour bus is kidnapped by a group of rebels that want to exchange the prisoners for the Rebel Leader's brother.