
Actor
Spanky Manikan
Born 1942 · Philippines
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.
Acting

Manila in the Claws of Light
Gido · 1975

Miracle
Orly · 1982

Buhay Kamao
Poldo · 2001

Fatal Vacation
Sam · 1990

Deathrow
Fajardo · 2000

Bona
Bona's Brother · 1984

Au bout du rouleau
Dao · 2002

Behind Enemy Lines
Gen. Nguy · 1997

Amigo
Tuba Joe · 2011

The Reaper
Gen. Tomas Roxas · 2001

Saigon Commandos
Jon Toi · 1988

Ploning
Tsuy · 2008

Forever and a Day
Euge's Dad · 2011

Amok
Blind Man · 2011

Tayong Dalawa
Stanley King, Sr. · 2009

Noli Me Tangere
Lolo ni Elias · 1993

Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
Julio Nakpil · 2025
Midnight Phantom
Don Hernando · 2010
Lure of the Nest
Apin · 2010
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Lolo Nardo · 2013