Babalu (comedian)

Pablito Sarmiento, Jr. 'Babalu' (February 20, 1942 - August 27, 1998), also known as Mang Bab, is the screen name of popular Filipino comedian and actor Pablito Sarmiento, Jr. Babalu is considered as "one of the most famous and beloved comedians" in the Philippines. He was a Filipino celebrity under ABS-CBN. He began as a driver for the late comedian Panchito Alba. Dolphy, another Filipino comedian, discovered Babalu’s talent as a comedian. His Screen Name was a reference to his Long Chin (Baba is the Filipino term for chin) of which was sometimes a subject of on-screen ridicule, usually by himself. Babalu was given a featured role on the Philippines’ leading comedy-variety show Buhay Artista. Babalu's appearances on movies and television included the shows "Home Along Da Riles" and "Oki Doki Doc". Babalu’s life story was featured on the television show "Maalaala Mo Kaya" on July 3, 2003.^[1]

Personal life

He was married with 3 children.

TV shows

• Buhay Artista (ABS-CBN 2)
• Tatarangtang (ABS-CBN 2)
• Super Laff-In (ABS-CBN 2)
• John En Marsha (RPN 9)
• Plaza 1899 (RPN 9)
• Gabi Ni Dolphy (RPN 9)
• Purungtong (RPN 9)
• Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2)
• Oki Doki Doc (ABS-CBN 2)
• 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (ABS-CBN 2)

Movies

• Tataynic (1998)... Mr.Balboa
• Tong tatlong tatay kong pakitong kitong (1998)
• Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! (1997) .... Domeng
• Ang pinakamahabang baba sa balat ng lupa (1997)
• I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997) ..... Babalu
• Oki Doki Doc (1996) .... Mang Berto
• Aringkingking (1996)
• Da Best in da West 2: Da Western Pulis Istori (1996) .... Col. Macanto
• Boy! Gising! (1995)
• Home Sic Home (1995) .... Robin
• Si Ayala at si Zobel (1995)
• Oha! Ako pa?! (1994)
• Wanted: Perfect Father (1994) .... Bobby
• Hataw tatay hataw (1994)
• Hindi pa tapos ang labada, darling (1994)
• Once Upon a Time in Manila (1994)
• Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol (1993)
• Home Along da Riles da Movie (1993)
• John en Marsha ngayon '91 (1991)
• Og Must Be Crazy (1990)
• My Darling Domestic (Greyt Eskeyp) (1989)
• Balbakwa: The Invisible Man (1989)
• Enteng the Dragon (1988)
• Bakit kinagat ni Adan ang mansanas ni Eba (1988)
• Bata-batuta (1987)
• Binibining Tsuper-Man (1987)
• Mga anak ni Facifica Falayfay (1987)
• The Crazy Professor (1985)
• Ride on Baby (1985) .... Couple 1
• My Juan en Only (1982) .... Ambo
• Cross My Heart (1982)
• Juan Tamad Junior (1980)
• Nognog (1980)
• Buhay artista ngayon (1979)
• Omeng Satanasia (1977)
• Kaming matatapang ang apog (1975)
• Sarhento Fofonggay... A, ewan! (1974)
• Ako'y paru-paro, bulaklak naman ako (1973) .... Tutuboy
• Captain Barbell Boom! (1973)
• Drakula Goes to R.P. (1973)
• Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay (1973)
• Ang hiwaga ng Ibong Adarna (1972) .... Prinsipe Albano
• Love Pinoy Style (1972)
• Pinokyo en Little Snow White (1972)
• Bukid ay basa (1971)
• Toro! Tora! Toray! (1971)
• El pinoy matador (1970)
• Pen-Pen (1970)
• Banda 24 (1969)
• Buy One Take One (1968)
• Like father, like son: Kung ano ang puno siya ang bunga (1967)
• Napoleon Doble and the Sexy Six (1966)
• Mariang kondesa (1966)
• Pitong Zapata (1965)
• Kaming mga talyada (1962)

Death

He died of liver cancer on August 27, 1998 aged 56. He was buried in Antipolo, Rizal. His treatment of Cancer in the United States was not successful because his tumour in the liver got bigger. Instead of quitting his showbiz life, he continued to act until his condition got worse.

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