Al Tantay
Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), professionally known as Al Tantay, is a Filipino actor, comedian, writer, and director. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, Iskandalo, starring Lorna Tolentino in July 1979. In 1987, he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez in the action film Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod.
Al Tantay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alfredo Tantay March 15, 1956 (age 68) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, director, writer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, Duplex playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also join the Goin' Bananas group with Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz.
When he did VH Films' Gamitin Mo Ako in 1985 under National Artist Ishmael Bernal and sharing stellar billing with Rita Gomez and newbie Stella "Pinky" Suarez, he fell in love with the former.
As a film director, he has directed several comedy films such as Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba, S2pid Love and A.B. Normal College.
Filmography
Director
| Year | Title | Film/Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–1999 | Tropang Trumpo | ABC |
| 2000 | Mana-mana, tiba-tiba | Viva Films |
| Juan & Ted: Wanted | ||
| 2001 | Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy | |
| Banyo Queen | ||
| Sanggano't Sanggago | ||
| Kool Ka Lang | GMA Network | |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | Viva Films |
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College | |
| 2008–2013 | Lokomoko | TV5 |
| 2011 | Sugo Mga Kapatid | |
| 2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo | Viva Films |
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa | |
| 2021 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | |
| Shoot Shoot |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Wansapanataym: Salamin | ABS-CBN | |
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Anne's father | |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Arvak | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Philip Mendoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | SineSerye: May Minamahal | Cenon Fernandez | |
| Margarita | Ramon Velasquez | ||
| 2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Alberto Lorenzo | GMA Network |
| Palos | Ernesto Mario | ABS-CBN | |
| Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Patient | GMA Network | |
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Turing Dakila | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Only You | Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon | |
| 2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Damian Castro | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Governor Edmundo Guatlo | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Rigor | |
| 2011–2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Delfin Dimaano | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2013 | Toda Max | Macario "Mac" Padausdos | |
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Delfin Dimaano | |
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Tatay Poro | |
| 2014 | Villa Quintana | Don Manolo Quintana | GMA Network |
| My Destiny | Arnold Dela Rosa | ||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Pedring Servando | |
| The Rich Man's Daughter | Oscar Tanchingco | ||
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Emilio "Emil" Crisostomo | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma'am | Chaplin Henerala | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Contessa | Pablo Venganza | |
| Victor Magtanggol | Tomas Magtanggol | ||
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Hasheeb Makadatu | |
| 2022 | Bolera | Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr. | |
| The Iron Heart | Homer Adelantar | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Joaquin Robles | GMA Network |
| Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Police Col. Marcus Galang | ||
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Osmundo Salazar | ||
| 2024 | The Bagman | ||
| Prinsesa ng City Jail | Julio | GMA Network |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chances Are, You and I | PM Productions Inc. |