Al Tantay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alfredo Tantay March 15, 1956 (age 67) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, director, writer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Shoot Shoot | Viva Films |
| Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | ||
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa | |
| 2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo | |
| 2011 | Sugo Mga Kapatid | TV5 |
| 2008-13 | Lokomoko | |
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College | Viva Films |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | |
| 2001 | Kool Ka Lang | GMA |
| Sanggano't Sanggago | Viva Films | |
| Banyo Queen | ||
| Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy | ||
| 2000 | Juan & Ted: Wanted | |
| Mana-mana, tiba-tiba | ||
| 1994–1999 | Tropang Trumpo | ABC |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Osmundo Salazar | GMA Network |
| Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Police Col. Marcus Galang | ||
| Magandang Dilag | Joaquin Robles | ||
| 2022 | The Iron Heart | Homer Adelantar | Kapamilya Channel |
| Bolera | Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr. | GMA Network | |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Hasheeb Makadatu | |
| 2018 | Victor Magtanggol | Tomas Magtanggol | |
| Contessa | Pablo Venganza | ||
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma'am | Chaplin Henerala | |
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Emilio "Emil" Crisostomo | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Oscar Tanchingco | GMA Network |
| Once Upon a Kiss | Pedring Servando | ||
| 2014 | My Destiny | Arnold Dela Rosa | |
| Villa Quintana | Don Manolo Quintana | ||
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Tatay Poro | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Delfin Dimaano | |
| 2011–2013 | Toda Max | Macario "Mac" Padausdos | |
| 2011–2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Delfin Dimaano | |
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Rigor | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Governor Edmundo Guatlo | |
| 2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Damian Castro | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Only You | Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon | |
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Turing Dakila | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Patient | GMA Network |
| Palos | Ernesto Mario | ABS-CBN | |
| Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Alberto Lorenzo | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Margarita | Ramon Velasquez | ABS-CBN |
| SineSerye: May Minamahal | Cenon Fernandez | ||
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Philip Mendoza | |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Arvak | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Anne's father | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym: Salamin |