Al Tantay
Filipino actor and director
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Alfredo Tantay, 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 |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian, director, writer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Rio Locsin |
On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, Duplex playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also joined 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
As director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1994–1999 | Tropang Trumpo |
| 2000 | Mana-mana, tiba-tiba |
| Juan & Ted: Wanted | |
| 2001 | Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy |
| Banyo Queen | |
| Sanggano't Sanggago | |
| Kool Ka Lang | |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv |
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! |
| 2008–2013 | Lokomoko |
| 2011 | Sugo Mga Kapatid |
| 2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo |
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa |
| 2021 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) |
| Shoot Shoot |
As actor
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Mang Kepweng | ||
| 1980 | Girlfriend | ||
| 1981 | Bilibid Gays | ||
| 1985 | Hinugot sa Langit | Gerry | |
| 1992 | Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Architect Rod Mallari | Segment "Ang Kapitbahay" | |
| 1993 | Wanted: Bata-Batuta | ||
| Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | |||
| Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na | |||
| Makati Ave.: Office Girls | Leo Bautista | ||
| Teen-age Mama | |||
| 1995 | Batang-X | Dr. Dinero | |
| Asero | Bugoy | ||
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | Mrs. Salazar's driver | |
| Masamang Ugat | Ismael Valdez | ||
| 2005 | Sablay Ka Na... Pasaway Ka Pa... | Don Ruben | |
| Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali | Benjou | ||
| 2007 | One More Chance | Tito Willie | |
| 2008 | A Very Special Love | Tomas Magtalas | |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Tomas Magtalas | |
| 2010 | The Red Shoes | Benigno Aquino Sr. | |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Mr. Delmundo | |
| Born to Love You | Mario Liwanag | ||
| 2013 | Seduction | Lucas | |
| It Takes a Man and a Woman | Tomas Magtalas | ||
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Benjamin "Ben" Santos VII | |
| 2015 | The Love Affair | Pancho Valiente | |
| No Boyfriend Since Birth | Celso | ||
| A Second Chance | Tito Willie | ||
| 2016 | This Time | Aldo Buhay | |
| The Third Party | Mr. Labrador | ||
| 2017 | Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies | General Valdez (Checkpoint officer) | |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Pops | |
| I Love You, Hater | Oxo Macaraeg | ||
| 2021 | A Hard Day | The Chief | |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Bert Cayanan | |
| 2023 | Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul | Police Maj. Gen. Roy Ferrer | |
| Kampon | Luis | ||
| 2024 | Chances Are, You and I | ||
| 2025 | Only We Know | William | |
| TBA | The Super Praybeyt Benjamin | Benjamin "Ben" Santos VII |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Episode: "Talunan ang Magwagi"[1] | |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Salamin" | |
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Anne's father | |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Arvak | |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Philip Mendoza | |
| 2007 | SineSerye: May Minamahal | Cenon Fernandez | |
| Margarita | Ramon Velasquez | ||
| 2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Alberto Lorenzo | |
| Palos | Ernesto Mario | ||
| Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Patient | ||
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Turing Dakila | |
| 2009 | Only You | Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Reynaldo Viceral (father of Vice Ganda) | Episode: "Bola/Ball" | |
| 2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Damian Castro | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Governor Edmundo Guatlo | |
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Rigor | |
| 2011–2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Delfin Dimaano | |
| 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 | |
| My Destiny | Arnold Dela Rosa | ||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Pedring Servando | |
| The Rich Man's Daughter | Oscar "Oca" Tanchingco | ||
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Emilio "Emil" Crisostomo | |
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma'am | Chaplin Henerala | |
| 2018 | Contessa | Pablo Venganza | |
| Victor Magtanggol | Tomas Magtanggol | ||
| 2020 | Fluid | Papa Eric | |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Hasheeb Makadatu | |
| 2022 | Bolera | Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr. | |
| The Iron Heart | Homer Adelantar | ||
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Joaquin Robles | |
| Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Police Col. Manuel Galang | ||
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Osmundo Salazar | ||
| 2024 | The Bagman | ||
| Shining Inheritance | Bonifacio "Boni" Perez | ||
| 2025 | Sanggang-Dikit FR | Victor "Amo" Santiago |
