Pepe Pimentel
| Pepe Pimentel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
José G. Pimentel, Sr. April 30, 1929 Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 25, 2013 (aged 83) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | San Juan City |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Tito Pepe |
| Occupation | Game show host, actor, singer, politician |
| Spouse(s) | Cecila Pimentel |
| Children | Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr. Isabeel Pimentel |
José Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 30, 1929 – January 25, 2013), aka Pepe Pimentel, was a Filipino former game show host and actor.
Pimentel is best known as the host of Kwarta o Kahon, which ran for 38 years, and was considered the precursor and inspiration of popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong. He also served as host for the defunct TV programs Tawag ng Tanghalan (incidentally, he was the first ever champion of the said talent competition) and Student Canteen.
Pimentel also had some notable roles in the movies Ang Babaeng Isputnik and I Won, I Won: Ang S’werte Nga Naman.
After his showbiz career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.
Pimentel died on January 25, 2013 in Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City at the age of 83.
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