William Martinez

Acting

William Martinez

Born May 31, 1966 · Manila, Philippines (age 60)

William Pineda Martinez (born May 31, 1966) is a Filipino actor who belongs to the first batch of Regal babies whose movie career was launched in the early 1980s. He initially starred in drama films, Manila by Night (1980), Bilibid Boys (1981), Tambay sa Disco (1980) until his studio paired him with Maricel Soriano in Oh My Mama (1981) and the result was a box-office success. Their tandem spawned …

Known For

AskalAskal · 1997
Askal
★ 5.21997
MovieAction
Tells the story of Askal (John Regala) hardened by life in poverty. All grown up, he uses his skills to stop the spreading of 'Askals' (Asong-Kalye, Street Dog; used as a metaphor for street children) and give them a better future. Stopping the root of all crimes and poverty in the process. A modern-day Robin Hood.
Magic Kingdom: The Legend of DamortisMagic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis · 1997
Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis
★ 8.01997
MovieFantasyAction
The Kingdom of Damortis was once ruled by the kind-hearted Empress Sofia who was ordered to be killed by Basilicus, her brother who has a great desire for the throne. Princess Dahlia, heir to the throne elopes with the blind singer Mico. Amain and his warrior trainees, Jobert, Samuel, and Oman are tasked to protect the princess and save Damortis from the evil forces of Basilicus.
Second ChancesSecond Chances · 1995
Second Chances
★ 7.51995
MovieRomanceDrama
Two lovers, who are oceans apart, discover that distance can either make the heart grow fonder or render it numb with grief.
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! · 1987
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
MovieComedy
Comedy movie starring Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Roderick Paulate.
Bilibid GaysBilibid Gays · 1981
Bilibid Gays
★ 2.71981
MovieComedy
Helen, Dina and Daria are friends trying to live normal lives. While struggling to find new ways to earn a living, the three friends find themselves framed for the murder of their former boss. Failing to prove their innocence, they are arrested and sent to Bilibid prison where they become caught up in a war between two gangs of rowdy prisoners. After a series of misadventures Helen, Dina and Daria spend their jail time as peacemakers between two gangs. Will the three gay friends ever get rid of trouble when it seems to love their company?
Manila by NightManila by Night · 1980
Manila by Night
★ 7.21980
MovieDrama
The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.
On the JobOn the Job · 2013
On the Job
★ 6.62013
MovieActionCrime
On The Job is about the ambitions and passions of four men trying to make a living, for themselves and their families. It shows the parallels between two prison inmates who are contract killers, and the two agents of the law investigating the murders. As they get caught in a web of machination of corrupt government officials, their jobs lead them on a head-on collision against each other with their loved ones as collateral damage.
Shake, Rattle & RollShake, Rattle & Roll · 1984
Shake, Rattle & Roll
★ 5.81984
MovieHorrorComedy
An anthology of three violent stories: three friends perform Spirit of the Glass and discover a tragic love triangle; a refrigerator seems to be 'alive'; and a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster, which eventually causes chaos to his family.

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Mara Clara: The MovieMara Clara: The Movie · 1996
Mara Clara: The Movie
★ 8.31996
MovieDrama
Almira and Susan give birth at the same time in the same hospital. Gary steals Almira’s newborn child and switches the infant to one of his newborn twins; in revenge to Almira’s decision of rejecting him, Gary concocts the wicked plan with his friend Kardo to switch the babies. However, one of the twins dies in the process of switching and the Del Valles are made to believe that the stillborn child is theirs. Gary then persuades Amante to adopt one of his twins to spare Almira from despair and sorrow. Amante agrees for a fee and Gary hands one of his twins to Amante. Kardo, feeling remorseful documents every detail of the event on his diary. Susan names her daughter Mara while the Del Valles name their child, Clara.

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