Babalu

Acting

Babalu

Born June 29, 1942 · Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

Died August 27, 1998 · aged 56

Pablo Martin Sarmiento (June 29, 1942 – August 27, 1998), better known as Babalu, was a Filipino comedian and actor. His screen name was a reference to his long, sharp chin ("baba" is the Filipino term for "chin") of which was sometimes a subject of on screen ridicule, usually by himself.

Known For

Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong SexyAringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy · 1996
Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
10.01996
MovieComedy
Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! · 1998
Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!
8.01998
MovieComedyFamily
Domeng and Mokong, two unemployed men, take up jobs as nannies for 7 children.
Mariang KondesaMariang Kondesa · 1966
Mariang Kondesa
1966
MovieComedy
A story about a young feisty female street vendor who undergoes a change when she became a helper of a rich family.
Home Along da Riles: Da MovieHome Along da Riles: Da Movie · 1993
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
6.81993
MovieFamilyComedy
Kevin Cosme and his children's safety is compromised when one of his sons witnesses a crime and becomes in possession of an incriminating cassette tape.
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 · 1991
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
8.01991
MovieDramaComedy
Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to support her final year in college.
Father En SonFather En Son · 1995
Father En Son
7.01995
MovieComedy
A retired showman and his son get a shot at stardom.
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, AnnaGreggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna · 1994
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
6.01994
MovieComedy
Greggy and Boogie are good friends. Both of them work as Jeepney Drivers and Handymen for some customers in their small community. They usually get into trouble for being too careless and yet they try to survive honestly in whatever they do. - Written by ledster
Boy! Gising!Boy! Gising! · 1995
Boy! Gising!
1995
Movie
Vandolph plays big city streetwise kid who shacks up with a bunch of other kids like him in a makeshift home, hull of a bus, where Totoy (Babalu) lords over them as a surrogate date. Together they do their shenanigans that almost always end up in the craziest of misadventures. Until a band of underworld gangsters discover Boy's potential in one of their rackets - as a boy sumo wrestler. The kid obliges. The adventure heightens as Boy, Totoy and their cohorts go up against the bad guys in the wackiest chase ever!

Filmography

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Home Sic HomeHome Sic Home · 1995
Home Sic Home
6.01995
MovieRomanceComedy
Berto is secretly in love with his neighbor Melanie, who hates him because of her constant unpleasant encounters with him. One day, Berto’s son’s petition to send him in the US has been approved, while Melanie also gets a visa to the US and plans to work as a teacher abroad. Meanwhile, Berto’s friend Robin also wins a ticket to fly abroad, so Berto and Robin fly together. Melanie always hates the times she bumps with Berto, who is intentionally snooping her. But on a particular day, Berto and Robin saves Melanie from the hands of sexual abusers who try to make a move on her. Melanie begins to appreciate Berto in a different light. The two became closer to each other when they were pressed in a situation that would send Melanie home, and would risk the life of Berto’s grandson. Melanie and Berto pretend as couple and the US immigration’s constant checking makes them stay closer than ever.

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