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Weng Weng

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Weng Weng

Born September 7, 1957 · Baclaran, Philippines

Died August 29, 1992 · aged 34

Ernesto de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 – August 29, 1992), better known as Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor and martial artist. Only 83 cm (2 feet, 9 inches) tall, he is listed in theGuinness World Records as the shortest adult actor in a leading role. He played Secret Agent 00 in For Y’ur Height Only and The Impossible Kid, and also starred in the western "D’Wild Wild Weng".

Known For

Agent 00Agent 00 · 1981
Agent 00
1981
Movie
Lost film. The diminutive Agent 00, is the number 1 agent from the Secret Agency.
The Impossible KidThe Impossible Kid · 1982
The Impossible Kid
★ 4.61982
MovieCrimeComedy
Weng Weng plays an agent, code-named “00” who works for the Manila branch of Interpol. The Chief sends him in pursuit of an arch villain, Mr X, whose white sock covered head is reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan’s pointed hoods. When Mr X holds the Philippines for ransom two businessmen, Maolo and Simeon, pay his demands. Weng Weng suspects foul play and goes deep undercover to reveal the true identity of the mysterious Mr X.
For Y'ur Height OnlyFor Y'ur Height Only · 1981
For Y'ur Height Only
★ 5.41981
MovieComedyAction
Mr. Giant has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van Kohler and is planning to use the Doctor's invention, the N-bomb, to hold the world hostage. The only one who can foil Mr. Giant's evil scheme is Agent 00, a 3-foot-tall filipino martial arts master, expert marksman, top-class romancer and all-around superspy. Can Agent 00 rescue Dr. Kohler before it's too late?
The Quick Brown FoxThe Quick Brown Fox · 1980
The Quick Brown Fox
★ 10.01980
MovieComedy
StarirayStariray · 1981
Stariray
1981
MovieComedyAction
The Search for Weng WengThe Search for Weng Weng · 2013
The Search for Weng Weng
★ 5.62013
MovieDocumentary
The bizarre history of Filipino B-films, as told through filmmaker Andrew Leavold's personal quest to find the truth behind its midget James Bond superstar Weng Weng.
D'Wild Wild WengD'Wild Wild Weng · 1982
D'Wild Wild Weng
★ 3.21982
MovieActionComedy
Mr. Weng and his partner Gordon take on a gang of ninjas and Mexican banditos in California's wild, wild west.
Chopsuey Met Big Time PapaChopsuey Met Big Time Papa · 1978
Chopsuey Met Big Time Papa
1978
Movie
Obscure Filipino action film starring the famous Weng Weng in an early role.

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