Augusto Valdes Pangan Sr. (March 12, 1932 – July 2, 1997), professionally known as Chiquito, was a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician. Celebrated for his physical slapstick and signature deadpan humor, he was a dominant figure during the "Golden Age of Philippine Comedy," starring in dozens of iconic satirical and action-comedy films over a four-decade career.

In addition to his career in entertainment, Pangan was a long-serving public servant in Makati. His political career was highlighted by his tenure as the Vice Mayor of Makati from 1989 to 1992, alongside serving multiple terms as a member of the Makati City Council across three separate decades until his death in 1997.

Entertainment career

Early life and career beginnings Chiquito was born Augusto Valdes Pangan in Manila. His entertainment career began at the age of 13, when he appeared in a major musical production at the Manila Grand Opera House. Over the next several years, he became a fixture in the Manila bodabil circuit, gaining popularity for his skill in dancing the boogie-woogie.

Cinematic prominence and production Chiquito was befriended by Fernando Poe, Sr., and with Poe's assistance, launched his film career. He broke into films with Sanggano from Palaris Pictures. Over the next five decades, he starred in more than a hundred films, primarily comedies. He established his own production company, Sotang Bastos Productions, named after his favorite film role from the 1950s. He frequently starred in highly popular comedy spoofs of Hollywood genres, such as gangster films and Westerns.

In one of these Western spoofs, The Arizona Kid (1971), he co-starred with Hollywood sex symbol Mamie Van Doren. Chiquito also portrayed the very first male version of Darna in the film Teribol Dobol, preceding Dolphy, who later portrayed a version of the superheroine in Darna, Kuno?. By the 1980s, his brother Rene served as president and general manager of their production companies, Sotang Bastos and Archer Productions.

In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Lovingly Yours, Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela. In 1988, a film reuniting Chiquito with Dolphy titled Basura Gang was planned but did not materialize.

1990s acting hiatus and career comeback Following his projects in the late 1980s, Pangan took an extended hiatus from the entertainment industry to focus exclusively on his responsibilities as Vice Mayor of Makati and his subsequent 1992 campaign for the Philippine Senate.

After a six-year absence from the screen, Chiquito made a high-profile showbiz comeback in 1994, teaming up with rapper-comedian Andrew E. in the Viva Films comedy Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Lookalayk). The movie was a major commercial success and spawned a television spin-off that same year titled Puno't Bunga, produced by Studio Viva and broadcast on the GMA Network. Following this successful return, he spent his remaining years playing prominent supporting roles in major features, including Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko opposite Janno Gibbs, Bangers alongside Joey de Leon, and Strict ang Parents Ko under Viva Films.

Political career Chiquito balanced his career in entertainment with a long-standing involvement in local politics. He was elected three times as a member of the municipal council of Makati, serving from 1969 to 1972, 1988 to 1989, and from 1995 until his death in 1997.

Following his council terms, he served a brief stint as the Vice Mayor of Makati from 1989 to 1992 under Mayor Jejomar Binay. In the 1992 national elections, Chiquito launched an unsuccessful campaign for a seat in the Senate of the 9th Congress. Throughout his political career, he maintained an affiliation with the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan party.

Personal life and death Pangan was married to Vilma "Ely" Isidro-Pangan, with whom he had seven children. Outside of his career in entertainment and local government, he was an avid sports enthusiast, dedicating his later years to shooting and motorcycling.

In early 1997, Pangan was diagnosed with liver cancer. He died at the age of 65 due to liver cancer at the Makati Medical Center on July 2, 1997, surrounded by his family. Following his passing, Philippine media widely mourned his loss, famously calling July 2 "the day the laughter died" in honor of his decades-long contribution to comedy. He was survived by his widow and children, and his remains were interred at the Manila North Cemetery.

Filmography Film

Year Title Credited asRoleNote(s) . Director Actor 1947 Sanggano 1957 Phone Pal 1958 Lutong Makaw Be My Love Fighting Tisoy Obra-Maestra Mr. Basketball Atrebida Lo' Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro 4 na Pulubi 1959 Mekeni, Abe 1962 Gorio and His Jeepney Gorio Adiong Sikat ng Tondo Adiong Sikat Walang Susuko Gorio: Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas Hindi Tayo Talo Kapitan Tornado Gulo Kung Gulo Lagay Muna Operasyong Bayong Markang Demonyo Sobra sa Init, Kulang sa Lamig 1963 Ikaw Na ang Mag-Ako Ang Mahiwagang Lampara Bulilit Al Capone Propesor Atong 3 Desperados Via Europa Ulilang Cowboy Mr. Wong Mr. Wong 1964 Karate Squad Alyas Fumanchu Fumanchu Dual role Adre, Ayos Na!.. (Ang Buto-Buto) Adiong Untouchable Adiong Everybody's Productions' initial offering Pulis Walang Kaparis Dimas Kadena James Ban-dong James Band-ong, Agent 02-10 Pinoy Beatles Mabilis.... Paa at Kamay Kayumanggi Cinema's initial offering Angkan ni Limahong Limahong DES Productions' initial offering Lumuluhang Komiko Mr. Wong vs. Mistico Mr. Wong 1966 Iyo ang Norte, Akin ang Sur Batang Pasay Kilabot ng Luzon Mga Abilidad sa Akong Agent BB-10-BB-10 Mr. Walastik Laging May Atik Mr. Walastik Mr. Thunderball Agent 02-10 Doble Solo Agent 02-10 Mr. Humble Boy (Ang Dating Kampeon) Sotang Bastos Productions's initial offering Jack En Poy Dragon Squad Apat Na Ipo-ipo Sexy sa Labanan Augustina Also story writer Target: Sexy Rose 1967 Palekerong Kutsero Gretas Productions' initial offering Mister 8 Ball Mister 8 Ball Also writer Wild, Wild Wong Ago / Mr. Wong Samuel Bilibid Samuel Bilibid Also writer Okey Ka Choy No Read, No Write Pobres Park The Pogi Dozen 1968 Mister Gimmick Also writer Isang Libong Mukha Also story writer Agents: Wen Manong Jeepney King Gorio The Magnificent Zorro Zorro Also story writer May I Go Out? Kiko en Kikay Kiko Sapagkat Ako'y Pangit Lamang Hari ng Yabang Prettyboy Playboy The Hornets 1969 Pangit Squad Ponso Villa and the Sexy Mexicanas Ponso Villa Strike Everywhere Pa-Bandying-Bandying Mr. Wong Strikes Again Mr. Wong Franco Negro Franco Negro "Che" Charon "Che" Charon Wrong to Be Born Viltra's initial offering Atorni Agaton (Agent Law-Ko) Agaton Also writer 1970 James Bondat Agent Bond-tis Also story writer Lord Forgive Me Also writer Servillano Zapata Servillano Zapata Also writer Arizona Kid Ambo, the Arizona Kid 1971 The Marijuana Kid Also writer Pobreng Alindahaw The Prince and I 1972 David at Goliath David Dimagiba Naku Poooo! Also story writer Fist to Kill RSJ Productions' initial offering Isla Limasawa Archer Productions' initial offering 1973 Prinsipe Abante Prinsipe Abante Telebong, Telebong, Telebong Gerald Productions' initial offering 1974 Bamboo Gods and Iron Men Charley Jack en the Magic Beans Jack Also story writer Ulong Pugot... Naglalagot! Dynamite Wong and T.N.T. Jackson Dynamite Wong Released in the United States as TNT Jackson Mr. Pogi and D' Crazy Chicks Also story writer Enter Garote 1975 Ang Magician: Tito the Great Tito Chikiting Gubat Also story writer Lorelei Kenkoy En Rosing Teribol Dobol Jack of All Trades (Master of None!) Mr. Pogi Part II Ito ang Daigdig nina Pepe En Pilar 1976 Ang Erpat Kong Groovy (Baduy Naman) Mister Yoso Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa 'Na 'Kong Sey) International Playboy Also writer Oo Nga't Pangit, Pero Lintik Barok Barok 1977 Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls Mr. Wong Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? Big Happening ni Chikiting En Iking Also writer Asiong Aksaya Asiong Aksaya Herkulas Maga-Patuka Na Lang Ako sa Ahas Ang Darling Ko'y Aswang 1978 Kaming Patok Na Patok Ang Mabait, ang Masungit at ang Pangit Also story writer Agent Playboy, Alyas Jeproks Block Busters Pete Matipid Also story writer The Wild Grease 1979 Tatay Na Barok Vontes V Si Gorio at ang Damong Ligaw Al Magat's Mang Kepweng Mang Kepweng 1980 Peter Maknat Peter Maknat Also writer Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya Asiong Aksaya Goriong Butete Gorio Lasing Master Six Million Centavo Man Rocky Tu-Log Rocky Eto Na Naman si Asiong Aksaya Asiong Aksaya 1981 Pamilya Antik Takbo... Peter... Takbo! Peter Also writer Milyonaryong Gipit Kumander Surot Kumander Surot Mother, Mother, I Am Sick... Call Mang Kepweng Very Quick! Mang Kepweng Boljak Boljak Adiong Bulutong Adiong Bulutong Also writer Mister Kwekong Mister Kwekong Patok Patok 1982 Kalog at Kidlat Mr. Wong Meets Jesse & James Mr. Wong Pete Makulit Pete Makulit Also writer Mga Alagad ng Kuwadradong Mesa Sir Lansilat Also story writer Tokwa't Baboy 1983 Wrong Mistake Ang Kawawang Koboy E.T. Is Estong Tutong Estong Tutong Also executive producer Mang Kepweng and Son Mang Kepweng 1984 Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie) "Nang Maupos ang Kandila" segment 1985 Magbiro Ka sa Lasing, 'Wag Lang sa Bagong Gising Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay High Blood Silbestre Pantalon 1986 Rocky Four-Ma Rocky Praybet Depektib Akademi Pete dela Cruz Sobra Na... Tama Na... Asiong Aksaya! Asiong Aksaya The Buelta Force 1987 Balandra Crossing Nonoy Garote and the Sidekicks Nonoy Garote 1988 Gorio Punasan, Rebel Driver Gorio Punasan Code Name: Black & White Blacky 1990 Legend of the Lost Dragon 1994 Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Lookalayk) Berto Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Abraham 1995 Bangers Hop Hibang Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Greg/Gorio 1996 Strict ang Peyrents Ko Pulgoso

1980 – Zodiac Connection [UNCONFIRMED] (Sotang Bastos Productions) 1980 – Si Ali-masag sa Maynila (Mercedes Films) 1983 – Estong Tutong, Ikalawang Yugto 1984 – Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bahala Na (Archer Productions)

Television Year Title Role Notes 1966 Gorio and His Jeepney Gorio 1968 The Chiquito Show

Theatre Year Title Role Venue Ref. 1959 Kanditalo Manila Grand Opera House

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