cancer at the Makati Medical Center on July 2, 1997. Philippine media called the day of his death "the day the laughter died". Filmography 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) 1985 – Magbiro Ka sa Lasing, Huwag sa Bagong Gising (JPM/Prima) 1994 – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (Viva Family Entertainment) 1994 – Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Viva Films) 1995 – Bangers (Viva Films) 1995 – Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (FPJ Productions) 1997 – Strict ang Parents Ko (Neo Films) - his last movie Accolades In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Lovingly Yours, Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela. See also Maria Teresa Carlson Notes References External links 1932 births 1997 deaths 20th-century comedians 20th-century Filipino male actors Burials at the Manila North Cemetery Deaths from cancer in the Philippines Filipino actor-politicians Filipino male comedians Kapampangan people Kilusang Bagong Lipunan politicians Male actors from Metro Manila Metro Manila city and municipal councilors People from Makati