Character actor 'Bangkay' dies at 71

Nonong de Andres, more popularly known as "Bangkay," has entertained the Filipinos for years either as a scary ghost or just a regular comedic figure in comedy Filipino film. The character actor died Non. 6. (Photo courtesy of Powee Capino)
Nonong de Andres, more popularly known as "Bangkay," has entertained the Filipinos for years either as a scary ghost or just a regular comedic figure in comedy Filipino film. The character actor died Non. 6. (Photo courtesy of Powee Capino)

NO FILIPINO moviegoer is not familiar with character actor Nonong de Andres, more popularly known as "Bangkay," as he is a permanent fixture in Filipino horror and comedy films.

His nephew, Powee Capino announced via Facebook that his uncle, the famed 'extra' passed away on November 6, early Tuesday morning. He was 71.

(JGS)

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