Apeng Daldal Explained

Apeng Daldal
Birth Name:	Serafin Gabriel
Birth Date:	12 October 1928
Birth Place:	San Luis, Pampanga, Philippine Islands
Death Place:	Manila, Philippines
Nationality:	Filipino
Othername:	Apeng Daldal
Occupation:	Actor, comedian, singer, writer
Yearsactive:	1963–1992

Serafin Gabriel (October 12, 1928 – February 9, 1992), better known by his stage name Apeng Daldal, was a Filipino actor, comedian, vaudevillian, singer and writer.^{[1] [2]} His name came from his big set of teeth (Apeng) and for being a fast talker (Daldal).^{[2] [3]}

Later life

As an actor, Apeng Daldal performed in movies such as Magic Bilao, released in 1965, Dobol Dribol (1979), and Libis ng Baryo (1964). Apeng Daldal's songs include "Sa Loob ng Sine" (Tagalog adaptation for The Music Played) and Magpapatuka nalang ako sa ahas.

Death

Apeng died on February 9, 1992, in Manila, Philippines.

Filmography

Movies

• Kamakalawa (1981)
• Dobol Dribol (1979)
• The Son of Dyango Meets Dorango Kid (1967)
• Langit Pa Rin Kita (1967)
• The Pogi Dozen (1967)
• Pitong James Bonds (1966)
• Tatlong Mabilis (1965) as Apenger
• Magic Bilao (1965)
• Maskulado (1965)
• Tatlong Mabilis sa Hong Kong (1965)
• Babaing Kidlat (1964)
• Libis ng Baryo (1964)
• Mga Daliring Ginto (1964)
• Alias Golden Boy (1963)

Television

• Tunay Na Buhay (GMA 7, 2015) - posthumously featured
• Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015) - posthumously featured
• MMK (ABS-CBN 2, 1991) - his last TV appearance
• Cafeteria Aroma (RPN 9, 1991-1992)
• Love Me Doods (PTV 4, 1990-1992)
• Estudyante Blues (PTV 4, 1990-1992)
• Barrio Balimbing (RPN 9, 1988-1989)
• Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988-1989) - guest
• Ang Manok Ni San Pedro (RPN 9, 1988-1989)
• Okay Ka Fairy Ko (IBC 13, 1987-1989)
• Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987-1988)
• Kalatog Pinggan (ABS-CBN 2, 1987-1989)
• UFO: Urbano, Felicia & Others The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1985-1986)
• Lovingly Yours Helen (GMA 7, 1984-1992)
• Champoy (RPN 9, 1981-1985)
• Principe Abante (GMA 7, 1979-1980)
• Baltic & Co. The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1977-1978)
• Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1978-1990)
• Chicks To Chicks (IBC 13, 1979-1987)
• John En Marsha (RPN 9, 1973-1990)

Notes and References

1. https://archive.today/20130505232143/http://people.theiapolis.com/actor-1OBU/apeng-daldal/ Apeng Daldal
2. Web site: The greatest comedians of all time . August 26, 2008 . Inquirer.net. August 26, 2008 .
3. Web site: REMEMBERING DEAD STARS . July 24, 2010 . NewsFlash.com . January 10, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100110122933/http://www.newsflash.org/2003/05/sb/sb003113.htm . dead .