Boy Alano Explained

Boy Alano
Birth Name:	Hernando Alano
Birth Date:	20 March 1941
Birth Place:	Commonwealth of the Philippines
Death Place:	Manila, Philippines
Nationality:	Filipino
Years Active:	1951–2022
Occupation:	Actor

Hernando Alano (March 20, 1941 – July 23, 2022), better known as Boy Alano, was a Filipino actor. He won the award for Best Child Actor at the 5th Asian Filmfest.^[1]

Early life

He was the third child of Consuelo Sotto and Exequiel Alano. He went to Moises Salvador Elementary School and finished high school at National University. He did a year in Far Eastern University and took Commerce. His first dream was to become a businessman.

Career

He first appeared in the 1951 film Roberta and became popular in Kiko. He made about 200 films and television shows since 1950. He was also on the radio show Ricky Romantiko on DZXL every Sunday. His best friends were Victor Wood and Renato del Prado.

Death

Boy Alano died on July 23, 2022, in Sampaloc, Manila at the age of 81.^[2]

Filmography

Film

As an actor

• 1951 – Roberta
• 1951 – Anghel ng Pag-ibig
• 1952 – Rebecca
• 1953 – El Indio
• 1953 – Munting Koronel
• 1953 – Anak ng Espada
• 1953 – Maldita
• 1954 – Musikong Bumbong
• 1955 – Kuripot
• 1956 – Prince Charming
• 1957 – Batang Bangkusay
• 1958 – The Day of the Trumpet – Best Child Actor, 5th Asian Filmfest
• 1964 – Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis
• 1966 – James Batman
• 1988 – Kambal Tuko – Boy Unano
• 1988 – Bobo Cop
• 1993 – Dagul – Fernandez
• 1994 – Col. Billy Bibit, RAM – Informer
• 1995 – Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan – Tino / Tina
• 1996 – Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
• 2000 –
• 2001 – Hindi Sisiw ang Kalaban Mo – Egay
• 2002 – Lapu-Lapu – Lagum
• 2003 – A.B. Normal College – Dominic's father
• 2012 – Of All the Things
• 2014 – Gangster Lolo
• 2015 – Manila's Finest – Lookout

As writer

• 1991 – Cheeta-eh, Ganda Lalake?

Television

• Back to Iskul Bukol – IBC _ 1998
• Magpakailanman – GMA _ 2002–2008
• Walang Kukurap – GMA _ 2005
• Noel – QTV _ 2005
• Mulawin – GMA _ 2005
• Sugo – GMA _ 2005
• Baywalk – QTV _ 2006
• Dalawang Tisoy – RPN _ 2007
• Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang – GMA _ 2007
• Ful Haus – GMA 2007-_ 2009
• – GMA _ 2008
• Joaquin Bordado – GMA _ 2008
• May Bukas Pa – ABS-CBN _2009
• Show Me Da Manny – _ 2009
• Totoy Bato – GMA _ 2009
• Maynila – GMA _ 2010
• Kaya ng Powers – GMA_ 2010
• Jejemom – GMA _2010
• Pilyang Kerubin – GMA _2010
• Pidol's Wonderland – TV5 _2010
• Untold Stories mula sa Face to Face – TV5 _2010
• I Heart You Pare – GMA _2011

Notes and References

1. Book: Silverio, Julio. Pilipino Magazine. Philippine Free Press. 1969. Manila. 25.
2. News: Bravo . Frances Karmel . Sampaguita actor Boy Alano passes away at 81 . PEP.ph . July 24, 2022 . July 25, 2022.