Jim Pebanco Explained

Jim Pebanco
Birth Name:Jaime Pebanco
Nationality:Filipino
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1981–present

Jaime "Jim" Pebanco is a Filipino actor, known for Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999), Patikul (2011) and Hubog (2001).[1] He was mostly seen in GMA Network and several shows in TV5 and ABS-CBN. He was also known in film such as for his role in .

He portrayed different gay roles in film and television.[2]

Joel Lamangan’s 3 decades partner is Pebanco since they met in the 1980s.[3]

Career

Pebanco started his career as a stage actor in 1981 when he first auditioned for the role of a chorus boy in Maynila, a musical staged at the Metropolitan Theater. He later played multiple roles in the Philam Life Theater musical Ready Na 'Ko, Direk!.[4]

In 1992, Pebanco underwent a theater workshop in the summer under a scholarship with the Bulwagang Gantimpala of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He also took part in plays organized by the Philippine Educational Theater Association. His first non-musical straight play was Sipnget with Bella Flores.[4]

For his role in the film Patikul as the character Haddic, an illiterate Tausug whose son joined the militant group Abu Sayaf, he was given the Best Supporting Actor Balanghai award at the 7th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival’s Directors Showcase Category in 2017.[4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNote(s).
1991Darna
1994Kadenang Bulaklak Ruben Paez
1995Silakbo Young executive
The Flor Contemplacion Story Poe Gratela
1996Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Karina's father
1997Milagros Pilo
The Sarah Balabagan Story Mouraon
1998José Rizal Propagandist
1999Mister Mo, Lover Ko Red
2000Abandonada Jess
Deathrow Lupe
2001Mila Noli Malvar
2002Mano Po Mike de la Madrid
2003Sukdulan Carding
2004 Edna
Nememcio
2006Manay Po Rouel
Bayani Ocampo
2008Rouel
2008Fuchsia Poloy
2011PatikulHadic AbubakarAs "Jaime Pebanco"
2018Rainbow's SunsetBenjamin Cruz
2018Isa Pang BahaghariKapitan Larry
2022
2023Oras de PeligroCpl. Cardema

Television

Year Title Role Network
1991Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing PangkasalABS-CBN
1993Noli Me TangereBrunoABC-5
2001Kung Mawawala KaEmilGMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Aling MamengABS-CBN
2002Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown
2005Vietnam RoseArmando Custodio
2007Sine Novela

Pasan Ko ang Daigdig

HernanGMA Network
2008Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaCesar Pesipcho
Sine Novela

Una Kang Naging Akin

Anding
Obra: Taong Grasa
2009Adik Sa'YoRoman
Ikaw SanaJun
2010Sine Novela

Basahang Ginto

Godofredo "Godo" Pandol
BantatayBruno
2011Nita NegritaBen
Pahiram ng Isang InaKaryo
Enchanted GardenBoragoTV5
2012ValienteAriston Bugayon
2013Madam ChairmanSid Magbutay
2014Magpakailanman: Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy - The Humawid Family StoryKumpareGMA Network
Magpakailanman: Krimen sa Ngalan ng PuriAttorney Garcia
2015Magpakailanman: Sa Ngalan ng Anak - The Cerbito Family StoryDoctor
2016Magpakailanman: Anak, Saan Kami Nagkamali?Pilo
Magpakailanman: Gay Organ Donor - The Genesis Laviana StoryBer
2017Imbestigador
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Kaibigan
2018Pamilya RocesVal
2023Black RiderNarding
2024FPJ's Batang QuiapoYoung CelsoKapamilya Channel / Cine Mo!
A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Pebanco. IMDb. 2017-04-12.
  2. News: Philippine Entertainment Portal. Character actor Jim Pebanco is happy to portray different gay roles. Reyes. William R.. April 12, 2017.
  3. News: Pumaloy. Rey . Character actor Jim Pebanco opens up about three-decade relationship with Joel Lamangan. July 18, 2024 . pep.ph. December 6, 2018.
  4. News: Jim Pebanco recognized after 30 years. Lo. Ricardo. ABS-CBN News. August 16, 2011. April 12, 2017.