Manny Castañeda Explained

Manny Castaneda
Birth Name:	Manuel Castañeda
Nationality:	Filipino
Years Active:	1979–2024
Notable Works:	Oro, Plata, Mata; Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas; Sic O'Clock News; Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo

Manny Castaneda (died June 30, 2024) was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter.

Career

Castañeda first appeared as an actor in the movie Aliw.^[1] He was best known for his roles in Oro Plata Mata, Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo.^[2]

He also directed the movies Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan, May Isang Pamilya, and Shame.^[3]

Death

Castañeda was found dead in his apartment on June 30, 2024, three days after he was last seen.^[4] According to his nephew, he died due to complications of heart and kidney disease.

Filmography

As an actor

• Aliw (1979)
• Oro, Plata, Mata (1982)
• Relasyon (1982)
• Desire (1982)
• Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (1984)
• Sana'y Wala nang Wakas (1986)
• Sic O'Clock News (1987-1990)
• Darna (1991)
• Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992)
• Hindi Kita Malilimutan (1993)
• Nang Iniwan Mo Ako (1997)
• Scorpio Nights 2 (1999)
• Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2007)
• Ang Probinsyano (2020)
• Makiling (2024)

As a director

• Gwapings Dos (1993)
• Shake, Rattle and Roll V (1994)
• April, May, June (1998)

As a writer

• Maalaala Mo Kaya (1997)
• Bahay ni Lola 2 (2005)

Notes and References

1. News: Uson . Melanie . July 2, 2024 . Manny Castañeda's nephew reveals actor died from heart, kidney complications . Philippine Star.
2. News: Lacsamana . BH . July 3, 2023 . Actor-director Manny Castañeda, 69 . July 3, 2024 . Business World.
3. News: Actor-director Manny Castañeda dies . Rappler.
4. News: Severo . Jan Miulo . July 2, 2024 . Manny Castañeda found dead in his apartment after 3 days; no foul play involved . Philippine Star.