Willie Nepomuceno Explained

Willie Nepomuceno
Birth Name:	Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno
Birth Date:	8 July 1948
Death Place:	Marikina, Philippines
Nationality:	Filipino
Other Names:	Willie Nep
Occupation:	Impersonator, singer, actor
Years Active:	1970–2023

Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno (July 8, 1948 – July 26, 2023), professionally known as Willie Nepomuceno, was a Filipino impersonator and satirist. With a career spanning five decades, he was best known for his impersonation of political personalities, especially Philippine presidents such as Ferdinand Marcos, Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Benigno Aquino III, and Rodrigo Duterte,^[1] as well as actors such as Fernando Poe Jr. and Dolphy.^[2]

Personal life

Nepomuceno was born on July 8, 1948, to Leonardo and Paquita Nepomuceno.^[3]

In 2014, Nepomuceno's then 16-year-old grandson Sean Gabriel was shot and injured in Marikina.^[4]

In 2016, Nepomuceno suffered a stroke that left him debilitated for two years, but recovered following constant therapy.^[5]

Nepomuceno died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 75.^[6] He had been hospitalised at the Marikina Valley Medical Center in Marikina after suffering head injuries following a fall from his bed on July 24.^[7]

Selected filmography

Television

• Ispup (2002–2004)^[2]
• It's Showtime (judge)^[2]

Film

• Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994) – President Ferdinand Marcos
• Chavit (2003) – President Ferdinand Marcos
• The Guerrilla Is a Poet (2013) – President Ferdinand Marcos

Discography

Studio albums

• Ako Ay Ikaw Rin
• Willie's Way (1984)^[8]
• Snap Revolution: The Untold Story of People Power (1987)^[8]
• Menemis Willie Nep (1991)
• Willie Nep for President (Vote One, Take All)
• Love Album (2005)

Singles

• "Opisina" / "Blueseal" (1991)
• "Grabeng Traffic" (1992)

See also

• Comedy in the Philippines
• Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos
• Sic O' Clock News
• List of actors who played the president of the Philippines

Notes and References

1. News: Willie Nep bares why he won't impersonate Duterte. Policarpio. Allan. June 30, 2018. Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 5, 2018. en.
2. News: Comedian-impersonator Willie Nepomuceno dies . July 26, 2023 . Rappler. July 26, 2023. en.
3. News: L. Nepomuceno, 84. July 15, 2023. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. December 11, 2007. A20.
4. News: Comedian Willie Nepomuceno's grandson shot, injured in Marikina City. Mangunay. Kristine Felisse. January 9, 2014. Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 28, 2021. en.
5. News: Filipino satirst Willie Nepomuceno passes away . Camille . Santiago . PhilstarLife . July 26, 2023 . July 26, 2023.
6. News: Comedian Willie Nepomuceno, 75 . Red . Mendoza . The Manila Times . July 26, 2023 . July 26, 2023.
7. News: Willie Nepomuceno, impersonator and satirist, dies at 75 . Nika . Roque . GMA News. July 26, 2023. July 26, 2023.
8. News: Snap Revolution. January 19, 2021. Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc.. April 11, 1987. 13. His debut longplaying album, Willie's Way, won the prestigious Cecil Awards for the best comedy album in 1985..