Al Tantay

Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1957), professionally known as Al Tantay, is a Filipino actor, comedian, writer, and director. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, Iskandalo, starring Lorna Tolentino in July 1979. In 1987, he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez in the action film Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod.

On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, Duplex playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also joined the Goin' Bananas group with Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz.

When he did VH Films' Gamitin Mo Ako in 1985 under National Artist Ishmael Bernal and sharing stellar billing with Rita Gomez and newbie Stella "Pinky" Suarez, he fell in love with the former.

As a film director, he has directed several comedy films such as Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba, S2pid Love and A.B. Normal College.

Filmography As director Year Title 1994–1999 Tropang Trumpo 2000 Mana-mana, tiba-tiba Juan & Ted: Wanted 2001 Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy Banyo Queen Sanggano't Sanggago Kool Ka Lang 2002 S2pid Luv 2003 A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! 2008–2013 Lokomoko 2011 Sugo Mga Kapatid 2019 Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2020 Pakboys Takusa 2021 Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) Shoot Shoot

As actor Film Year Title Role Notes 1979 Mang Kepweng 1980 Girlfriend 1981 Bilibid Gays 1985 Hinugot sa Langit Gerry 1992 Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Architect Rod Mallari Segment "Ang Kapitbahay" 1993 Wanted: Bata-Batuta Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na Makati Ave.: Office Girls Leo Bautista Teen-age Mama 1995 Batang-X Dr. Dinero Asero Bugoy 2003 A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! Mrs. Salazar's driver Masamang Ugat Ismael Valdez 2005 Sablay Ka Na... Pasaway Ka Pa... Don Ruben Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Benjou 2007 One More Chance Tito Willie 2008 A Very Special Love Tomas Magtalas 2009 You Changed My Life Tomas Magtalas 2010 The Red Shoes Benigno Aquino Sr. 2012 My Kontrabida Girl Mr. Delmundo Born to Love You Mario Liwanag 2013 Seduction Lucas It Takes a Man and a Woman Tomas Magtalas 2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Benjamin "Ben" Santos VII 2015 The Love Affair Pancho Valiente No Boyfriend Since Birth Celso A Second Chance Tito Willie 2016 This Time Aldo Buhay The Third Party Mr. Labrador 2017 Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies General Valdez (Checkpoint officer) 2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel Pops I Love You, Hater Oxo Macaraeg 2021 A Hard Day The Chief 2022 Partners in Crime Bert Cayanan 2023 Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul Police Maj. Gen. Roy Ferrer Kampon Luis 2024 Chances Are, You and I 2025 Only We Know William 2026 Wonderful Nightmare Limbo Admin TBAThe Super Praybeyt Benjamin Benjamin "Ben" Santos VII

Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 Ipaglaban Mo! Episode: "Talunan ang Magwagi" 1997 Wansapanataym Episode: "Salamin" 2000 Tabing Ilog Anne's father 2005 Encantadia Arvak 2005–2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Philip Mendoza 2007 SineSerye: May Minamahal Cenon Fernandez Margarita Ramon Velasquez 2008 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Alberto Lorenzo Palos Ernesto Mario Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan Patient 2008–2009 Eva Fonda Turing Dakila 2009 Only You Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon Maalaala Mo Kaya Reynaldo Viceral (father of Vice Ganda) Episode: "Bola/Ball" 2009–2010 George and Cecil Damian Castro 2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Governor Edmundo Guatlo 2010–2011 Bantatay Rigor 2011–2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Delfin Dimaano 2011–2013 Toda Max Macario "Mac" Padausdos 2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Delfin Dimaano 2013–2014 Got to Believe Tatay Poro 2014 Villa Quintana Don Manolo Quintana My Destiny Arnold Dela Rosa 2015 Once Upon a Kiss Pedring Servando The Rich Man's Daughter Oscar "Oca" Tanchingco 2016 Be My Lady Emilio "Emil" Crisostomo 2017–2018 Super Ma'am Chaplin Henerala 2018 Contessa Pablo Venganza Victor Magtanggol Tomas Magtanggol 2020FluidPapa Eric 2021 Legal Wives Hasheeb Makadatu 2022 Bolera Jose Maria "Joma/JoMaster" Fajardo Sr. The Iron Heart Homer Adelantar 2023 Magandang Dilag Joaquin Robles Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis Police Col. Manuel Galang Maging Sino Ka Man Osmundo Salazar 2024 The Bagman Shining Inheritance Bonifacio "Boni" Perez 2025 Sanggang-Dikit FR Victor "Amo" Santiago 2026 The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan Emilio