Don Pepot

Ernesto Fajardo (November 6, 1933 – January 18, 2022), better known by his stage name Don Pepot, or simply Pepot, was a Filipino comedian, actor, radio host and writer.

Early career In the early years of his career, he was simply known as Pepot. Before his showbiz career he appeared in a travelling comedy show where he was in tandem with the late Apeng Daldal.

Awards He was awarded the Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award at the 2005 FAMAS Awards.

Later career In 2014, rumors on social media surfaced about his death. Fajardo issued a statement denying this, clarifying that he was retired in Malabon.

Death Pepot died on January 18, 2022, at the age of 88. He died at the Veteran Memorial Hospital due to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.

Filmography Year Title Role Note(s) . 1964 Show Business 1967 The Pogi Dozen Langit Pa Rin Kita 1968 We Only Live Wais 1971 Yari Naaaa!... Make Laugh, Not War I Love Mama, I Love Papa Fiesta Extravaganza '71 1972 The Pig Boss The King Plaster Love Pinoy Style 1975 Kaming Matatapang ang Apog 1977 Asiong Aksaya 1978 Facundo Alitaftaf Ang Dragon sa Maskarang Bakal Butsoy 1979 They Call Him Bruce Lee Soldyer! Isa ... Dalawa ... Tatlo ... Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya! Kuwatog 1980 Pinoy Boxer Pedrong Palaka Nognog Juan Tamad Junior Hepe Darna at Ding Deadly Fighters Enteng-Anting Tembong 1981 Stariray Ang Milyonaryong Gipit Da Best in da West Ang Maestro Sidewalk Queen Limbas ng Cavite 1982 Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros! Direk Binog Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon Cross My Heart Andres de Saya (Mabagsik Na Daw!) Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko 1985 Tu-yay and His Magic Payong Kulas Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay Hee-Man: Master of None John & Marsha '85 (Sa Probinsiya) Inday Bote Arbitro The Crazy Professor 1986 Rocky Four-ma No Return, No Exchange I Won, I Won (Ang S'werte Nga Naman) Isang Platitong Mani Payaso 1987 My Bugoy Goes to Congress Family Tree Black Magic 1988 Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita Roger Ramos Leroy Leroy Sinta Bobo Cop Badong Penoy... Balut Puso sa Puso 7 Pasiklab sa Army Enteng the Dragon Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor 1989 Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle Patsangga Pardina at ang Mga Duwende Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa Everlasting Love Last 2 Minutes 1990 Hotdog Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako Don Naughty Boys 1991 Katabi Ko'y Mamaw Security guard Goosebuster Zaldong Tisoy 1992 Alabang Girls Lacson, Batas ng Navotas Eh, Kasi Bata Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! Security guard "Mga Laruan nina Kiko, Tito at Toto" segment 1993 Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot Aguinaldo Ang Kuya Kong Siga Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na Row 4: Baliktorians Ano Ba 'Yan 2 1994 Kadenang Bulaklak Pepot Si Ayala at Si Zobel Lawyer Wanted: Perfect Father Shake, Rattle & Roll V Dencio "Impakto" segment 1995 Pempe ni Sara at Pen Tiyo Adonis Home Sic Home Kulas Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig Tiyo Pekto 1996 Dyesebel Mang Kiko SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman Club owner Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban A.E.I.O.U. Oki Doki Doc: The Movie Woody Where 'D' Girls 'R'''

Wow... Multo| V.D.

Onyok Tigasin|

Lab en Kisses| Amboy

Huwag Na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling|

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa|

Oki Doki Doc| Lolo Kap

Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong|

Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys| Mang Tonyo

Bullet|

Tar-San| Mang Rico

Super Idol|

Bala Ko... Bahala Sa'yo|

S2pid Luv| Don Francisco

A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun!| Esteban

Lisensyadong Kamao|

Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako'' Punong Ibrahim