Pen Medina

Early life Pen Medina was born to Eliseo Medina Sr. and Trinidad Parungao in Arayat, Pampanga on August 27, 1950. which include Andres Bonifacio (1980) as Emilio Jacinto, Kanser (Cancer) in 1981 as Kapitan Tiago, and appeared again in 1993 as Elias, Gregorio Aglipay (1982) as Fr. Brillantes, Makinig Kayong Mabuti (Listen Carefully, 1986) as Gen. Henry Baltazar, and Ginuntuang Bayan (Shūsaku Endō's Golden Country, 1990) as Fr. Ferreira. He also appeared in stage plays at the University of the Philippines such as Patay Na si Sizwe Banzi (Athol Fugard's Sizwe Banzi Is Dead, 1986) as Styles, Tatalon (1987) as the Jeepney Driver; and Supremo (Supreme Chief, 1991) as Andres Bonifacio. Tanghalang Pilipino, and Bulwagang Gantimpala as well as for independent theater groups or on campus. In 1982, he starred in his first film, Himala, which was headlined by Nora Aunor. He subsequently appeared in other Filipino films in the 1980s such as Karnal (Of the Flesh, 1983), Sister Stella L. (1984), Scorpio Nights (1985), Virgin Forest (1985), and Unfaithful Wife (1986).

In the 1990s, Medina continued his film career starring in historical films and films with social relevance. In the 1998 film José Rizal, he played Paciano Mercado, the older brother of Jose Rizal. His role earned him another Best Supporting Actor award given by the Film Academy of the Philippines in 2001. Pen also co-wrote the script of the film.

Television After starring in stage plays and films, Medina entered television and appeared in the political satire television show Sic O'Clock News in the late 1980s. He continued to guest in other television programs, which include Goin' Bananas, and Batibot. Tabing Ilog, His other television acting credits include Joaquin Bordado, E-Boy, Be Careful With My Heart, Aso ni San Roque and FPJ's Batang Quiapo. protesting against the burial of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, and protesting against the meddling of foreign governments, particularly the United States and China, over Philippine affairs. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, he also joined anti-vaccination and anti-mask protests saying that the COVID-19 virus "can go through any mask" and challenged critics, particularly television personality Kiko Rustia, to a debate. Rustia declined the debate because he is not a doctor and he "support(s) vaccines and the science behind it."

Personal life He is married to Victoria Aquino Chupungco Victor Medina, and JL Medina. His other sons Karl and Victor have followed suit by taking on acting roles in other indie films as well. Pen also has children with actress Tess Antonio, He has undergone spinal surgery to treat the disease.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Source 1982 Himala Pilo 1985 Virgin Forest Macabebes member Scorpio Nights Pen 1986 Unfaithful Wife Detective Crispin Medina 1988 Hiwaga sa Balete Drive Gary 1989 Fight for Us Chief Sparrow 1990 Fatal Vacation Leader of military 1991 Shake, Rattle & Roll III Fr. Salazar 1992 Shake, Rattle & Roll IV NGO member 1993 Sakay Col. Lucio De Vega 1994 Col. Billy Bibit, RAM Datu Kiram Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik Barangay captain 1996 Dead Sure Pepe Moreno 1997 Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin Tikyo 1998 Sa Pusod ng Dagat Gusting José Rizal Paciano Rizal 1999 Muro-Ami Dado 2000 Deathrow Gabino 2013 10,000 Hours Sebastian Jago 2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak Erning Gangster Lolo 2016 Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros Janitor at the U.P. Campus-Diliman 2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Ingkong Kapiz

Television Year Title Role Source 1987 Sic O'Clock News Various characters 2000 Tabing Ilog Epifanio "Panyong" Delos Santos 2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Abner Araman 2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Ang Alamat ng Kawayan Ermitanyo Encantadia Hagorn 2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Atlantika Dr. Naval 2007 Fantastic Man Singkit Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Hari Mga Mata ni Anghelita Father Joseph 2008 E.S.P. Bestre Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony Morgan Peralta Obra Joaquin Bordado Jilco Codename: Asero Dr. Tagimoro 2009 Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman Venor Torres Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Castro "Kastrong Bato" Mananquil May Bukas Pa Totoy 2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Padre Guido Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Tasyo Star Confessions Joseph's father Ilumina Francisco 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Haring Merrick Guns and Roses Philip "Tsong" Marasigan 100 Days to Heaven Tagasundo Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Gabriel 2012 E-Boy Tatang Aso ni San Roque Ben "Mother Ben" Asino 2013 Little Champ Elmer Bayan Ko Governor Antonio Rubio Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay Armando "Amang" Bernabe Cassandra: Warrior Angel Lolo Gimo Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Andoy Aguirre 2014 My BFF Gerry 2015 Oh My G! G Imbestigador: Kokey Fernando "Nading" Guevarra Alamat: Alamat ng Bayabas Haring Barabas (voice) Beautiful Strangers Levi Rodriguez Pasión de Amor Maryo 2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Fernan A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Dom Domingo Karelasyon: Tenant Greg Dear Uge: Acting Dyowa Daddy Ika-6 na Utos Noel 2017 Tsuperhero Lolo Pikoy / Piccololo 2018 The Cure Rigor Wish Ko Lang!: Mistaken Identity Indo Victor Magtanggol Mr. Alcala Ngayon at Kailanman Lodi 2019 Sahaya Panglima Alari 2020 24/7 Dado Narvaez La Vida Lena Francisco "Kiko" Cabrera 2022 Love You Stranger Mayor Harry 2023- 2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Marciano "Marsing" Dimaculangan

Awards Year Award-giving body Category Work Result 1993 41st FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Sakay 1994 18th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) Sakay 1999 25th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Muro Ami 2013 39th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor 10,000 Hours 2014 62nd FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor 10,000 Hours 2017 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award N/A