Pepe Pimentel

José "Pepe" Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 27, 1930 – January 24, 2013) was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor, and singer. He gained fame as the first champion of the original television reality competition show Tawag ng Tanghalan. Pimentel later became known as the host of Family Kwarta o Kahon, which ran for 38 years and was considered the precursor and inspiration for popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong.

After his show business career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.

Pimentel died on January 24, 2013, in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, at the age of 82.

Filmography Television Year Title 1962–2000 Family Kuarta o Kahon 1965–1972 Tawag ng Tanghalan 1958–1965 Student Canteen 1975–1986 1977–1978 Clubhouse 9 1987 Tayo'y Magsaya

Film Year Title Role 1963 Ang Babaeng Isputnik Fil-American Girl Dear Eddie Carioca 1965 Hamon ng Kampeon 1966 The Jukebox Queen 1968 Dos Por Dos 1969 Banda 24 1982 Juan Balutan 1983 D'Godson 1985 I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman