Willie Nepomuceno
Willie Nepomuceno | |
|---|---|
| Born | Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno July 8, 1948 |
| Died | July 26, 2023(aged 75) Marikina,Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Willie Nep |
| Occupation(s) | Impersonator, singer, actor |
| Years active | 1970–2023 |
Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno(July 8, 1948 – July 26, 2023), professionally known asWillie Nepomuceno,was a Filipinoimpersonatorandsatirist.With a career spanning five decades, he was best known for his impersonation of political personalities, especiallyPhilippine presidentssuch asFerdinand Marcos,Fidel V. Ramos,Joseph Estrada,Benigno Aquino III,andRodrigo Duterte,[1]as well as actors such asFernando Poe Jr.andDolphy.[2]
Personal life[edit]
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 inMarikina.[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 inMarikinaafter suffering head injuries following a fall from his bed on July 24.[7]
Selected filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
- Ispup(2002–2004)[2]
- It's Showtime(judge)[2]
Film[edit]
- Mayor Cesar Climaco(1994) – PresidentFerdinand Marcos
- Chavit(2003) – President Ferdinand Marcos
- The Guerrilla Is a Poet(2013) – President Ferdinand Marcos
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- 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[edit]
- "Opisina" / "Blueseal" (1991)
- "Grabeng Traffic" (1992)
See also[edit]
- Comedy in the Philippines
- Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos
- Sic O' Clock News
- List of actors who played the president of the Philippines
References[edit]
- ^Policarpio, Allan (June 30, 2018)."Willie Nep bares why he won't impersonate Duterte".Philippine Daily Inquirer.RetrievedOctober 5,2018.
- ^abc"Comedian-impersonator Willie Nepomuceno dies".Rappler.July 26, 2023.RetrievedJuly 26,2023.
- ^"L. Nepomuceno, 84".Philippine Daily Inquirer.The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. December 11, 2007. p. A20.RetrievedJuly 15,2023.
- ^Mangunay, Kristine Felisse (January 9, 2014)."Comedian Willie Nepomuceno's grandson shot, injured in Marikina City".Philippine Daily Inquirer.RetrievedOctober 28,2021.
- ^Santiago, Camille (July 26, 2023)."Filipino satirst Willie Nepomuceno passes away".PhilstarLife.RetrievedJuly 26,2023.
- ^Mendoza, Red (July 26, 2023)."Comedian Willie Nepomuceno, 75".The Manila Times.RetrievedJuly 26,2023.
- ^Roque, Nika (July 26, 2023)."Willie Nepomuceno, impersonator and satirist, dies at 75".GMA News.RetrievedJuly 26,2023.
- ^ab"Snap Revolution".Manila Standard.Standard Publications, Inc. April 11, 1987. p. 13.RetrievedJanuary 19,2021.
His debut longplaying album,Willie's Way,won the prestigious Cecil Awards for the best comedy album in 1985.
External links[edit]
- Willie NepomucenoatIMDb
- Willie NepomucenoonInstagram
- Willie Nepomucenodiscography atDiscogs
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