Spanky Manikan

About

Known for his work on both stage and screen, he appeared in Filipino theatrical productions of Caucasian Chalk Circle and The Iceman Cometh, as well as in films and television series such as Ploning and Honesto.

Before Fame

He launched his acting career in the early 1970s, performing in several productions with the Philippine Educational Theater Association.

Trivia

His role in the 1981 film Himala won him a Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Award.

Family Life

He spent the majority of his life in Manila, Philippines. He was married to Susan Africa up until his death in 2018.

Associated With

He is a contemporary of Filipina entertainer Cristina Raines.