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Pepe Pimentel | |
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| Born | José Gonzáles Pimentel April 27, 1930 |
| Died | January 24, 2013 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | San Juan City |
| Other names | Tito Pepe |
| Occupation(s) | Game show host, actor, singer, politician |
| Years active | 1962–2000 |
| Spouse(s) | Mercedes A. Pimentel, Cecila Pimentel |
| Children | From first wife (Mercedes A. Pimentel): Remedios Pimentel Vanhoven, Narciso Antiporda Pimentel, Teresita Pimentel Herrero. From second wife (Cecilia Pimentel): Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr. Isabel Pimentel, Gil Pimentel |
| Relatives | Lito Pimentel (nephew) |
José "Pepe" Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 27, 1930 – January 24, 2013) was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor, and singer.[1] He gained fame as the first champion of the original Tawag ng Tanghalan (1955).[2][3] 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.
- ^ (philstar.com) (January 24, 2013). "Former TV Host Pepe Pimentel Dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2000). "Tawag ng Tanghalan Honor Roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (December 8, 2016). "The Tawag ng Tanghalan Story". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 7, 2020.