José Clemente "Nonong" de Andrés (May 4, 1947 – November 6, 2018), popularly known by his stage name Bangkay (), was a Filipino actor.
Career de Andrés made his debut in acting as an extra in Kisame Street which starred Dolphy, Panchito and Nida Blanca. de Andrés was initially hesitant to take up an acting career, stating that he accepted the role just for fun, but eventually committed to it full-time.
He frequently took roles as an extra in horror and comedy films in the 1980s to the 1990s, appearing in more than a hundred films. He often played dead in several films which earned him the nickname "Bangkay". Due to low pay, de Andrés decided to leave show business and remain a bachelor for the rest of his life.
After retiring, Bangkay was entrusted to take care of a friend's son in Plaridel, Quezon until his adoptive son went to the United States to study college. Sometime in 2005, he began managing a beach resort owned by the town mayor, watching over the place for at least eight years.
Bangkay returned to acting, and took a role in Forevermore. He and fellow horror film colleague Lilia Cuntapay became known as part of a love team dubbed as "BangLi" due to their roles in the series. Because of this, he and Cuntapay were invited as hurados for It's Showtime's Magpasikat Season 6 in 2015.
Personal life De Andrés never married and had no children. A Masbate native, de Andrés started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions. which was established by comedian, Dolphy.
Death De Andrés died at the age of 71 on November 6, 2018, in Plaridel, Quezon, after suffering multiple illnesses including emphysema.
Selected filmography
Film Year Title Role Note(s) 1976 Kisame Street Extra 1980 John & Marsha '80 1982 Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection Credited as Andres de Andres 1983 Tengteng de Sarapen Kalansay #3 1985 Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay Credited as Nonong de Andres 1986 Tu-yay and His Magic Payong Zombie Leader Uncredited Salamamgkero Akay Payaso 1987 Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Lucio's disciple 1988 Sa Dulo ng Baril Credited as Nonong de Andres Jockey T'yan Credited as Nonong de Andres Patrolman 1989 Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD Credited as Nonong de Guzman 1990 "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Ibong Adarna Doctor 1993 Dagul Totoy Manila Boy Turko's henchmen no. 2 1994 The Fatima Buen Story The Omen Shake, Rattle & Roll V Pido "Impakto" segment 1995 Run Barbi Run Chris Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) Beggar Magic Kombat Albularyo 2000 Gigil Pedro 2001 Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati Kaluluwa Mo Celso Credited as Nonong de Guzman 2003 Lastikman Spanky Woman of Breakwater Taong grasa 2005 Okey Ka, Pare Ko: Soon to Be a Legend Django 2007 Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Holdupper 2 Scaregivers Prison cell mayor Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend Aswang 2009 Ang Darling Kong Aswang Banong 2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Zombie 2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Hospital patient Credited as Nonong Andres 2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Yatpa-Yatpa 2016 Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Lolo "Asawa ni Marie" segment Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Bibi 2017 Amalanhig: The Vampire Chronicle
Television Year Title Role 2014 Forevermore Mang Bangky 2015 #ParangNormal Activity Papa Lits 2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mang Gorio Maynila Tsuperhero Old Bokutox/Bokutox/Fr. Evangelista 2017 Dear Uge Alyas Robin Hood 2018 Bagani Laman Inday Will Always Love You Tegi
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