Anthony Buencamino, known professionally as Nonie Buencamino (born November 28, 1966), is a Filipino character actor known for his television and theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun Lana's Barber's Tales and Felipe Buencamino in Jerrold Tarog's Heneral Luna.
In 2026, Buencamino joining the cast of GMA’s Hari ng Tondo marks another major on-screen reunion with Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid, following their prominent roles in the hit action-adventure series Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan.
Early life and education Buencamino joined Tanghalang Ateneo as a college student and decades later fondly remembered his start with the company.
Career He portrayed the real-life historical figure Felipe Buencamino (a distant ancestor) in Jerrold Tarog’s critically acclaimed film Heneral Luna (2015) and its sequel Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). He won a Young Critics Circle Best Performance award for the indie marriage drama Dagitab (2014) and earned massive audience praise for his role as Francisco in the Metro Manila Film Festival hit Family Matters (2022).
Personal life He is a grandnephew of seminal Kundiman composer Francisco Beltran Buencamino Sr. and the brother of composer Nonong Buencamino. He is a descendant of Felipe Buencamino. He married actress Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, and the couple had four children, including actresses Delphine and the late Julia Buencamino.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 1994 Massacre Files Nag-Iisang Bituin Sibak: Midnight Dancers Dave 1995 Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Bidoy Costales Lt. David Nena Bren 1996 Ama, Ina, Anak Leo Mulanay Elvis Kahit Kailan 1997 Rizal sa Dapitan Pio Valenzuela Milagros Ramonito Kahit Minsan Lang Gardo Calvento Files: The Movie Morales 1998 Magandang Hatinggabi Killer / Fatman José Rizal Elias 1999 Still Lives Enteng 2000 Tunay Na Mahal Lagarista Tiyo Joaquin Ex-Con Lt. Tan Ping Lacson: Super Cop Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Zubia 2001 Mila Nato La Vida Rosa Oca Bagong Buwan Musa 2002 Alyas Bomba Queen Peping Small Voices Fidel 2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Robert 2004 Feng Shui Louie 2005 Maging Akin Muli Fr. Paul Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 Sael 2006 Batad: Sa Paang Palay Amang Bunio 2007 Ataul: For Rent Boy Kagaw 2009 Boy Boy's father 2011 Aswang Eddie A Mother's Story Gerry Santos 2012 Mga Kidnapper ni Ronnie Lazaro 2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Moises 2014 Barber's Tales Mayor Bartolome 2015 Heneral Luna Felipe Buencamino 2016 Everything About Her JJ The Woman Who Left Magbabalot 2017 Smaller and Smaller Circles Fr. Gus Saenz Ang Larawan Manolo Marasigan 2018 Meet Me in St. Gallen Jesse's father Citizen Jake Judge Resti Distance Anton Miss Granny Ramoncito Malabaño Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Felipe Buencamino 2019 Alone/Together Alwyn Maledicto Domingo Villacorte Sunshine Family Don Family History Ding Clarita Mayor LacsonWhen Sadness LingersAlfred 2022 Family Matters Kiko 2024 Ikaw pa rin Pipilin ko Danny Pushcart Tales Jack Green Bones Supt. Delos Santos Un/Happy for You Jun Uninvited Elmer Gatdula2025 Out of Order Atty. David RomanSana Sinabi Mo
Television Year Title Role 1990 Sic O'Clock News Himself 1990–1991 Ula, ang Batang Gubat Ronald 1991–1992 Lovingly Yours, Helen Various 1992 Alab Miguel 1992–1993 Da Buena Familia Larry 1993–1995 Malayo Pa Ang Umaga Denver 1993 Noli Me Tangere Albino 1994 Batong Buhay Augusto 1994–1995 Tropang Trumpo Himself 1996 Bayani Anacleto del Rosario Mukha ng Buhay Emilio 1997–1998 Ikaw na Sana Gardo 1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Arsenio Madrigal 2002–2003 Habang Kapiling Ka Javier 2004 Sarah the Teen Princess 2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Larry Fontanilla 2005–2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Bartimus 2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas 2007 Lupin Arsenio Lupin Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao: Sigben Amo 2007–2008 Prinsesa ng Banyera Joel Burgos Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Danny Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Efren 2008 Kahit Isang Saglit Francisco Santillan Sr. Ligaw na Bulaklak Dennis 2009 Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma Raul Perea Sr. Zorro Dr. De los Reyes / Caballero #4 Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Don Gilbert Andrada 2010 Noah Gideon Tanging Yaman Apolinario "Apol" Dimaguiba 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Carlos Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Don Aguila 2011–2012 Glamorosa Oscar Evangelista Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Efren 2012 Walang Hanggan Miguel Ramos Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Biano 2013 Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay Simon Bernabe 2013–2014 Honesto Cleto2014Ikaw LamangCalixto Dela CruzPure LoveJake's scheduler2015My Faithful HusbandLorenz Dela PazMagpakailanman: Ang Huling Yakap sa Nawalang AnakRobertOh My G!Emmanuel Diaz2015–2016NingningIking Sylvestre2016KarelasyonFilbertMy Super DPablo MateoFPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRoberto Homer "Scarface" Dimayuga2016–2017The Greatest LovePeter Alcantara2017 The Better Half Marco's biological fatherLove is...RomanMagpakailanman: Anak Kong Hindi Akin: The Joel and Noelle Marcaida StoryBong2018Ipaglaban Mo: HacienderoAttorney Calderoin AsintadoSalvador Del Mundo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Lipstick Ruben2019The General's DaughterBGen. Gregorio "Greg" MaximillanoMaalaala Mo Kaya: SteakDeciderio Go2020Almost Paradise (season 1)Ike OcampoMagpakailanman: Walang Iwanan: The Layug Family StoryRainier Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook Layot Amaro2021 Tadhana: Online Sabong Felipe Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dialysis MachineAbe Maalaala Mo Kaya: UrnHuwag Kang MangambaSimon Advincula2022Maalaala Mo Kaya: BisikletaEduardoMagpakailanman: Ampon Man sa Iyong Paningin: The Jane Magbanua StoryJerry Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa Mang Kadyo2023 Magpakailanman: Pinsalang ng Tikbalang Omeng2024Love. Die. Repeat. Danilo Zafra FPJ's Batang Quiapo Marcelo Macaraig 2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Nando Magpakailanman: Ang Inang walang Puso Buntoy 2025–2026 Totoy Bato Father Nico Monte 2026 Magpakailanman: Reunited in Love: The Fredmoore and Jennifer Delos Santos Story Alfredo Hari ng Tondo
Web series Year Title Role 2019Call Me TitaSteve Hontiveros 2023 Cattleya Killer Raffy Canete Almost Paradise (season 2) Ike Ocampo
Theatre YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2005Palasyo ni ValentinValentinPETA Theatre2012StageshowTanghalang Pilipino's 3rd theater season offering staged from October 10 to 21 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)2013The King and IKing Mongkut2016Dirty Old MusicalSpankySpotlight Artists Centre's original Filipino musical is about fictional 80s boy band ‘The Bench Boys’ who find themselves in a room together after 30 years2019The Kundiman PartySenator Juancho Valderamacultural-political drama, written by Floy Quintos and directed by Dexter Santos staged at PETA Theatre2023Contra Mundum: Ang All-Star Concert ng Ang LarawanManolo MarasiganInvitational affair staged on 6 May 2023 at the Metropolitan Theater to kick off National Heritage Month and also to mark 50 years of the establishment of the Philippine's Order of National Artists.2024Balete Francisco Tanghalang Pilipino
Awards and nominations YearAward-giving bodyCategoryWorkResultRef.1997Annual Citations of Young Critics Circle Film DeskBest PerformanceMilagros1998Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the Year Milagros2005Aliw AwardsBest Stage ActorPalasyo ni Valentin2005Asian TV AwardsBest Drama Performance by an ActorMagpakailanman: Till the End of Time (Despite the Hurts, an Aids Victim Story)2014Annual Citations of Young Critics Circle Film DeskBest Performance (with Eula Valdez)Dagitab2016Luna Awards of the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP)Best Supporting ActorHeneral LunaPhilippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the Year Heneral Luna2017Gawad UrianBest Supporting ActorAng Babaeng Humayo2018Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS)Best ActorSmaller and Smaller CirclesGawad UrianBest ActorSmaller and Smaller Circles2019Gawad UrianBest Supporting ActorCitizen JakePhilippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actor of the Year Distance2021Asian Academy Creative AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting RoleHuwag Kang Mangamba2022Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActorFamily Matters2023Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for TelevisionBest Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: Life's Sketch
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