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Joselito Pimentel, known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel.
Pimentel appeared in films such as Moral (1982) starring Lorna Tolentino, Broken Marriage (1983) starring Vilma Santos, Clarizza (1986) with Sarsi Emmanuelle, Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? (1988) starring Snooky Serna, and Lover's Delight (1990) with Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez.
From being a character actor, Pimentel transitioned into TV hosting via the GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date in 1988. He won over a mass fan base with his comic timing and street-smart approach. In 1991, he left the show for another hosting gig in the Sunday game show Family Kuwarta o Kahon where he got to work with his uncle Pepe Pimentel.
He won the Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Award for the film Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988).
Personal life
Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife.
Filmography
Film
Television
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Categories: 20th-century Filipino Male Actors, 21st-century Filipino Male Actors, Abs-cbn People, Filipino Male Comedians, Filipino Male Film Actors, Filipino Male Television Actors, Gma Network People, Living People, Male Actors From Metro Manila, Male Actors From Nueva Ecija, Year Of Birth Missing
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