Don Pepot

Ernesto Fajardo (November 6, 1933 – January 18, 2022), better known by his stage name Don Pepot, or simply Pepot, was a Filipino comedian, actor, radio host and writer.[1]

Don Pepot
Born
Ernesto Fajardo

(1933-11-06)November 6, 1933
Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands
DiedJanuary 18, 2022(2022-01-18) (aged 88)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesDon Pepot, Pepot
OccupationComedian, Actor, Radio Host, Screenplay writer
Years active1964–2022

Early career

In the early years of his career, he was simply known as Pepot. Before his showbiz career he appeared in a travelling comedy show where he was in tandem with the late Apeng Daldal.[2]

Awards

He was awarded the Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award at the 2005 FAMAS Awards.[3]

Later career

In 2014, rumours on social media surfaced about his death. Fajardo issued a statement denying this, clarifying that he was retired in Malabon.

Death

Pepot died on January 18, 2022, at the age of 88. He died at the Veteran Memorial Hospital due to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.[4]

Filmography
  • Show Business (1964) (credited as Pepot)
  • The Pogi Dozen (1967) (credited as Pepot)
  • Langit Pa Rin Kita (1967) (credited as Pepot)
  • We Only Live Wais (1968) (credited as Pepot)
  • Yari Naaaa! ... (1971) (credited as Pepot)
  • Make Laugh, Not War (1971) (credited as Pepot)
  • I Love Mama, I Love Papa (1971) (credited as Pepot)
  • Fiesta Extravaganza '71 (1971) (credited as Pepot)
  • The Pig Boss (1972) (credited as Pepot)
  • The King Plaster (1972) (credited as Pepot)
  • Love Pinoy Style (1972) (credited as Pepot)
  • Kaming Matatapang ang Apog (1975)
  • Asiong Aksaya (1977)
  • Facundo Alitaftaf (1978) (credited as Pepot)
  • Ang Dragon sa Maskarang Bakal (1978)
  • Butsoy (1978) (credited as Pepot)
  • They Call Him Bruce Lee (1979)
  • Soldyer! (1979)
  • Isa ... Dalawa ... Tatlo ... Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo (1979)
  • Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya! (1979)
  • Kuwatog (1979)
  • Pinoy Boxer (1980)
  • Pedrong Palaka (1980)
  • Nognog (1980)
  • Juan Tamad Junior (1980)
  • Hepe (1980)
  • Darna at Ding (1980)
  • Deadly Fighters (1980)
  • Enteng-Anting (1980)
  • Tembong (1980)
  • Stariray (1981)
  • Ang Maestro (1981)
  • Si Ako at ... Tres Muskiteros! (1982) ... Direk Binog
  • Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon (1982)
  • Cross My Heart (1982) (credited as Pepot)
  • Andres de Saya (Mabagsik Na Daw!) (1982)
  • Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko (1982)
  • Da Best in Da West (1984)
  • Tu-yay and His Magic Payong (1985) ... Kulas
  • Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay (1985)
  • Hee-Man: Master of None (1985)
  • John & Marsha '85 (Sa Probinsiya) (1985)
  • Inday Bote (1985) ... Arbitro
  • The Crazy Professor (1985)
  • Rocky Four-ma (1986)
  • No Return No Exchange (1986)
  • I Won, I Won (Ang S'werte Nga Naman) (1986)
  • Isang Platitong Mani (1986) (credited as Pepot)
  • My Bugoy Goes to Congress (1987)
  • Family Tree (1987)
  • Black Magic (1987)
  • Leroy Leroy Sinta (1988)
  • Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita (1988) - Roger Ramos
  • Puso sa Puso (1988)
  • Penoy ... Balut (1988)
  • 7 Pasiklab sa Army (1988)
  • Enteng the Dragon (1988)
  • One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor (1988)
  • Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle (1989) - Patsangga
  • Pardina at ang Mga Duwende (1989)
  • Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa (1989)
  • Everlasting Love (1989)
  • Hotdog (1990)
  • Last 2 Minutes (1990)
  • Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako (1990) - Don
  • Naughty Boys (1990)
  • Goosebuster (1991)
  • Eh Kasi Bata (1991)
  • Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! (1992) - Security Guard (segment "Mga Laruan nina Kiko Tito at Toto")
  • Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (1992)
  • Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992) - Tiyo Adonis
  • Lacson, Batas ng Navotas (1992)
  • Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig (1992) - Tiyo Pekto
  • Alabang Girls (1992)
  • Zaldong Tisoy (1993)
  • Row 4: Baliktorians (1993)
  • Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot (1993)
  • Ano Ba 'Yan 2 (1993)
  • Ang Kuya Kong Siga (1993)
  • Aguinaldo (1993)
  • Wanted: Perfect Father (1994)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll V ("Impakto" segment, 1994) - Dencio
  • Home Sic Home (1995) - Kulas
  • SPO1 Don Juan: Da Dancing Policeman (1996) - Club Owner
  • Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban (1996)
  • Dyesebel (1996) - Mang Kiko
  • A.E.I.O.U. (1996)
  • Oki Doki Doc: The Movie (1996) - Woody
  • Where 'D' Girls 'R' (1996)
  • Wow ... Multo! (1997) - V.D.
  • Onyok Tigasin (1997)
  • Lab en Kisses (1997) - Amboy
  • Huwag Na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling (1997)
  • Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa (1997)
  • Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong (1998)
  • Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys (1999) - Mang Tonyo
  • Bullet (1999)
  • Tar-San (1999) - Mang Rico
  • Super Idol (2001)
  • Bala Ko ... Bahala sa 'Yo (2001)
  • S2pid Luv (2002) - Don Francisco
  • Lisensyadong Kamao (2005)

References
  1. Don Pepot, people.theiapolis.com
  2. "Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Don Pepot". GMA News Online (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 11, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "The 53rd FAMAS Awards: A family affair". philstar.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  4. "Veteran comedian Don Pepot passes away". GMA News. January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
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