Bert Marcelo
Norberto "Bert" Joya Marcelo Sr. (June 6, 1936 – December 16, 1995) was a Filipino actor and television personality. His trademark high-pitched infectious laughter earned him the popular moniker "Tawa", the Tagalog word for laughter.
Bert Marcelo | |
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| Born | Norberto Joya Marcelo June 6, 1936 |
| Died | December 16, 1995 (aged 59) |
| Resting place | Municipal Cemetery, Baliuag, Bulacan |
| Other names | Tawa |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, TV personality |
| Years active | 1967–1995 |
| Spouse | Alicia Castro |
| Children | 4 |
Background
Born in Baliuag, Bulacan, Marcelo's persona as the Filipino everyman, enhanced by his fluency in the Tagalog language and his easy-going friendly nature, made him ideal as the most recognized endorser of the popular San Miguel Beer. Apart from his classic commercials for San Miguel Beer such as Isang Platitong Mani, Marcelo was also best known as the co-host with Pilita Corrales in Ang Bagong Kampeon, a long-running television talent show which discovered Regine Velasquez among other talents. He was also an occasional actor in films, as well in television sitcoms such as Baltic and Company in 1974.
Personal life
He was married to Alicia Trinidad Castro; they had four sons.
Death
Marcelo died at the peak of his career when he suffered a fatal stroke on December 16, 1995. He was buried at Municipal Cemetery in Baliuag, Bulacan
Legacy
He was portrayed by comedian Jose Manalo on an episode in “Magpakailanman” in 2003.[1]
Filmography
Film
- Everlasting Love (1989)
- Isang Platitong Mani (1986)
- Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978)
- Kapten Batuten en his Super Batuta (1977)
- Tisoy! (1977)
- Wanakosay (1977)
- Oh Margie Oh (1974)
- The Panther (1973)
- Ang Pangalan Ko'y Luray (1971)
- Padre, si Eba (1971)
- D' Musical Teenage Idols! (1969)
- Tisoy (1969)
- Brownout (1969)
- Teenage Escapades! (1969)
- Tore ng Diyablo (1969)
- Pomposa: Ang Kabayong Tsismosa (1968)
Television
- Agrisiyete (GMA Network, 1991–1995) - his last TV appearance
- Tanghalan ng Kampeon (GMA Network, 1987–1993)
- Ang Bagong Kampeon (RPN 9, 1985–1988)
- Kalatog Pinggan (BBC 2/ABS-CBN, 1985–1986/1987–1988)
- Prinsipe Abante (GMA Network, 1977–1981)
- Baltic and Company (GMA Network, 1974–1976)