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Joonee Gamboa

Joonee Gamboa

Actor · Born August 7, 1936 (90) · Manila, Philippines

Joonee Gamboa was born on 7 August 1936 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Pagputi ng uwak... Pag-itim ng tagak (1978), Burlesk Queen (1977) and Brokedown Palace (1999).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
August 7, 1936 (90)
From
Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 144 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 9% in 30 days

What are Joonee Gamboa's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
28%
Survival
21%
Power
19%
Bonds
15%
Self
12%
Society
3%
Survival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 4 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 8 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 9 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Thrilling
7
Dread
6
Absurd
6
Melancholic
5
Other
7

How their films linger

Fun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic4
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Joonee Gamboa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Joonee Gamboa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

144 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Granny Prostitutes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Iskandalo(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Pio De Dios

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Ode to Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Rudy

  • Ang Panday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Magtanggol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Juan Magtanggol Sr.

  • Feng Shui 2(2014)

    as Hsui Liao

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Got to Believe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 140 episodes · as Francisco "Lolo Isko" Tampipi

  • Kahit Konting Pagtingin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 53 episodes · as Don Arturo Ledesma

  • El Presidente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Ambassador Felipe Buencamino

  • Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 78 episodes · as Fr. Benedict Cruz

  • Ang Panday 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Lolo Isko

  • Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Tatay Juan

  • Langit sa Piling Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 80 episodes · as Rodrigo Hilario Sr.

  • Ang Darling Kong Aswang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Father Anton

  • Ang Panday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Lolo Isko

  • Asia's Titanic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Narrator

  • Totoy Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 93 episodes · as Mauro Magtanggol

  • Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Bus Passenger

  • Till I Met You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mang Pagal

  • Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Eldar (voice)

  • Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Fr. Ben

  • The Son of Brocka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • La Visa Loca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Basilio

  • Feng Shui(2004)

    as Hsui Liao

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Alab ng Lahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Lastikman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Lolo Pablo

  • Diskarte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Ka Esteban

  • Blades of the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Teatu Rewi

  • Buhay Kamao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ador

  • Luv Text (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nanding

  • Ping Lacson: Super Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Father of Ping

  • Ipinanganak Na Ang Taong Papatay Sa Iyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Pedrong Palad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Third World Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Paciano Rizal

  • Brokedown Palace(1999)

    as Attorney Montree

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Burlesk King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Miong

  • Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Dying Man

  • Wangbu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mr. Fidel

  • Batas Militar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Narrator

  • The Chain(1996)

    as Chieftain

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Robo Warriors(1996)

    as Master Kim

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Closer to Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Magno

  • Fortunes of War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Sifu (Witch)

  • Memories of Old Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Narrator (voice)

  • Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Mario Sandoval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Delfin

  • Magnong Rehas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lolo Hugo

  • Ipagpatawad Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Dan

  • Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Father Al

  • Barbi for President (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Apo

  • Sa Kabila ng Lahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Primitivo Mundial

  • Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Ali In Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Fragments (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Narrator

  • Dino Dinero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Primary Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Demonstone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sen. Belfardo / Chief Pirate

  • Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The Woman Who Loses Herself (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Cruel Horizon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Sarit

  • Ipaglalaban Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Try Hard Too: Born on the 3rd of July (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Kahit Wala Ka Na (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • A Dangerous Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 3 episodes · as Juan 'Johnny' Ponce Enrile

  • She-Man, Mistress of the Universe(1988)

    as Gay Skull

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ambush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Haw haw de karabaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Saigon Commandos(1988)

    as Nguyen Huu Tri

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Where Does Love Hide? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Kris Commando (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Anak ng lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Medes

  • Clown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Silk(1986)

    as Chen

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Halik Sa Pisngi Ng Langit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Laban Kung Laban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Father

  • Blood War(1986)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • God... Save Me! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • What Is the Color of God's Face? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Dr. Villaba

  • Ma'am, May We Go Out? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mr. Macho

  • Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Mga Paru-Parong Buking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mr. Tsiao

  • Clash of the Warlords (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sa hirap at ginhawa(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Missing in Action(1984)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Father Galvez

  • Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Don Luis

  • Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Waway's Father

  • Virgin People(1984)

    as Cho Igna

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Sa Ngalan ng Anak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Snake Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Kalina

  • Of the Flesh(1983)

    as Pekto

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Dugong Buhay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • W Is War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kirot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Bentong

  • The Year of Living Dangerously(1982)

    as Naval Officer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Kenkoy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Throw Away Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Voltes 5 - The Mystery of Dr Armstrong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dr Hook

  • Enter the Ninja(1981)

    as Mr. Mesuda

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Playgirl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Customer

  • Brutal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Defense Attorney

  • Diyablo - sagrado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Chain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Aguila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Cadio

  • Durugin Si Totoy Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • ...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Batang Salabusab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • High School Circa '65 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Pete Matipid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kill Mediavillo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Death Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Maestro Roque

  • Mokong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Burlesque Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Louie Fernando

  • Satan's Seed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Gaspar

  • Nagbababang asero(1977)

    Actor

  • Kaming Matatapang ang Apog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • High Velocity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Commander Habagat

  • Ay, Manuela! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Ang Darling ko'y Aswang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Manila in the Claws of Light(1975)

    as Omeng

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Cover Girl Models(1975)

    as Chen

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Lorelei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dr. Genio

  • Lady Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Tag-ulan sa tag-araw(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Savage Sisters(1974)

    as Subas

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • TNT Jackson(1974)

    as Drug Dealer

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Weighed But Found Wanting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Eddie's father

  • Black Mamba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Underhood Man

  • Lupang Hinirang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Wonder Women(1973)

    as Won Ton Charlie

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • May Isang Brilyante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Stardoom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Movie director

  • At the Top (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Beast of the Yellow Night(1971)

    as Mateo

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Lilet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Dr. Antero

  • Dipped in Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Brix

  • Santiago! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Haydee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 82nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 142 titles from 1970 to 2024; peak year 1974.

Highest rated

Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Iskandalo (2022)

Film career

19702024

Peak 1974 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1973Screen debut· Wonder Women

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting142 of 142: 142 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score21st

By decade

1970s36 · acting1980s47 · acting1990s25 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s11 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Joonee Gamboa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 23rd percentile, the median of the 22 of 23 with a score; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 21st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 23 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned3
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Tag-ulan sa tag-araw (1975)

98th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

Midcredits 97th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 50/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Joonee Gamboa's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 63 · intenseMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Joonee Gamboa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Joonee Gamboa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Cirio H. Santiago shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles