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Tony Mabesa

Tony Mabesa

Actor · Died October 4, 2019, aged 84 · Laguna Province, Philippines

Antonio "Tony" Mabesa (January 27, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was a Filipino stage director, film and television actor, and professor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 27, 1935
Died
October 4, 2019 (aged 84)
From
Laguna Province, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 122 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 16% in 30 days

What are Tony Mabesa's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy 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
Bonds
44%
Self
15%
Morality
15%
Power
12%
Survival
7%
Society
6%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 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 3 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

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

Grounded 6 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 1

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 3 · 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 4 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
5
Romantic
3
Dread
2
Warm
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

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 Tony Mabesa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tony Mabesa'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

122 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page.

  • Clarita(2019)

    as Archbishop

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Rainbow's Sunset (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Fredo

  • Bes and the Beshies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Bhoy Intsik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Mansyong Papel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Everything About Her(2016)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Felix Manalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Pastor Zarco

  • Halik sa hangin(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Past Tense(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Hustisya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Maybe This Time(2014)

    as Pancho

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Bride for Rent(2014)

    as Lolo Benjamin

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • She's the One(2013)

    as Lolo

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Madam Chairman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 100 episodes · as Father Andy

  • Lihis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Burgos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Bayang Magiliw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Menor de edad(2013)

    as Principal Bermejo

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

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

    as Gen. Echaluche

  • The Mistress(2012)

    as Maestro Emil

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Valiente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 100 episodes · as Victorino Penitente

  • Migrante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Pahiram ng Isang Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 65 episodes · as Carlos

  • Niño (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Vox Populi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sir Aris

  • Basahang Ginto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 90 episodes · as Cecilo Cortez

  • Dukot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ikaw Sana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 100 episodes · as Ramon Olivarez

  • The Nursery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Adik Sa'Yo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 70 episodes · as Samuel

  • Fuschia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mayor Sunga

  • Una Kang Naging Akin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 80 episodes · as Don Jaime Adriano

  • Ploning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Susing

  • Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 89 episodes · as Ben

  • Silip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Pacquiao: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ruben Novales

  • Birhen Ng Manaoag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mayor Aldecoa

  • Mano Po III: My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Paredes

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

    as Father Manalo

  • Walang Kapalit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mr. Rustia

  • Bugbog Sarado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Brgy. Chairman

  • Mano Po (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Raf's Father

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

    as Pacifico

  • Mga Munting Tinig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mr. Tibayan

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

    as Bobby's father

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

    as Captain Kono

  • Sakim sa Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ernesto Segovia

  • Mila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mr. De Castro

  • Booba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as President of the Philippines

  • Wretched Lives(2001)

    as Mr. Delgado

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Deathrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Governor Asunta

  • Abandonada(2000)

    as Atty. Mallonca

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Azucena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Tomas' Boss

  • Bulaklak ng Maynila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Tatay

  • Mister Mo, Lover Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Priest

  • Katawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Don Villaverde

  • Sidhi(1999)

    as Fr. Morales

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • José Rizal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Polavieja

  • Kiss the Sky(1998)

    as Smoker

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

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

    as Bishop

  • Curacha: The Restless Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Director

  • Soft Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mr. Menandro

  • Anak ni Boy Negro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Judge Bernas

  • Why Is There a Yesterday? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Col. Baluyot

  • Elena's Redemption (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as [Fiscal] · as Fiscal

  • Bilang Na ang Araw Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sen. Cepeda

  • Klinik unter Palmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Wong

  • Hagedorn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Bikini Watch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Captain Pelarez

  • Heatseeker(1995)

    as Elder

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Flor Contemplacion Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Roberto Romulo

  • Urban Rangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Hostage

  • Puwera Biro Mahal Kita: D' Beachboys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Redeem Her Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Rosendo's Lawyer

  • Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Priest

  • Iukit Mo sa Bala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Padre Celso

  • Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Don Julio

  • Yesterday's Promise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Bishop

  • Sige... Hataw Mo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Priest

  • Brat Pack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Don Clemente Villar

  • Isaak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Abraham / Father

  • Kadenang Bulaklak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mr. Benigno Doctolero

  • Ms. Dolora X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Ikaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mr. De Guia

  • Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Noli Me Tangere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 13 episodes · as Kapitan Basilio

  • Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Aliwan Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Father Freddie

  • Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · as Don Paco de Guia

  • Mahirap Maging Pogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Doctor

  • Sana Kahit Minsan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Stella Magtanggol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Ngayon at Kailanman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mr. Nieto

  • Mahal Kita, Walang Iba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • The Two of Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Board Member

  • Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Liza's Father

  • Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Father Cristobal

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

    as San Pedro

  • Akin Ka, Magdusa Man Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Macho Dancer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Customer 1

  • Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Rosa Mistica (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Once Upon a Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • The Graduates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • When I Fall In Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

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

    as Party Guest

  • Beware: Bed Sins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bojo

  • Wrenched From Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Bagets 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ganets

  • Daddy's Little Darlings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Wild Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Bawal na Pag-Ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 121 titles from 1977 to 2019.

Biggest box office

The Mistress (2012)

$6.4M worldwide

Highest rated

Maybe This Time (2014)

Midcredits 68th

Most popular right now

Sidhi (1999)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting121 of 121: 120 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdDirecting1 of 121: 0 only directing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s52 · 52 acting · 1 crew2000s29 · acting2010s26 · acting

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.

How do Tony Mabesa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th6

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 14 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive7
  • Cult Classic3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Heatseeker (1995)

97th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Everything About Her (2016)

Midcredits 78th · 63% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 27. 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.

Who does Tony Mabesa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tony Mabesa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Charo Santos-Concio shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles