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Al Tantay

Al Tantay

Actor and director, also writer · Born March 15, 1956 (70)

Al Tantay was born on 15 March 1956. He is an actor and director, known for Sanggano't 'sanggago (2001), Bihagin: Bilibid Boys (1981) and Gumapang ka sa lusak (2010).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
March 15, 1956 (70)
Works as
Actor and director, also writer
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 96 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 157 days to Oct 28Down 24% in 30 days

What are Al Tantay's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Action 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
51%
Morality
18%
Self
15%
Survival
6%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

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

Light 12 · Serious 0 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 14 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 8 · Charged 6 · Intense 2

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

Steady 10 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 6

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 13 · Engaged 3 · 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 3 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
8
Romantic
7
Melancholic
5
Hopeful
4
Tense
3
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet7
  • 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 Al Tantay's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Al Tantay'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

96 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page.

  • Wonderful Nightmare(2026)

    as Limbo Admin

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Only We Know(2025)

    as William

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Wow Mani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show Creator

  • Chances Are, You and I(2024)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • That Kind of Love(2024)

    as Mila's Dad

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Kampon(2023)

    as Luis

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Partners in Crime(2022)

    as Daddy Bert

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Iron Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 163 episodes · as Homer Adelantar

  • Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Director · as Mang Domeng

  • A Hard Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Chief Silvestre

  • Shoot Shoot! Di Ko Siya Titigilan! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Director · as Domeng

  • Legal Wives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 80 episodes · as Hasheeb Makadatu

  • Sleazebag Cheaters(2020)

    Director · Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fluid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · as Papa Eric

  • The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Story · as Governor

  • Victor Magtanggol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 80 episodes · as Tomas Magtanggol

  • I Love You, Hater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Oxo Macaraeg

  • Ang pambansang third wheel(2018)

    as Pops

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Officer

  • Super Ma'am (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 95 episodes · as Chaplin Henerala

  • The Third Party(2016)

    as Mr. Labrador

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • My Candidate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • This Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Be My Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 136 episodes · as Emilio Crisostomo

  • A Second Chance(2015)

    as Willie

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • No Boyfriend Since Birth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Celso

  • The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin(2014)

    as Benjamin 'Ben' Santos V

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • My Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 80 episodes · as Arnold Dela Rosa

  • Villa Quintana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 153 episodes · as Manolo Quintana

  • It Takes a Man and a Woman(2013)

    as Tomas Magtalas

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

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

    as Lucas

  • Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 110 episodes · as Delfin Dimaano

  • Born to Love You(2012)

    as Yoyoy Estanislao

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • My Kontrabida Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mr. Delmundo

  • Angelito: Batang Ama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 110 episodes · as Delfin Dimaano

  • Bantatay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 115 episodes · as Rigor

  • Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 92 episodes · as Edmundo Guatlo

  • Only You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 85 episodes · as Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon

  • You Changed My Life(2009)

    as Tomas Magtalas

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Eva Fonda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 50 episodes · as Turing Dakila

  • A Very Special Love(2008)

    as Tomas Magtalas

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • One More Chance(2007)

    as Tito Willie

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • May Minamahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 30 episodes · as Cenon Fernandez

  • Hari ng Sablay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Benjou

  • Encantadia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 160 episodes · Actor

  • Sabel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Joaquin

  • U Belt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Masamang Ugat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ismael Valdez

  • Sex Drive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sheila's Dad

  • A.B. Normal College(2003)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • S2pid Luv (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Story · as Sniper

  • Sanggano't 'Sanggago (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Banyo Queen(2001)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Screenstory · Actor

  • Juan & Ted: Wanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Mana-mana Tiba-tiba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director

  • Kool Ka Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 46 episodes · Director · Creator

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

    Actor

  • Isa, Dalawa Takbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Alat

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

    as Emilio Ledesma

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

    as Paolo

  • Asero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Bugoy

  • Pulis Probinsya 2: Tapusin Na Natin Ang Laban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Joram

  • The Secrets of Sarah Jane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Roland

  • Makati Ave. Office Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Bulag, Pipi at Bingi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Wanted Bata-Batuta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang(1993)

    as Sgt. Doselo

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Architect Rod Mallari (segment "Kapitbahay")

  • The Neighbor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ar. Rod Mallari

  • Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

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

    as Max

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

    as Jerry

  • Gamitin Mo Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Hayop sa Sarap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • You Cannot Trample Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Nardo

  • Naked Island: Butil-ulan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Alex

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

    Actor

  • No Other Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Bilibid Gays (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Andong

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

    Actor

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

    as Boogie

  • Bilibid Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Nandong Tasadua

  • Wild Animals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ralphie

  • Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dondie

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

    Actor

  • Tambay sa Disco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Darna and Ding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as as

  • Bokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Bedspacers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Kambal sa Uma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Iskandalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • A.B. Normal College (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show Creator

  • The Bagman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 47th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 95 titles, 93 of them dated from 1979 to 2026.

Biggest box office

It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013)

$9.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Wonderful Nightmare (2026)

Midcredits 74th

Film career

  • 2022Screen debut· The Iron Heart

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 95: 81 only acting, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score59thDirecting12 of 95: 2 only directing, 10 with another roleWriting7 of 95: 0 only writing, 7 with another roleOther crew3 of 95: 2 only other crew, 1 with another role

95 titles, 10 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 7 of them.

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s14 · 13 acting · 1 crew2000s19 · 16 acting · 7 crew2010s23 · 23 acting · 1 crew2020s15 · 13 acting · 4 crew

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 Al Tantay's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of the 18 of 19 with a score; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 68th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 18 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 18 titles are Divisive.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive8
  • Cult Classic4
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · director

Banyo Queen (2001)

99th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

One More Chance (2007)

Midcredits 82nd · 74% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 37. 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 Al Tantay work with?

People who share at least 2 of Al Tantay's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers