# Lito Pimentel

Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel.

## Early life and career

Pimentel's career began in the early 1980s when talent manager and entertainment columnist Alfie Lorenzo discovered and added him to Lorenzo's stable of talents, The Liberty Boys.
Pimentel appeared in films such as Moral (1982) starring Lorna Tolentino, Broken Marriage (1983) starring Vilma Santos, Clarizza (1986) with Sarsi Emmanuelle, Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? (1988) starring Snooky Serna, and Lover's Delight (1990) with Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez.
From being a character actor, Pimentel transitioned into TV hosting via the GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date in 1988. He won over a mass fan base with his comic timing and street-smart approach. In 1991, he left the show for another hosting gig in the Sunday game show Family Kuwarta o Kahon where he got to work with his uncle Pepe Pimentel.
He won the Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Award for the film Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988).

## Personal life

Pimentel is married to a businesswoman. In 2004, Pimentel was charged with frustrated parricide after allegedly stabbing his wife.

## Filmography
### Television/digital

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2024 | Widows' War | Amando Namas | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Wish Ko Lang: Sadista | Fernando | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Family Feud: Lunch Date vs Neocolours | Self / Contestant - Lunch Date | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | Jus. Napoleon Avecilla | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Artemio Menandrez | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Tonyo Bautista | TV5 |
| 2023 | Cattleya Killer | Randolph | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Ruben Martinez | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Lyric and Beat | Jeff | iWantTFC |
| 2022 | Bola Bola | Ricardo Balderama | iWantTFC |
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Florentino Ibarra | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Apolinario "Panyong" Magwayen† | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2021-2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Victor Zamora | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo | Arong | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bigas | Arong | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2020 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Jorge Ceñidoza | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2020 | Bella Bandida | Emmanuel Barbaro | TV5 |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Yosef Alhuraji | ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid | Weni | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Tadhana: Yaya CEO | Pedring | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Bagong Salta | Mario | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | | ABS-CBN |
| 2018-2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Menandro "Manding" Silverio | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw | Gaudencio | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Leader Rizal | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Bagani | Alab | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Asintado | Vicente Dimasalang | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | young Domingo Bulaon | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Watch | James | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Nicolas "Kulas" Del Mar | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Dominador "Domeng" Magdangal | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala Ng Ama | Tatay Arman | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Manuel Nakpil | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na ang Pangarap? | Mang Mario | ABS-CBN |
| 2013-2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Arturo Dela Rosa | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Roger Canlas | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Victor | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Dario Panaligan | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Pablo De Guzman | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Nestor Dagohoy | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis | Jose | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison | Gimo | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: No Read No Write Nomar | Alchemist | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Rex Resureccion | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Antonio "Tony" Espiritu | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangkang Papel | Lito | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka | Papa | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal | Daddy | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Wansapana-Ride | Daddy | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Sandy and the Super Sandok | Kap | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Jose Delos Santos | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Siomai | Larry | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Apir Disapir | Isko | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Rico Bartolome | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana | Val Villa | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pagkain | Lito | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Elena M. Patron's Momay | Mickey Alonzo | ABS-CBN |
| 2009-2010 | May Bukas Pa | Fr. Gregorio "Ringo" | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba | Enrico Legazpi | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | My Girl | Chito Estocapio | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sopas | Rex | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Homer | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone | Abel | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus | Fred Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | David | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Spirits | Jose | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Adan K. Abordo | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Suman at Ketchup | Tonyo | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Arsing Dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2000-2001 | Marinella | Federico Villareal | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Agiw | Elias | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Familia Zaragoza | Raul | ABS-CBN |
| 1993 | Ipaglaban Mo! | | ABS-CBN |
| 1991-1993 | Family Kuwarta o Kahon | Himself (host) | ABS-CBN |
| 1988-1991 | Lunch Date | Himself (host) | GMA Network |
| 1987-1990 | Ang Manok ni San Pedro | Esteban Escuderro | IBC-13 |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Company |
| 2024 | Hello, Love, Again | Mario Del Rosario | Star Cinema |
| 2023 | Rewind | Tatay Nestor | Star Cinema APT Entertainment AgostoDos Pictures |
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Mario Del Rosario | Star Cinema |
| 2018 | Cry No Fear | | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Sin Island | Alejandro | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Can't Help Falling in Love | Papa Jun | Star Cinema |
| 2016 | How to Be Yours | Niño's dad | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | You're Still the One | Eric | Star Cinema Regal Entertainment |
| 2014 | Starting Over Again | Ginny's father | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Major Calaang | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Temyo dela Torre | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Rosario | Court clerk | Solar Entertainment |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Oca | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | You Are the One | Sally's boss | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | All About Love | Bogart | Star Cinema |
| 2005 | Awaken | Lakay | Une Bloc |
| 2003 | Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda | Celso | Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Daddy O, Baby O | Arnold | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin | Ramon | Good Harvest Productions MAQ Prudctions |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Tecson | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Computer Kombat | Entong | MAQ Productions |
| 1997 | Virgin Island | | Classic Films |
| 1997 | Wanted Perfect Murder | Goon 1 | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Kulayan Natin ang Bukas | Dennis | Regal Films |
| 1997 | Room for Rent | Rey | Mahogany Pictures |
| 1996 | Lahar | Mr. Punzalan | |
| 1995 | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig | | |
| 1993 | Kahit Aok'y Busabos | Piklat | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs | | |
| 1991 | Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal | | |
| 1990 | Lover's Delight | Agie | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Bala at Rosaryo | | Vision Films |
| 1990 | Flavor of the Month | | VH Films |
| 1989 | Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo | | Viva Films Belle Star Films |
| 1989 | Engkantadang Kangkarot and Her Magic Talong | | GP Films |
| 1988 | Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? | | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | | VH Films |
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid | Samson | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Kalabaw Lang ang Tumatanda | | |
| 1987 | Tagos ng Dugo | Levie | VH Films |
| 1986 | Gabi Na, Kumander | Kampay | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Pipo Power | | JB Films |
| 1986 | Clarizza | | Capricorn Pictures |
| 1985 | Climax | | Victory Films |
| 1985 | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Chino | D'Wonder Films |
| 1985 | Mga Paru-parong Buking | Jimmy | Libran Motion Pictures |
| 1985 | Sanay | Luis | MM Film Patterns International |
| 1984 | Makakating Hayop | | First Productions |
| 1984 | Bigats | | Libran Motion Pictures |
| 1984 | Mga Ibong Pipit | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | The Punks | | Golden Productions |
| 1984 | Sex Education | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | Uhaw sa Pag-ibig | | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Erpat Kong Forgets | | D'Wonder Films |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | Boying | Regal Films |
| 1983 | Summer Holiday | | Regal Films |
| 1982 | Moral | Celso | Seven Star Productions |
| 1982 | Hindi Kita Malimot | Stephen | Regal Films |
| 1982 | Schoolgirls | Egoy's Friend (uncredited) | Regal Films |
| 1982 | Dormitoryo, Buhay Estudyante | Da Desirabulls | All Star Films |

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1988 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | Won |