Bert Marcelo

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Joya and the surname or paternal family name is Marcelo.

Bert Marcelo
Baliuag, Bulacan
Other namesTawa
Alma materFar Eastern University (BA)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, TV personality
Years active1967–1995
SpouseAlicia Castro
Children4

Norberto "Bert" Joya Marcelo Sr. (June 6, 1936 – December 16, 1995)[

Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. His trademark high-pitched infectious laughter earned him the popular moniker "Tawa", the Tagalog
word for laughter.

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.

Marcelo family graves
Marcelo tomb

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 beside Jose C. Marcelo (February 2, 1902-August 16, 1970), Aljandra Joya Marcelo (May 18, 1896-March 27, 1992), Genoveva Joya Marcelo, Susana Joya Marcelo, Benita Marcelo and Girlie V. Marcelo.

Marcelo mausoleum
Baliuag, Bulacan
museum).

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)

References

  1. ^ "#MPK: The Bert "Tawa" Marcelo Story (Full Episode) Magpakailanman". GMA Network.

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