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Check out these 5 Filipino celebrities who became horror icons

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Here are some of the iconic Pinoy celebrities who have made a name for themselves in the horror genre:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lilia Cuntapay<br/></strong></div><p>Dubbed the Queen of Philippine Horror Movies, the late actress Lilia Cuntapay was one of the iconic showbiz personalities who made her mark in the horror genre.</p><p>The actress rose to fame for her role in the 1991 horror movie Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll alongside Kris Aquino. She played the role of an aswang, which later led to her being typecast in many subsequent movie appearances. She also starred in television series like Okatokat and Wansapanataym.</p><p>Lilia also played several other horror characters, including a witch, an evil queen, a herbal doctor, and an enchantress.</p><div><iframe width="1023" height="767" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cihdBewXPO8" title="Bandila: Meet horror actress Lilia Cuntapay up close" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>She landed her first leading role in the film Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay, an independent mockumentary that tells the story of her life as one of the well-known showbiz extras in the Philippines. The film also earned her the Best Actress award at the 2011 CinemaOne Originals Digital Film Festival.</p><p>Although she passed away in 2016, her legacy in the Philippine entertainment industry continues to be celebrated.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/8/24/fresh-scoops/antoinette-jadaone-to-hold-benefit-screenings-of-s-103214"><strong>READ: Antoinette Jadaone to hold benefit screenings of “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay”</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Nonong ‘Bangky’ de Andres<br/></strong></div><p>Another Filipino horror actor is Nonong de Andres, popularly known as Bangkay or Bangky.</p><p>Portraying the role of a bangkay (corpse) because of his lanky physique, the late actor brought fear in horror films in 1980s to 1990s.</p><div><iframe width="1023" height="767" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/btFzTwQWdak" title="TV Patrol: Ibang &#x27;Bangky&#x27;, nakikilala na sa &#x27;Forevermore&#x27;" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Some of his popular films includes Tengteng de Sarapen, Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Ibong Adarna, Shake, Rattle &amp; Roll V, Lastikman, Ang Darling Kong Aswang, as well as television series Forevermore, FPJ&#x27;s Ang Probinsyano, and Bagani.</p><p>He was also part of a love team with his fellow horror icon Lilia Cuntapay where they were collectively called as “BangLi’ due to their roles in Forevermore.</p><p>In 2018, Bangky’s family announced the passing of the veteran character actor at the age of 71.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/4/4/fresh-scoops/huling-pelikula-ni-bangky-palabas-na-sa-sinehan-35406"><strong>READ: Huling pelikula ni Bangky, palabas na sa sinehan</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Raul Dillo<br/></strong></div><p>With his towering height of 7 feet and 3 inches, character actor Raul Dillo made his mark as the Frankenstein of the Philippine horror industry.</p><p>He is known for being part of several films, including Banyo Queen, Spirit Warriors, Shake, Rattle &amp; Roll, Ang Agimat: Anting Anting ni Lolo, and Super Inday and the Golden Bibe, among others.</p><p>Raul went viral on social media after he was spotted selling longganisa along the road. He then had the opportunity to return to performing on stage as part of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong>It’s Showtime</strong></em></a> host Vhong Navarro’s Magpasikat performance.</p><div><iframe width="1023" height="767" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iQwLrBBKhpY" title="Frankie, binisita ang mga housemates ni Kuya" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/10/23/former-actor-raul-dillo-gets-emotional-as-he-returns-onstage-for-magpasikat-performance-1646"><strong>READ: Former actor Raul Dillo gets emotional as he returns onstage for Magpasikat performance</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Kris Aquino<br/></strong></div><p>The Philippine horror experience wouldn’t be complete without Kris Aquino. Her blockbuster horror films demonstrate how she earned her the title of Philippine Cinema’s Horror Queen.</p><p>Kris’s iconic screams whenever ghosts appear on screen are among the favorite moments for viewers, and they still resonate even after her last horror film in 2014.</p><div><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/raITUmSWN6w" title="5borito: Mga Sigaw ni Scream Queen Kris Aquino | CineMo" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Some of her notable horror films include Feng Shui, Dalaw, Sukob, and Segunda Mano. She also excelled in portraying roles in real life-based massacre films such as Vizconde Massacre, Myrna Diones Story, Elsa Castillo: Ang Katotohanan, and Humanda Ka, Mayor.</p>

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Check out these 5 Filipino celebrities who became horror icons

Nikka Sabio

Published November 02, 2024 12:00 PM PHT

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Updated November 22, 2024 09:44 PM PHT

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