Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno (July 8, 1948 – July 26, 2023), professionally known as Willie Nepomuceno, was a Filipino impersonator and satirist. With a career spanning five decades, he was best known for his impersonation of political personalities, especially Philippine presidents such as Ferdinand Marcos, Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Benigno Aquino III, and Rodrigo Duterte,[1] as well as actors such as Fernando Poe Jr. and Dolphy.[2]
Willie Nepomuceno | |
|---|---|
| Born | Wilfrido S. Nepomuceno July 8, 1948 |
| Died | July 26, 2023 (aged 75) Marikina, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Willie Nep |
| Occupation(s) | Impersonator, singer, actor |
| Years active | 1970–2023 |
Personal life
editNepomuceno was born on July 8, 1948, to Leonardo and Paquita Nepomuceno.[3]
In 2014, Nepomuceno's then 16-year-old grandson Sean Gabriel was shot and injured in Marikina.[4]
In 2016, Nepomuceno suffered a stroke that left him debilitated for two years, but recovered following constant therapy.[5]
Nepomuceno died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 75.[6] He had been hospitalised at the Marikina Valley Medical Center in Marikina after suffering head injuries following a fall from his bed on July 24.[7]
Selected filmography
editTelevision
edit- Ispup (2002–2004)[2]
- It's Showtime (judge)[2]
Film
edit- Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994) – President Ferdinand Marcos
- Chavit (2003) – President Ferdinand Marcos
- The Guerrilla Is a Poet (2013) – President Ferdinand Marcos
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Ako Ay Ikaw Rin
- Willie's Way (1984)[8]
- Snap Revolution: The Untold Story of People Power (1987)[8]
- Menemis Willie Nep (1991)
- Willie Nep for President (Vote One, Take All)
- Love Album (2005)
Singles
edit- "Opisina" / "Blueseal" (1991)
- "Grabeng Traffic" (1992)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Policarpio, Allan (June 30, 2018). "Willie Nep bares why he won't impersonate Duterte". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Comedian-impersonator Willie Nepomuceno dies". Rappler. July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "L. Nepomuceno, 84". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. December 11, 2007. p. A20. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Mangunay, Kristine Felisse (January 9, 2014). "Comedian Willie Nepomuceno's grandson shot, injured in Marikina City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Camille (July 26, 2023). "Filipino satirst Willie Nepomuceno passes away". PhilstarLife. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Mendoza, Red (July 26, 2023). "Comedian Willie Nepomuceno, 75". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Roque, Nika (July 26, 2023). "Willie Nepomuceno, impersonator and satirist, dies at 75". GMA News. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "Snap Revolution". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. April 11, 1987. p. 13. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
His debut longplaying album, Willie's Way, won the prestigious Cecil Awards for the best comedy album in 1985.
External links
edit- Willie Nepomuceno at IMDb
- Willie Nepomuceno on Instagram
- Willie Nepomuceno discography at Discogs
