1. Palito was well known for his unusually light build and thin anatomy, earning him the self-deprecating screen name "Palito", which is Spanish for stick and is glossed in Filipino as matchstick or toothpick.
13 Facts About Palito
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Palito was born in Calamba, Laguna, near the house of Dr Jose Rizal.
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Palito was only 21 when he first discovered the world of stage acting.
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Palito started as an "extra" in the 1960 Prinsipe Amante movie, starring the then superstar Rogelio dela Rosa.
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Palito would be seen regularly working with actors Fernando Poe Jr.
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The action and comedy films which Palito made were not being made as they used to.
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Those were the times when Palito lost many of his investments.
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Palito starred in an independent film, Enterpool: Senior Citizen in Action, released 24 August 2005, in the midst of the decline of Philippine cinema.
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Once voted as one of the top ten Filipino comedians of all-time, Palito engaged in small stage shows to make a living in his last years.
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Palito had a low-paying job performing a live music show Tuesday evenings in a small casino in Santa Cruz, Manila.
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In 1986, Palito campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.
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Palito was transferred to the ward section of Philippine General Hospital that night.
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Palito was cremated and the ashes were kept by his relatives.