Tony Santos

Tony Santos

Actor · Director · Writer

Manila, Philippines
April 10, 1920

Biography

Antonio P. Santos Sr. (April 10, 1920 — February 7, 1988), better known as Tony Santos, was a Filipino film and television actor and director. He is known for his work as lead actor in Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao (1957), and Biyaya ng Lupa (1959), as well as for roles he played in Sakada (1976), Sister Stella L. (1984), and Misteryo sa Tuwa (1984). He has also appeared on the long-running TV series Flordeluna. He has won best supporting actor awards from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, the Philippine Movie Press Club, and the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino.

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Representative Works

Uhaw na Bulaklak, Part 2
Uhaw na Bulaklak, Part 2
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9.0
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Sampung Ahas ni Eva
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
4.3
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Nude City
Nude City
6.0
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Philippine Navy
Philippine Navy
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Child of Sorrow
Child of Sorrow
5.9
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Joyful Mystery
Joyful Mystery
8.2
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Sister Stella L.
Sister Stella L.
7.0
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Tagos ng Dugo
Tagos ng Dugo
3.3
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Singsing na Tanso
Singsing na Tanso
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Babalik Ka Rin
Babalik Ka Rin
7.0
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Salome
Salome
10.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Uhaw na Bulaklak, Part 2
1976Nominee

Best Performance

Uhaw na Bulaklak, Part 2

₱10,000 Pag-ibig
1957Winner

Best Performance

₱10,000 Pag-ibig

Sampung Ahas ni Eva
1984Nominee

Best Performance

Sampung Ahas ni Eva

Career Highlights

Philippine Navy
1953Highlight

Best Performance

Philippine Navy

Child of Sorrow
1956Highlight

Best Performance

Child of Sorrow