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Al Tantay

Al Tantay

Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), professionally known as Al Tantay, is a Filipino actor, comedian, writer, and director. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, Iskandalo, starring Lorna Tolentino in July 1979. In 1987, he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez in the action film Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod.

On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, Duplex playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also join the Goin' Bananas group with Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz.

When he did VH Films' Gamitin Mo Ako in 1985 under National Artist Ishmael Bernal and sharing stellar billing with Rita Gomez and newbie Stella "Pinky" Suarez, he fell in love with the former.

As a film director, he has directed several comedy films such as Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba, S2pid Love and A.B. Normal College.

And the Breadwinner Is...

2024

That Kind of Love

2024

as Mila's Dad

Chances Are, You and I

2024

Kampon

2023

as Luis

Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul

2023

Partners in Crime

2022

as Daddy Bert

The Iron Heart

2022

as Homer Adelantar

A Hard Day

2021

as Chief Silvestre

Shoot Shoot!

2021

as Domeng

Legal Wives

2021

as Hasheeb Makadatu

Fluid

2020

as Papa Eric

The Thug, the Bonehead, and the Good-Looking

2019

as Governor

Victor Magtanggol

2018

as Tomas Magtanggol

I Love You, Hater

2018

as Oxo Macaraeg

The National Third Wheel

2018

as Pops

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies

2017

as Officer

Super Ma'am

2017

as Chaplin Henerala

The Third Party

2016

as Mr. Labrador

My Candidate

2016

This Time

2016

Be My Lady

2016

as Emilio Crisostomo

A Second Chance

2015

as Willie

No Boyfriend Since Birth

2015

as Celso

The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin

2014

as Benjamin 'Ben' Santos V

My Destiny

2014

as Arnold Dela Rosa

Villa Quintana

2013

as Manolo Quintana

It Takes a Man and a Woman

2013

as Tomas Magtalas

Seduction

2013

as Lucas

Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto

2012

as Delfin Dimaano

Born to Love You

2012

as Yoyoy Estanislao

My Kontrabida Girl

2012

as Mr. Delmundo

Angelito: Batang Ama

2011

as Delfin Dimaano

Bantatay

2010

as Rigor

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak

2010

as Edmundo Guatlo

Only You

2009

as Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon

You Changed My Life

2009

as Tomas Magtalas

Eva Fonda

2008

as Turing Dakila

A Very Special Love

2008

as Tomas Magtalas

One More Chance

2007

as Tito Willie

May Minamahal

2007

as Cenon Fernandez

Hari ng Sablay

2005

as Benjou

Encantadia

2005

Sabel

2004

as Joaquin

U Belt

2004

Masamang Ugat

2003

as Ismael Valdez

Sex Drive

2003

as Sheila's Dad

A.B. Normal College

2003

S2pid Luv

2002

as Sniper

Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

2001

Juan & Ted: Wanted

2000

Isa, Dalawa Takbo

1996

as Alat

Istokwa

1996

as Emilio Ledesma

Taguan

1996

as Paolo

Asero

1995

as Bugoy

Pulis Probinsya 2: Tapusin Na Natin Ang Laban

1995

as Joram

The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo

1994

as Roland

Makati Ave. Office Girls

1993

Bulag, Pipi at Bingi

1993

Wanted Bata-Batuta

1993

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

1993

The Neighbor

1992

as Ar. Rod Mallari

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

1992

as Architect Rod Mallari (segment "Kapitbahay")

Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

1987

Beware: Bed Sins

1985

Hinugot sa Langit

1985

as Jerry

Gamitin Mo Ako

1985

Hayop sa Sarap

1984

Naked Island: Butil-ulan

1984

as Alex

No Other Love

1982

Zimatar

1982

Bilibid Gays

1981

as Andong

Pabling

1981

Playgirl

1981

as Boogie

Bilibid Boys

1981

as Nandong Tasadua

Wild Animals

1980

as Ralphie

Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon

1980

as Dondie

Girlfriend

1980

Tambay sa Disco

1980

Darna and Ding

1980

as as

Bokyo

1979

Bedspacers

1979

Kambal sa Uma

1979

Iskandalo

1979

100 Awit Para Kay Stella

The Bagman