--- name: "Joonee Gamboa" canonical: "https://film.one/person/joonee-gamboa" fi1m_id: "joonee-gamboa" imdb_id: "nm0303849" tmdb_id: 105083 wikidata_id: "Q12965411" roles: ["Actor"] born: "7 August 1936" reviewed_on_fi1m: 1 average_as: "actor" average_over: 1 updated: "2026-09-26T00:02:11.775829+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Joonee Gamboa ## Identity Joonee Gamboa - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/joonee-gamboa - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** joonee-gamboa - **IMDb ID:** nm0303849 - **TMDB ID:** 105083 - **Wikidata ID:** Q12965411 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joonee_Gamboa, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12965411, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0303849/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/105083 Actor. Born 7 August 1936 in Manila, Philippines. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 7 August 1936, Manila, Philippines - **Also known as:** John Gamble, Jonee Gamboa, Joonie Gamboa, June Gamboa - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joonee_Gamboa, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12965411, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0303849/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/105083 ## Biography Joonee Gamboa is a Filipino actor. Born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr. on 7 August 1936 in Manila, he began his career as a stage actor appearing in productions by the Philippine Educational Theater Association. Director Lino Brocka encouraged him to enter film, and he is a founding member of the Theater Workers Guild. Gamboa has appeared in more than 145 films and television series. His credits include *Manila in the Claws of Light* (1975) as Omeng, *Burlesk Queen* (1977), for which he received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival, *Enter the Ninja* (1981), *The Year of Living Dangerously* (1982) and *Brokedown Palace* (1999). He has also worked as a voice actor. *Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.* ## On Fi1m (1) - *Manila in the Claws of Light* (1975), Fi1m 87, as Omeng — [page](https://film.one/film/manila-in-the-claws-of-light.md) ## Complete filmography (142) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Granny Prostitutes* (2024), Actor - *Iskandalo* (2022), series, as Pio De Dios - *Ode to Nothing* (2018), as Rudy - *Ang Panday* (2017), Actor - *Magtanggol* (2016), as Juan Magtanggol Sr. - *Feng Shui 2* (2014), as Hsui Liao - *Got to Believe* (2013), series, as Francisco "Lolo Isko" Tampipi - *Kahit Konting Pagtingin* (2013), series, as Don Arturo Ledesma - *El Presidente* (2012), as Ambassador Felipe Buencamino - *Dahil Sa Pag-ibig* (2012), series, as Fr. Benedict Cruz - *Ang Panday 2* (2011), as Lolo Isko - *Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!* (2011), as Tatay Juan - *Langit sa Piling Mo* (2010), series, as Rodrigo Hilario Sr. - *Ang Panday* (2009), as Lolo Isko - *Ang Darling Kong Aswang* (2009), as Father Anton - *Asia's Titanic* (2009), as Narrator - *Totoy Bato* (2009), series, as Mauro Magtanggol - *Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess* (2006), as Bus Passenger - *Till I Met You* (2006), as Mang Pagal - *Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom* (2005), as Eldar (voice) - *Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo* (2005), as Fr. Ben - *The Son of Brocka* (2005), Actor - *La Visa Loca* (2005), as Basilio - *Feng Shui* (2004), as Hsui Liao - *Alab ng Lahi* (2003), Actor - *Lastikman* (2003), as Lolo Pablo - *Diskarte* (2002), as Ka Esteban - *Blades of the Sun* (2001), as Teatu Rewi - *Buhay Kamao* (2001), as Ador - *Luv Text* (2001), as Nanding - *Ping Lacson: Super Cop* (2000), as Father of Ping - *Ipinanganak Na Ang Taong Papatay Sa Iyo* (2000), Actor - *Pedrong Palad* (2000), Actor - *Third World Hero* (2000), as Paciano Rizal - *Brokedown Palace* (1999), as Attorney Montree - *Burlesk King* (1999), as Miong - *Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran* (1998), as Dying Man - *Wangbu* (1998), as Mr. Fidel - *Batas Militar* (1997), as Narrator - *The Chain* (1996), as Chieftain - *Robo Warriors* (1996), as Master Kim - *Closer to Home* (1995), as Magno - *Fortunes of War* (1994), as Sifu (Witch) - *Memories of Old Manila* (1993), as Narrator (voice) - *Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan* (1993), Actor - *Mario Sandoval* (1993), as Delfin - *Magnong Rehas* (1992), as Lolo Hugo - *Ipagpatawad Mo* (1991), Actor - *Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa* (1991), as Dan - *Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!* (1991), as Father Al - *Barbi for President* (1991), as Apo - *Sa Kabila ng Lahat* (1991), as Primitivo Mundial - *Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa* (1991), Actor - *Ali In Wonderland* (1991), Actor - *Fragments* (1991), as Narrator - *Dino Dinero* (1990), Actor - *Primary Target* (1990), Actor - *Demonstone* (1990), as Sen. Belfardo / Chief Pirate - *Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael* (1990), Actor - *The Woman Who Loses Herself* (1989), Actor - *Cruel Horizon* (1989), as Sarit - *Ipaglalaban Ko* (1989), Actor - *Try Hard Too: Born on the 3rd of July* (1989), Actor - *Kahit Wala Ka Na* (1989), Actor - *A Dangerous Life* (1988), series, as Juan 'Johnny' Ponce Enrile - *She-Man: Mistress of the Universe* (1988), as Gay Skull - *Ambush* (1988), Actor - *Haw haw de karabaw* (1988), Actor - *Saigon Commandos* (1988), as Nguyen Huu Tri - *Where Does Love Hide?* (1987), Actor - *Kris Commando* (1987), Actor - *Anak ng lupa* (1987), as Medes - *Clown* (1986), Actor - *Silk* (1986), as Chen - *Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!* (1986), Actor - *Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya* (1986), Actor - *Halik Sa Pisngi Ng Langit* (1986), Actor - *Laban Kung Laban* (1986), as Father - *What Is the Color of God's Face?* (1985), as Dr. Villaba - *God... Save Me!* (1985), Actor - *Ma'am, May We Go Out?* (1985), as Mr. Macho - *Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre* (1985), Actor - *Mga Paru-Parong Buking* (1985), as Mr. Tsiao - *Clash of the Warlords* (1985), Actor - *Through Thick and Thin* (1984), Actor - *Missing in Action* (1984), as Bartender - *Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie* (1984), as Father Galvez - *Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan* (1984), as Don Luis - *Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway* (1984), as Waway's Father - *Virgin People* (1984), as Cho Igna - *Sa Ngalan ng Anak* (1984), Actor - *Snake Sisters* (1984), as Kalina - *Of the Flesh* (1983), as Pekto - *Dugong Buhay* (1983), Actor - *W Is War* (1983), Actor - *Kirot* (1983), as Bentong - *The Year of Living Dangerously* (1982), as Naval Officer - *Kenkoy* (1982), Actor - *Throw Away Child* (1982), Actor - *Voltes 5 - The Mystery of Dr Armstrong* (1981), as Dr Hook - *Enter the Ninja* (1981), as Mr. Mesuda - *Playgirl* (1981), as Customer - *Brutal* (1980), as Defense Attorney - *Diyablo - sagrado* (1980), Actor - *Chain* (1980), Actor - *Aguila* (1980), as Cadio - *Durugin Si Totoy Bato* (1979), Actor - *Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan* (1979), Actor - *...At Muling Nagbaga Ang Lupa* (1979), Actor - *Batang Salabusab* (1979), Actor - *High School Circa '65* (1979), Actor - *Pete Matipid* (1978), Actor - *Kill Mediavillo* (1978), Actor - *Death Force* (1978), Actor - *When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black* (1978), as Maestro Roque - *Mokong* (1978), Actor - *Burlesque Queen* (1977), as Louie Fernando - *Satan's Seed* (1977), Actor - *Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom* (1977), as Gaspar - *Nagbabagang Asero* (1977), Actor - *Kaming Matatapang ang Apog* (1976), Actor - *High Velocity* (1976), as Commander Habagat - *Ay, Manuela!* (1976), Actor - *Ang Darling ko'y Aswang* (1975), Actor - *Manila in the Claws of Light* (1975), as Omeng — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/manila-in-the-claws-of-light.md) - *Cover Girl Models* (1975), as Chen - *Lorelei* (1975), as Dr. Genio - *Lady Luck* (1975), Actor - *Savage Sisters* (1974), as Subas - *TNT Jackson* (1974), as Drug Dealer - *Weighed But Found Wanting* (1974), as Eddie's father - *Black Mamba* (1974), as Underhood Man - *Lupang Hinirang* (1973), Actor - *Wonder Women* (1973), as Won Ton Charlie - *May Isang Brilyante* (1973), Actor - *Stardoom* (1971), as Movie director - *At the Top* (1971), Actor - *The Beast of the Yellow Night* (1971), as Mateo - *Lilet* (1971), as Dr. Antero - *Dipped in Gold* (1970), as Brix - *Santiago!* (1970), Actor - *Haydee* (1970), Actor --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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