William Martinez
Acting
Biography
William Pineda Martinez (born May 31, 1966) is a Filipino actor who belongs to the first batch of Regal babies whose movie career was launched in the early 1980s. He initially starred in drama films, Manila by Night (1980), Bilibid Boys (1981), Tambay sa Disco (1980) until his studio paired him with Maricel Soriano in Oh My Mama (1981) and the result was a box-office success. Their tandem spawned many hits for Regal Films, mostly comedy movies that defined and cemented their Taray and Kulit loveteam. In 1984, William was given a title role in the 10th Metro Manila Film Festival with the thriller, Alapaap as a drug-crazed writer. He got best actor nominations from award-giving bodies the following year.
Known For
Cassandra: Warrior Angel
Ermi
El Presidente
Dr. Santiago Barcelona
On the Job
Rex
Florinda
Eric
Askal
Magtanggol
Bilibid Gays
Luga
Manila by Night
Alex
Ekis
Nilo
I Can't Forget You
Edwin
On the Job
Rex
Twilight Dancers
Bruno
Honor Thy Father
Pastor Obet
Second Chances
Nick
Stupid Cupid
Jorge (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis
Gabriel
Bilibid Boys
Luga Bennett
Mia
Manny Policarpio
Ulan
My Dream Is to Love You
Friends in Love
Most Wanted
Clouds
Jake
Bagets
Tonton
Summer Love
The Graduates
Once, There Was a Mother
Rene
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Dodong (segment "Pridyider")
Mara Clara: The Movie
Gary
Bagets 2
Tonton
Clown
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
Joey
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
Bato
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
Mimoy
Makati Ave. Office Girls
To Mama with Love
Dodjie / Menandro
