William Martinez
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.
Acting
Movie
On the Job
as Rex
2013
Movie
Manila by Night
as Alex
1980
Movie
Honor Thy Father
as Pastor Obet
2015
Movie
Twilight Dancers
as Bruno
2006
Movie
Shake, Rattle & Roll
as Dodong (segment "Pridyider")
1984
Movie
Bagets
as Tonton
1984
Movie
Ulan
2019
TV
On the Job
as Rex
2021
Movie
Clouds
as Jake
1984
Movie
Second Chances
as Nick
1995
Movie
Gamitin Mo Ako
1985
Movie
Terror
1999
Movie
Bagets 2
as Tonton
1984
Movie
Bilibid Gays
as Luga
1981
Movie
Bilibid Boys
as Luga Bennett
1981
Movie
El Presidente
as Dr. Santiago Barcelona
2012
Movie
Mara Clara: The Movie
as Gary
1996
Movie
Ekis
as Nilo
1999
Movie
Askal: Asong Kalye
1997
Movie
Most Wanted
2000
Movie
Friends in Love
1983
Movie
Forgive and Forget
as Dennis
1982
Movie
Daddy's Little Darlings
1984
Movie
The Graduates
1986