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
On the Job
Rex
Florinda
Eric
Magtanggol
Askal
Bilibid Gays
Luga
Manila by Night
Alex
El Presidente
Dr. Santiago Barcelona
Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis
Gabriel
I Can't Forget You
Edwin
On the Job
Rex
Stupid Cupid
Jorge (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
Honor Thy Father
Pastor Obet
Ulan
Bilibid Boys
Luga Bennett
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Dodong (segment "Pridyider")
Second Chances
Nick
My Dream Is to Love You
Twilight Dancers
Bruno
Bagets
Tonton
Ekis
Nilo
Clown
Mia
Manny Policarpio
Bagets 2
Tonton
Most Wanted
Friends in Love
Mara Clara: The Movie
Gary
Summer Love
Haunted House!
Umaaraw, Umuulan
William, Movie Executive
Once, There Was a Mother
Rene
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Clouds
Jake
Oh, My Mama
Makati Ave. Office Girls
The Graduates
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!
Mike
