Pen Medina

Known for: Acting
Born: August 27, 1950, Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines
Movies: 74

Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950) is a Filipino actor who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television shows. He became well known after getting the role of the villainous Hagorn in the 2005 fantasy television series Encantadia. He has won the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award during the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards, and the Best Actor Award at the 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival.

Best-Known Movies

7.8

Evolution of a Filipino Family

2004

5.6

Scorpio Nights

1985

8.0

Himala

1982

4.9

Amigo

2011

7.1

Fatal Vacation

1990

6.9

Of the Flesh

1983

5.8

Shake, Rattle & Roll

1984

5.8

Darna: The Return

1994

7.4

Moral

1982

6.9

Fight for Us

1989

Filmography

2025	In Thy Name
2024	Kampana	Narrator
2018	Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap	Ka Paeng Durucut
2017	Mang Kepweng Returns	Ingkong Kapiz
2014	Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2014	Gangster Lolo
2014	Edna
2013	10000 Hours	Iago
2013	Hello, World
2012	Himala Ngayon
2012	Kamera Obskura
2011	Amigo	Albay
2010	Layang Bilanggo	Paul
2010	Ishmael	Nestor
2009	Shake, Rattle & Roll 11	Diablo (segment "Diablo") (voice)
2009	Tatang	Tatang Ruding
2009	The Blood Trail	Danilo Marquez
2008	I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You)	Destiny's Father
2007	Ataul: For Rent	Tata Islaw
2007	Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo!	RP President
2006	Image Nation	(segment "Mistulang Kamera Obskura")
2005	Circumcision
2005	Baryoke
2004	Bcuz Of U	Tatay
2004	Evolution of a Filipino Family	Kadyo
2004	Silent Passage	Pacio Garcia
2003	Bertud Ng Putik	Dodong
2003	Till There Was You	Frank Boborol
2002	Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo	Fr. Tolon
2001	La Vida Rosa	Lupo
2000	Deathrow	Gabino
2000	Lagarista	Jimmy
1999	Reef Hunters	Dado
1999	Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata	Terio
1998	José Rizal	Paciano Mercado
1998	In the Navel of the Sea	Gusting
1997	Sanggano	Father Luis
1997	They Call Me Joy	Tikyo
1996	Mumbaki	Ramon Atiwan
1996	Elena's Redemption	Pedring
1996	Utol	Mang Kanor
1996	Segurista	Pepe Moreno
1996	Leon Cordero: Duwag Lang Ang Hahalik Sa Lupa	Tito Miroy
1995	Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1995	Unsung Heroine
1994	Col. Billy Bibit, RAM	Datu Kiram
1994	Loretta	Prosecutor
1994	Darna: The Return	Barangay Captain
1994	Wating	Gus
1993	Sakay	Col. Lucio de Vega
1992	The Nun	N.G.O. Member
1992	Aswang	Nato
1992	Heroes
1991	Sister	Fr. Salazar
1991	Shake, Rattle & Roll III	Fr. Salazar (segment "Ate")
1990	Demonstone	General (as Crispin Medina)
1990	Fatal Vacation
1989	One Day Without God	Pfc. Nelson Galang (as Crispin Medina)
1989	Fight for Us	Chef 'Sparrow'
1988	Saigon Commandos	Quy (as Crispin Medina)
1987	Sweet Revenge	Tak (as Crispin Medina)
1987	Once Upon a Time
1986	The Graduates
1986	Unfaithful Wife	Villa
1985	Scorpio Nights	Barkada
1985	Wrenched From Heaven
1985	Virgin Forest	Macabebe Scout
1984	Shake, Rattle & Roll	(segment "Manananggal", credited as Crispin Medina)
1984	Sister Stella L.	Nes
1983	Of the Flesh	Menardo
1982	Himala	Pilo
1982	Moral	Professor
1982	Boystown

Directing, Writing & Producing

1992

Aswang

Screenplay

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