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Manuel Abanto

  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Cinematographer
  • Additional Crew
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Manuel Abanto is known for Katips (2021), Ang Bangkay (2026) and Memories of the Rising Sun (2019).
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Jerome Ponce and Vince Tañada in Katips (2021)
    Katips
    5.8
    • Cinematographer(as Pandoy Abanto)
    • 2021
    Vean Olmedo, Johnrey Rivas, Mercedes Cabral, and Vince Tañada in Ang Bangkay (2026)
    Ang Bangkay
    • Cinematographer
    • 2026
    Martha Comia in Memories of the Rising Sun (2019)
    Memories of the Rising Sun
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 2019
    Keka (2003)
    Keka
    6.6
    • Camera and Electrical Department(as Manny 'Pandoy' Abanto)
    • 2003

    Credits

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    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Janice De Belen, Seth Fedelin, Karina Bautista, Manilyn Reynes, Richard Gutierrez, Sassa Gurl, Celyn David, Dylan Yturralde, JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith, Arlene Muhlach, Arkin Lagman, Dustin Yu, Matt Lozano, Carla Abellana, Elijah Alejo, Alex Calleja, Ashley Ortega, Loisa Andalio, Ivana Alawi, Ysabel Ortega, Althea Ablan, and Francine Diaz in Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins (2025)
      Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins
      4.1
      • camera operator (segment "2025")
      • 2025
    • Regal Studio Presents (2021)
      Regal Studio Presents
      7.8
      TV Series
      • assistant camera
      • focus puller
      • camera operator
      • 2022–2025
    • Enzo Pineda, Derrick Monasterio, Teejay Marquez, Kiko Estrada, Ruru Madrid, and David Licauco in G! LU (2024)
      G! LU
      5.2
      • focus puller (as Manuel 'Pandoy' Abanto)
      • 2024
    • Joshua Garcia in Ang mga kaibigan ni Mama Susan (2023)
      Ang mga kaibigan ni Mama Susan
      4.9
      • assistant camera
      • focus puller
      • 2023
    • Angel Guardian, Aiko Melendez, Beauty Gonzalez, and Thea Tolentino in Mano po Legacy: The Flower Sisters (2022)
      Mano po Legacy: The Flower Sisters
      6.2
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2022–2023
    • Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez in Ngayon kaya (2022)
      Ngayon kaya
      6.1
      • second assistant camera
      • 2022
    • Mano po Legacy: Her Big Boss (2022)
      Mano po Legacy: Her Big Boss
      8.0
      TV Series
      • assistant camera operator
      • focus puller
      • 2022
    • Sophia Mercado, Kaia, Alexa Averilla, Charlotte Secretario, Angela Hermoso, and Charice Hermoso in Kaia: Blah Blah (2022)
      Kaia: Blah Blah
      Music Video
      • second assistant camera
      • 2022
    • Lance Reblando, Mike Shimamoto, Abe Autea, Bituin Escalante, Christian Bautista, Julie Anne San Jose, and Gab Pangilinan in Still (2021)
      Still
      TV Mini Series
      • camera operator (as Manuel Ortillo Abanto)
      • 2021
    • Angeli Khang in Mahjong Nights (2021)
      Mahjong Nights
      4.9
      • gaffer (as Manuel 'Pandoy' Abanto)
      • 2021
    • Miles Ocampo, Kokoy De Santos, and Khalil Ramos in Love vs Stars (2021)
      Love vs Stars
      7.9
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2021
    • Gloria Diaz, Pokwang, Ryan Bang, Sue Ramirez, and Jerome Ponce in Mommy Issues (2021)
      Mommy Issues
      5.5
      • assistant camera (as Manuel O. Abanto)
      • 2021
    • Xian Lim, Marco Gumabao, and Kylie Verzosa in Parang kayo pero hindi (2021)
      Parang kayo pero hindi
      5.4
      TV Mini Series
      • assistant camera operator (as Manuel 'Pandoy' Abanto)
      • 2021
    • Alex Diaz, Elora Españo, Sarah Carlos, Kenneth Earl Medrano, and Kate Lapuz in Carpool (2020)
      Carpool
      TV Mini Series
      • camera operator
      • 2020
    • Ara Mina, Lito Pimentel, Efren Reyes Jr., Ryza Cenon, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Josef Elizalde, and AJ Muhlach in Bella Bandida (2020)
      Bella Bandida
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2020

    Cinematographer

    • Vean Olmedo, Johnrey Rivas, Mercedes Cabral, and Vince Tañada in Ang Bangkay (2026)
      Ang Bangkay
      • cinematographer
      • 2026
    • Rez Cortez and Jhassy Busran in Huling sayaw ni Erlinda (2024)
      Huling sayaw ni Erlinda
      Short
      • director of photography
      • 2024
    • Joaquin Domagoso, Vean Olmedo, Sarah Holmes, Bodjie Pascua, JM Yusores, Johnrey Rivas, Brae Luke Quirante, Marlo Mortel, Nicole Laurel, Adelle Ibarrientos, Jomar Bautista, Cassy Legaspi, and Juan Karlos Labajo in Ako si Ninoy (2023)
      Ako si Ninoy
      2.9
      • director of photography
      • 2023
    • Leandré Adams, Drei Arias, April Gustilo, and Seon Quintos in Baka sakali (2023)
      Baka sakali
      5.3
      • director of photography (as Manuel 'Pandoy' Abanto)
      • 2023
    • Adonis X (2022)
      Adonis X
      6.5
      • director of photography (as Manuel 'Pandoy' Abanto)
      • 2022
    • Juan Calma and Joni McNab in La traidora (2022)
      La traidora
      5.0
      • director of photography (as Manuel 'Pandoy' Abanto)
      • 2022
    • Jerome Ponce and Vince Tañada in Katips (2021)
      Katips
      5.8
      • Cinematographer (as Pandoy Abanto)
      • 2021
    • Martha Comia in Memories of the Rising Sun (2019)
      Memories of the Rising Sun
      Short
      • director of photography
      • 2019
    • Manang Biring (2015)
      Manang Biring
      6.5
      • director of photography
      • 2015

    Additional Crew

    • Nadine Lustre in Chain Mail (2015)
      Chain Mail
      4.7
      • behind the scenes (as Manuel Obanto)
      • 2015
    • Bala Bala: Maniwala ka (2009)
      Bala Bala: Maniwala ka
      • technical director
      • 2009
    • John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo in A Very Special Love (2008)
      A Very Special Love
      6.6
      • crowd control (as Pandoy)
      • 2008

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Manny Abando

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