Manny Castañeda

Manny Castaneda (died June 30, 2024) was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter.

Career
Castañeda first appeared as an actor in the movie Aliw. He was best known for his roles in Oro Plata Mata, Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo.

He also directed the movies Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan, May Isang Pamilya, and Shame.

Death
Castañeda was found dead in his apartment on June 30, 2024, three days after he was last seen. According to his nephew, he died due to complications of heart and kidney disease.

As an actor

 * Aliw (1979)
 * Oro, Plata, Mata (1982)
 * Relasyon (1982)
 * Desire (1982)
 * Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (1984)
 * Sana'y Wala nang Wakas (1986)
 * Sic O'Clock News (1987-1990)
 * Darna (1991)
 * Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992)
 * Hindi Kita Malilimutan (1993)
 * Nang Iniwan Mo Ako (1997)
 * Scorpio Nights 2 (1999)
 * Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2007)
 * Ang Probinsyano (2020)
 * Makiling (2024)

As a director

 * Gwapings Dos (1993)
 * Shake, Rattle and Roll V (1994)
 * April, May, June (1998)

As a writer

 * Maalaala Mo Kaya (1997)
 * Bahay ni Lola 2 (2005)