Boy Alano

In this Philippine name, the family name is Alano.

Hernando Alano (March 20, 1941 – July 23, 2022), better known as Boy Alano, was a Filipino actor. He won the award for Best Child Actor at the 5th Asian Filmfest.^[1]

Boy Alano
Alano in 2018
Born	Hernando Alano (1941-03-20)March 20, 1941 Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died	July 23, 2022(2022-07-23) (aged 81) Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1951–2022

Early life

He was the third child of Consuelo Sotto and Exequiel Alano. He went to Moises Salvador Elementary School and finished high school at National University. He did a year in Far Eastern University and took Commerce. His first dream was to become a businessman.^[1]

Career

He first appeared in the 1951 film Roberta and became popular in Kiko. He made about 200 films and television shows since 1950. He was also on the radio show Ricky Romantiko on DZXL every Sunday. His best friends were Victor Wood and Renato del Prado.^[1]

Death

Boy Alano died on July 23, 2022, in Sampaloc, Manila at the age of 81.^[2]

Filmography

Film

As an actor

• 1951 – Roberta
• 1951 – Anghel ng Pag-ibig
• 1952 – Rebecca
• 1953 – El Indio
• 1953 – Munting Koronel
• 1953 – Anak ng Espada
• 1953 – Maldita
• 1954 – Musikong Bumbong
• 1955 – Kuripot
• 1956 – Prince Charming
• 1957 – Batang Bangkusay
• 1958 – The Day of the Trumpet – Best Child Actor, 5th Asian Filmfest
• 1964 – Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis
• 1966 – James Batman
• 1988 – Kambal Tuko – Boy Unano
• 1988 – Bobo Cop
• 1993 – Dagul – Fernandez
• 1994 – Col. Billy Bibit, RAM – Informer
• 1995 – Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan – Tino / Tina
• 1996 – Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
• 2000 – Juan & Ted: Wanted
• 2001 – Hindi Sisiw ang Kalaban Mo – Egay
• 2002 – Lapu-Lapu – Lagum
• 2003 – A.B. Normal College – Dominic's father
• 2012 – Of All the Things
• 2014 – Gangster Lolo
• 2015 – Manila's Finest – Lookout

As writer

• 1991 – Cheeta-eh, Ganda Lalake?

Television

• 1998 – Back to Iskul Bukol
• 2002–2008 – Magpakailanman
• 2005 – Walang Kukurap
• 2005 – Mulawin
• 2005 – Sugo
• 2005 – Baywalk
• 2006 – Noel
• 2007 – Dalawang Tisoy
• 2007 – Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
• 2007–2009 – Ful Haus
• 2008 – Codename: Asero
• 2008 – Joaquin Bordado
• 2009 – May Bukas Pa
• 2009 – Show Me Da Manny
• 2009 – Totoy Bato
• 2010 – Maynila
• 2010 – Kaya ng Powers
• 2010 – JejeMom
• 2010 – Pilyang Kerubin
• 2010 – Pidol's Wonderland
• 2010 – Untold Stories mula sa Face to Face
• 2011 – I Heart You, Pare!