Manuel Barbeyto
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Biography
Manuel Barbeyto (March 20, 1902 - October 26, 1979) was a Filipino actor of early 1930s before the war struck in the City of Manila. Barbeyto made his first appearance in the silent movie Mary, I Love You in 1926.
Background
Barbeyto was born in Tondo, Manila, where he was raised by his parents, Inocencio Barbeyto and Catalina Costosa. He made two movies under Filippine Pictures, Ang Batang Tulisanwith Mary Walter and Dalagang Silangan. He was one of the youngsters in 1939 movie Mga Anak ng Lansangan (Sons of the Street), Santa (Saint) under Majestic Pictures and his last movie before the war Mahal Pa Rin Kita (I Still Love You). Barbeyto returned doing mature roles in 1946 in the movies Tayug, Ang Batang Api, Siyudad sa Ilalim ng Lupa (City under the Ground), Walang Kamatayan (Immortal),Limang Misteryo (Seven Mysteries), and many more.