José "Pepe" Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 27, 1930 – January 24, 2013) was a Filipino game show host, television personality, actor, and singer.
[1] He gained fame as the first champion of the original television reality competition show Tawag ng Tanghalan (1955).
[2][3] Pimentel later became known as the host of Family Kwarta o Kahon, which ran for 38 years and was considered the precursor and inspiration for popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong.
After his show business career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.
Pimentel died on January 24, 2013, in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, at the age of 82.