Peck Pinon - A tribute by Francis Tanseco.

 A TRIBUTE for PERFECTO "PECK" PINON. 


Born : MAY 10, 1917  Died : JANUARY 07, 2006.

Artist Peck Pinon created/painted two (2) Nora Aunor portraits in the 70's. Mr. Peck Pinon was likely 50 years old in 1970 when he painted his two Nora Aunor paintings, if he painted those in 1970.

His Nora Aunor painting portrays the actress in Filipiniana dress and as a Movie Queen/Superstar.

He is well known as being a celebrity PAINTER in the PHILIPPINES. 

Here below is a reel I created on Facebook Reel as a tribute to Mr. Peck Pinon.



A big salute to you sir Peck Pinon. 

Mabuhay at maraming salamat po!

Perfecto "Peck" Pinon and his Nora Aunor painting Movie Queen/Superstar.

Please see here below an AI generated statement on Peck Pinon.

Perfecto "Peck" Piñon (1917–2006) was a versatile Filipino artist who achieved fame across two distinct careers: first as a celebrated comedian and actor, and later as a prominent modernist painter.
1. Comedy and Entertainment Career
Known by his stage name "Tugak," Piñon was a mainstay of Philippine cinema and vaudeville (bod-a-bil) for over five decades.
  • Legendary Duo: He rose to stardom in the 1950s as half of the comedy team Pugak and Tugak, alongside Conrado Piring (Pugak). The duo was famous for their slapstick humor and matched bald heads—Piñon famously shaved his head to complement his partner’s natural look.
  • Film Achievements: He starred in numerous popular films, including:
    • Is My Guy
       (1954).
    • Pitong Pasiklab (1962).
    • Spoof hits like Pogi Dozen (1967) and We Only Live Wa-Is (1968).
  • Music: He also recorded novelty records as part of his comedic persona.
2. Fine Arts Career
In the late 1960s, Piñon retired from acting to return to his "first love," painting, using the name Peck Piñon.
  • Celebrity Artist: He became a highly sought-after artist, commissioned to create murals and portraits for high-profile figures, including Philippine Presidents and various celebrities.
  • Modernist Style: His work is characterized by an abstract modernist and expressionist style, often featuring subjects like birds, landscapes, and daily Filipino life.
  • Entrepreneurship: He successfully owned and operated the 
    Peck Piñon Art Gallery
     chain for 30 years, with a notable location at Harrison Plaza in Manila.
  • International Recognition: His paintings have been featured in private collections internationally and continue to appear in auctions.
He immigrated to the United States in 1995 and passed away in 2006.

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