Weng Weng

Weng Weng

Born: September 7, 1957
Died: August 29, 1992
in Baclaran, Philippines
Ernesto de la Cruz (September 7, 1957 – August 29, 1992), better known as Weng Weng, was a Filipino actor and martial artist. Only 83 cm (2 feet, 9 inches) tall, he is listed in theGuinness World Records as the shortest adult actor in a leading role. He played Secret Agent 00 in For Y’ur Height Only and The Impossible Kid, and also starred in the western "D’Wild Wild Weng".

Movies for Weng Weng...

The Search for Weng Weng
Title: The Search for Weng Weng
Character: Archive Footage
Released: November 29, 2013
Type: Movie
The bizarre history of Filipino B-films, as told through filmmaker Andrew Leavold's personal quest to find the truth behind its midget James Bond superstar Weng Weng.
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Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Title: Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Character: Self
Released: October 15, 2010
Type: Movie
In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any kind of movie they wanted, any way they pleased. It was a country with extremely lax labor regulations and a very permissive attitude towards cultural expression. As a result, it became a hotbed for the production of cheapie movies. Their history and the genre itself are detailed in this breezy, nostalgic documentary.
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Da Best in da West
Title: Da Best in da West
Released: January 15, 1984
Type: Movie
Bounty hunter Dalton (Lito Lapid) and merchandizer-turned-sheriff Wild Bill Hika (Dolphy) are two of the most effective crime fighters in the West, and their existence in Bronco Town ensures its peace and order. But the two realize that the town's most dangerous menaces are Oligario (Tony Carreon) and his son Facundo (Romy Diaz), whose firm belief in their being above the law make them confident that they can take over the property of rich miner's heiress Estrelita (Yehlen Catral). Can Dalton and Bill save Estrelita--and the rest of Bronco Town--from the clutches of Oligario and Facundo?
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The Cute...The Sexy n' The Tiny
Title: The Cute...The Sexy n' The Tiny
Released: December 25, 1982
Type: Movie
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The Impossible Kid
Title: The Impossible Kid
Character: Agent 00
Released: July 23, 1982
Type: Movie
Weng Weng plays an agent, code-named “00” who works for the Manila branch of Interpol. The Chief sends him in pursuit of an arch villain, Mr X, whose white sock covered head is reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan’s pointed hoods. When Mr X holds the Philippines for ransom two businessmen, Maolo and Simeon, pay his demands. Weng Weng suspects foul play and goes deep undercover to reveal the true identity of the mysterious Mr X.
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D'Wild Wild Weng
Title: D'Wild Wild Weng
Character: Mr. Weng
Released: March 24, 1982
Type: Movie
Mr. Weng and his partner Gordon take on a gang of ninjas and Mexican banditos in California's wild, wild west.
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Legs Katawan Babae
Title: Legs Katawan Babae
Released: July 2, 1981
Type: Movie
Filipino Action movie.
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For Y'ur Height Only
Title: For Y'ur Height Only
Character: Agent 00
Released: July 1, 1981
Type: Movie
Mr. Giant has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van Kohler and is planning to use the Doctor's invention, the N-bomb, to hold the world hostage. The only one who can foil Mr. Giant's evil scheme is Agent 00, a 3-foot-tall filipino martial arts master, expert marksman, top-class romancer and all-around superspy. Can Agent 00 rescue Dr. Kohler before it's too late?
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Agent 00
Title: Agent 00
Released: May 29, 1981
Type: Movie
The diminutive Agent 00, is the number 1 agent from the Secret Agency.
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Stariray
Title: Stariray
Released: February 12, 1981
Type: Movie
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The Quick Brown Fox
Title: The Quick Brown Fox
Released: June 11, 1980
Type: Movie
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Chopsuey Met Big Time Papa
Title: Chopsuey Met Big Time Papa
Released: March 2, 1978
Type: Movie
Obscure Filipino action film starring the famous Weng Weng in an early role.