Pablito Sarmiento (June 29, 1942 - August 27, 1998), better known as Babalu, was a Filipino comedian and actor.

Babalu is considered as "one of the most famous and beloved comedians" in the Philippines. He was a Filipino celebrity under ABS-CBN. He is the nephew of the famous actor Panchito Alba. Dolphy, the king of Philippine Comedy, discovered Babalu's talent as a comedian. His screen name was a reference to his long chin ("baba" is the Filipino term for "chin") of which was sometimes a subject of on-screen ridicule, usually by himself. Babalu was given a featured role on the Philippines' leading comedy-variety show Buhay Artista. His appearances in movies and television included the shows Home Along Da Riles and Oki Doki Doc. Babalu's life story was featured on the television show Maalaala Mo Kaya "Imahe ng Berhen" on July 3, 2003.

Biography

He grew up in Sampaloc, Manila in his grandmother's home with his mother, one sister and three brothers. Babalu fathered a child out of wedlock who's now a grown man, Aquarius Lindol Sarmiento. For several years and until his death, he was living with his long-time partner who eventually became his wife prior to his death, only known by the name of Lallaine (who is younger than him), with whom he had a child named Lila.