Chiquito was born Augusto Valdes Pangan in
Manila. Chiquito was befriended by
Fernando Poe, Sr., and with Poe's assistance, started a film career. Chiquito portrayed the very first male version of
Darna in the film
Teribol Dobol, preceding
Dolphy, who only later came out with his own "portrayal" of the superheroine in
Darna, Kuno?. By the 1980s, his brother Rene served as president and general manager of their production companies Sotang Bastos and Archer Productions. In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a
FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in
Lovingly Yours, Helen, a film dramatization of the radio and
GMA television show hosted by
Helen Vela. Chiquito also entered local politics. He was elected three times as member of the municipal council of
Makati, serving from 1969 to 1972, 1988 to 1989, He was a member of the
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan during his political career. In 1994, Chiquito made a brief showbiz comeback when he teamed up with rapper-comedian
Andrew E. in the film
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga (Lookalayk) under Viva Films. The movie was a big success and later on had a television spin-off that same year entitled ''Puno't Bunga
produced by Studio Viva (formerly Viva Television) and aired over GMA Network. He later had supporting roles in films like Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko
(opposite Janno Gibbs), Bangers (with Joey de Leon and Andrew E.), and Strict ang Parents Ko'' (with Amanda Page). ==Personal life==