Philip Supnet

Doughlas Arthur Supnet, professionally known as Philip Supnet, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is also known as Kuhol after the character he played in Mongolian Barbecue.

Early life

Doughlas Arthur Supnet was born on May 26, 1959.

Career

Philip Supnet as a comedian-actor became known by the name "Kuhol" due to his thick lips. He is also known for his small stature.
"Kuhol" is the name of the character Supnet was best known for. Kuhol was the sidekick of Jun Urbano's Mr. Shooli in the 1980s political satire Mongolian Barbecue.
His other appearances in film include Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue, Juan & Ted: Wanted and Walang Iwanan... Peksman!. His last role was in the 2023 film Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak.

Later life and death

In 2007, Supnet was a Barangay councilor in North Fairview, Quezon City. He was reportedly married but bore no child from the union and later separated from his wife.
In April 2018, Supnet was detained by the police for child abuse after allegedly kissing his 10-year old goddaughter in the lips.
Due to family issues, Supnet later became homeless taking shelter in a multi-cab vehicle owned by Barangay North Fairview government. He relied on friends within the community and begging to keep living.
Supnet died on December 22, 2025 due to complications from hyperthyroidism and pneumonia.