Tony Velasquez
| Tony Velasquez | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1910 Ulilang Kawayan, Paco, Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | 1997 (aged 86–87) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
Notable works | Kenkoy |
| Collaborators | Romualdo Ramos |
Antonio "Tony" Velasquez (29 October 1910 – 1997) was a Filipino illustrator regarded as the Father of Tagalog comics and as the pioneer and founding father of the Philippine comics industry. He was the co-creator of Kenkoy, an “iconic Philippine comic strip character”.