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List Of Filipino Comedians
This is a list of notable Filipino comedians. See also * List of comedians * Comedy in the Philippines Notes and references {{Reflist, 2 Filipino comedians, Lists of Filipino people, Comedians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai-Ai De Las Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best known for her role in the film ''Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003), which became a Blockbuster (entertainment), blockbuster hit. On account of the film's popularity, a television series spin-off (media), spin-off was produced, as well as three sequels: ''Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat'' (2008), ''Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' (2010) and ''Enteng ng Ina Mo'' (2011), with delas Alas reprising her role. She also appeared in the comedy film ''Our Mighty Yaya'', which premiered on May 10, 2017, through Regal Entertainment. Early and personal life Delas Alas is the daughter of Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas ''née'' Hernández (died December 30, 2013), and was later adopted by her older, unmarried aunt, Justa delas Alas. She ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first heard over DZRH in 1949) '' Gulong ng Palad'' as a household mother of Luisa. Early life and career Caridad Sanchez is her real and stage name. Both her father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children, and she is the youngest. She dreamt to become a lawyer before she become an actress. As a professional actress she did Visayan films and then starred in many TV shows in supporting roles in the early 1960s to the 1970s. She honed her acting skills working with big stars such as Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Fernando Poe Jr. She was later cast in bigger roles in the late 1970s. She became a TV household favorite as Nanay Edad in ''Gulong ng Palad,'' a classic radio serial turne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Marquez
Joselito Perez Marquez (born Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.; October 7, 1957) better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician and former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born to the late film director Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Marquez Hoffman and Melanie Marquez. He was city mayor of Parañaque, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the congressional race in May 2004. Marquez ran again as mayor of Parañaque in the 2010 elections, but lost to the city's incumbent mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. He is retired from politics and is focused on his TV and movie projects. He is a contract artist of ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the Great Taste Coffee Makers, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin Tonics, which would later be popularly known as Barangay Ginebra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Manalo
Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo, is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network. He is also known for his observational comedy humor in his stand-up performances. Career Manalo first appeared in the children's educational show Boyoyong in 1990. He also appears on TV soap opera series Valiente in 1992 as one of the supporting characters. He later started working behind the scenes as a production assistant on ''Eat Bulaga!''. He then became a comedian and with his friend Wally Bayola, who was also entering show business around the same time, later became a comic duo. He also appeared in several sitcoms on GMA Network like '' Daddy Di Do Du'' and '' Ful Haus'', both starring Vic Sotto. In 2010, Manalo returned to TV5 (formerly ABC 5) for his former sitcom, '' My Darling Aswang'' with Vic Sotto & Ritchie Reyes (also known as Ritchie D' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ike Lozada
Enrique Tagle Lozada, also known as Kuya Ike, or Iking (July 5, 1943 – March 8, 1995) was a Filipino actor, comedian, and television host. Early life Lozada was born on July 7, 1943 in Iloilo City. He was 2nd of brood of 4, he is the son of the late Jose Lozada, Sr. He started acting at the age of 11 on the movie '' Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan'' with the younger Susan Roces. Death He died on March 8, 1995 in Manila of a heart attack at the Quezon City Medical Center. He was 51. His remains were laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque. Filmography Film *''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' (1958) *''Strangers in the Night'' (1966) *''Langit Pa Rin Kita'' (1967) *''Sons of the Lo' Waist Gang'' (1967) *''Bertang Palengke'' (1967) *''Shing-A-Ling-A-Loo, Pretty Girl'' (1967) *''Somebody Cares'' (1967) *''Way Out in the Country'' (1967) *''Top Ten'' (1967) *''Goin' to A-Go-Go'' (1967) *''Shake-a-Boom! (Naghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan)'' (1967) *''Mash K' Pops'' (1967) *''Sitting i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Moreno
German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director. Early life Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina. He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite. His father died after an incident involving an American soldier. Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold ''bibingka'', peanuts, and cigarettes. He also became a jeepney barker. Career Early career Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and ''telonero'' (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater in 1957. His first break was a role as Jesus Christ for the Manila Grand Opera House. He later went on to pursue a career as a comedian of the bodabil stage and the post-war screen. Later career In 1963, Moreno took his comedy act to Sampaguita Picture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugene Domingo
Eugena Roxas Domingo (born July 23, 1971), popularly known as Eugene Domingo, is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as the "Comedy Star for All Seasons" and was a sidekick of Ai-Ai delas Alas in the '' Ang Tanging Ina'' series (20032010), until her very first lead film role in ''Kimmy Dora'' in 2009. Domingo's other notable films include ''Bahay Kubo'' (2007) for which she received her first Best Supporting Actress award. Her most successful film to date is the Cinemalaya entry, '' Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank'' (2011), which is the highest-grossing independent film in Philippine history. The film was an official entry for various international film festivals in Vancouver, South Korea, Hawaii, Japan, and Italy. The film was also chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines to represent the Philippines in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethel Booba
Ethyl Gabison-Salazar (born December 17, 1976), also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipina TV personality, author, singer, and comedienne. She has also worked in the recording industry. She was the first been crowned as the celebrity champion at Tawag ng Tanghalan of the noon-time television show It's Showtime. Career Gabison is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of ''Extra Challenge''. She also guest judged for '' Kakaibang Idol'', a special edition of ''Philippine Idol''. Before becoming a star, she joined the singing contest of ABC, ''Sing Galing''. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After winning the title and being held the grand champion, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became one of the housemates of '' Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2''. She currently makes several appearances on ABS-CBN. On September 18, 2016, Gabison launched her first book titled ''#Charotism: The W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Early life and education Quizon was born at Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera St.) in Tondo, Manila, on July 25, 1928. His parents were married on July 14, 1925, in Malate, Manila. His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 5, 1899 – May 14, 1972), was a ship engine worker from Bulacan stationed in the Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera (February 5, 1903 – September 12, 1986), was a seamstress and a school teacher. He had four brothers and five sisters. Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools. He attended the Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de Los Reyes Elementary School until the seventh grade. For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey De Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Early life De Leon was the second child of Jose Seoane de Leon (1918–2008) of Spanish Filipino descent, and Emma Manahan Ramos (1925–2019). His paternal grandfather was the first mayor of Malolos, Bulacan. When he was three years old, his parents divorced. His father then moved to Madrid, Spain and eventually remarried. Career Prior to being an entertainer, de Leon earned his architecture degree from the National University in Manila. He was also a disc jockey for 12 radio stations when he was starting out. De Leon started his showbiz career in the 1960s as a radio disc jockey and announcer. He worked for 12 radio stations, including all seven radio stations owne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dagul
Romeo "Romy" Queddeng Pastrana (born October 5, 1958), professionally known as Dagul, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician best known for being a host of the children's sketch program ''Goin' Bulilit''. He has dwarfism. Acting career Romy Pastrana was scouted by singer-host Randy Santiago in 1998. Santiago would later dub him as "Dagul" which is a colloquial term in Pampanga meaning tall or big which contrasts his short height. From doing smaller roles in movies such as ''Isprikitik, Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999) and ''Juan & Ted: Wanted'' (2000), Dagul gained even more exposure when he became Long Mejia's sparring partner in GMA's defunct comedy sitcom ''Kool Ka Lang'' (2001). Viewers already appreciated the "Long and Dagul" tandem when the former decided to transfer to ABS-CBN. Dagul followed. Long Mejia became a regular co-host of Willie Revillame's ''Masayang Tanghali Bayan'', while Dagul did some guest appearances. Soon the tandem split up. Long was included in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matimtiman Cruz
Maria Josefa Cruz (August 21, 1921 – April 14, 1992), better known by her screen name Matimtiman Cruz, was a Filipina radio personality, actress and comedian. Career Matimtiman started her movie career with Sampaguita Pictures. She later switched to comedy becoming one of the favorite and highly paid comedian in the 1950s. She was featured in 96 films from 1955 to 1988, mostly performing comedic roles. Personal life She was married to Perfecto Ursua Manego, writer/director - in DZRH, DZPI and channel 11 (died December 1968), wherein they had 4 children - Veronidia, Angelito, Perfecto "Jun Cruz", and Wilfredo "Willy Cruz". Her longtime partner, Jaime Llave, an actor-comedian who was best known by his screen name Balot - stood as the father of her children. Awards Before she joined the movies, Matimtiman was voted as Miss Batangas in 1937 as well as ''Bb. Ilang-ilang ng Silangan'' (Miss Ilang-ilang of the East). As an actress, Matimtiman was nominated for Best Supporting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
