Allan Quilantang (born December 13, 1958), popularly known by his stage name Allan K., is a

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comedian, actor, singer and TV host. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show ''

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Career

Allan K's first appearance in ''

'' was in the segment "Bulagaan"; before joining the show he performed in bars, and in other countries. He became a regular host of ''Eat Bulaga!'' with his own segment entitled "Allan Nose (a pun on the

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word ''knows'') Best". During his stay in ''Eat Bulaga!'', one challenge for him was to walk from

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) to Cathedral of

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(estimated distance: 16.8 km) and perform in the EB Babes' Bebot division competition. Alongside ''Eat Bulaga!'', Allan K was also a host of '' All Star K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge'' together with singer and host Jaya Ramsey from 2004 to 2009. Allan K previously hosted ''

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'' with co-host Jaya Ramsey, and co-hosted the comedy talent show '' Comedy Bar'' with

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. Allan K was inducted into the "Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame" in 2014 for contributing his singing, acting, and hosting. He owned comedy bars Klownz and Zirkoh. Several celebrities permanently performed nightly at his comedy bars. Unfortunately, both establishments filed for bankruptcy in 2020, because of the

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, which greatly affected the economy. On the December 12, 2020 episode of Eat Bulaga's segment Bawal Judgmental, he and his co-host Wally Bayola admitted that they were afflicted with COVID-19. In his statement, he said that he was brought to a hospital ICU because of the severity of his infection. Luckily Allan K quickly recovered from the virus and its effects. Allan K identifies as gay.

Filmography

Television

Film

* ''

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'' (1995) * '' Rubberman'' (1996) * ''Hindi Ako Ander... Itanong Mo Kay Kumander'' (1996) * ''Onyok Tigasin'' (1997) * ''Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian'' (1997) * ''Bilib Ako Sa'yo'' (1999) * ''Ms. Kristina Moran: Babaeng Palaban'' (1999) * ''Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Nga Ba, Darling)'' (2000) * ''Bahay ni Lola'' (2001) * ''Bakit Papa'' (2002) * ''Singsing ni Lola'' (2002) * ''Fantastic Man'' (2003) * ''Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo!'' (2005) * ''Lovestruck'' (2005) * '' Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On'' (as Ina Magenta) (2006) * '' TxT'' (2006) * ''Pasukob'' (2007) * ''

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'' (voiceover) (2008) * ''

Ang Darling Kong Aswang Ang Darling Kong Aswang (lit. "My ''Aswang'' Darling"), also known as ''Ang Darling Kong Asawa'', is a 2009 Filipino comedy horror film. Plot Victor (Vic Sotto) is a single father who falls in love with Elisa (Cristine Reyes) who turns out to b ...

'' (2009) * ''D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?'' (2012) * ''

Si Agimat, si Enteng at si Ako ''Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako'' () is a 2012 Filipino fantasy, comedy and action film starring Vic Sotto, Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and Judy Ann Santos. The film is a crossover of the ''Agimat'' and ''Enteng Kabisote'' film franchise ...

'' (2012) * ''Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers'' (2016) * '' Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles'' (2018)

Awards

*Winner, Best Male TV Host For ''Eat Bulaga'' on GMA 7 in 2011 *Inducted into the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame 2014

References