Jaime Santos (born October 8, 1951), professionally known as Jimmy Santos, is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, and former professional basketball player.
Basketball career
Prior to his acting career, Santos became one of the "starting five" players of
Jose Rizal College Heavy Bombers in which they had won a 1972
NCAA Championship
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together with
Philip Cezar
Philip Dudley Cezar (born December 1, 1952) is a Filipino former basketball coach, player and politician. Known by the monikers "Mr. Stretch", "''Tapal'' King" and "The Scholar", he was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub of the Phil ...
and David Cezar. He would later play for the U/tex Weavers in the commercial league
MICAA
The Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA) was a sports association which existed in Manila, Philippines from 1938 to 1981. Throughout its existence, it staged various sports and was participated by prominent Philippine co ...
, the
PBA's forerunner. Santos also played thirteen games in the PBA's inaugural season (1975) for the 7-Up Uncolas. In the featured Old-timers game during the 1991 PBA All-Star week, Santos was named MVP for his late-game heroics and hijinks on the court, leading his White team over the Blue team.
Showbiz career
Santos began to appear in serious supporting roles in the 1970s feature films his debut movie was ''Bontoc'' with the late action King Fernando Poe, Jr., and his other movies including ''Little Christmas Tree''. In the 1980s he turned to comedy, and became a regular in the Philippine television series ''
Iskul Bukol
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'' and ''
T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show''. He also became a regular host in the
noon-time television variety show ''
Eat Bulaga!
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''. Since then, he starred as lead comic actor in such feature films as ''I Love You 3X a Day'', ''Bondying'' (a remake), ''Wooly Booly'', and ''
Humanap Ka ng Panget
''Humanap Ka ng Panget'' () is a 1991 Filipino comedy film co-written and directed by Ben Feleo.It stars Jimmy Santos and Keempee de Leon, with rapper Andrew E. in his acting debut. It also stars Eddie Gutierrez, Carmi Martin, Gelli de Belen, ...
''.
In 2011, Santos played a supporting role alongside
Vice Ganda
Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's ...
in ''
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin
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'', which gained the distinction of being the
highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.
In 2013, he returned to action via ''Bang Bang Alley'' with co-star
Megan Young
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.
In 2015, Santos returned to comedy via the film ''The Illegal Wife'' with co-stars
Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in P ...
and
Pokwang
Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer.
She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She a ...
.
Santos's most recent film is ''TOL'' in 2019 with co-stars
Enchong Dee
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (, born November 5, 1988), professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV ...
and
Jessy Mendiola
Jessy Mendiola-Manzano (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile, ; December 3, 1992) is a Filipino actress.
Early life
Mendiola was born in Dubai, where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings of a Filipino mother and a Lebanese fa ...
.
Personal life
Jimmy has 3 children, a daughter and 2 sons, his youngest also following the footsteps of his father as a basketball player. He finished banking and finance at the
Jose Rizal College (now Jose Rizal University).
In 2021, Santos started a
YouTube
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channel under the name "Jimmy Saints" where he covers vignettes about his life.
Filmography
Film
Television
*''
Bawal Na Game Show'' (TV5, 2021)
*''
Fill in the Bank
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'' (TV5, 2021)
*''
All-Out Sundays
''All-Out Sundays'' (also known as ''AOS'' or ''AyOS'') is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ken Chan, Rita Daniela, Christian Bautista, Aicelle Santos, ...
'' (GMA Network, 2020) - guest
*''
Mars Pa More'' (GMA Network, 2020) - guest
*''
Ikigai: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special 2019'' (
GMA Network
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, 2019 Post Production) - shot entirely in Tokyo, Japan
*''
The Boobay and Tekla Show
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'' (GMA Network, 2019)
*''
Daddy's Gurl
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'' (GMA Network, 2018)
*''
Hay, Bahay!
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'' (GMA Network, 2017)
*''
Dear Uge
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'' (GMA Network, 2016)
*''
Sabado Badoo
''Sabado Badoo'' () is a 2015 Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Betong Sumaya and Sef Cadayona, it premiered on March 14, 2015. The show concluded on July 25, 2015 with a total of 20 episodes.
Segments
...
'' (GMA Network, 2015) - cameo guest featured footage
*''
Biro Ng Kapalaran: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special 2015'' (
GMA Network
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, 2015 Post Production)
*''
Anyo Ng Pag-Ibig: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special 2014'' (
GMA Network
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, 2014 Post Production)
*''
Vampire Ang Daddy Ko'' (
GMA Network
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, March 9, 2013 – June 12, 2016)
*"Mars" (GMA News TV 27, 2012)
*''
The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto
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'' (
ABS-CBN
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, 2011)
*''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
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'': "Langis" (
ABS-CBN
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, 2011)
*''5 Star Specials'' (TV5, 2011)
*''Talentadong Pinoy'' (TV5, 2010)
*''Love Bug Presents'' (
GMA Network
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, 2010)
*''
Pepito Manaloto
''Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento'' () formerly ''Pepito Manaloto'', ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento'', ''Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' and ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'', is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcas ...
'' (
GMA Network
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, 2011)
*''
Maynila
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'' (
GMA Network
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, 2009)
*''Obra Presents'' (
GMA Network
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, 2008)
*''Ang Mga Anak Ng Maestro: Eat Bulaga Special'' (
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
, 2008) (TV)
*''
Bahay Mo Ba 'To?
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'' (
GMA Network
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, 2007) (TV)
*''Ganyan Kita Kamahal: Eat Bulaga Special'' (
GMA Network
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, 2007) (TV)
*''A Telefantastic Christmas: The GMA All-Star Spcecial'' (
GMA Network
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, 2005) (TV)
*''
Magpakailanman: The Yoyoy Villame Story'' (
GMA Network
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, 2005)
*''True Love: Eat Bulaga Special'' (
GMA Network
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, 2005) (TV)
*''
Idol Ko si Kap
''Idol Ko si Kap'' () is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Bong Revilla, it premiered on September 17, 2000 on the network's KiliTV line up. The series concluded on September 3, 2005 with a tota ...
'' (
GMA Network
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, 2001)
*''Campus Romance'' (
GMA Network
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, 2000)
*''GMA Love Stories'' (
GMA Network
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, 1999)
*''Dear Mikee'' (
GMA Network
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, 1998)
*''Spotlight Drama Specials'' (
GMA Network
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, 1995)
*''Mikee'' (
GMA Network
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, 1994)
*''
Oki Doki Doc
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'' (
ABS-CBN
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, 1993)
*''
Coney Reyes on Camera
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'' (
ABS-CBN
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)
*''GMA Telesine Specials'' (
GMA Network
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)
*''
Eat Bulaga!
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'' (
RPN,
ABS-CBN
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,
GMA Network
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, 1980–present)
*''
Lovingly Yours, Helen
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'' (
GMA Network
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)
*''Stay Awake'' (TV5)
*''Rock & Roll 2000'' (TV5)
*''T.S.C.S.'' (The Sharon Cuneta Show) (ABS-CBN, 1993-1995)
*''Purungtong'' (RPN, 1993)
*''Vilma On Seven'' (
GMA Network
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, 1993)
*''Doon Po Sa Amin'' (RPN, 1993)
*''Gabi ni Dolphy'' (RPN, 1992)
*''Idol Si Pidol'' (TV5, 1992)
*''The Dawn & Jimmy Show'' (IBC, 1989)
*''Maricel Drama Special'' (
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
, 1989)
*''TVJ: Television Jesters'' (IBC, 1989)
*''Plaza 1899'' (RPN, 1987)
*''
T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' (IBC, 1987-1989)
*''Joey & Son'' (RPN, 1980)
*''C.U.T.E'' (IBC, 1977)
*''
John en Marsha'' (RPN, 1977-1990) - Guest
*''
Iskul Bukol
''Iskul Bukol'' is a Philippine situational comedy show that aired on the IBC-13 network from October 1978 to 1988. It starred Filipino comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The show centered around student life in the fictional Wanbo ...
'' (IBC, 1977)
References
External links
*
Jimmy Santoson ''
Eat Bulaga!
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'' site
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1951 births
Living people
ABS-CBN personalities
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel players
Basketball players from Metro Manila
Filipino male comedians
Filipino male television actors
Filipino male film actors
Filipino men's basketball players
Filipino television variety show hosts
Filipino YouTubers
GMA Network personalities
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation personalities
Tagalog people
Male actors from Metro Manila
JRU Heavy Bombers basketball players
People from Pateros
Radio Philippines Network personalities
Shooting guards
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YouTube channels launched in 2016
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