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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
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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
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, 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 ''
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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 ''
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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 ''
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''. In 2011, Santos played a supporting role alongside
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in ''
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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
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. In 2015, Santos returned to comedy via the film ''The Illegal Wife'' with co-stars
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. Santos's most recent film is ''TOL'' in 2019 with co-stars
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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
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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) *''
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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'' (
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, 2019 Post Production) - shot entirely in Tokyo, Japan *''
The Boobay and Tekla Show ''The Boobay and Tekla Show'' (also known as ''TBATS'') is a Philippine television comedy talk show broadcast by YouTube and GMA Network. The show premiered as a streaming television show on YouTube in 2018. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Frasc ...
'' (GMA Network, 2019) *''
Daddy's Gurl ''Daddy's Gurl'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Chris Martinez (director), Chris Martinez, it stars Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza in the title role. It premiered on October 13, 2018 on the network' ...
'' (GMA Network, 2018) *''
Hay, Bahay! ''Hay, Bahay!'' () is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bibeth Orteza, it stars Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Oyo Boy Sotto, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Kristine Hermosa. It premiered on ...
'' (GMA Network, 2017) *''
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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'' (
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, 2015 Post Production) *'' Anyo Ng Pag-Ibig: Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special 2014'' (
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, 2014 Post Production) *'' Vampire Ang Daddy Ko'' (
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, March 9, 2013 – June 12, 2016) *"Mars" (GMA News TV 27, 2012) *''
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, 2011) *''5 Star Specials'' (TV5, 2011) *''Talentadong Pinoy'' (TV5, 2010) *''Love Bug Presents'' (
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, 2007) (TV) *''Ganyan Kita Kamahal: Eat Bulaga Special'' (
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, 2005) (TV) *'' Magpakailanman: The Yoyoy Villame Story'' (
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, 2001) *''Campus Romance'' (
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, 2000) *''GMA Love Stories'' (
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, 1999) *''Dear Mikee'' (
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, 1998) *''Spotlight Drama Specials'' (
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, 1994) *''
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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'' (
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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'' (
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, 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 *''
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'' (IBC, 1977)


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