Roger Diaz Pandaan (born January 2, 1970), known professionally as Ogie Diaz (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is popularly known as "''Pekto''", the name of his character in the long-running former television show ''

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''.

Biography

Born on 2 January 1970, Díaz was the sixth of eight siblings. His father was killed during a robbery in 1986 when Diaz was 16. Due to this tragedy, Diaz was not able to continue his

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and focused on

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instead. In 1987, Díaz began his career as an assistant to

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, who remains his close friend up to this date, at ''Mariposa Publications''. In an interview, the latter revealed that he would beg loans from his neighbors for a transportation fare to arrive at Fermin's office at

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. Diaz eventually became a writer during the early '90s; this provided him enough money as his family's breadwinner. Later in his career, Diaz tried his luck on talent managing and acting at

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. Some of his notable talent artists include actress

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and formerly comedian

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. Ogie met his partner Georgette del Rosario, who bore him five children. The couple are open members of the

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community. In 2017, Diaz published his book ''Pak! Humor'' about being a homosexual father.

Filmography

Movies

*Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993) *Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi (1993) * May Minamahal (1993) Didoy *Nag-Iisang Bituin (1994) *Anghel na Walang Langit (1994) *The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) Don *Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy (1994) *Shake Rattle & Roll 5 (1994) Mitoy (segment "Anino") *Pare Ko (1995) Mr. Holgado *Hataw Na! (1995) Oscar Cabalos *Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995) *Rollerboys (1995) Elvis *Radio Romance (1996) Loy *Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) Hector *Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1997) Aphrodite *Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) Alvin *Alipin ng Aliw (1998) *Hiling (1998) Ahrnell *Puso ng Pasko (1998) Talkshow Host *Tigasin (1999) *Live Show (2000) Kadyot *Most Wanted (2000) *Yakapin Mo Ang Umaga (2000) Ayo *Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? (2001) Nestor *Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002) Reporter *Super B (2002) Media Reporter *Sex Drive (2003) Mani *Gagamboy (2004) Stage Manager *One Night Only (2008) Meliton *Call Center Girl (2013) *Maybe This Time (2014)

Television

Showbiz Lingo ''Showbiz Lingo'' (later ''Showbiz Lingo Plus'') was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show. It was first broadcast on August 2, 1992, replacing ''Junior Patrol'', under the name ''Showbiz Lingo'' and on May 11, 1997, after a reform ...

(1992–1999) - showbiz segment *Ganda (1987–1996) - Jaime * Cristy Per Minute (1995–1999) - showbiz segment *

Wansapanataym ''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "''once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to Febr ...

: Salamin (1997) - Menoy * Pwedeng Pwede (1999–2001) - Charlotte *

Bituin ''Bituin'' (International title: ''Star'') is a 2002 musical Philippine soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003 replacing ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' and was replaced by ''Basta't Kasama Kita''. It starred Carol Banawa ...

(2002–2003) - Ogie * S2: Showbiz Sabado (2003) - host *Showbiz No. 1 (2004–2005) - host *

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- showbiz segment (2004–2007) *

Umagang Kay Ganda ''Umagang Kay Ganda'' (, also known as UKG) was a Philippine Breakfast television, morning show that aired on ABS-CBN from June 25, 2007, to May 5, 2020. Prior to ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy, broadcast stoppage and the COVID-19 pand ...

(2007–2008) - showbiz segment * That's My Doc (2008) - Indyanera Jones * Volta (2008) - Gas Napulgas * May Bukas Pa (2009–2010) - Atong *

Momay ''Momay'' is a 2010 Philippine romantic comedy fantasy drama television series loosely based on the comic novel of the same name created by Elena M. Patron and directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, Manny Q. Palo, and Jojo A. Saguin. The series sta ...

(2010) - Mando *

Entertainment Live ''Entertainment Live'' (also known as ''E-Live'') is a Philippine showbiz oriented talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN airing every Saturday afternoon after the defunct noontime show ''Happy Yipee Yehey!''. The show premiered August 4, 2007, replac ...

- Host (2010–2012) *

Mutya ''Mutya'' is a Philippine fantasy series produced and aired by ABS-CBN based on Pablo S. Gomez's comic of the same name. The series introduced child actress Mutya Orquia. The series premiered from January 31, 2011, to May 6, 2011, replacing ' ...

(2011) - Romel * Walang Hanggan (2012) - Kenneth *

Showbiz Inside Report '' Showbiz Inside Report'' (SIR) is a Philippine showbiz oriented talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN, which premiered on February 4, 2012 replacing '' Entertainment Live''. It is hosted by former '' Entertainment Live'' host Ogie Diaz, along with J ...

(2012–2013) *Bet on Your Baby - Guest *

May Isang Pangarap ''May Isang Pangarap'' (International title: ''There's A Dream'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine drama television series directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Erick C. Salud, Manny Q. Palo and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV. The series stars Vina Moral ...

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala ''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' (International title: ''Against All Odds'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine melodrama television series aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from June 17, 2013 to August 23, 2013, replacing ''Ina, Kapatid, Ana ...

* Buzz ng Bayan *

Dyesebel ''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch. Aside appearing in Pilipino Komiks, Dyesebe ...

Nathaniel , nickname = {{Plainlist, * Nat * Nate , footnotes = Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Greek name Nathanael. People with the name Nathaniel * Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player * Nate A ...

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Bas ...

Home Sweetie Home ''Home Sweetie Home'' is a Philippine sitcom broadcast by ABS-CBN, starring Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz. The show premiered on January 5, 2014, replacing ''Toda Max'' and currently airs every Saturday from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM, on the network ...

* Born For You (2016) * The Blood Sisters (2018) - Bruce *

Sandugo The Sandugo was a blood compact, performed in the island of Bohol in the Philippines, between the Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna the chieftain of Bohol on March 16, 1565, to seal their friendship as part of the triba ...

(2019) * Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 (2021) - Himself, virtual houseguest *PIE Night Long (2022) - Himself, guest host

Radio

*Wow ang Showbiz (

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); 2005 *OMJ! (

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); 2013–2020

References

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