Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host.
Career
Born and raised in the province of
Cebu
Cebu (; ceb, Sugbo), officially the Province of Cebu ( ceb, Lalawigan sa Sugbo; tl, Lalawigan ng Cebu; hil, Kapuroan sang Sugbo), is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, and consists of a main island and 167 ...
, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by
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 ...
in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He started his career as an stand-up comedian on their TV shows and films. He is most notable for his role in
Etheria
''Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' (International title: ''Etheria: The Fifth Kingdom of Encantadia'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the second installment of the Encantad ...
as Banak in 2005. In 2012, he was cast in
My Daddy Dearest
''My Daddy Dearest'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ogie Alcasid in the title role. It premiered on June 11, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Ali ...
as Marco and the following year, became part of the cast of
Ismol Family
''Ismol Family'' is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Ryan Agoncillo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on June 22, 2014 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up ...
playing the role of Bobong.
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards
* 2013 BVU Cougars football team
* 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television
* 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television
* 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television
* CPDRC Dancing Inmates
References
External links
*
Sparkle profile
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1973 births
Living people
Filipino male television actors
Filipino male comedians
Male actors from Cebu
Participants in Philippine reality television series
GMA Network personalities
Filipino television variety show hosts