Raymond Lauchengco (born November 29, 1964) is a Filipino actor, artist, and singer with roots in musical theater. His foray into showbusiness began at the age of 12 when he played the role of Louis, son of Anna, in the Repertory Philippines staging of ''The King and I''.

Career

Lauchengco went on to join mainstream Philippine showbusiness at the age of 18, cementing his reputation as one of the hottest teen idols of the 1980s when he appeared as one of five young male leads in the hugely popular film, ''

Bagets ''Bagets'' () is a 1984 two-part Filipino youth-oriented comedy film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes under the production of Viva Films. Plot The movie focuses on the lives of five young boys - boy next door Adie, "overstaying" Tonton, the g ...

''. Lauchengco was the Philippine representative to the prestigious Tokyo Music Festival in 1987 and has performed in both solo and group concerts in over 25 countries. He is the recipient of the Aliw Award for Best Concert Collaboration for the concert series, The Best of Us, with Ayen Laurel. Raymond has released seven albums, to both critical and commercial success. On June 23, 1993, he launched the album "New Every Morning" at the Cosmo Bar, and his first album under Dyna Records. His eighth album, ''The Promise'', released by Viva Records, was released on May 17, 2014.

Filmography

Television

*'' That's Entertainment'' (GMA Network) *''Penthouse on 7'' (GMA 7) *'' Champoy'' (RPN 9) *''Germspesyal'' (GMA 7) *''

GMA Supershow ''GMA Supershow'', formerly titled as ''Germside'' and ''Germspesyal'', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted ...

'' (GMA 7) *''Saturday Entertainment'' (GMA 7) *''RSVP'' (GMA 7) *''Dance Upon a Time'' (RJTV 29) *''Penthouse on RJTV'' (RJTV 29) *''

ASAP Natin 'To ''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'' (''ASAP''; ), currently branded as ''ASAP Natin 'To'' (), is a Philippine television variety show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Day ...

'' (ABS-CBN 2) *'' StarStruck'' (GMA 7) *''

Wowowee ''Wowowee'' () is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN from 2005 to 2010. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The ...

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Pinoy Big Brother ''Pinoy Big Brother'', more popularly known by its abbreviated title ''PBB'', is the Philippine version of the '' Big Brother'' reality game show franchise. The word '' Pinoy'' in the title is a colloquial term for the Filipino people. Is a Phi ...

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Happy Yipee Yehey! ''Happy Yipee Yehey!'' is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN and worldwide through The Filipino Channel.

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Eat Bulaga! ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...

'' (RPN 9; ABS-CBN 2; GMA 7) *''

Maalaala Mo Kaya ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...

'' (ABS-CBN 2) *''Sing Galing'' (TV5) *''

Magpakailanman ''Magpakailanman'' ( en, Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the '' E.S.P.'' ...

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Maynila Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated ...

'' (GMA 7) *'' Bagets: Just Got Lucky'' (TV5) *''

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The Ryzza Mae Show ''The Ryzza Mae Show'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Ryzza Mae Dizon, it premiered on April 8, 2013 on the network's afternoon line up. The show concluded on September 18, 2015 with a total of 636 episo ...

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Tonight with Arnold Clavio ''Tonight with Arnold Clavio'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by Q and GMA News TV. Hosted by Arnold Clavio, it premiered on Q on April 5, 2010. The show concluded on Q on February 18, 2011. It started airing on GMA News TV on ...

'' (GTV 27) *''

Magandang Buhay ''Magandang Buhay'' () is a Philippine morning talk show that premiered on April 18, 2016, and airs every Monday to Friday at 09:00 ( PST), replacing ''Kris TV''. The show was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN until the network's shutdown in 2020. ...

'' (ABS-CBN 2, Kapamilya Channel & A2Z 11) *''

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'' (GMA 7) *''

Dear Uge ''Dear Uge'' is a Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Eugene Domingo and Divine Aucina, it premiered on February 14, 2016 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacing ''Wowowin''. The show conc ...

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Film

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'' (Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Films & Viva Films, 2018) – Dave *''Felix Manalo Story'' (Viva Films, 2015) - Dominador *'' Of All the Things'' (2012) – Dan *''

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'' (2010) – Ciara and Julia's father *''Ten Little Indians: Part 2'' (1996) – Tonton *''Joey Boy Munti, 15 anyos ka sa Muntinlupa'' (1991) *''Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors'' (1990) – Prof. Paul Cruz *''Remember Me, Mama'' (1987) *''Bagets 2'' (1984) – Arnel *''Hotshots'' (1984)- Danny *''Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala'' (1984) – Jun *''

'' (1984) – Arnel *''Saan Darating ang Umaga?'' (1983) – Raul *''Cross My Heart'' (1982) – Ryan

Discography

* ''Raymond'' (1983) * ''Dreamboy'' (1984) * ''Rated R'' (1988) * ''Walang Kupas'' (1992) * ''New Every Morning'' (1993) * ''Bagong Bayani Alay Kay Flor'' (1995) * ''SCE: Raymond Lauchengco'' (1998) * ''Raymond Lauchengco'' (2005) * ''Full Circle'' (2007) * ''The Promise'' (2014)

Concert events

* Phil. Star article: Raymond & Menchu Lauchengco – Sibling Revelry show (Feb 2010)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Raymond Lauchengco Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lauchengco, Raymond 1964 births Living people Filipino male musical theatre actors Filipino evangelicals 20th-century Filipino male singers That's Entertainment (Philippine TV series) GMA Network personalities Filipino people of Chinese descent Radio Philippines Network personalities Male actors from Manila Musicians from Manila Filipino male film actors 21st-century Filipino male singers Filipino television variety show hosts tl:Raymond Lauchengco