Bayani Rogacion Jr.[2] (born January 3, 1969), known professionally as Bayani Agbayani, is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian.[3] After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS-CBN once more. Most of his television shows involves hosting, though he starred in several sitcoms. Most of his films involve actions with comedy. He is a graduate of Mass Communication in Broadcasting at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Bayani Agbayani | |
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 Agbayani in 2023 | |
| Born | Bayani Rogacion, Jr.[1] January 3, 1969 Silang, Cavite, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Polytechnic University of the Philippines(BA) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Agents | |
| Spouse |
Lenlen B. Remolacio-Agbayani
(m. 2000) |
| Children | 4 |
Early life edit
Bayani Agbayani was born as Bayani Rogacion Jr. on January 3, 1969, in Silang, Cavite. He worked as a vendor and porter to support himself in college.[4] Agbayani is a practicing Roman Catholic.[4] And also worked as extra in the television show of the late Apeng Daldal "Cafeteria Aroma" on GMA Network.
Career edit
Upon graduating from college, Agbayani was hired by GMA Network as one of the production staff for the then noontime show Lunch Date. When the show was reformatted to SST: Salo-Salo Together, he was absorbed into the new show and started appearing occasionally as an extra during the show's segment skits. He eventually started appearing on camera (he was introduced by the mononym Bayani) since then as the show's resident sidekick and comic relief, until SST: Salo-Salo Together moved to an earlier time slot to give way to erstwhile rival Eat Bulaga! in the GMA noontime slot. When SST: Salo-Salo Together bade farewell and was replaced by Katok Mga Misis!, he stayed on until 1996. He hired Cornelia "Angge" Lee as his talent manager who subsequently transferred him to ABS-CBN.[citation needed]
He later on assumed the screen name Bayani Agbayani when he transferred to ABS-CBN in 1996. He is the official debut movie was Wanted Perfect Murder with the comedian Redford White (late) and Eric Quizon and was released in 1997. He also appeared earlier in 1994 in the movie Forever with Mikee Cojuangco and Aga Muhlach but was uncredited.[citation needed]
Agbayani ventured appeared mostly in some comedy movies like Pera o Bayong, Mana Mana, Tiba Tiba, Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan, Walang Iwanan, Peksman, and Sangano't Sanggago; sitcoms such as Super Laff-In, Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis and Okay, Fine! Whatever!; and noontime shows like Magandang Tanghali Bayan.[citation needed]
Agbayani captured the heart of Filipino viewers through his wit and sense of humor.[citation needed]
He returned to his original TV network, GMA Network, with Diz Iz It!, a variety-talent show. He also worked at SRO Cinemaserye, First Time, and his returning sitcom, JejeMom in 2010 with his co-star Eugene Domingo.[citation needed]
In 2012, Agbayani is former mainstay and contract artist of TV5.[citation needed]
In 2015, Agbayani returns home to ABS-CBN after 10 years, he's now a new co-host for It's Showtime newest comedy segment, My Funny One, the same year and Bayani is also part of the cast in Pangako Sa 'Yo.[citation needed]
In 2017, Agbayani became a SING-vestigator in the Philippine edition of the mystery music game show, I Can See Your Voice. The 5th episode of the first season was his first appearance as a SING-vestigator.[citation needed]
Personal life edit
He is married to Lenlen and has four children.[5]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | SST: Salo-Salo Together | Co-Host | GMA Network |
| 1993–1995 | Haybol Rambol | Various | |
| 1995–1996 | Katok Mga Misis | Katokling the Talking Bird | |
| 1998–1999 | Super Laff-In | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Co-host | |
| 1997–2001 | Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis | Various | |
| 1999 | Math-Tinik[6] | Mang Gugu | |
| 2002–2005 | OK Fine, Whatever! | Miguel | |
| 2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Co-host | |
| 2005–2006 | Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas | ||
| 2006 | Komiks: Celopakwak | ||
| Nagmamahal, Kapamilya | Guest | ||
| O-Ha! | ABC (now TV5, formerly known as "The 5 Network" or "5") | ||
| 2007 | Ke-Mis: Ke Misis Umaasa | RPN | |
| 2007–2008 | That's My Doc | Buddy | ABS-CBN |
| 2008–2010 | Kiddie Kwela | Host | TV5 |
| 2008 | Dragonna | Narcisso A.K.A Tatay Ngit | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Sharon | Guest co-host | |
| Obra | Rigor | GMA Network | |
| SRO Cinemaserye: Meet The Fathers | |||
| 2009–2010 | SOP Rules | Co-host | |
| 2010 | First Time | Raffy Santiago | |
| Diz Iz It! | Host | ||
| Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition | |||
| Pepito Manaloto | Brando | ||
| Jejemom | Randy | ||
| 2011 | Showtime | Judge | ABS-CBN |
| Untold Stories | Various | TV5 | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Chairman Sheperd | ||
| 2012 | Video Incredible | Host | |
| Toda Max | Thor | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Minute to Win It | Player | |
| 2013–2014 | Madam Chairman | Jojo Camponanes | TV5 |
| 2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Adonis Pante | |
| Home Sweetie Home | Robert "Bert" De Mesa | ABS-CBN | |
| Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Various Guest | TV5 | |
| 2015 | Bogart Case Files | Guest Cameo | 9TV |
| The Singing Bee | Guest Contestant | ABS-CBN | |
| Tunay na Buhay | Guest | GMA Network | |
| Sabado Badoo | Cameo Footage Featured | ||
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself, Lucky Player #10 | ABS-CBN | |
| It's Showtime | Co-host | ||
| Pangako Sa 'Yo | Kabayan | ||
| 2016 | Funny Ka, Pare Ko | Bigboy | Cine Mo! |
| 2017–present | I Can See Your Voice | SING-vestigators | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Oyo | |
| 2019 | Home Sweetie Home | Edwin | |
| It's Showtime | Unevictable Hurado | ||
| 2020–2023 | Lunch Out Loud / Tropang LOL | Himself / Host | TV5[7] |
| 2023–present | Sinong Manok Mo? | Himself/Game Master | PIE Channel |
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Wanted: Perfect Murder | Imbestigador |
| Amanos: Patas na Ang Laban | ||
| 1998 | Pagdating ng Panahon | |
| Marahas: Walang Kilalang Batas | ||
| 1999 | Type Kita ... Walang Kokontra! | Primo Barcelona |
| Abel Villarama: Armado | Banong | |
| 'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede | Estong | |
| Resbak, Babalikan Kita | Benny | |
| 2000 | Mana-Mana Tiba-Tiba | Uging |
| Pera O Bayong (Not Da TV!) | Engelbert | |
| Juan & Ted: Wanted | Ted | |
| 2001 | Hostage | SPO1 Edwin Francisco |
| Baliktaran: Si Ace at Si Daisy | Desiderio/Daisy | |
| Sanggano't Sanggago | Willy | |
| 2002 | Walang Iwanan ... Peksman! | Bodong |
| Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? | Cassidey "Cass" Imperial | |
| 2003 | Utang na Ama | Bro. Bayani |
| 2004 | Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan | Boy/Mao |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie[8] | Buboy |
| Ligalig | Inggo | |
| 2007 | Katas ng Saudi | Pol |
| 2009 | Pinoy Sunday | Dado Tagalog |
| 2011 | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Unexpected Cameo |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Baldomero Aguinaldo[9] |
| 2016 | Isang Araw Lang: Ikatlong Yugto[10] | Bayani |
| 2017 | Woke Up Like This[11] | Daiko |
| 2018 | Mary, Marry Me | Gardo |
| 2019 | Pansamantagal | Leo |
| Feelenial: Feeling Millennial[12] | Mystery man[13] | |
| Aswang ang Nanay Ko | ||
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim[14] |
Discography edit
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayani Agbayani | Ito Gusto Mo![15] | "Atras Abante", "Otso Otso", "Alam Kong 'Di Ako, Okey Lang", "'Di Man Mahusay Kumanta", "Pag Andres na Ako", "Si Misis", "Atin Ang Gabi", "Pag Puti na Uwak", "Kung Di Lang Din Ikaw" | Star Music | 2004 |
| Bayani Agbayani | Pasko Na![15][16] | "Pag-bati Ng Pasko", "Pasko Na (Paksiw Pa)", "Krismas Aw Aw!", "Maligayang Pasko", "Magbati Na Tayo", "Ikaw Ang Krismas", "Pasko Ay Para Sa Lahat", "Pass Ako", "Si Carol May Kililing", "Ngayong Pasko", "Mano Mano Beso Beso", "Eto Na Ang Bagong Taon" | Star Music | 2004 |
| Bayani Agbayani | Mr. B[15][17][18] | "Tararadyin Pot Pot", "Mag-exercise Tayo", "Ipukpok Mo", "Iba Na Ang Pogi", "Philippine Geography", "Igiling-giling, Ikembot-kembot", "Minadyik Mo Ang Puso Ko", "Kahulugan Ng Nunal", "Tiyayabum" | Alpha Music | 2007 |
References edit
- ^ "Bayani Agbayani grilled on 'Ihaw Na!'". ABS-CBN News. July 1, 2013. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sicam, Edmund L. (May 5, 2001). "Bayani Agbayani is in no hurry to reach the top". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. D6. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Filipinas. Filipinas Pub. 2005. p. 21.
- ^ a b Sethe (July 12, 2021). "Bayani Agbayani Recalls Hardships to Support Himself Finish His Studies". Philippine News. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "TWBA Throwback: Bayani, inilarawan ang sarili bilang isang ama | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Divisibility | MathTinik. YouTube. November 15, 2019. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ "'Lunch Out Loud' tramples 'It's Showtime'". Manila Standard. April 13, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Cu-Unjieng, Philip (June 26, 2006). "Pacquiao — warts and all". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Nicasio, Nonie (December 21, 2012). "MMFF SPECIAL COVERAGE: Bayani Agbayani on doing El Presidente: "Para kang gumawa ng Hollywood movie sa ibang bansa."". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Endraca, Erika (October 28, 2016). "'Isang Araw Lang: Ikatlong Yugto' Cast Members Share Behind-the-Scene Moments". Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lovi Poe saludo sa katapangan ni Nadine Lustre". INQUIRER.net (in Tagalog). August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (June 18, 2019). "What brings out the 'feelennials' in Pops, Bayani and Ai-Ai". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Aliende, Julia (June 22, 2019). "REVIEW: Ai-Ai and Bayani's Feelenial is full of sexual innuendos". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Barbie Imperial is Vhong Navarro's newest leading lady". ABS-CBN News. August 22, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Bayani Agbayani - no qualms about paying proper taxes". The Manila Times. January 21, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bayani Agbayani- Pasko Na!". www.alphamusic.ph. Alpha Music Corporation. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Mr. B". www.alphamusic.ph. Alpha Music Corporation. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Balik recording si Bayani Agbayani". Philstar.com. July 20, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2021.