Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. (born June 24, 1980), known professionally as Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in the celebrity talent competition I Can Do That of ABS-CBN and was declared winner as "The Greatest Entertainer" in 2017.[1] He also became one of the "sing-vestigators" of the Korean game show franchise I Can See Your Voice.[2]
Wacky Kiray | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. June 24, 1980 Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Stand-up comedian, actor, host |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Career edit
Wacky Kiray started his career in stand-up comedy when he was discovered by the bar manager of former Raymund's Bar in Malate, Manila while he was singing as a guest of the said sing-along bar in 2000.[3] He is currently a mainstay and resident stand-up comedian in Punchline and Laffline comedy bars.
He started working for ABS-CBN as an audience jester for the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in September 2015 and followed by different programs like Gandang Gabi Vice, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, The Voice Kids, and the fifth season of Pilipinas Got Talent.[2]
Wacky Kiray's biggest break was when he became part of the hit celebrity talent show I Can Do That in 2017.[4] He was named the winner of the said competition and was hailed as "The Greatest Entertainer" on June 4, 2017.[5]
Filmography edit
Television[2] edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Guest Performer / Player |
| 2023–2024 | TiktoClock | Himself / Guest host |
| 2020–2021 | Phoenix Super LPG Kaderoke | Himself / Host |
| 2020 | Sunday 'Kada | Himself / Various characters |
| 2020–2023 | Lunch Out Loud / Tropang LOL | Himself / Host |
| 2018 | Bagani | Dagat |
| 2017–2020 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself / Singvestigator |
| 2017–2018 | Home Sweetie Home | Joaquin Acosta |
| 2017–2020 | Banana Sundae | Supporting cast |
| 2017 | Funny Ka Pare Ko Season 4 | Wacky Kiray |
| 2017 | I Can Do That | Himself / Player |
| 2016–2020 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Himself |
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Familia Blondina | |
| 2019 | Ang Sikreto ng Piso | |
| 2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Monette |
| 2018 | Wander Bra | Black Bra |
| 2017 | Gandarrapiddo:The Revenger Squad | Pospora / Bul-dog |
| 2012 | EDSA XXX | various |
Guestings edit
- Chika, Besh! (2020)
- Banana Sundae (2017) [6]
- Umagang Kay Ganda (2017)[7]
- Minute To Win It (2016, 2017) [8][9][10]
- Magandang Buhay (2017) [11][12]
- Family Feud (2016, 2017) [13][14]
- It’s Showtime (2015; Lip Swak daily winner, Lip Swak Olympics Grand Champion) [15][16]
References edit
- ^ "Comedian Wacky Kiray Named Greatest Entertainer of "I Can Do That" - Orange Magazine". Orange Magazine. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ a b c "LOOK! The different faces of Wacky Kiray in 16 photos - Photos". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray wins 'I Can Do That'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Sunshine, Jayson, Jobert at Wacky Kiray, sumabak sa "Isang Salita"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray, nagpakitang gilas sa 'UKG'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray, humataw ala Bamboo".
- ^ "Pokwang at Wacky Kiray, ni-reenact ang isang eksena sa till I Met You".
- ^ "Wacky Kiray at Empoy, ginaya ang style sa pagde-date nina Luis at Jessy". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Magandang Buhay with Gab, Sue and Wacky Kiray - Photos". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray, MC at Lassy, sinabi ang kanilang Christmas wish". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray, may matinding rebelasyon kay Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray, itinuro kay Klarisse ang kaniyang vocalization technique". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Wacky Kiray nag-lip swak sa may kulungan". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Proud to be Me performance of Team Dyosa in Lip-Swak Olympics". ABS-CBN News.