It is considered normal when a television star uses his or her screen name which makes people still unaware of their real names no matter how famous they are. One of these television stars are the comedians.
Comedians are remarkable for their special talent of making their viewers laugh through their witty sense of humor. As mentioned, these comedians have their extraordinary talent of breaking the tension between heart-breaking scenes in soap operas. Moreover, these comedians also have the ability to make a person forget about the serious issue that matters in a program.
amazetify.com released a list of 15 well-known comedians in the Filipino t.v industry. But who are they and who they really are? Find out here!
1.) Benjie Paras – Venancio Johnson Paras, Jr.
-Aside from being a retired professional PBA basketball player, Venancio Paras also known as Benjie Paras, also made numerous Filipino citizens laugh as he started appearing on local sitcoms and t.v series.
2.) Dolphy – Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr.
-None of the Filipinos today will remain unconscious about the name “Dolphy”. He is regarded as the “King of Comedy” of the Filipino showbiz industry. Who would not be familiar of his tummy-aching jokes?
3.) Epi Quizon – Jeffrey Smith Quizon
-Just as famous as his father, Epi never failed to make his viewers laugh. Using only his ability to impersonate a woman, Epi stirs laughter and humor to all of his viewers.
4.) Andrew E – Andrew Espiritu
-Aside from his famous “Humanap Ka Ng Pangit At Ibigin Mong Tunay”, Andrew is known for his comedic gestures when performing on the national television. However, his E., in his name Andrew E., seems to be not so famous.
5.) Janno Gibbs – Janno Ronaldo Gibbs
-Being in the industry for so long, Janno Gibbs has given laughter and smiles to many people as he starred for various comedy sitcoms including Ober Da Bakod and Beh Bote Nga.
6.) Joey De Leon – Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr.
-Joey de Leon has been known in the Filipino television for decades as a part of the funniest triple-tandem, Tito, Vic and Joey. Joey de Leon became popular as he became one of the stars of the legendary Iskul Bukol.
7.) John Lapus – Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus
-Aside from being a comedian, John Lapus is also a researcher of ABS-CBN’ Showbiz Lingo and is an alumna of the Un]iversity of Sto. Tomas. John Lapus sometimes uses his another screen name “Sweet” which he is also known as.
8.) Jose Manalo – Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo
-Many people of this generation might have known Jose Manalo but not his real name. It is evident that the comedian is famous as he impersonates one of Yaya Dub’s lola in the famous Kalye Serye.
9.) Ogie Alcasid – Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.
-Aside from being a famous comedian, Ogie Alcasid is also known for his talent in singing as he produced many multi-awarded albums. Alcasid is also known as one of the stars of the long-running Sunday afternoon program, SOP. Moreover, his personal life is also known for many as he married Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez.
10.) Chocolate – Chinnita Morris
-Chocolate started as stand-up comedians in different comedy bars in manila. But because of his extraordinary talent in making people laugh, chocolate also became a famous t.v personality. In addition, chocolate is also know for his great talent in singing.
11.) Pokwang – Marietta Sulong
-Many people know Pokwang so much by her screen name but not by her real name. Pokwang is known for the brand of comedy she offers to her viewers. Pokwang has starred to many films such as All You Need Is Pag-Ibig, Call Center Girl and Agent X44
12.) Pooh – Reynold Garcia
-Pooh also started as a stand-up comedian but he gained his popularity more when he started impersonating the boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao. Pooh’s impersonation of the famous boxer made thousands of people laugh.
13.) Vhong Navarro – Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro
-As a member of the dance group streetboys, Vhong is known in the Philippine television. Moreover, Vhong’s brand of comedy sells to different ages of his viewers. Vhong can also be seen in the noontime show, It’s Showtime.
14.) Vic Sotto – Marvic Castelo Sotto
-As a part of the country’s entertainment industry for how many decades, it cannot be denied how Vic became famous because of his ability to relate his jokes to typical Filipinos. Vic is a part of the legendary Tito, Vic and Joey. His singing career also boomed as he became a part of VST and Co.
15.) Vice Ganda – Jose Marie Borja Viceral
-Vice Ganda is considered as a phenomenal start as he is one of those who rose to fame so fast. He started as one of the judges in the noontime show, It’s Showtime and now continuously hosting his own comedy evening show, Gandang Gabi Vice.
These famous comedians should not be known only for the brand of joke they are offering but they should also be known for their names!Share and inform others.
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