Arnell Ignacio

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Frannie Ignacio
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(m. 2004)​
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Arnell Ignacio
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Ignacio in 2019.
Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 10, 2022
Children1
OccupationActor, singer, comedian, host

Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio [2] (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.

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Ignacio has hosted several shows, like Chibugan Na!, Kwarta o Kahon , GoBingo , Katok Mga Misis , and K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge , and occasional hosts for ASAP and Wil Time Bigtime . He also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol , a special edition of Philippine Idol which was held for contestants with the most notable auditions. [3]

In 2004, he declined offers to run for Quezon City councilor and vice mayor as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay. [4]

Ignacio (left) and President Bongbong Marcos (center) attending the funeral of Jullebee Ranara in Las Pinas on January 30, 2023 PBBM in Ranara wake 2023.jpg
Ignacio (left) and President Bongbong Marcos (center) attending the funeral of Jullebee Ranara in Las Piñas on January 30, 2023

In 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). [5] He served in PAGCOR until January 2018 when he was transferred to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to serve as a deputy executive director and deputy administrator. [6] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons. [7] [8] In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. [9]

Ignacio is openly gay. [10]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleNetworkRole
Chibugan Na! RPN Host
Actually, Yun Na!Host
Family Kuarta o Kahon Host
1995–1998 Katok Mga Misis GMA Network Host
Ober Da Bakod
1996–1999; 2008 GoBingo Host
GolympicsHost
BrunchCo-host
Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw
Comedy Central MarketHost
Text Game Show
Cooking.Com RPN Host
2002–2004 K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge GMA Network Host
2004–2005 MTB: Ang Saya-Saya ABS-CBN Host
Wowowee Himself
2006–2007Now Na! QTV Host
Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge ABC Co-host
Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back Co-host
2006 I Luv NY GMA Network Chichi Florence LaRoux
2007 Stars on Ice Q Host
2007 Mga Mata ni Anghelita GMA Network Manager / Madam
All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge Host
2009 Daisy Siete: Kambalilong Various
Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders Q Guest appearance
2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko GMA Network Wanda
Wil Time Bigtime TV5 Host
The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto
Game 'N Go Host
The Amazing Race Philippines Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice.
Solved na Solved Host
The Singing Bee ABS-CBN Himself/Guest
Sunday PinaSaya GMA Network Melody
Dear Uge
Digong Hotline 8888 PTV Host
Magandang Buhay ABS-CBN Himself
The Boobay and Tekla Show GMA Network Himself
Arnelli in da Haus IBC Host

Film

YearTitleProducerRole
Isang Araw Lang Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International [11] Main Cast
Isang Tanong, Isang SagotMain Cast

Radio

Awards

Personal life

Ignacio had Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years before they got married on March 10, 2004. [4] However, they got separated in the same year. As of 2015, he had plans to file an annulment. [12] Together, they have an adult daughter named Sofia. [13] He later got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015, [1] but broke up almost two months later. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Salterio, Leah (February 22, 2004). "Arnel, Frannie to wed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  5. ↑ Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ Macas, Trisha (January 25, 2018). "Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post". GMA News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  7. ↑ "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  10. ↑ Lo, Ricky. "Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang". Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
  12. ↑ Regondola, Glenn (May 20, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio plans to file for annulment so his wife can be free". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  13. ↑ Salteriio, Leah (June 19, 2021). "The 'unbeatable' father-daughter team of Arnell & Pie". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  14. ↑ Rula, Gorgy (August 1, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio speaks up about split with boyfriend Ken Psalmer". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
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