Betong Sumaya | |
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Birth name | Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. |
Born | Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines | November 21, 1975
Medium | Television |
Years active | 1996–present |
Genres | Observational comedy |
Alberto Sermonia "Betong" Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975) is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011), and became the eventual victor. He appears in GMA's longtime-running gag show Bubble Gang . Sumaya became one of the presenters of the longest running noontime show in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga! (now Tahanang Pinakamasaya! ) in 2023.
Born and raised in Antipolo; he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Filipino and a minor in mass communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. [1] He joined the Probe Team as a production assistant and rose to ranks as an executive producer for several GMA News and Public Affairs programs. [2] Sumaya reprised his role as Antonietta in various GMA TV shows such as CelebriTV , Celebrity Bluff and Wowowin ; with Boobay and Donita Nose.
Sumaya was named as the second Celebrity Sole Survivor in the season, Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown . The live announcement was held at the GMA Network Studio hosted by Richard Gutierrez on February 10. Betong made it to the Top 3 along with fellow castaways, Mara Yokohama and Stef Prescott. [3]
In 2023, after Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon (also known as TVJ) along with their co-hosts resigned due to a dispute with TAPE Inc. on May 31, Sumaya was tapped as one of the new hosts of the newly recreated Eat Bulaga! when the show returned live on June 5.
Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
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2012 | Just One Summer | Beto’s Barkada | GMA Films |
Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Bogart | GMA Films & Regal Films | |
Of All the Things | Viva Films & GMA Films | ||
2013 | My Lady Boss | Sponky | Regal Entertainment & GMA Films |
Ang Huling Henya | Zombie | Viva Films | |
2014 | Basement | Bernard | Coffee House Productions Springboard Film Productions |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Macky | Regal Films | |
2016 | I Love You to Death | Jerry | |
2017 | Haunted Forest | ||
2019 | Taran Tanods | MichaelAngelo Productions |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1996–2003 | The Probe Team | Himself / Supervising Producer | GMA Network |
2003–2004 | Kay Susan Tayo | Himself / Segment Host | |
2004–2005 | Lakas Magsasaka | Himself / Host | |
2005 | Lovely Day | Himself | |
2009 | Survivor Philippines: Palau – Reunion Special Surbayboy Philippines: Palau | Tara | |
2009–2010 | The Beat | Himself / Segment Host | Q |
Full Time Moms | Himself | ||
2010 | Happy Land | GMA Network | |
Maynila | Various | ||
Day Off | Himself | QTV | |
Eateria | Himself / Segment Host | GMA Network | |
Sunnyville | Himself / Host | ||
2011 | AHA! | Himself / Segment Host | |
Unang Hirit | |||
Ang Pinaka | Himself / Host | GMA News TV | |
2011–2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown [4] | Himself / Castaway / Sole Survivor | GMA Network |
2012 | Eat Bulaga | Himself / Performer | |
May Tamang Balita | Himself / Host | GMA News TV | |
Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | GMA Network | |
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Reunion Special | Himself | ||
Tunay na Buhay | |||
Spooky Valentine: Manikurista | Curie Manikurista | ||
Bubble Gang | Himself / Mainstay | ||
Wish Ko Lang | Himself | ||
Manny Many Prizes | Himself / Co-Host | ||
Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master | Himself / Special Guest | ||
Travel More Fun in the Philippines | Himself / Host | GMA News TV | |
Spooky Nights Presents: Korona | GMA Network | ||
Tweets for My Sweet | Justin B. | ||
Celebrity Bluff | Himself / Celebrity Contestant | ||
2012–2017 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | Benny De Guzman | |
2012–2013 | Go Negosyo | Himself / Guest Host | GMA News TV |
2013 | Bayan Ko | Various | |
Genesis | Lito 'Tolits' Dimagiba | GMA Network | |
Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Julio | ||
2014 | Magpakailanman: The Boy Logro Story | Young Pablo "Boy" Logro | |
Don't Lose The Money | Himself / Contestant | ||
2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Sebastian Poblador | |
Sabado Badoo | Himself / Host | ||
Kris TV | Himself / Cameo | ABS-CBN | |
Alamat: Ang Langgam at ang Tipaklong | Tony Tipaklong | GMA Network | |
The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself / Guest | ||
ASOP: A Song of Praise Season 4 | Himself / Finalist | UNTV | |
Because of You | Albert | GMA Network | |
Dangwa | Antonietta | ||
2016 | Celebrity Bluff | Bluffer (as Antonietta) | |
Juan Tamad | Tatang Albularyo | ||
Dear Uge | Antonietta | ||
Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Himself / Celebrity Contestant Performer | ||
Laff, Camera, Action! | Himself / Host | ||
Conan, My Beautician | Mimi | ||
Tsuperhero | Julius | ||
2017 | I Heart Davao | Patrick "Tasoy" Alcancez | |
Road Trip | Himself / Guest | ||
All-Star Videoke | Himself / Host | ||
2018 | Haplos | Julius | |
Inday Will Always Love You | Madam Britney | ||
Studio 7 | Himself / Guest Performer | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Mokong | ||
2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Guest Performer | |
The Gift | Asi | ||
2020–23 | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Co-host / Various roles | |
2020–2021 | Centerstage | Himself / co-host | |
2021 | Mars Pa More | Himself / Guest | |
Tadhana | Various | ||
2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Art de Mesa | |
TOLS | Tuks Bayagbag | GTV | |
TiktoClock | Himself / Celebrity Judge / Substitute host for Kim Atienza [5] | GMA Network | |
2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Obet Villarin | |
2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Host | |
2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2010 | GMA @ 60: The Heart Of Television | Himself | GMA Network |
Bubble Gang 15th Anniversary Special | |||
2011 | Party Pilipinas Anniversary Special | ||
2012 | Survivor Philippines Celebrity Challenge | Himself / Winner | |
34th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Himself / Presenter | TV5 (Betong's 1st TV5 Appearance) | |
2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Himself / Cameo | ABS-CBN (Betong's 1st ABS-CBN Appearance) |
35th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Himself / Presenter | TV5 | |
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Himself / Cameo | ABS-CBN |
2015 | Countdown To 2015: The GMA New Year Countdown Special | Himself / co-host / Performer | GMA Network |
Thank You Kapuso: GMA Fans Day 2015: The GMA 65th Anniversary TV Special | |||
ASOP Season 4 Grand Finals Night | Himself / Guest / Performer | UNTV (Betong's 1st UNTV 37 Appearance) | |
IMBG: Bubble Gang 20th Anniversary Documentary Special | Himself | GMA Network | |
2016 | Countdown to 2016: The GMA New Year Special [6] [7] | ||
Master Showman’s Final Bow | |||
21 Gang Salute: Bubble Gang 21st Anniversary Special | |||
Magic of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas Special | |||
2017 | Lipad Sa 2017: The 2017 GMA New Year Countdown Special | Host / Himself | |
Bubble Gang Parokya Bente Dos: Bubble Gang 22nd Anniversary Musical Stage Play Special | Himself / Performer | ||
2018 | Countdown To 2018: The Kapuso New Year Countdown | Host / Himself | |
Bente Tres Oras: Bubble Gang 23nd Anniversary Telemovie Special | Himself / Performer | ||
2019 | Countdown To 2019: The Kapuso New Year Countdown | Himself / Host | |
Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special | Himself / Performer | ||
The Scavengers: Bubble Gang 24th Anniversary Telemovie Special | Hulkluban (a parody of The Incredible Hulk and a play on the word hukluban which means a senile or weak person) | ||
2020 | Countdown To 2020: The Kapuso New Year Countdown | Himself / Host | |
2021 | Countdown To 2021: The Kapuso New Year Countdown |
Year | Organization | Award | Result |
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2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Celebrity Sole Survivor | Won |
Celebrity Bluff | 500,000 Pesos | Won |
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