Jojo Alejar

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Jojo Alejar
Born
Alfredo Rizalito P. Alejar

(1966-06-19) June 19, 1966 (age 58)
Other namesJojo A.
Occupation(s) Actor, TV host
Years active1982–present
SpouseAnna V. Reyes
Children3

Alfredo Rizalito "Jojo" P. Alejar (born June 19, 1966) is a Filipino TV host, actor-comedian, best known as the founding member of the dance group The Tigers and as the host and producer of The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A .

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Political views

In 1986, Alejar campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election. [1]

Personal life

Alejar was born on June 19, 1966, in Manila. He is the younger brother of actor Toby Alejar and the fifth out of six brothers.

Alejar is married to Anna Guia Villapando Reyes from Sta. Maria, Bulacan and has four children: Alfredo Alexander ("Tra"), Aurora Leticia ("Al"), Alfredo Emmanuel ("Aeman") and Ava Marie ("Ava").

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1982–87 The Penthouse Live! The Tigers GMA Network
1986–93 That's Entertainment Himself/host/performer
1987–97 GMA Supershow
1993–95 Ober Da Bakod Funny mad doctor
1995–2002GMA Telecine SpecialsArchitect man
1995–present Bubble Gang Various roles
2004–07
2020
2023–present
Jojo A. All the Way! Himself/host RJTV
2005 Magpakailanman Himself GMA Network
2007 The Sobrang Gud Nite Show with Jojo A. All the Way Himself/host Q
Shoot That Babe RPN
Camera Café Assistant employee Q & GMA Network
2008 The Good Night Show Himself/host Q
2008–09 I Love Betty La Fea Macario ABS-CBN
2009–13 Jojo A. All The Way! Himself/host TV5
2009–11By Request IBC
2010 M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop Mon ABS-CBN
2012 Lorenzo's Time Atty. Patrick Dominguez
2013 The Ryzza Mae Show Himself/guest GMA Network
Wansapanataym: Tago, Diego, Tago Jayho ABS-CBN
2013–14 Got to Believe George Zaragosa
2014 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Himself/host GMA Network
2015 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. TV5
Sabado Badoo Himself/guest GMA Network
Forevermore Frank Martin ABS-CBN
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mafia guy
2016; 2017 Pepito Manaloto Business Manager GMA Network
2016 Dear Uge Lawyer
2017 Tsuperhero Traffic enforcer
Alyas Robin Hood Mafia Guy
2018 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Himself/host PTV-4
2019Jhone en MartianNestor iWant
2020 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Himself/host RJDigiTV
2022TOLSRomnick Macaspac GTV
Start-Up PH Master Mentor GMA Network
2023 The Write One Nilo Herrera
2024Güd Morning Kapatidhimself (featured guest) TV5
Pepito Manaloto Mr. Carlos (episode guest Sept. 14) GMA Network
Maka Mark

Film

YearTitleRoleNote(s)Ref(s).
1986 Payaso
1987 Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Jessie
1988Langit at Lupa
1989Everlasting Love
First Lessons
1990Sagot ng Puso
Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka
Naughty Boys
Alyas Baby Face
1991Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti!
Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!
1992Sonny Boy (Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu City)
1995Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila
2006 Moments of Love Duke
2007Sa Harap ng PanganibEngr. Mario
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 HansSegment "Engkanto"
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Sargeant Sarge
Wapakman Dr. Rex
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012
2012 Of All the Things Chief of Staff
2016Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching
2021The Ret. Col. Rodrigo Bonifacio Story Lazaro Macapagal Documentary
2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Police Director Catalino Rodriguez

Discography

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite MYX Celebrity VJNominated [2]

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References

  1. "More stars join KBL campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 30, 1986. AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.
  2. Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 15, 2007). "2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15". PEP. Retrieved October 18, 2016.