List of Filipino comedians

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This is a list of notable Filipino comedians.

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NameNotabilityReference
Ai-Ai de las Alas Martina Aileen de las Alas. Called the "queen of comedy."
Alex Gonzaga Catherine Cruz Gonzaga
Ambet Nabus Edilberto Rivera Nabus.
Andoy Balunbalunan Alejandro Villegas. Husband of Dely Atay-atayan.
Andrew E Andrew Espiritu. First attained popularity with his hit single Humanap Ka ng Panget .
Apeng Daldál Serafín Gabriél.
Ariel Ureta Juan Ariel Muñoz Ureta.
Aruray One of the post-war comedy stars along Dely Atay-Atayan, Patsy, Dolphy, and Panchito. Often partnered with Chichay.
Babalu Pablito Sarmiento.
Balót Jaime Llave.
Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza.
Bentot Arturo Vergara Medina. Well-known for his role as Pugo's sidekick in the radio, later tv, sitcom Tangtarangtang.
Bert Marcelo Known for his trademark, high-pitched contagious laugh. He gained prominence as an endorser in the 1980s, lending his comedic appeal to a popular beer commercial.
Cachupóy
Canuplín Canuto Francia. Spoofed Charlie Chaplin.
Caridád Sanchez Aside from comedy, she also performed in dramatic roles.
Chichay Amparo Robles Custodio.
Chiquito Augusto Valdéz Pangan. King Of Pinoy Slapstick Comedy
DudakDrexler Pisalbon
Christopher
Matimtiman Cruz Maria Josefa Cruz.
Dagúl Romeo Pastrana.
Joey de Leon José María Ramos de León. Also known as The Henyo Master
Dely Atay-atayan Adelaida Marquéz Fernando.
Dolphy Rodolfo Vera Quizon. Called the first and original "King of Comedy." [1]
Ethel Booba Ethel Gabison.
Eugene Domingo The Comedy Star for All Seasons. Famous side-kick of comedy queen Ai-Ai.
Kuya Germs Also known as German Moreno.
Ike Lozada Enrique Lozada.
Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa
Jose Manalo Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo.
Joey Marquez
John Lapus
Janno Gibbs
Keempee de Leon
Leo Martinez
Lou Veloso Luciano Mariano Veloso.
Marc Logan Marcelo Logan Ponti Jr.
Mahal Noemi Tesorero.
Michael V. also known as Bitoy.
Mura Allan Padua.
Nikko Natividad
Norman MitchellParody Shows. He is the King of Philippine Parody.
Ogie Alcasid Herminio José Lualhatì Alcasid.
Oscar Obligación
Dencio Padilla Dencio Baldivia.
Palito Reynaldo Alfredo R. Hipolito.
Pamu Pamorada
Panchito Alfonso D. Tagle.
Ramón Zamora Ramón Artiaga Zamora. Made film imitations of Bruce Lee.
Raymart Santiago
Redford White Cipriano Cermeño.
Rene Sta. CruzHataw sa Hapon and Bigtime Balita host
Richard Gomez
Roderick Paulate He is King of Gay comedy
Pepe Pimentél José Pimentél. Died 2013.
Pepot
Pugak at Tugak Pugak (Conrado Piring) and Tugak (Perfecto Piñon) were a famous comedy team in the 1950s and early 1960s. Perfecto Piñon later became a well-known painter. [2]
Pugò Mariano Contreras. Well-known for his lead role in the radio, later tv, sitcom Tangtarangtang.
René Requiestas Renato L. Requiestas.
Reycard Duet
Tito Sotto Vicente Castelo Sotto. An actor, singer, songwriter, TV host, and politician. He was Vice Mayor of Quezon City. Having served two terms as a Senator in the national government, he became nicknamed "Tito Sen."
Togo Andres Solomon. Often partnered with Pugò in Pugo and Togo.
Toni Gonzaga Celestine Cruz Gonzaga. She is also referred to as "Queen of Philippine Rom-com" and "Ultimate Multimedia Star"
Vic Sotto Marvic Castelo Sotto. Also known as bossing & also the Box Office King Of Comedy
Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral. He is the "Box-office Phenomenal Superstar" and "Unkabogable Star".
Wally Bayola Walter James Bayola.
Willie Revillame Wilfredo Buendia Revillame. King of Comedy Variety Show. His famous variety shows are Magandang Tanghali Bayan, Masayang Tanghali Bayan, Wowowee, Willing Willie, Wil Time Bigtime, Wowowillie and Wowowin
Yoyoy Villame Roman Tesorio Villame. Singer-composer.

See also

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Dolphy: Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-isa.
  2. ↑ Perfecto Piñon Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine

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