Marc Logan (broadcast journalist)

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Marc Logan
Born
Marcelo Logan Ponti Jr.

(1966-01-31) January 31, 1966 (age 58)
Baguio, Philippines
Education Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Occupation(s) Broadcast journalist, radio commentator, columnist, actor, comedian
Years active1996–present
Employers
Notable credits
Spouse
Eloisa Diego
​
(m. 2003)​
Children2
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2021–present
Genre(s) Comedy, magazine, vlogs
Subscribers6,250 [1]
Total views617,289 [1]
Last updated: April 13, 2024

Marcelo "Marc" Logan Ponti Jr. (born January 31, 1966), [2] also known as Kaka Marc, [3] is a Filipino broadcast journalist, TV host, actor, comedian, and radio commentator who specializes in satirical and comical infotainment. He is popularly known for his tongue-in-cheek reporting and comedic voice overs. He is also active in social media and tabloids providing infotainment.

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Career

In 1996, Logan was hired as a desk editor by ABS-CBN. [4] He then moved on to read humorous trivial segments and features on TV Patrol , the flagship national network news broadcast of the ABS-CBN station. Logan introduced the concept of "infotainment", information combined with entertainment news. He hosted and produced the program Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan (lit. 'Stories by Marc Logan'), a weekly entertainment show which features humorous videos collected from social media posts. Logan previously hosted a show with the same concept titled Vid-Joking. His segment on TV Patrol is also named "Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan" and previously was "Meron Akong Kwento" (lit. 'I have a Story').

In January 2023, Logan took an optional retirement from ABS-CBN but continued to appear on TV Patrol until February 2024. After his retirement, he became a full-time producer of his travel show, Tribu Katuga (Kain Tulog Gala), and built his production company, Logan’s Run Entertainment Production, where he is the President and CEO. On March 8, 2024, he signed with TV5 Network Inc. He would then become host of Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan and a segment reporter on Frontline Pilipinas , both airing on TV5. [2]

Personal life

Logan is the fifth in a family with six children. [4] In 2023, Logan married Eloisa Diego, his partner for nearly two decades with whom he shared two children. According to ABS-CBN News, the two have been married since December 2003, before hosting a church wedding in 2023. [5]

Filmography

Television

Films

Radio

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References

  1. 1 2 "About MARC LOGAN". YouTube.
  2. 1 2 de Castro, Isagani Jr. (March 14, 2024). "Why Marc Logan is now a Kapatid". Rappler. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ Dizon, David (July 17, 2012). "Marc Logan shares secret behind dramatic weight loss". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Salterio, Leah (February 2, 2001). "Philippine Daily Inquirer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Marc Logan marries wife in church after over 18 years of being together". ABS-CBN News. January 10, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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