Pekto

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Pekto
Born
Mike Nacua

(1973-06-14) June 14, 1973 (age 50)
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, television host
Years active1998–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Known for Shake, Rattle & Roll X , Ang Panday
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)

Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), popularly known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. [1]

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Career

Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He started his career as a stand-up comedian on their TV shows and films. He is most notable for his role in Etheria as Banak in 2005. In 2012, he was cast in My Daddy Dearest as Marco and the following year, became part of the cast of Ismol Family playing the role of Bobong.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2005Okey Ka, Pare Ko: Soon to Be a LegendClavio
Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka Pa Anton
Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Bok
2006 Till I Met You Tikyo
2008 Shake, Rattle & Roll X Adonis
2009 Ang Panday
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Bernard
2016 Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Security guard #2
2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles PO2 Piolo Pasakal
2019Cara x JaggerAndrew
2023 Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko
Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo
Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1999-2004 Ispup Himself / Ispupnik ABC
1998-2008 Wow Mali Himself / co-host
2003-2008 Nuts Entertainment Cookie GMA Network
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Nomi
2004-2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Jonathan David Benoit
2005-2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Banak
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2006-2007 Teka Mona! ABC
2007 Takeshi's Castle Cookie GMA Network
2007-2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Doro
2009 Darna Jerry
2011 Spooky Nights: The Ringtone Mad-ako
Andres de Saya Adonis "Tsong" Penyaratot
Spooky Nights: Short Time of My Life Alma
2011-2012 Daldalita Kirat the Mouse
2012 My Daddy Dearest Marco
2013 Indio Pedro
Dormitoryo Ador Silva
2014 Adarna Hugho
My BFF Old man
Elemento: Apoy ni Bambolito Bambolito
2014-2016 Ismol Family Roberto "Bobong" Laqui
2015-2016 MariMar Eliong
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Badong
Alamat: Mariang Sinukuan Kuneho / Diego (voice)
2016 KalyeSerye Cookie
Magkaibang Mundo Bombi
Naku, Boss Ko! Mr. C
2016-2019 Sunday PinaSaya Himself / mainstay
2016 Superstar Duets Himself / contestant
2016-2017 Hahamakin ang Lahat Johnny
2017 Meant to Be Topeks
Mulawin vs. Ravena Simeon
2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Tantoy Cruz
Kambal, Karibal Olsec (Maricar's Driver)
Victor Magtanggol Ringgo
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Dobol, Tripol Minggoy
Onanay Hector
Sarap, 'Di Ba? Himself / Guest
2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Randy
Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation Peryante
2021 Owe My Love Oryo Guipit
2021-23 All-Out Sundays Himself / co-host / performer / various roles
2021-2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Senyong
2022Panalo o Talo It's YouVictor Pinagpala Net 25
Running Man Philippines Himself / Guest GMA Network
2022-present Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa Solomon "Sol" Banayad
2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Elmer
Royal Blood Magician
Open 24/7 Pablo
2024 Makiling Estong

Awards

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References

  1. Pekto and Boobay experience life in a farm | Day Off. YouTube . Archived from the original on December 11, 2021.