Ramon Bautista

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Ramon Victor Agas Bautista, known professionally as Ramon Bautista, is a Filipino comedian, television personality, filmmaker, writer, and academic. A prominent internet personality and noted car enthusiast, he is also known for his work as a YouTuber and vlogger, adopting the self-proclaimed title of "Internet Action Star." [1]

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Ramon Bautista
Born
Ramon Victor Agas Bautista

(1978-05-20) May 20, 1978 (age 47)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesMonra
Alma mater University of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • professor
  • businessman
Years active2003–present
Agent SMNI (2025-present)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2007–present
Subscribers243 thousand [2]
Views26.2 million [2]
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers
Last updated: April 6, 2023

He made his first television appearance as he played various characters in Strangebrew , [3] a comedy-reality show television series aired from 2001 [4] to 2003. [5] In 2011, he became the main host of the news satire show May Tamang Balita on GMA News TV, and ran for two years. He was also an endorser for the Mitsubishi Adventure multipurpose-vehicle.

In 2012, he published his book, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? , about a man who began to respect a woman after a makeover. The book was adapted to a film with the same name the next year, led by Xian Lim and Kim Chiu. [6] [7] [8]

In 2013, he gained popularity among Filipino netizens when he published his YouTube relationship advice series, Tales from the Friend Zone (TFTFZ). [9]

Bautista also hosted the localized comedy science programs Science of Stupid on National Geographic, and You Have Been Warned Asia on Discovery Channel.

Davao City officials declared him persona non grata in 2014 for his derogatory jokes against women from Davao. [10] Among local leaders who expressed disappointment were Sara Duterte and Paolo Duterte. He expressed his apologies to former Davao Mayor (then-President) Rodrigo Duterte and was forgiven since. [11]

Complementing his public persona is a set of personal philosophies that he has consistently shared with his audience, often becoming memorable quotes. His most famous adage, "There's more to life than love," served as the closing statement for his Tales from the Friend Zone series and encapsulates his core message of self-worth and personal development beyond romantic pursuits. In an interview, he revealed that this realization came to him during a time when he needed to move on from his own heartbreak. Other notable quotes that reflect his worldview include, "The best revenge is to live an awesome life," and the humorously pragmatic, "Lowering your standards is the key to happiness". These statements, delivered with his characteristic blend of sincerity and wit, form the foundation of the "tough love" ethos that first endeared him to a generation of followers seeking advice not just on love, but on life. [12] [13]

Education and academic career

Unlike many children his age, Bautista's home was not filled with comic books but with periodicals like Time and Newsweek, which his parents kept around the house. [14] This environment fostered a distinctly intellectual upbringing. His early exposure to global affairs and serious journalism cultivated what he and his childhood friend, future filmmaker RA Rivera, called their "closet interests" in substantive topics such as world trade and food security. [15]

Bautista attended the University of the Philippines Integrated School for his primary and secondary education. He later pursued a degree in Film and Audio-Visual Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman. [16]

His undergraduate thesis, a short animated film titled Makina, won first prize in its category at the 20th CCP Gawad para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video in 2008, marking an early success in his filmmaking career. He has served as lecturer [17] at his alma mater's College of Mass Communication since 2001 and has also taken units in the university's master's degree program. [18]

Personal life

Bautista is the second of three children and the only son of Ernesto and Leonida (née Agas) Bautista. His parents were employees at the University of the Philippines; his father worked as a clerk and his mother served as a teacher and administrative staff member. This lifelong connection to the university environment led to him completing his own education entirely within the UP system. [14]

Despite the shared surname, he is not related to the Revilla political family, whose patriarch was former Senator Ramon Revilla Sr. (born Jose Acuña Bautista). Bautista has humorously addressed this coincidence in his vlogs, citing an instance where a road worker mistook him for a "junior" member of the political clan. He clarified they were unrelated but quipped that he sometimes wished they were. [19]

He is an avid car enthusiast whose interest spans from performance-oriented Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles to comfortable, practical cars [20] . His collection includes a Suzuki Swift, a Suzuki Jimny, Mazda CX8, a first-generation Honda CR-V, and a centerpiece trio of Mitsubishi Lancers. Of the Lancers, his 1995 Lancer EL (his first car) has undergone a full conversion to Lancer Evolution III (CE9A) specifications, while his 2000 model has been modified to resemble the Lancer Evolution VI. This practice of converting base models is common among enthusiasts in the Philippines, as the high-performance Evolution line was not officially sold in the country.

Bautista actively shares his automotive passion on his vlog, where he reviews a wide range of cars, from fellow enthusiasts' custom JDM builds to practical daily drivers.

Filmography

The following is the list of movies and series in which Ramon Bautista has appeared in various roles:

Movies

YearTitleRole
2003KekaShowbiz Kachipan Chipples
2005Sa Ilalim ng CogonSgt. Romero
2006Green Rocking Chair
SeroksRaho
2007Juan Baybayin
Sinungaling na Buwan
2011 San Lazaro Limuel
RakenrolFlame Tigerblüden
2012MNL 143Himself
QwertySilao
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Bart
2013 Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? Himself/taxi driver
2014 Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Justiniani
2020Death Of NintendoGuard [21]

Television

YearTitle
2001–2003 Strangebrew
2006–2007The Ramon Bautista Show [22]
2006–2007Gameplan [23]
2009–2010The Weekend News [22]
2011–2013 May Tamang Balita' [22]
2012–2013Sarap at Home S4
2014–2016 Science of Stupid [4]
2015–2016 Sports 360
Barangay Utakan [24]
2015–2017Kontrabando [25]
2017–2018 You Have Been Warned Asia [26]

Music videos

YearTitleArtist
2004Astro [27] Radioactive Sago Project
2006Wasak na Wasak [28]
2011Siguro [29] Yeng Constantino
2013Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? [30] Zia Quizon
The Noon At Ngayon Song [31] Krazykyle
2019Doble Kara [32] MZhayt

Authored books

References

  1. ↑ "PEPtalk with Internet Action Star Ramon Bautista".
  2. 1 2 "About Ramon Bautista". YouTube.
  3. ↑ Godinez, Bong (March 2, 2021). "Comedian Tado Jimenez remembered by 'Strangebrew' co-star Angel Rivero". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Aguila, Kap Maceda (September 14, 2017). "YHBWA: Science, like laughter, is imminent". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ramon Bautista Recommends His Heartbreak Food for Pogis Everywhere". Pepper. October 6, 2014. Archived from the original on November 2, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  6. ↑ "PH books that made the jump to the big screen—and where to stream them". Inquirer Lifestyle. May 3, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  7. ↑ Diola, Camille (July 13, 2013). "Ramon Bautista reveals 'Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo' trailer". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  8. ↑ Jimenez, Floriane (August 26, 2013). "Ramon Bautista's brutal, honest love advice". Rappler. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  9. ↑ Camongol, Annelle S. Tayao, Rissa M. (February 9, 2013). "How to avoid being 'friend-zoned'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ "Ramon Bautista reacts to persona non grata decision". ABS-CBN News . August 19, 2014. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  11. ↑ Jimenez, Joyce. "Mayor Duterte, Ramon Bautista end rift". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  12. ↑ "Ramon Bautista". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  13. ↑ wenggarooism (2014-06-19). "Heart-to-Heart with Ramon Bautista". The R-chives. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  14. 1 2 "#10THINGS". 10thingsbybianca.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  15. ↑ Coson, Mara (2011-10-18). "'Ako si Ramon Bautista'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  16. ↑ Abunda, Boy (September 20, 2014). "Ramon Bautista: Unlikely star". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Faculty and Lecturers". The University of the Philippines Film Institute. 2011-04-09. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  18. ↑ Palileo-Evidente, Shirley (2011). "Online Icons: Clicque-ing Extraordinary in Ordinariness Interview with Ramon Bautista" (PDF). Plaridel. 8 (2): 109–116. doi:10.52518/2011.8.2-06pllvdnt.
  19. ↑ Ramon Bautista (2024-06-03). 1000KM sa CRV RD1 . Retrieved 2025-08-28– via YouTube.
  20. ↑ "Ramon Bautista: From internet star to car vlogger – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Archived from the original on 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  21. ↑ Martin, Raya (April 23, 2021), Death of Nintendo (Comedy), IndieFlip, Black Sheep, Philippine Film Studios, retrieved August 16, 2022
  22. 1 2 3 "Ramon Bautista to anchor fake news program, May Tamang Balita". PEP.ph. June 9, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Flashback: Gameplan". Rappler. October 5, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Kapatid barangay challenge". Philstar.com. November 27, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  25. ↑ Camus, Miguel R. (June 13, 2015). "TV5 counts on online-only shows to boost ad revenues". inquirer.net. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  26. ↑ Ballaran, Jhoanna (August 20, 2017). "You Have Been Warned: When 'comedians play scientists'". inquirer.net. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  27. ↑ Radioactive Sago Project - Astro Cigarette / English subtitles, 9 March 2009, retrieved August 16, 2022
  28. ↑ Ra Rivera (2006-11-06). Radioactive Sago Project - Wasak Na Wasak . Retrieved 2025-04-24– via YouTube.
  29. ↑ SIGURO - Yeng Constantino MV, 3 July 2011, retrieved August 16, 2022
  30. ↑ Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo Music Video | Zia Quizon | 'Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo', 23 July 2013, retrieved August 16, 2022
  31. ↑ The Noon At Ngayon Song - Krazykyle feat Jazze and Ramon Bautista ( Official VDO ), 5 February 2013, retrieved August 16, 2022
  32. ↑ M Zhayt - Doble Kara (Official Music Video), 19 January 2019, retrieved August 16, 2022
  33. ↑ "Do funny men always get the girl? Ramon Bautista answers". ABS-CBN News. December 2, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
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