Ogie Alcasid | |
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Born | Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr. August 27, 1967 Taal, Batangas, Philippines |
Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) |
Years active | 1988–present |
Spouses | |
Children | 3, including Leila |
Relatives | Ai-Ai delas Alas (cousin) Tita Duran (aunt-in-law) |
Musical career | |
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Website | Official website |
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. [1] (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013), and a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP Natin 'To (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.
Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group Kundirana batch 1984 [2] after Gary Valenciano. [3] In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted. [4]
His first album was released in 1989. [5] His debut movie was Feel Na Feel [6] [7] released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, Pitong Gamol. [7]
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Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show Small Brothers on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana (1991–92), ABC's Tropang Trumpo (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's Bubble Gang (1995–2013), QTV's Ay, Robot! (2005–07), and a sitcom Show Me Da Manny (2010–11). [8]
He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na! in 1995, IBC 13's Fastbreak , a former basketball game show in 1999, the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5 in 2001 and Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition on GMA. He was a host on SOP Rules . [9] He got his big break in Hanggang Kailan , his first drama show, and also sang its main theme with Aiza Seguerra. In 1995, he left ABS-CBN for GMA Network.[ citation needed ] In 2003, he portrayed Juan Flavier on his life story featured on Magpakailanman . [10]
Alcasid became a judge for Pinoy Idol . [11] and hosted such game shows as Da Big Show and Hole in the Wall . In 2013, he left GMA Network for TV5, where his first project under the channel was The Mega and the Songwriter .
In 2016, he returned to his original home network ABS-CBN after his contract with TV5 had expired. He became the judge of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime [12] and of Your Face Sounds Familiar [13] starting with Kids Season 1. He is now one of the icon performers on ASAP Natin 'To and one of the main hosts of It's Showtime. [14]
He later appeared on several GMA Network shows as a guest. He appeared as a guest on Yan Ang Morning! , Sunday PinaSaya , and Eat Bulaga! as a guest judge. He was a special guest in Sarap Diva , hosted by his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and the comedy show Bubble Gang , where he was a cast member until 2013 before his transfer to TV5. [15]
Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album. Ogie Alcasid reached gold record status, while his debut single "Nandito Ako" ("I Am Here") was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9. He has since released 18 albums, including a Christmas album (Larawan ng Pasko/"Images of Christmas", 1994), a live album (OA sa Hits (Live), 2002), and four greatest hits albums. He has received a total of twelve gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records. [9]
Year of release | Title | Certification |
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1989 | Ogie Alcasid | Gold |
1990 | Pagkakataon (Opportunity) | |
1991 | A Step Ahead | Platinum |
1993 | On Air | Double Platinum |
1994 | Larawan ng Pasko (Picture of Christmas) | |
1995 | A Different Light | Gold |
1997 | Phases | |
1998 | Ogie 10th-All the Best | Platinum |
2000 | Now and Then | Gold |
2001 | Movie Moments | |
2002 | A Better Man | Double Platinum |
OA sa Hits (Live) | ||
2003 | Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (Stories of Love) | Double Platinum |
2004 | The Songbird and the Songwriter | Platinum |
I Am a Singer | Gold | |
2005 | Ogie Alcasid Greatest Hits | |
2006 | Greatest Hits, an Audio-visual Anthology | |
Lumilipad (Flying) | ||
2007 | Ogie All the Classics | |
2008 | The Great Filipino Songbook | Gold |
2010 | Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco | |
2012 | The Songwriter & the Hitmakers | |
2016 | Ikaw ang Buhay Ko | TBA |
2017 | Nakakalokal | TBA |
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Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1988–1989 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Co-host | RPN ABS-CBN |
1990–1991 | Small Brothers | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
1994–1996 | Game Na Game Na! | ||
1994–1995 | Tropang Trumpo | Various | ABC |
1995–1996 2014 2017–present | ASAP | Host performer | ABS-CBN (1995–1996; 2014; 2017–2020) Kapamilya Channel, A2Z (2020–present) TV5 (2021–present) |
1995–2013 | Bubble Gang | Various | GMA Network |
1997–2010 | SOP | Himself / Main host | |
2001–2002 | Family Feud | Himself / Host | ABC |
2002 | Cyborg Kuro-chan | Kuro (voice) | IBC |
2003 | Magpakailanman | Juan Flavier | GMA Network |
2004 | Hanggang Kailan | George | |
2005 | Ay, Robot! | Douglas | QTV |
2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Rodrigo | GMA Network |
2008 | Da Big Show | Himself / Host | |
Pinoy Idol | Himself / Idol Jury Member | ||
2009–2010 | Hole in the Wall | Himself / Host | |
2010 | Show Me Da Manny | Manny Pa-Cute | |
Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition | Himself / Guest Host | ||
Diva | Himself / Host | ||
2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | ||
2011 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break | Himself / Journey Host | |
Daldalita | Mateo Matias | ||
2012 | Pare & Pare | Himself / Host | |
My Daddy Dearest | Bong Adonis / Sampaguita / Bong Adonis Clone | ||
2013 | Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs | Himself / Judge | ABS-CBN |
Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar Story | Rolando Niangar | GMA Network | |
Sunday All Stars | Himself / Host | ||
Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Various | TV5 | |
The Mega and the Songwriter | Himself / Host | ||
2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Christopher "Tupe" Catacutan | |
Let's Ask Pilipinas | Himself / Host | ||
2015 | No Harm No Foul | Coach Jawo | |
Happy Truck ng Bayan | Himself / Host | ||
2016 | Born to Be a Star | ||
Happy Truck HAPPinas | |||
HAPPinas Happy Hour | |||
Bubble Gang: 21 Gang Salute | Guest / Various | GMA Network | |
It's Showtime | Himself / Tawag ng Tanghalan Hurado | ABS-CBN | |
2017 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids | Himself / Judge | |
I Can See Your Voice | Himself / Guest Artist | ||
2018 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids | Himself / Judge | |
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers | Carlo Magno | |
2021 | Your Face Sounds Familiar | Himself / Judge | Kapamilya Channel A2Z GTV (since 2023) |
2021–present | It's Showtime | Himself / Co-host [22] | |
2024 | Family Feud (Philippine game show) | Himself / Guest | GMA Network |
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Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Results | Ref. |
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2000 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants | Himself | Won | |
Awit Awards | Best Ballad Recording | "Kung Mawawala Ka" | Won [26] | ||
Song of the Year | "Kung Mawawala Ka" | Won [26] | |||
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards | Best Male Music Video Award | "Kung Mawawala Ka" | Won | ||
RX 93.1 Awards | OPM Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | ||
2001 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants | Himself | Won | |
Awit Awards | Song of the Year | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Won | ||
Best Ballad Recording | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Won | |||
Best Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song Recording | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Won | |||
Famas Awards | Best Movie Theme Song of the Year | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Won | ||
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards | Best Song Music Video Award | "Kahit Na" | Won | ||
Best Male Music Video Award | "Kahit Na" | Won | |||
National Mother's and Father's Day Foundation, Inc. | Tanyag Na Ulirang Ama | Himself | Won | ||
PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Movie Theme Song of The Year | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Won | ||
2002 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants | Himself | Won | |
Awit Awards | Album of the Year | "A Better Man" | Won | ||
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | "Ikaw Sana" | Won | |||
PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Bubble Gang | Won | ||
2003 | Aliw Awards | Best Male Performance In A Concert | "OA Sa Hits!" | Won | |
Entertainer Of The Year | "OA Sa Hits!" | Won | |||
Famas Awards | Best Movie Theme Song of the Year | "Kailangan Kita" | Won | ||
Manila Film Festival | Best Original Movie Theme Song of the Year | "Pangarap Ko" | Won | ||
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | Himself | Won | ||
National Press Club Tinig Awards | Top Ten Singers of the Philippines | Himself | Included | ||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Movie Theme Song of the Year | "Kailangan Kita" | Won | ||
2004 | Aliw Awards | Best Major Concert (Male) | "OA @ 15" | Won | |
Awit Awards | Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play | "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" | Won | ||
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer | Himself | Won | ||
Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Original Song | "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" | Won | ||
Best Male TV Host | "S.O.P." | Won | |||
National Press Club Tinig Awards | Top Ten Singers of the Philippines | Himself | Included | ||
PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | "S.O.P." | Won | ||
Best Comedy Actor | Bubble Gang | Won | |||
2005 | Aliw Awards | Entertainer Of The Year | Himself | Won | |
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer | Himself | Won | ||
Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag Show | Bubble Gang | Won | ||
2006 | Aliw Awards | Best Major Concert | Himself | Won | |
Entertainer Of The Year | Himself | Won | |||
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Entertainer of the Year | Himself | Won | ||
MYX Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | Himself | Nominated [27] | ||
Favorite Mellow Video | "Hello" | Nominated [27] | |||
PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Bubble Gang | Won | ||
2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Collaboration | "Hindi Ko Na Kayang Masaktan Pa" with Regine Velasquez | Nominated [28] | |
2008 | Aliw Awards | Best Major Concert Male | Himself | Won | |
Entertainer of the Year | Himself | Won | |||
Awit Awards | Best Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song | "Paano kita Iibigin" | Won | ||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Theme Song Of The Year | Pano Ba Kita Iibigin | Won | ||
PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Bubble Gang | Won | ||
2022 | Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards | Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host | It's Showtime | Nominated | [29] [30] |
In 1995, Alcasid married Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren, who represented Australia in the 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippines. Together, they have two children, Leila (born 1997) and Sarah (born 2002). [44] [45] In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and Eimeren had separated. [44] He is also cousins with Ai-Ai delas Alas through his mother.
On December 22, 2010, he married Regine Velasquez at a resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. [46] Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011. [47]
Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends Victory Christian Fellowship services. [48]
He is also cousins with Ai-Ai De las Alas.
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