Anjo Yllana
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Early life
Born Andres Jose Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968, the eldest of four brothers. His younger brothers include Jomari YllanaJomari Yllana
Jomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
and Ryan Yllana.
Personal life
He is married with actress Jacqui Manzano-Yllana (born March 31, 1981) with 4 children: Mikaela, Andee, Jaime and Nathan.Member of Scouts Royale Brotherhood (SRB) International Service Fraternity and Sorority under the waving banner of Alpha Delta Chapter.
Showbiz Life
He started in showbiz in 1984 from talent manager the late Douglas QuijanoDouglas Quijano
Douglas Quijano was a talent manager in the GMA Network.-Early Life and Career:Quijano born on July 25, 1944 in Lanao del Norte. He was the oldest of six siblings. In the late 1960s, he became a columnist and writer at the Daily Star, a local tabloid paper...
, after attempting a career as a professional basketball player. He started out by doing support roles in both comedy and drama. He was even nominated by different award-giving bodies as Best Supporting Actor in the movie "Itanong Mo sa Buwan" opposite Jaclyn Jose and directed by Chito Rono.
His turning point in showbiz was in 1990, when he was given the role of Dino Tengco, the retarded son of the crazy politician couple Barbara and Anding Tengco in the ABS-CBN satirical sitcom "Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata
Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata
Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata is a political satire of the Philippine government. A situational comedy that depicts the lives of the common “tao” and their interactions with the “demi-gods” of politics...
". He was awarded Best Comedy Actor by Star Awards in 1992 for his efforts. He was subsequently launched as a solo comedian and had several successful comedy flicks to his name, among them "Dino, Abangan ang Susunod Na..." (his launching movie), "Pempe ni Sara at Pen" (with Kris Aquino and Vandolph) and "Milyonaryong Mini" (with John Estrada and Sheryl Cruz). He also became part of the sitcoms "Ober da Bakod
Ober Da Bakod
Ober Da Bakod was a Philippine sitcom produced by Viva Television and co-produced and broadcast by GMA Network from 1992–1997.-Plot:The brothers Mokong and Bubuli have feelings for the rich sisters Honey Grace and Barbie...
" (GMA Network) and "Palibhasa Lalake
Palibhasa Lalake
Palibhasa Lalake is a defunct Philippine TV sitcom series on ABS-CBN which ran fron 1986 to 1998.-Sypnopsis:The show began in 1986 with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, and Amy Perez.They were later joined by Carmina...
" (ABS-CBN). His stint in the latter sitcom cost him his role in "Ober da Bakod" after he decided to become an exclusive ABS-CBN talent.
After "Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata" ended its run, Anjo turned to TV directing via the GMA Network sitcom "M.U.?" which starred his brother Jomari Yllana and Gelli de Belen. Soon after in 1999, he defected to GMA Network after ending his contract with ABS-CBN and started hosting the long-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga". His former comic tandem with Janno Gibbs in "Ober da Bakod" was revived via "Beh Bote Nga
Beh Bote Nga
Beh Bote Nga is a play on the title of a popular Filipino bong Beh Buti Nga meaning "Bleh, Good For You" , was a situational comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Wednesday evenings by GMA Network from March 10, 1999 to April 30, 2003. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV...
" (1999-2003) and "Nuts Entertainment" (2003-2007). They also appeared together in "Eat Bulaga" until Janno resigned from the show to start acting in GMA soap operas. His last solo TV show was "Cool Center" where he formed a hilarious tandem with Eugene Domingo from 2008-2009.
Political Life
Anjo started venturing into politics in 1998 when he ran for councilor in Paranaque City and won. He had 3 successive terms as councilor before running for Vice Mayor in 2004 and also won. However, in 2007 he lost in his bid for reelection and also lost in 2010 when he tried to run again as councilor.TV series
- Takeshi's CastleTakeshi's Castlewas a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1989 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It featured the Japanese actor Takeshi Kitano as a count who owns a castle and sets up impossible challenges for players to get to him. The show has become a cult television hit around the world...
(IBC, 1991–1992) - Tondominium (ABC 1992)
- Abangan Ang Susunod Na KabanataAbangan Ang Susunod Na KabanataAbangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata is a political satire of the Philippine government. A situational comedy that depicts the lives of the common “tao” and their interactions with the “demi-gods” of politics...
(ABS-CBN, 1991–1997) - Palibhasa LalakePalibhasa LalakePalibhasa Lalake is a defunct Philippine TV sitcom series on ABS-CBN which ran fron 1986 to 1998.-Sypnopsis:The show began in 1986 with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, and Amy Perez.They were later joined by Carmina...
(ABS-CBN, 1991–1993) - Ober Da BakodOber Da BakodOber Da Bakod was a Philippine sitcom produced by Viva Television and co-produced and broadcast by GMA Network from 1992–1997.-Plot:The brothers Mokong and Bubuli have feelings for the rich sisters Honey Grace and Barbie...
(GMA Network, 1992–1997) - Eat Bulaga!Eat Bulaga!Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...
(GMA Network, 1996–present) - Beh Bote NgaBeh Bote NgaBeh Bote Nga is a play on the title of a popular Filipino bong Beh Buti Nga meaning "Bleh, Good For You" , was a situational comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Wednesday evenings by GMA Network from March 10, 1999 to April 30, 2003. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV...
(GMA Network, 1999–2004) - Magpakailanman: The Efren "Bata" Reyes StoryMagpakailanmanMagpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...
(GMA Network, 2004) - Nuts EntertainmentNuts EntertainmentNuts Entertainment was a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network . The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block...
(GMA Network, 2004–2009) - MaynilaMaynila (TV series)Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every...
(GMA Network, 2005) - Takeshi's Castle 2006 (QTV, 2006-2008; GMA Network 2008-2009)
- Cool CenterCool CenterCool Center was a Philippine live comedy talk show TV series airing on GMA Network starting from March 14, 2009. Cool Center is hosted by Eugene Domingo and Anjo Yllana and serves as a replacement for Nuts Entertainment. Due to Anjo Yllana's vice-mayoral's run for local elections, Eugene Domingo...
(GMA Network, 2009–2010) - Swerte Swerte Lang (TV5, 2011)
Movies
- Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Bea Alonzo and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Films, and APT Entertainment and released by Star Cinema....
(2011) - Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka fairy, the legend (2004) Pandoy
- Hari ng Yabang (1997) Vic
- Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! (1996) Esting
- Milyonaryong Mini (1996)
- Ober da bakod 2 (1996)
- Pulis Patola 2 (1995)
- Best Friends (1995)
- Ober da bakod: The Movie (1994)
- Chickboy (1994) Raffy
- Si Ayala at si Zobel (1994) Ayala
- Pulis Patola (1993)
- Dino, abangan ang susunod na... (1993) Dino
- Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout (1993) Paul
- Mama's Boys (1993)
- Sobra talaga... Overr!! (1993)
- Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) Buddy
- Alabang Girls (1992)
- Dobol Dribol (1992)
- Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story (1992)
- Mahal, Saan ka Natulog Kagabi? (1992)
- Mahirap Maging Pogi (1992)
- Pretty Boy (1992)
- Pitong Gamol (1991)
- Da Young Asyong Aksaya (1991)
- Joey Boy Munti, 15 anyos ka sa Muntilupa (1991) Boyong
- Regal Shocker: The Movie ("Pangako") (1991)
- Shake Rattle and Roll 2 ("Kulam") (1990)
- Flavor of the Month (1990)
- Isang Araw Walang Diyos (1989)
- Rosenda (1989)
- Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988)
- Tagos ng Dugo (1987)
- Once Upon a Time (1987) Benny
- Super Islaw and the Flying Kids (1986)
See also
- Jomari YllanaJomari YllanaJomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
- Eat Bulaga