Ogie Alcasid
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Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid (born August 27, 1967), is a Filipino
Filipino people
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 singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.

Recording career

Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album. Ogie Alcasid reached gold record status
Music recording sales certification
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, while his debut single "Nandito Ako" (I Am Here) was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9
Magic 89.9
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. 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 five gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records.

Television career

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show Small Brothers on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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 on 1992. He also appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana (from 1991 to 1992), ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
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's Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo was a Filipino gag show, produced by the TV5 and aired from 1994 to 1998.-History:...

(from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network
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's Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
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(from 1995 to present), QTV's Ay, Robot! (from 2005 to 2007), and his recent current sitcom on GMA Network
GMA Network
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, Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...

(from 2010 to present).

He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na on 1995 and the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5
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 in 2001. He also hosted Fastbreak
Fastbreak
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, a former basketball game show on IBC 13 in 2002. Alcasid also recently hosted Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition
Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition
The Philippine edition of Celebrity Duets is an interactive reality-based singing competition airing on GMA Network jointly hosted by Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez...

on GMA with Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...

 and is currently one of the main hosts on musical variety show SOP Rules. Alcasid had his own break in a GMA Primetime drama Hanggang Kailan
Hanggang Kailan
Hanggang Kailan or Circle of Hearts is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and Mark Reyes.- Synopsis :...

 opposite Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...

 and Christopher de Leon
Christopher De Leon
-2007 Elections:In 2007, he decided to run as Vice Governor of Batangas. This claims that if her former on screen partner, Vilma Santos won the governorship, then he might win as Vice Governor. He became the running mate of former police officer Nestor Sanares...

. This was Alcasid's first drama show and he also sung its main theme with Aiza Seguerra
Aiza Seguerra
Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....

.

Alcasid is recently the judge in Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol was a Philippine interactive reality-based singing competition created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment which aired on GMA Network...

. and hosted in his former game shows Da Big Show
Da Big Show
Da Big Show is a game show broadcast on the Philippine television network GMA Network and it began airing on April 21, 2008. It is hosted by singer and songwriter, Ogie Alcasid...

 and Hole In The Wall (with his fellow co-host, Michael V). He played a spoiled brat Angelina in "Ang Spoiled" segment on Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...

.

Alcasid returned to sitcom via "Show Me Da Manny", playing "Manny Pa-Cute".

Alcasid also hosted a kids documentary show on GMA, "Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition: Featuring Wild Animals", with co-hosts Ramboy Revilla and Jayda Avanzado.

Personal life

He was married to Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren
Michelle van Eimeren
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 but eventually divorced. He married Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...

 on December 22, 2010.

Discography

Year of release Title Certification
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
2002 OA sa Hits (Live)
2003 Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (Stories of Love) Double Platinum
2004 The Songbird and the Songwriter Platinum
2004 I Am a Singer Gold
2005 Ogie Alcasid Greatest Hits Gold
2006 Greatest Hits, an Audio-visual Anthology
2006 Lumilipad (Flying)
2007 Ogie All the Classics
2008 The Great Filipino Songbook Gold
2010 Ngayon At Kailanman: A Tribute To George Canseco Gold

TV Shows

TV Show Character Network Year
Daldalita
Daldalita
Daldalita is a Philippine drama-fantasy-musical TV series produced by GMA Network. It stars child actress Jillian Ward in the title role, with Ogie Alcasid, Manilyn Reynes, Rufa Mae Quinto, love team Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose and with the special participation of 90's hit...

Mateo GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2011
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break is a 2011 reality-based singing talent show created by GMA Network. It is hosted by Ogie Alcasid, as the journey host, Dingdong Dantes as gala presenter, and Jennylyn Mercado, the show's reality host...

Himself/Host GMA 2011–present
Mind Master
Mind Master
Mind Master is a consultation-reality program aired after 24 Oras Weekend by GMA Network.The show premiered on GMA Network in the Philippines on April 30, 2011 and ended its first season on May 21, 2011....

Himself/Host GMA 2011–present
Hole In The Wall (Season 2) Host (as Kim Min Yung-only at the first week, later performed other roles, same goes with Michael V.
Michael V.
Michael V. , also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, rapper, voice artist and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos...

)
GMA 2010–2011
Diva
Diva (Philippine TV series)
Diva is a Philippine musical dramedy television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata. The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro.It has several cameos...

Himself GMA 2010
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...

Co-Host GMA 2010–present
Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...

Manny Pa-Cute GMA 2010–present
Hole in the Wall Host (as Angelina) GMA 2009
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...

various GMA 1995–present
Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol was a Philippine interactive reality-based singing competition created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment which aired on GMA Network...

Idol jury member GMA 2008
Da Big Show
Da Big Show
Da Big Show is a game show broadcast on the Philippine television network GMA Network and it began airing on April 21, 2008. It is hosted by singer and songwriter, Ogie Alcasid...

host GMA 2008
Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
"Lola Basyang" is the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. From 1925, Reyes wrote a series of stories for children under the title Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang...

Rodrigo GMA 2007
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman 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...

Former Sen. Juan Flavier GMA 2006
Ay Robot! Douglas QTV 2005–2007
SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare) performer/host GMA 1997–2010
Fast Break (game show) host IBC 1997–2000
Family Feud
Family Feud
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people...

host ABC 2001
Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo was a Filipino gag show, produced by the TV5 and aired from 1994 to 1998.-History:...

various ABC 1992

Movies

  • Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie
    Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie
    Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie is a Filipino comedy film, under GMA Films and APT Entertainment. The movie stars Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid. This is the movie version of Bubble Gang's sketch "Ang Spoiled".- Plot :...

    ! 2009
  • OMG (Oh, My Girl!)
    OMG (Oh, My Girl!)
    OMG is a romantic comedy film produced by Philippines' Regal Entertainment and directed by Ploning helmer Dante Nico Garcia. The film is about friendship and love in the entertainment industry....

      2009
  • Desperadas 2 2008
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 2005
  • Masikip sa Dibdib
    Masikip sa Dibdib
    Masikip sa Dibdib is a 2004 Filipino comedy film, directed by well-known romance/comedy director Joyce E. Bernal. The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004...

     2004
  • A.B. Normal College 2003
  • Captain Barbell 2003
  • Best Man: Nor Better Not 4 Worse 2002
  • Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback 2000
  • Nanggigigil Ako Sa Iyong Kagandahan 1999
  • May Sayad 1998
  • Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (It's Okay, My Buddy)1997
  • Ten Little Indians 1996
  • Pwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beachboys) 1996
  • Barkada walang atrasan 1995
  • O Ha! Ako Pa! 1995
  • Isko: Adventures in Animasia 1995
  • Manila Girl: Ikaw ang aking panaginip 1995
  • Manolo en Michelle Hapi Together 1994
  • Si Ayala at Si Zobel 1994
  • Mama's Boys 2 1994
  • Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal 1994
  • Mga Siyanong Parak 1993
  • Mama's Boys 1993
  • Ali in Wonderland 1992
  • Mahirap maging pogi 1992
  • Magnong Rehas 1992
  • Ano Ba Yan? 1992
  • Working Students 1992
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III 1991
  • Kalabang Mortal Ni Baby Ama 1991
  • Angelito San Miguel at ang mga Batang City Jail 1991
  • Jesus Dela Cruz at ang mga Batang Riles 1991
  • Tiny Terrestrial: The Tiny Professors 1991
  • Pitong Gamol 1991
  • Michael and Madonna 1990
  • Small En Terrible 1990
  • Feel Na Feel 1989

Awards

  • 2008 Aliw Awards
    Aliw Awards
    Aliw Awards by the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. was established by the renowned Philippine journalist Alice H. Reyes, to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines...

     "Entertainer of the Year"
  • (2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2010) Winner, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor
  • 2009 STAR AWARDS FOR MUSIC( Male Recording Artist-First Recipient)
  • 2010 Aliw Awards "Best Major Concert by a male performer in the Concert Ogie and the Idols"
  • 2010 PMPC Star Awards for " BEST COMEDY ACTOR(BUBBLE GANG)"
  • 2011 PMPC Star Awards for " BEST COMEDY ACTOR(BUBBLE GANG)"

Singles

  • Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?
  • Dito Sa Puso Ko
  • Ikaw Lamang
  • Ikaw Sana
    Ikaw Sana
    Ikaw Sana is a Philippine drama series produced by GMA Network. The series features Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, and Pauleen Luna and directed by Joel Lamangan. The series premiered on September 21, 2009 and ended on February 5, 2010. It was aired worldwide, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV...

  • Hello
  • Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan
  • Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala - With Aiza Seguerra
    Aiza Seguerra
    Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....

     (Hanggang Kailan
    Hanggang Kailan
    Hanggang Kailan or Circle of Hearts is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and Mark Reyes.- Synopsis :...

     Theme Song)
  • Kahit Na Malayo Ka
  • Kailangan Kita
  • Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
  • Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
  • Kung Mawawala Ka
    Kung Mawawala Ka
    Kung Mawawala Ka or A World Without You was an award-winning epic political thriller and love story Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and directed by film director, Joel Lamangan, in his first directed TV series...

     - With Karylle
    Karylle
    Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger....

  • Kung Sakali
  • Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
    Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
    Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald...

  • Lumilipad Ako
  • Mahal Kita Walang Iba
  • May Bukas Pa
    May Bukas Pa
    May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:...

  • Minamahal Ko Siya
  • Nandito Ako
    Nandito Ako (song)
    Nandito Akó is a Filipino song written by Aaron Paul del Rosario and originally sung by Ogie Alcasid in late 1980s. It was also revived by Lea Salonga in 1993, Mexican diva Thalía in 1997, and Sharon Cuneta duet with its original singer in 2006.- Thalia version :"Nandito Ako" is a traditional...

  • Never Givin' Up
  • Ngayon at Kailanman
    Ngayon at Kailanman
    Sine Novela Presents: Ngayon at Kailanman is a Philippine Thriller on GMA Network. The original movie was released back in 1992. The series stars Heart Evangelista and JC De Vera...

  • Pagkakataon
  • Pangako
  • Peksman
  • Sa Kanya
  • Salawahan
  • Sinasamba Kita
    Sinasamba Kita
    "Sinasamba Kita" is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. The series is the first instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films. The original movie was released back in 1982...

  • Sir Duke
  • Siya Ang Bida
  • Tanging Ikaw (Luna Mystika
    Luna Mystika
    Luna Mystika is a fantasy/romance Philippine drama created by R.J. Nuevas, starring Heart Evangelista in the title role, with Mark Anthony Fernandez. The series premiered on November 17, 2008 on the GMA Network, and ended on March 6, 2009...

     Theme Song)
  • Tong Kantang Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang (Gosh Theme from Bubble Gang
    Bubble Gang
    Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...

    )
  • Yakap

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