Filipino actor, comedian and singer-songwriter (born 1967)
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.
Early career
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]
Television career
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]
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]
Discography
Albums
Soundtracks
Boy Pick-Up: The Movie (Universal Records, 2012)
I Do Bidoo Bidoo (available only on iTunes, released in 2012)
Hoy, Love You! (with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for Hoy, Love You!, released in 2021)
Kuya Wes, 2018 CineMalaya Productions & Spring Films
Pakboys Takusa, 2020 Viva Films - Special Participation
Television
Awards
Awit Awards Best Produced Record of the Year (BAKIT KA LUMAYO)
Awit Awards Best Inspirational/Religious Recording (SIYA ANG BIDA)
2001 Gawad Pagkilala kay Ogie Alcasid (mang-aawit/kompositor/liriko) sa Pamamagitan ng Musika sa Wikang Pilipino mula sa Republika ng Pilipinas Sanggunian ng Wika sa Pambansang Pagpapa-unlad s/Pamamahala ng Komisyon sa Wikang Pilipino
2008 FAMAS Golden Artist Awardee
2008 Gold Record Award for The Greatest Filipino Songbook, August 31, 2008
2009 Platinum Award for The Greatest Filipino Songbook, April 26, 2009
2018 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer Of The Year #paMORE
2018 PMPC Star Awards For Best Comedy Actor (Home Sweetie Home | ABS-CBN)
2018 CMMA Best Inspirational Song (Di Ka Pababayaan)
2019 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer of the Year
Business career
Owner of chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.[31]
He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant[32]
He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant[33]
He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store[34][35]
Founder of ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) 2014–present[36] www.ateam.com.ph
Non-showbiz activities
President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers (2010[37] – present)
Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission (2011[38] – 2016[39])
Sagip Foundation Spokesperson[40]
Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay[40]
National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador[41][42]
Childhope Asia Spokesperson[43]
Personal life
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 van Eimeren had separated.[44]
On December 22, 2010, he married Regine Velasquez at a resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.[47] Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011.[48] On April 25, 2024, Nate graduated primary education at Centro Montessori Internationale, Xavierville Ave, Quezon City.[49]
Filipino comedienne Ai-Ai De las Alas is his cousin through his mother.
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