Ogie Alcasid
Alcasid in 2012
Born
Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.

(1967-08-27) August 27, 1967
Taal, Batangas, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman(BA)
Years active1988–present
Spouses
  • ​
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    (m. 1995; ann. 2007)​
  • ​
    (m. 2010)​
Children3, including Leila and Nate
RelativesAi-Ai delas Alas (cousin)
Tita Duran (aunt-in-law)
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Actor
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • parodist
  • comedian
  • television personality
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr.[1] (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and television personality. He is best known for his songwriting and versatility across music, film, and television. 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 (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]

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. 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]

Recording career

Ogie Alcasid in 2010.

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

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
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

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)

Singles

  • "Peksman" (debut single, 1988)[16]
  • "Nandito Ako"
  • "Sa Kanya" (also covered by Zsa Zsa Padilla from Viva's first gospel album, Servant of All Vol. 1 in 2000)
  • Pangako" (also covered by his wife Regine Velasquez, and by Martin Nievera, a duet with Manilyn Reynes)
  • "Ako‘y Iyong Iyo"
  • "Ikaw Sana"
  • "Pagkakataon"
  • "Kung Mawawala Ka" (feat. Karylle)
  • "Hanggang Ngayon" (feat. Regine Velasquez)
  • "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" (also covered by Freestyle)
  • "Ikaw Lamang" (covered by Gary V.)
  • "Huwag Ka Nang Mawawala" (also covered by Gary V.)
  • "Dito sa Puso Ko" (also covered by Josh Santana feat. Nikki Gil)
  • "Kape Ka Ba?" (Alcasid's first hip-hop song feat. Michael V. from his 2013 original comedy soundtrack album, Boy Pick-Up: The Movie)
  • "Nakakaloka"
  • "Tabakonabes?"
  • "Tong Kantang Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang" (inspired by a former comedy segment of Bubble Gang)
  • "Beautiful" (feat. Moira Dela Torre)
  • "Thank You, Pa"
  • "Pasko ng mga Pinoy"
  • "ILY" (with Regine Velasquez and DJ M.O.D)
  • "Maga Ako Manas Ako" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
  • "Huwag Mo Kong Iwan"
  • "Do You Wanna Dance with Me"
  • "Live with Jesus"
  • "Pamilya Ang Sakalam"
  • "Jesus Lord We Praise You"
  • "Panginoon Ikaw Lamang"
  • "TOTGA nung Christmas" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
  • "Let’s Pray For Healing"

Extended Play

  • "Praise and Worship" (April 9, 2023, Star Music)
  • "Songs From Home" (July 14, 2023, Star Music)

Covers

  • "Dito Ba?" (original by Kuh Ledesma)
  • "Kung Tayo Magkakalayo" (original by Rey Valera; also covered by Gary V.)
  • "Salawahan" (feat. Urbanflow; original by The Boyfriends)
  • "Sir Duke" (original by Stevie Wonder from VIVA's OPM jazz compilation album, The Best of Crossover Presents in 2003)
  • "Yakap" (original by Junior)
  • "Bato Sa Buhangin" (original by Cinderella Band; also covered by Juan Pablo Dream)

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
  • 2008 Aliw Awards "Entertainer of the Year"[17]
  • (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)"
  • 2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards - Male Concert Performer of the Year[18]
  • 2012 Empress Award for Best Comedy Actor
  • 2012 Multiple Intelligence for music award (Multiple Intelligence school)
  • 2014 KBP Golden Award Winner For Best Comedy Actor
  • Myx Music Awards 2016 Magna Awardee[19]
  • 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
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)ResultsRef.
2000Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and RestaurantsHimselfWon
Awit AwardsBest Ballad Recording"Kung Mawawala Ka"Won[20]
Song of the Year"Kung Mawawala Ka"Won[20]
MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsBest Male Music Video Award"Kung Mawawala Ka"Won
RX 93.1 AwardsOPM Male Artist of the YearHimselfWon
2001Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and RestaurantsHimselfWon
Awit AwardsSong 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 AwardsBest Movie Theme Song of the Year"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won
MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsBest 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 AmaHimselfWon
PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Movie Theme Song of The Year"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won
2002Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and RestaurantsHimselfWon
Awit AwardsAlbum of the Year"A Better Man"Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist"Ikaw Sana"Won
PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon
2003Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance In A Concert"OA Sa Hits!"Won
Entertainer Of The Year"OA Sa Hits!"Won
Famas AwardsBest Movie Theme Song of the Year"Kailangan Kita"Won
Manila Film FestivalBest Original Movie Theme Song of the Year"Pangarap Ko"Won
MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistHimselfWon
National Press Club Tinig AwardsTop Ten Singers of the PhilippinesHimselfIncluded
PMPC Star Awards for MoviesBest Movie Theme Song of the Year"Kailangan Kita"Won
2004Aliw AwardsBest Major Concert (Male)"OA @ 15"Won
Awit AwardsBest Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play"Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka"Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Male Singer/EntertainerHimselfWon
Golden Screen TV AwardsBest Original Song"Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka"Won
Best Male TV Host"S.O.P."Won
National Press Club Tinig AwardsTop Ten Singers of the PhilippinesHimselfIncluded
PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Male TV Host"S.O.P."Won
Best Comedy ActorBubble GangWon
2005Aliw AwardsEntertainer Of The YearHimselfWon
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Male Singer/EntertainerHimselfWon
Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag ShowBubble GangWon
2006Aliw AwardsBest Major ConcertHimselfWon
Entertainer Of The YearHimselfWon
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Male Entertainer of the YearHimselfWon
MYX Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistHimselfNominated[21]
Favorite Mellow Video"Hello"Nominated[21]
PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon
2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite Collaboration"Hindi Ko Na Kayang Masaktan Pa" with Regine VelasquezNominated[22]
2008Aliw AwardsBest Major Concert MaleHimselfWon
Entertainer of the YearHimselfWon
Awit AwardsBest Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song"Paano kita Iibigin"Won
PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Theme Song Of The YearPano Ba Kita IibiginWon
PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon
2022 Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host It's Showtime Nominated [23][24]

Business career

  • Owner of chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.[25]
  • He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant[26]
  • He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant[27]
  • He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store[28][29]
  • Founder of ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) 2014–present[30] www.ateam.com.ph

Non-showbiz activities

  • President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers (2010[31] – present)
  • Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission (2011[32] – 2016[33])
  • Sagip Foundation Spokesperson[34]
  • Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay[34]
  • National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador[35][36]
  • Childhope Asia Spokesperson[37]

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).[38][39] In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and Eimeren had separated.[38] 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.[40] Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011.[41]

Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends Victory Christian Fellowship services.[42]

He is also cousins with Ai-Ai De las Alas.

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "LIST: Top 500 taxpayers in the Philippines". The Philippine Star. March 30, 2015. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ Lo, Ricky (July 5, 2019). "Kundirana alumni reunite for a fund-raising concert". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (July 6, 2019). "The tie that binds Ogie, Dingdong, Randy and Gary V". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ Sicam, Edmund L. (December 29, 2001). "Ogie Alcasid says he became a songwriter by accident". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. D7. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ogie Alcasid Biography". PinoyStop. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  6. ↑ Maglipon, Jo-Ann Q. (1993). Primed: Selected Stories, 1972-1992. Published and exclusively distributed by Anvil Pub. ISBN 978-971-27-0327-0. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "Ogie Alcasid still looks good after 20 years in showbiz". PEP.ph. September 23, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  8. ↑ News, GMA Integrated (June 29, 2023). "'It's Showtime' hosts Anne Curtis, Ogie Alcasid, Vice Ganda recall previous projects with GMA Network". GMA News Online. Retrieved December 1, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. 1 2 "The Official Website of Ogie Alcasid". Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  10. ↑ #MPK: “Minsan May Isang Doktor” - The Senator Juan Flavier Story (Full Episode) Stream Together (in Filipino). GMA Network. June 11, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  11. ↑ Dee Calma, Archie (January 15, 2008). "Ogie Alcasid wants to have a baby with Regine but willing to wait for the right time". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 18, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  12. ↑ "Ogie Alcasid now a judge in ABS-CBN's Tawag ng Tanghalan". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ ABS-CBN News (February 11, 2021). "LOOK: Sharon reunited with fellow 'Your Face Sounds Familiar' judges Ogie, Gary".
  14. ↑ "Ogie Joins the Family of Showtime as its Newest Host". 2021.
  15. ↑ "Ogie Alcasid leaves GMA Network for TV5". The Meridian Post. July 24, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  16. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (June 27, 1988). "The heat is on". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Alcasid is more concerned with the public acceptance of his first single titled Peksman which he himself composed and was arranged by Gary Valenciano
  17. ↑ "PEP: Ogie Alcasid is named Entertainer Of The Year". Gmanetwork.com. November 12, 2008.
  18. ↑ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010", Pep.ph; retrieved June 20, 2015.
  19. ↑ "FULL LIST: Winners, Myx Music Awards 2016". Rappler. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  20. 1 2 "13th Awit Awards Results". Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved May 8, 2006.
  21. 1 2 Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  22. ↑ Baby A. Gil (February 5, 2007). "A MYX Magna for Apo nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  23. ↑ "AJeepney TV Favorite Awards Announce Nomination In Hosting Categories". Lionheartv. August 2, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Kathryn and Daniel win big at Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards". Manila Bulletin. October 23, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  25. ↑ Mesina, Divine (March 2005). "New sausages on the block". Entrepreneur Philippines. Archived from the original on January 5, 2008. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
  26. ↑ "Ryu Ramen". The Menu Group. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  27. ↑ TEAM, PUSH (June 13, 2018). "Ogie Alcasid opens a new Japanese restaurant | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". PUSH. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  28. ↑ "President Aquino's speech at the grand launch of OPM2GO, March 28, 2012 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. March 28, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  29. ↑ "opm2go.com".
  30. ↑ "ATEAM PH". Facebook.com.
  31. ↑ Orosa, Carlo (August 17, 2010). "P-Noy at OPM officers oath-taking". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  32. ↑ Porcalla, Delon (January 17, 2011). "Ogie, 6 others appointed to People Power Commission". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Ogie Alcasid joins Grace Poe, resigns from EDSA People Power Commission". Politiko.com.ph. May 1, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  34. 1 2 Pulumbarit, Oliver M. (March 31, 2012). "Can OPM be saved?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  35. ↑ "NCCA appoints Ogie Alcasid as Heritage Ambassador". The Manila Times. April 8, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  36. ↑ ABS-CBN PR (May 17, 2017). "Ogie Alcasid is also given recognition for his efforts as NCCA's Heritage Ambassador/ASEAN Ambassador". Twitter. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  37. ↑ "Labas na ang first live album ni Ogie!". The Philippine Star. December 17, 2002. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  38. 1 2 "LOOK: Ogie reunites with daughters with Michelle". News.abs0cbn.com. August 5, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  39. ↑ Bueno, Leah (September 3, 2021). "Ogie Alcasid's youngest daughter Sarah turns 19". Push.com.ph. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  40. ↑ "PEP: All is set for Ogie Alcasid-Regine Velasquez wedding". Gmanetwork.com. December 17, 2010. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  41. ↑ "Regine Velasquez gives birth to baby boy Nathaniel James". Gmanetwork.com. November 9, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  42. ↑ Garcia, Rose (March 9, 2014). "Ogie Alcasid on sharing his faith with showbiz friends: "If forgiveness is the name of the game, all our problems in this world are solved."". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
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