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Though wacky and gay while on camera, we have discovered another part of Pekto’s off-cam personality that is unknown to many.
Mike Nacua, better known as Pekto is part of the comedic duo of Cookie and Belli in Nuts Entertainment Just 4 Play. Though wacky and gay while on camera, we have discovered another part of Pekto’s off-cam personality that is unknown to many. Text by Loretta G. Ramirez, Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio We see him almost everyday on television portraying different roles, even hosting two shows on the QTV channel. Pekto has become famous as the quick-witted and funny guy (or gay, depending on what show he is in) who gives comic relief to the programs he is part of. A serious comedian Versatile in his craft, Pekto can easily shift from being a comedian to a dramatic actor if the role asks for it. He has learned to control his urge to drop a funny line or two when the scene asks for him to be serious. But somehow, the viewers still finds him funny. “Nakagawa na ako sa mga Magpakailanman, pero pag nada-drama ako sinasabi nila nakakatawa pa rin daw. Effort na ako dun mag-drama, pero natatawa pa rin sila sa akin,” says Pekto while sighing. Thus, he says he prefers to concentrate on being a comedian. “Kasi magaan gawin, masarap, masaya. Kasi pag drama parang after mong mag-shoot ng drama parang pag pauwi na ako, parang masakit sa damdamin, ang bigat.” Truly a serious comedian, he says that making people laugh is not an easy craft. “Ang advice ko sa mga aspiring comedians, maging natural lang kayo, siguro nagiging mas effective. Mahirap pag pilit.” Cookie and Nuts Part of the top-rating gag show, Nuts Entertainment Just 4 Play, Pekto makes his presence felt amongst the veteran comedians Joey de Leon, Janno Gibbs and Anjo Yllana, when he is playing the role of Cookie. A loud-mouthed and naughty character, Cookie together with Belli Flori (John Feir) makes us roll with laughter as they perform their tricks and deliver their spiels. A factor why these comedians are a hit is their funny costumes and guises. Pekto intimated that he conceptualizes his looks every time they tape an episode of Nuts. “Meron na akong sariling bra at wig. Namimili na kami ng mga damit namin. Ako [rin ang] nag me-makeup sa sarili ko, meron na kaming mga gamit.” He also says he enjoys portraying the character of Cookie and confesses that he doesn’t mind a bit that he has to act as a girl, rather as gay, in most segments of the show. “Sa hirap wala naman e, kasi ewan ko, bakla siguro kami.(laughs) Natutuwa kami, kasi ang sarap gawin e. Masarap kasing laruin 'yung character kapag gay ka. ‘Yun napakagaan, parang ang sarap-sarap gawin.” Pekto also acknowledges the fact that another factor why viewers are watching the show is the obvious camaraderie among the cast. He also admits that it is an honor for him to be working with his favorite comedians. “Si Joey de Leon, idol ko yan, magaling sya, matalinong tao yan, napakahusay na tao. Si Janno Gibbs, pagdating sa comedy, magaling yan, natatawa ako sa kanya.” So if you are looking to complete your Saturday night viewing with great comedians and lots of laughter, tune in to Nuts Entertainment right after Imbestigador only on GMA. Tell us what you think of the show by logging on to the iGMA Forums. For a sample of what’s in store for you when you watch Nuts Entertainment, watch the following videos: Mark Anthony Fernandez meets Balakubak Nutty gang invades Tagaytay Who is the real Rufa Mae?