Comedians can cater to different types of audience through the characters they play. You might have seen one out of ten of their shows, but do you know where they started or became well-known?
Box Office King Vic Sotto is one of the TVJ (Tito, Vic and Joey) trio and the “Bossing” of the longest running noon-time variety show, Eat Bulaga!
Michael V joined a lot of contests before hosting 'Eat Bulaga!' with close friend Ogie Alcasid. Remember “Yaya” of 'Bubble Gang?' He is now “Pitoy” in Pepito Manaloto.
Joey de Leon is part of the TVJ trio but he has also established a name as a solo artist through TV shows and movies. He's been co-hosting 'Eat Bulaga!' since 1979.
Did you know Jose Manalo started out as a production assistant of 'Eat Bulaga!' before he became a comedian alongside his friend, Wally Bayola? He now co-hosts the "Bawal Judgmental" segment of the longest-running noontime show.
Kapuso Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas started out as a stand-up comic in comedy bars around Manila until she starred in the “Tanging Ina” film series. Aside from being a comedienne, Aiai is also known for being a dramatic star which she showcased in GMA Afternoon Prime's 'Raising Mamay.'
Multi-awarded actress Eugene Domingo started as Aiai Delas Alas' sidekick until she top-billed in several award-winning, internationally-acclaimed movies.
Did you know that Betong Sumaya was a production assistant of the documentary television program 'The Probe Team' before he won the 'Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown' in 2012? Now, Betong is a regular in 'Bubble Gang.'
Alongside Betong, Sef Cadayona is also a regular in 'Bubble Gang' but did you know that Sef started his career when he joined 'StarStruck' Season 5 in 2009?
In "Juan For All, All For Juan" segment of 'Eat Bulaga,' Paolo Ballesteros joined the Jose-Wally comedic duo to become known as JoWaPao. In the kalye-serye, Paolo was Lola Tidora, Jose was Lola Tinidora, and Wally was Lola Nidora.
Wally Bayola is best known as Jose's tandem during their early days as comedians. The duo of Jose and Wally had two successful concerts under their belt.
Boobay got his stage name from imitating comedienne Ethel Booba in now-defunct sitcom 'Idol Ko si Kap.' Now, Boobay hosts the Sunday night talk show 'The Boobay and Tekla Show' with Super Tekla.
Before Tekla rose to fame through 'Wowowin,' Tekla has been a staple in comedy bars around Metro Manila, where he was famous for his Celine Dion and Whitney Houston voice impersonations.
Jimmy Santos is a former professional basketball player before he crossed over to showbiz when he joined 'Eat Bulaga!' in the '80s.
Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza rose to fame when she debuted as “Yaya Dub” in 'Eat Bulaga's KalyeSerye,' where she was paired with Alden Richards. Now, Maine stars in her own sitcom, 'Daddy's Gurl,' alongside Bossing Vic Sotto.
Allan K performed in local bars as well as in other countries before he landed a hosting stint in Eat Bulaga's “Bulagaan” segment. He also hosted various game shows in the Kapuso network.
Isko Salvador, also known as Brod Pete, was a head writer of 'Bubble Gang' in the '90s where he achieved celebrity status for writing “Ang Dating Doon.”
Sexy comedienne Rufa Mae Quino got her biggest break for playing a role in the movie Gloria, Gloria Labandera in 1997 wherein she coined the word “nosebleed” which refers to a lack of English fluency.
Before becoming a celebrity, Pokwang worked in Japan in the '90s until she got pregnant with her daughter. Since joining the Kapuso network, Pokwang became part of 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento,' 'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss' and 'Tiktoclock.'
Aside from starring in 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento,' Kokoy de Santos became a regular star of 'Bubble Gang' because of his wit and charisma.