i-Listen with Kara David: From Basurero to Big star- The heartwarming story of Buboy Villar

From basura runs at 4 AM to punchlines on primetime—this week’s episode of I-Listen dives into the unforgettable, unbelievable story of Buboy Villar.

Before the spotlight, Buboy was literally chasing trash trucks as a four-year-old—because “fresh” garbage meant better chances of finding cans to sell. Meanwhile, his mom? A certified “legendary Pokémon” in singing contests—fighting (and winning) for one crucial prize: bigas pang hapunan.

It’s a story that sounds like a movie… except he lived it. From sleeping in parks, to betting everything on one audition, to becoming one of the country’s most beloved comedians—Buboy proves that sometimes, the funniest people come from the toughest beginnings.

Equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, and hope-filled, this episode reminds us: behind every joke is a story worth listening to.