Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit).

Early career

Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group ''

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'' batch 1984 after

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. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, ''Pitong Gamol''.

Television career

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show ''Small Brothers'' on

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in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's ''Mana Mana'' (1991–92), ABC's ''

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'' (from 1994 to 1995),

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's ''

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'' (1995-2013), QTV's ''Ay, Robot!'' (2005–07), and a sitcom ''

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'' (2010–11). He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's ''

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'' in 1995, IBC 13's '' Fastbreak'', a former basketball game show in 1999, the Philippine version of ''

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'' on

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in 2001 and '' Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition'' on GMA. He was a host on '' SOP Rules''. He got his big break in ''

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'', his first drama show, and also sang its main theme with

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. In 1995, he moved to GMA Network, leaving ABS-CBN. Alcasid is recently the judge in ''

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''. and hosted such game shows as '' Da Big Show'' and '' Hole in the Wall''. In 2013, he left GMA Network and moved to TV5, where his first project under the channel was ''

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''. In 2016, he returned to his home network, ABS-CBN. He joined Tawag Ng Tanghalan on '' It's Showtime'' as a judge and he was also a judge of '' Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids'', replacing

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, the judge of season 1 and 2 of the same show. Before he returned to ABS-CBN, his contract on TV5 had expired. He later appeared on several

shows as a guest. He appeared as a guest on '' Yan Ang Morning!'', '' Sunday PinaSaya'', and ''

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'' as a guest judge. He was a special guest in ''

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'', hosted by his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and the comedy show ''

'', where he recently a cast member until 2013 before his transfer to TV5.

Recording career

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.

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 ''

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'', released in 2021)

Songs

*" 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

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, and by

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, a duet with Manilyn Reynes) *"Ako Iyong Iyo" *"Ikaw Sana" *"Pagkakataon" *"Kung Mawawala Ka" (feat. Karylle) *"Hanggang Ngayon" (feat. Regine Velasquez) *"Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" (also covered by Freestyle) *"Huwag Ka Nang Mawawala" (also covered by

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) *"Peksman" (also covered by Gary V. for his live 1989 album, ''Gary V. Live'') *"Dito Sa Puso Ko" (also covered by Josh Santana feat. Nikki Gil) *"Kape Ka Ba?" (Alcasid's first hip-hop song feat.

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from his 2013 original comedy soundtrack album, '' Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'') *"Nakakaloka" *"Tabakonabes?" *"Tong Kanta Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang" (inspired by a former comedy segment of ''Bubble Gang'') *"Beautiful" (feat.

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) *"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)

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) *"Ikaw Lamang" (original by Gary V.) *"Bato Sa Buhangin" (original by Cinderella Band; also covered by Juan Pablo Dream)

Filmography

Film

*''Feel Na Feel'', 1990 Regal Entertainment - Ogie's 1st Debut Movie *''Michael and Madonna'', 1990 Regal Entertainment *''Small and Terrible'', 1990 Regal Entertainment *''Tiny Terrestrial: The Tiny Professors'', 1991 OctoArts Films *''Pitong Gamol'', 1991 Viva Films - Ogie's 1st Viva Films Movie *''Jesus Dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles'', 1991 Viva Films - Ogie's 1st Action Movie *''Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail'', 1991 Viva Films *''Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama'', 1991 Movie Arts Productions *''

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'' ("Yaya" segment), 1991 Regal Entertainment *''Working Students'', 1992 OctoArts Films - Ogie's OctoArts Films Movie *''Ano Ba Yan?'', 1992 OctoArts Films & M Zet Productions - Ogie's 1st M Zet Productions Movie *''Magnong Rehas'', 1992 Viva Films *'' Mahirap Maging Pogi'', 1992 Viva Films *''Ali in Wonderland'', 1992 OctoArts Films *''Mamas Boys: Mga Praning-ning'', 1993 OctoArts Films *''Mga Siyanong Parak'', 1993 Regal Entertainment *''Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal'', 1994 OctoArts Films *''Si Ayala at Si Zobel'', 1994 OctoArts Films *''Mamas Boys 2: Let's Go Na!'', 1994 OctoArts Films *''Manolo en Michelle Hapi Together'', 1994 OctoArts Films *'' O-Ha! Ako Pa?'', 1994 OctoArts Films *''Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip'', 1995 OctoArts Films / Prime Pictures *''Isko: Adventures in Animasia'', 1995 OctoArts Films *''Barkada walang atrasan'', 1995 OctoArts Films *''Pwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beachboys)'', 1995 OctoArts Films *''Ten Little Indians'', 1996 Mahogany Pictures *''Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (It's Okay, My Buddy)'', 1997 GMA Pictures - Ogie's 1st GMA Pictures Movie *''May Sayad'', 1998 OctoArts Films *''Nanggigigil Ako Sa Iyong Kagandahan'', 1998 Good Harvest Unlimited *''Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback'', 2000 Viva Films - Special Participation *'' Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse'', 2002 OctoArts Films *''Captain Barbell'', 2003 Premiere Entertainment *''

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'', 2003 Viva Films *'' Masikip sa Dibdib'', 2004 Viva Films *'' Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5'', 2005 Regal Entertainment *'' Desperadas 2'', 2008 Regal Entertainment *''

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'' 2009 Regal Entertainment *'' Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'', 2009 GMA Pictures *'' Ang Panday'', 2009 GMA Pictures

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Best Original Theme Song ("Tanging Ikaw Lamang")

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'', 2010 Star Cinema - his first movie under Star Cinema *'' Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'', 2012 GMA Pictures *'' I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!'', 2012 Studio 5 - his first and only movie under Studio5 *''

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'' 2013, Heaven's Best Entertainment & Star Cinema *''

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'', 2017 Solar Pictures *''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 *2008

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"Entertainer of the Year" *(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 *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 *

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Magna Awardee *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''. *He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant *He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant *He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store *Founder of ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) 2014–present www.ateam.com.ph

Non-showbiz activities

*President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers (2010 – present) *Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission (2011 – 2016) *Sagip Foundation Spokesperson *Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay *National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador *Childhope Asia Spokesperson

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. The couple had two children, Leila and Sarah. In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and Eimeren had separated. On December 22, 2010, he married

, at a resort in

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. He and Velasquez have a son, Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011. Alcasid is a Christian and an attendee of

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Footnotes

External links

Official websiteOgie Alcasid profile
on GMA-7 official website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Alcasid, Ogie 1967 births Living people Filipino male comedians 21st-century Filipino businesspeople 20th-century Filipino male singers Filipino male television actors Filipino singer-songwriters Filipino Christians Filipino evangelicals Filipino parodists Male actors from Manila Singers from Manila Tagalog people ABS-CBN personalities TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities GMA Network personalities PolyEast Records artists MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) artists GMA Music artists Universal Records (Philippines) artists Star Music artists 21st-century Filipino male singers Viva Artists Agency Filipino male film actors Filipino television variety show hosts