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Abunda in 2018
Born	Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. (1961-10-29) October 29, 1961 (age 63) Borongan, Samar, Philippines
Other names	Tito Boy
Education	Ateneo de Manila University Philippine Women's University (BA, MA, PhD)
Occupation	Television presenter broadcast journalist news anchor newspaper columnist publicist talent manager
Years active	1976–present
Employer	GMA Network (1994–1999; 2022–present) ABS-CBN (1999–2022)
Title	King of Talk The Icon The Showbiz Authority
Partner(s)	Bong Quintana
Relatives	Maria Fe Abunda (sister) Gemma Silvero (aunt) Anjo Damiles (grand-nephew)
YouTube information
Years active	2020–present
Genre	Celebrity interviews
Subscribers	1.28 million
Total views	37.4 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of January 27, 2022.

Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. (born October 29, 1961) is a famous Filipino television host, publicist, and talent manager. He is often called the "King of Talk" because he has hosted many popular talk shows about the Philippine entertainment world.

Boy Abunda started his career at GMA Network, where he co-hosted shows like Show & Tell (1994–1995) and Startalk (1995–1999). Later, he moved to ABS-CBN and became even more famous. There, he hosted hit shows such as The Buzz (1999–2015), Homeboy (2005–2007), The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (2009–2020), and Tonight with Boy Abunda (2015–2020). He also co-hosted shows with Kris Aquino, like Boy & Kris (2007–2009).

After a change in ABS-CBN's operations, he returned to GMA to host Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023–present). Boy Abunda is highly recognized for his work, having won the Best Celebrity Talk Show Host award many times at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. He is also known for supporting equal rights for all people. His sister, Maria Fe Abunda, is a politician.

Early Life and Education

Boy Abunda was born Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. in Borongan, Samar. He first studied Business Management at Ateneo de Manila University. However, he had to stop his studies there when his father passed away. He then took on various jobs to support himself.

Later, he continued his education at Philippine Women's University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts in 2009. He then went on to get a Master of Arts in Communication Arts in 2011, and finally, a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development in 2016.

Career Highlights

Boy Abunda began his career working at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. He started as a stage actor and then became an assistant stage manager. He also worked as an assistant to the theater's administrator, Conchita "Tita Conching" Sunico, who taught him about public relations. Public relations is about managing how a person or company is seen by the public.

After a few years, he started his own company called Backroom, Inc. This company managed singers and actresses and also worked as a public relations firm. He also advised GMA Network on public relations. It was during this time that an executive at GMA suggested he try hosting a TV show.

Boy Abunda became a host for Show and Tell, a late-night variety talk show, and Startalk, an entertainment talk show. In 1999, he moved to ABS-CBN. There, he hosted many popular shows, including The Buzz, Private Conversations, Homeboy, and The Bottomline with Boy Abunda. The Bottomline was so successful that he was called "Asia's King of Talk" when it won Best Talk Show at the 16th Asian Television Awards in 2011. He also worked as an entertainment newscaster for the late-night news program Bandila.

He also founded and leads Asian Artists Agency, which is a company that manages talented artists. In 2022, after 23 years with ABS-CBN, Boy Abunda returned to GMA Network. He made his comeback on free television with Fast Talk with Boy Abunda in 2023.

Boy Abunda also released a music album called Melodic Conversations. He also co-wrote a song called 'Bilang' for Pride Month.

Personal Life

Boy Abunda has been in a long-term partnership with Elmer "Bong" Quintana since 1983. He is a supporter of equal rights for all people.

In 2010, Boy Abunda also became a part-time professor at Philippine Women's University. He teaches radio and television to students studying Communication Arts. He lives in Quezon City.

His sister, Maria Fe Abunda, is a congresswoman for Eastern Samar. She was also the mayor of Borongan before. In 2014, Boy Abunda was hospitalized for a liver problem.

Filmography

Television and Online

Film

Awards and Recognitions

Boy Abunda has received many awards for his work in television. Here are some of them:

• He was added to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in 2010.
• He won the Most Influential Celebrity Endorser of the Year at the 3rd EdukCircle Awards in 2013.
• He has won the Best Showbiz-Oriented Show Host award many times at the PMPC Star Awards for Television for shows like Startalk, The Buzz, and SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon. He was even inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011 for this category.
• He also won Best Public Affairs Program Host for Private Conversations and The Bottomline With Boy Abunda.
• He received the Best Magazine Show Host award for Kontrobersyal.
• He won Best Celebrity Talk Show Host for Homeboy and Boy and Kris.
• He was recognized as Best Talk Show Host at the UPLB Gandingan Awards for Homeboy and Boy and Kris.