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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. is a famous Filipino television host, publicist, and talent manager. People often call him the "King of Talk" because he has hosted many talk shows about the entertainment world in the Philippines.

He started his career at GMA Network, co-hosting shows like Show & Tell and Startalk. Later, he moved to ABS-CBN and hosted popular shows such as The Buzz, The Bottomline with Boy Abunda, and Tonight with Boy Abunda. He also hosted shows with Kris Aquino, including Boy & Kris. In 2023, he returned to GMA Network to host Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.

Boy Abunda has won many awards for his work. He is in the Hall of Fame at the PMPC Star Awards for Television for being named Best Celebrity Talk Show Host many times.

Early Life and Education

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

Later, he went back to school and earned several degrees from Philippine Women's University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts in 2009. He then earned his Master of Arts in Communication Arts in 2011. Finally, he received his Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development in 2016.

Career Highlights

Boy Abunda started his career at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. He worked there as a stage actor and later as an assistant stage manager. He also learned about public relations from the theater's administrator.

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

Hosting Television Shows

Boy Abunda became a host for Show and Tell, a late-night variety talk show. He also hosted Startalk, an entertainment talk show. In 1999, he moved to ABS-CBN. There, he hosted many popular shows, including:

• The Buzz
• Private Conversations
• Homeboy
• Kontrobersyal
• SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon
• The Bottomline with Boy Abunda

His show The Bottomline won Best Talk Show at the 16th Asian Television Awards in 2011. This led to him being called "Asia's King of Talk." He also worked as an entertainment newscaster for the late-night news program Bandila.

Return to GMA Network

After 23 years with ABS-CBN, Boy Abunda returned to GMA Network on December 15, 2022. He made his comeback to free-to-air television with Fast Talk with Boy Abunda in 2023. Even after returning to GMA, he was given permission to host a special event for Vilma Santos-Recto's 60th anniversary at ABS-CBN.

Other Projects

Boy Abunda also produced a music album called Melodic Conversations. He also released a song called 'Bilang' in partnership with Star Music. He wrote the lyrics and helped produce the song.

Personal Life

Boy Abunda has been in a relationship with his partner, Elmer "Bong" Quintana, since 1983. He is a supporter of equal rights for all people.

In 2010, Boy Abunda 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 politician. She is currently a congresswoman for Eastern Samar. She was also the mayor of Borongan before.

Filmography

Television and Online Shows

Films

Awards and Recognition

Boy Abunda has received many awards for his work in television. Some of his notable awards include:

• Inducted into the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in 2010.
• Won "Most Influential Celebrity Endorser of Year" at the 3rd EdukCircle Awards in 2013.
• Won "Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host" at the PMPC Star Awards for Television for shows like Startalk and The Buzz. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame for this award in 2011.
• Won "Best Public Affairs Program Host" for Private Conversations and The Bottomline With Boy Abunda.
• Won "Best Magazine Show Host" for Kontrobersyal.
• Won "Best Celebrity Talk Show Host" for Homeboy and Boy and Kris.
• Won "Best Talk Show Host" at the UPLB Gandingan Awards for Homeboy and Boy and Kris.