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Janno Gibbs
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Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs
September 16, 1969 Manila, Philippines
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| Other names | Mokong, The (Philippine) King of Soul |
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Bing Loyzaga
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| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | Melissa Gibbs (sister) Teresa Loyzaga (sister-in-law) Princess Loyzaga (sister-in-law) Chito Loyzaga (brother-in-law) Joey Loyzaga (brother-in-law) Carlos Loyzaga (father-in-law) Vicky Cuerva (mother-in-law) |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a famous Filipino singer, songwriter, comedian, and actor. He is often called "Mokong" or the "Philippine's King of Soul." Janno Gibbs has been a regular host on many popular TV shows like SOP Rules, Eat Bulaga!, and Party Pilipinas.
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Janno's Early Career
Janno Gibbs started his career in 1986. He was part of a teen variety show called That's Entertainment on GMA Network. After that, he began to appear in small movie roles. In 1990, he also co-hosted a TV show called "Small Brothers."
TV Shows and Acting Roles
Janno Gibbs is well-known for his roles in 1990s sitcoms. These include Ober Da Bakod and Beh Bote Nga, where he often worked with Anjo Yllana. In 2001, Janno became a co-host for Eat Bulaga!, one of the longest-running noontime shows in the Philippines. He stayed with the show until 2007.
He also hosted the Filipino version of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, called Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, from 2007 to 2009. Janno Gibbs has worked with different TV networks. After being with GMA Network for 30 years, he moved to TV5. Later, he appeared on shows on ABS-CBN and then Net 25.
Movies and Films
Janno Gibbs has starred in many movies, from comedies to action films. His first film was Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again in 1986. He also starred in the drama movie Payaso in the same year.
He became famous for comedy films like Puto (1987) and Ober Da Bakod: Da Movie (1994). He also played the superhero Pedro Penduko in Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (1994) and its sequel Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback (2000).
More recently, he starred in the comedy film Hello Universe (2023). In 2024, he directed and starred in the action-comedy film Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko.
Music and Hit Songs
Janno Gibbs is also a very successful singer. He released his first hit single, "Miss," in 1988. His second album, Ipagpatawad, became a huge success, earning Gold and Platinum Awards. The song "Ipagpatawad" even won an Awit Award for Best Revival in 1991.
He has released many albums throughout his career. Some of his albums include Bulong, Another Chance, and Sa 'Yo. In 2001, he released Divas & I, which featured duets with famous female singers. He continues to release new music, with recent singles like "Pangmalakasan" (2021), "Future Lover" (2022), "Kung Hindi Susubukan" (2023), and "Sige Na, Sorry" (2024).
Some of his most popular songs are:
- "Fallin'"
- "Binibini"
- "Ipagpatawad Mo"
- "Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko"
- "Pinakamagandang Babae"
- "My Jagiya"
Janno's Family Life
Janno Gibbs is the son of veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez and Maria Fe Gibbs. He married actress Bing Loyzaga in 1990. They have two daughters named Alyssa and Gabby.
Awards and Recognitions
Janno Gibbs has received several awards for his talent.
- In 2000, he won the Best Performance by a Duet at the Awit Awards for his song "Ikaw Lamang" with Jaya.
- In the same year, he won Best Male TV Host at the PMPC Star Awards for Television for his work on S.O.P.
- In 2009, he was honored with a Celebrity Inductee star at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Janno Gibbs para niños
