Janno Gibbs facts for kids

Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a famous Filipino singer, songwriter, comedian, and actor. He is well-known for hosting many popular TV shows on the GMA Network, such as Eat Bulaga!, Party Pilipinas, and Sunday All Stars. Many people call him the "Philippine's King of Soul" because of his smooth singing style.

Getting His Start in Showbiz

Janno Gibbs began his career in 1986 on the teen show That's Entertainment. This show helped many young stars get started. After that, he acted in a few movies for Viva Films. He also co-hosted a TV show called "Small Brothers" in 1990. His funny personality earned him the nickname "Mokong."

Career on Television

Gibbs became a household name in the 1990s with his funny roles in sitcoms. He starred in Ober Da Bakod and Beh Bote Nga with his friend and fellow actor, Anjo Yllana.

Over the years, he hosted many popular shows. From 2001 to 2007, he was a co-host on Eat Bulaga!, one of the longest-running shows in the Philippines. He also hosted the game show Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, which was the Filipino version of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?.

After working with GMA Network for 30 years, Gibbs moved to TV5 in 2015. He later appeared on shows for ABS-CBN as well, working with other famous singers like Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid. In 2020, he teamed up with Anjo Yllana again for a comedy show on Net 25 called Happy Time.

Career in Movies

Janno Gibbs has starred in many movies, often showing his talent for both comedy and drama.

Early Films

His first movie was Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again in 1986. In 1987, he starred in the comedy Puto with Herbert Bautista. He also appeared in the action-drama film Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw with the legendary actor Fernando Poe Jr. in 1990.

Famous Comedies

Gibbs is famous for his comedy movies. In 1994, he starred in Ober Da Bakod: Da Movie, based on his popular TV show. He also played the hero Pedro Penduko in the fantasy-comedy film Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko in 1994 and its sequel in 2000.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he starred in many hit comedies like Si Mokong, si Astig at si Gamol (1997) with Andrew E. and Dennis Padilla, and Juan & Ted: Wanted (2001) with Bayani Agbayani.

Recent Work

More recently, Gibbs starred in the 2023 comedy film Hello Universe. In 2024, he both starred in and directed the action-comedy movie Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko, which also featured his father, Ronaldo Valdez.

Successful Music Career

Janno Gibbs is a very successful singer and songwriter. He is known for his soulful voice and has released many hit songs and albums.

His second album, Ipagpatawad, won Gold and Platinum awards. The title song also won an Awit Award in 1991. He continued to release popular albums like Bulong and Another Chance, which included his own compositions.

In 2004, he joined GMA Records and released the album Seven. He has also released albums of love song theme songs from TV shows, called Novela, and albums of his original songs, like Little Boy and Orig. In July 2025, Gibbs returned to GMA Records.

Famous Songs

Some of his most popular songs include:

• "Fallin'"
• "Ipagpatawad Mo"
• "Binibini"
• "Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko"
• "Heart of Mine"
• "Ikaw Lamang" (a duet with Jaya)
• "Moments of Love" (a duet with Jennylyn Mercado)

Personal Life

Janno Gibbs is the son of the well-known actor Ronaldo Valdez and Maria Fe Gibbs. In 1990, he married actress Bing Loyzaga. They have two daughters, Alyssa and Gabby.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Janno (1988)
• Ipagpatawad (1990)
• Bulong (1992)
• Another Chance (1996)
• Sa 'Yo (1999)
• Divas & I (2001)
• Seven (2004)
• Little Boy (2007)
• ORIG (2008)
• Novela (2014)
• Nagbabalik (2018)

Compilation Albums

• Silver Series (2006)
• The Janno Gibbs Anthology (2010)

Awards and Recognition

Janno Gibbs has received many awards for his work in television and music.

See also

In Spanish: Janno Gibbs para niños