Mikey Bustos facts for kids

Michael John Yadan Tumanguil Pestano Tilapia Bustos III (born June 23, 1981), known as Mikey Bustos, is a Filipino-Canadian YouTuber, actor, singer, and comedian. He became known after appearing on the TV show Canadian Idol. Mikey also runs a popular YouTube channel called AntsCanada, which teaches people about keeping ants.

Early Life and Education

Mikey Bustos was born on June 23, 1981. His birthplace was Weston, a neighborhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He went to St. Michael's College School in Toronto. Before becoming famous, he worked at the Bank of Montreal.

Canadian Idol Journey

In August 2003, Mikey Bustos competed in the first season of Canadian Idol. He finished as the seventh runner-up in the competition. Many people were impressed by his singing talent.

After the show, Mikey recorded music with BMG Music Canada. The Canadian Idol album, which included his songs, sold very well. It became a gold-certified album shortly after its release.

After Idol

After his time on Canadian Idol, Mikey Bustos started performing live. He traveled across Canada and the United States. He sang at many events and famous places.

Mikey Bustos's Career

In the early 2000s, Mikey lived in New York City. He worked on his music and performed there. He collaborated with famous music producers.

In 2005, Mikey released his first music collection, an extended play (EP). It was called Love Me Again and came out on May 7. A producer named Brent Bodrug helped create it.

In 2006, Mikey continued his music tours in the U.S. He performed in cities like New York and Los Angeles. He also started performing in other countries. He traveled to the Philippines and opened for the Pussycat Dolls. Mikey also appeared on many popular Philippine TV shows. These included ABS-CBN's ASAP '06 and GMA-7's Eat Bulaga.

In 2007, Mikey Bustos was in a commercial for MTV Canada. He also opened for Christina Aguilera in the Philippines on July 6. The next year, he released a music video for his song "If It Feels Good Then We Should." This song was from his first solo album, Memoirs of a Superhero, released on December 23, 2008.

By 2009, his song "If It Feels Good Then We Should" was very popular. It reached the Top 20 on Canadian radio. His song "All I Need Is Me" was played in Footlocker Stores. Mikey signed a deal with Universal Music in May 2009.

In 2010, Mikey was nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award. His song "Everytime My Heart Beats" became very popular on YouTube. Mikey also acted in musical theater. He had a main role in Prison Dancer: The Musical.

In January 2014, Mikey Bustos joined a morning radio show. It was called Good Times with Mo on Magic 89.9 in the Philippines.

In 2017, Mikey hosted his own TV show. It was named Mikey Bustos: Your Pinoy Boy Vlogserye. The show aired on CLTV 36 in the Philippines.

YouTube Channels

Mikey Bustos is very well-known for his YouTube videos. He creates funny and musical parody videos. Many of his videos talk about Filipino culture, food, history, and traditions.

He also manages another YouTube channel called AntsCanada. This channel is all about ants and how to care for them. Mikey shares videos of his own ant colonies. He also runs the AntsCanada store in Toronto. This store sells supplies for ant-keeping.

Ant Discoveries

In 2021, Mikey Bustos helped discover something new about ants. He found the ant species Meranoplus bicolor in the Philippines. An ant expert from the University of the Philippines confirmed his findings. This discovery added the 555th ant species found in the country.

Product Endorsements

Since 2011, Mikey Bustos has been a spokesperson for big brands. He has worked with Samsung and Nescafé. He also endorsed Mang Juan snacks. His TV commercials for Chicharron ni Mang Juan were shown on major TV networks in the Philippines.

Television Appearances

Awards and Recognition

See also

In Spanish: Mikey Bustos para niños