kids encyclopedia robot

Ogie Alcasid facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid - 2012.jpg
Alcasid in 2012
Born
Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.

(1967-08-27) August 27, 1967 (age 57)
Taal, Batangas, Philippines
Education University of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
Years active 1988–present
Spouse(s)
  • Michelle van Eimeren
    (m. 1995; ann. 2007)
  • (m. 2010)
Children 3, including Leila
Relatives Ai-Ai delas Alas (cousin)
Tita Duran (aunt-in-law)
Musical career
Genres
  • OPM
  • pop
  • novelty
  • CCM
Occupation(s)
  • Actor
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • comedian
  • director
  • producer
Labels

Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013), and a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP Natin 'To (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.

Early career

Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group Kundirana batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted.

His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was Feel Na Feel released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, Pitong Gamol.

Television career

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show Small Brothers on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana (1991–92), ABC's Tropang Trumpo (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's Bubble Gang (1995–2013), QTV's Ay, Robot! (2005–07), and a sitcom Show Me Da Manny (2010–11).

He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na! in 1995, IBC 13's Fastbreak, a former basketball game show in 1999, the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5 in 2001 and Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition on GMA. He was a host on SOP Rules. He got his big break in Hanggang Kailan, his first drama show, and also sang its main theme with Aiza Seguerra. In 1995, he left ABS-CBN for GMA Network. In 2003, he portrayed Juan Flavier on his life story featured on Magpakailanman.

Alcasid became a judge for Pinoy Idol. and hosted such game shows as Da Big Show and Hole in the Wall. In 2013, he left GMA Network for TV5, where his first project under the channel was The Mega and the Songwriter.

In 2016, he returned to his original home network ABS-CBN after his contract with TV5 had expired. He became the judge of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime and of Your Face Sounds Familiar starting with Kids Season 1. He is now one of the icon performers on ASAP Natin 'To and one of the main hosts of It's Showtime.

He later appeared on several GMA Network shows as a guest. He appeared as a guest on Yan Ang Morning!, Sunday PinaSaya, and Eat Bulaga! as a guest judge. He was a special guest in Sarap Diva, hosted by his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and the comedy show Bubble Gang, where he was a cast member until 2013 before his transfer to TV5.

Recording career

Singer Ogie
Ogie Alcasid in 2010.

Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album. Ogie Alcasid reached gold record status, while his debut single "Nandito Ako" ("I Am Here") was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9. He has since released 18 albums, including a Christmas album (Larawan ng Pasko/"Images of Christmas", 1994), a live album (OA sa Hits (Live), 2002), and four greatest hits albums. He has received a total of twelve gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records.

Discography

Albums

Year of release Title Certification
1989 Ogie Alcasid Gold
1990 Pagkakataon (Opportunity)
1991 A Step Ahead Platinum
1993 On Air Double Platinum
1994 Larawan ng Pasko (Picture of Christmas)
1995 A Different Light Gold
1997 Phases
1998 Ogie 10th-All the Best Platinum
2000 Now and Then Gold
2001 Movie Moments
2002 A Better Man Double Platinum
OA sa Hits (Live)
2003 Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (Stories of Love) Double Platinum
2004 The Songbird and the Songwriter Platinum
I Am a Singer Gold
2005 Ogie Alcasid Greatest Hits
2006 Greatest Hits, an Audio-visual Anthology
Lumilipad (Flying)
2007 Ogie All the Classics
2008 The Great Filipino Songbook Gold
2010 Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco
2012 The Songwriter & the Hitmakers
2016 Ikaw ang Buhay Ko TBA
2017 Nakakalokal TBA

Soundtracks

  • Boy Pick-Up: The Movie (Universal Records, 2012)
  • I Do Bidoo Bidoo (available only on iTunes, released in 2012)
  • Hoy, Love You! (with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for Hoy, Love You!, released in 2021)

Singles

  • "Peksman" (debut single, 1988)
  • "Nandito Ako"
  • "Sa Kanya" (also covered by Zsa Zsa Padilla from Viva's first gospel album, Servant of All Vol. 1 in 2000)
  • Pangako" (also covered by his wife Regine Velasquez, and by Martin Nievera, a duet with Manilyn Reynes)
  • "Ako‘y Iyong Iyo"
  • "Ikaw Sana"
  • "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw"
  • "Pagkakataon"
  • "Kung Mawawala Ka" (feat. Karylle)
  • "Hanggang Ngayon" (feat. Regine Velasquez)
  • "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" (also covered by Freestyle)
  • "Ikaw Lamang" (covered by Gary V.)
  • "Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap" (covered by Martin Nievera)
  • "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" (also covered by Gary V.)
  • "Dito sa Puso Ko" (also covered by Josh Santana feat. Nikki Gil)
  • "Kape Ka Ba?" (Alcasid's first hip-hop song feat. Michael V. from his 2013 original comedy soundtrack album, Boy Pick-Up: The Movie)
  • "Nakakalokal"
  • "'Di Ka Pababayaan"
  • "Ikaw Ang Tanging Pag-Ibig Ko"
  • "Tabakonabes?"
  • "Tong Kantang Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang" (inspired by a former comedy segment of Bubble Gang)
  • "Beautiful" (feat. Moira Dela Torre)
  • "Thank You, Pa"
  • "Pasko ng mga Pinoy"
  • "ILY" (with Regine Velasquez and DJ M.O.D)
  • "Maga Ako Manas Ako" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
  • "Huwag Mo Kong Iwan"
  • "Maligaya Ang Pasko"
  • "Do You Wanna Dance with Me"
  • "Live with Jesus"
  • "Pamilya Ang Sakalam"
  • "Jesus Lord We Praise You"
  • "Panginoon Ikaw Lamang"
  • "TOTGA nung Christmas" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
  • "Let’s Pray For Healing"
  • "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (Reimagined)"

Extended Play

  • "Praise and Worship" (April 9, 2023, Star Music)
  • "Songs From Home" (July 14, 2023, Star Music)

Covers

  • "Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga" (original by Basil Valdez)
  • "Kung Sakali" (original by Pabs Dadivas)
  • "Salawahan" (feat. Urbanflow; original by The Boyfriends)
  • "Sir Duke" (original by Stevie Wonder from VIVA's OPM jazz compilation album, The Best of Crossover Presents in 2003)
  • "Yakap" (original by Junior)
  • "Never Been to Me" (original by Charlene)

Film

  • Feel Na Feel, 1990 Regal Entertainment - Ogie's 1st Debut Movie
  • Michael and Madonna, 1990 Regal Entertainment
  • Small and Terrible, 1990 Regal Entertainment
  • Tiny Terrestrial: The Tiny Professors, 1991 OctoArts Films
  • Pitong Gamol, 1991 Viva Films - Ogie's 1st Viva Films Movie
  • Jesus Dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles, 1991 Viva Films - Ogie's 1st Action Movie
  • Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail, 1991 Viva Films
  • Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama, 1991 Movie Arts Productions
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III ("Yaya" segment), 1991 Regal Entertainment
  • Working Students, 1992 OctoArts Films - Ogie's OctoArts Films Movie
  • Ano Ba Yan?, 1992 OctoArts Films & M Zet Productions - Ogie's 1st M Zet Productions Movie
  • Magnong Rehas, 1992 Viva Films
  • Mahirap Maging Pogi, 1992 Viva Films
  • Ali in Wonderland, 1992 OctoArts Films
  • Mamas Boys: Mga Praning-ning, 1993 OctoArts Films
  • Mga Siyanong Parak, 1993 Regal Entertainment
  • Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal, 1994 OctoArts Films
  • Si Ayala at Si Zobel, 1994 OctoArts Films
  • Mamas Boys 2: Let's Go Na!, 1994 OctoArts Films
  • Manolo en Michelle Hapi Together, 1994 OctoArts Films
  • O-Ha! Ako Pa?, 1994 OctoArts Films
  • Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip, 1995 OctoArts Films / Prime Pictures
  • Isko: Adventures in Animasia, 1995 OctoArts Films
  • Barkada Walang Atrasan, 1995 OctoArts Films
  • Pwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beachboys), 1995 OctoArts Films
  • Ten Little Indians, 1996 Mahogany Pictures
  • Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (It's Okay, My Buddy), 1997 GMA Pictures - Ogie's 1st GMA Pictures Movie
  • May Sayad, 1998 OctoArts Films
  • Nanggigigil Ako sa Iyong Kagandahan, 1998 Good Harvest Unlimited
  • Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback, 2000 Viva Films - Special Participation
  • Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse, 2002 OctoArts Films
  • A.B. Normal College, 2003 Viva Films
  • Captain Barbell, 2003 - Enteng
  • Masikip sa Dibdib, 2004 Viva Films
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5, 2005 Regal Entertainment
  • Desperadas 2, 2008 Regal Entertainment
  • OMG (Oh, My Girl!) 2009 Regal Entertainment
  • Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie, 2009 GMA Pictures
  • Ang Panday, 2009 GMA Pictures 2009 Best Original Theme Song ("Tanging Ikaw Lamang") Metro Manila Film Festival
  • Noy, 2010 Star Cinema - his first movie under Star Cinema
  • Boy Pick-Up: The Movie, 2012 GMA Pictures
  • I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!, 2012 Studio 5 - his first and only movie under Studio5
  • Raketeros 2013, Heaven's Best Entertainment & Star Cinema
  • Ang Larawan, 2017 Solar Pictures
  • Kuya Wes, 2018 CineMalaya Productions & Spring Films
  • Pakboys Takusa, 2020 Viva Films - Special Participation

Television

Year Title Role Note Network
1988–1989 Eat Bulaga! Himself Co-host RPN
ABS-CBN
1990–1991 Small Brothers Host ABS-CBN
1994–1996 Game Na Game Na!
1994–1995 Tropang Trumpo Various roles ABC
1995–1996; 2014; 2017–present ASAP Main host / Performer ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
1995–2013 Bubble Gang Various roles GMA Network
1997–2010 SOP Main host / Performer
2001–2002; 2024 Family Feud Philippines Host (2001–2002); Guest / Contestant (2024) ABC / GMA Network
2002 Cyborg Kuro-chan Kuro (voice) IBC
2003 Magpakailanman: Minsan May Isang Doktor Juan Flavier Episode role GMA Network
2004 Hanggang Kailan George Supporting role
2005 Ay, Robot! Douglas QTV
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin Rodrigo Episode role GMA Network
2008 Da Big Show Himself Host
Pinoy Idol Idol Jury Member
2009–2010 Hole in the Wall Host
2010 Show Me Da Manny Manny Pa-Cute Supporting role
Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition Himself Guest host
Diva Recurring role
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Main host / Performer
2011 Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break Journey host
Daldalita Mateo Matias Supporting role
2012 Pare & Pare Himself Host
My Daddy Dearest Bong Adonis / Sampaguita / Bong Adonis Clone Lead role
2013 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs Himself Judge ABS-CBN
Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar Story Rolando Niangar Episode role GMA Network
Sunday All Stars Himself Main host / Performer / Judge
Tropa Mo Ko Unli Various roles TV5
The Mega and the Songwriter Host
2014 Confessions of a Torpe Christopher "Tupe" Catacutan Lead role
Let's Ask Pilipinas Himself Host
2015 No Harm No Foul Coach Jawo
Happy Truck ng Bayan Himself Host
2016 Born to Be a Star
Happy Truck HAPPinas
HAPPinas Happy Hour
Bubble Gang: 21 Gang Salute Guest / Various roles GMA Network
2016–present It's Showtime Tawag ng Tanghalan Hurado (since 2016); Co-host (since 2021) ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / GTV / GMA Network
2017 Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids Judge ABS-CBN
I Can See Your Voice Guest artist
2018 Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids season 2 Judge
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers Carlo Magno Episode role
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar season 3 Himself Judge Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
2024 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest GMA Network

Awards

  • Awit Awards Best Produced Record of the Year (BAKIT KA LUMAYO)
  • Awit Awards Best Inspirational/Religious Recording (SIYA ANG BIDA)
  • 2001 Gawad Pagkilala kay Ogie Alcasid (mang-aawit/kompositor/liriko) sa Pamamagitan ng Musika sa Wikang Pilipino mula sa Republika ng Pilipinas Sanggunian ng Wika sa Pambansang Pagpapa-unlad s/Pamamahala ng Komisyon sa Wikang Pilipino
  • 2008 FAMAS Golden Artist Awardee
  • 2008 Gold Record Award for The Greatest Filipino Songbook, August 31, 2008
  • 2009 Platinum Award for The Greatest Filipino Songbook, April 26, 2009
  • 2008 Aliw Awards "Entertainer of the Year"
  • (2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2010) Winner, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor
  • 2009 STAR AWARDS FOR MUSIC( Male Recording Artist-First Recipient)
  • 2010 Aliw Awards "Best Major Concert by a male performer in the Concert Ogie and the Idols"
  • 2010 PMPC Star Awards for "BEST COMEDY ACTOR(BUBBLE GANG)"
  • 2011 PMPC Star Awards for "BEST COMEDY ACTOR(BUBBLE GANG)"
  • 2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards - Male Concert Performer of the Year
  • 2012 Empress Award for Best Comedy Actor
  • 2012 Multiple Intelligence for music award (Multiple Intelligence school)
  • 2014 KBP Golden Award Winner For Best Comedy Actor
  • Myx Music Awards 2016 Magna Awardee
  • 2018 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer Of The Year #paMORE
  • 2018 PMPC Star Awards For Best Comedy Actor (Home Sweetie Home | ABS-CBN)
  • 2018 CMMA Best Inspirational Song (Di Ka Pababayaan)
  • 2019 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer of the Year
Year Award Giving Body Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Results Ref.
2000 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants Himself Won
Awit Awards Best Ballad Recording "Kung Mawawala Ka" Won
Song of the Year "Kung Mawawala Ka" Won
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Best Male Music Video Award "Kung Mawawala Ka" Won
RX 93.1 Awards OPM Male Artist of the Year Himself Won
2001 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants Himself Won
Awit Awards Song of the Year "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
Best Ballad Recording "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
Best Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song Recording "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
Famas Awards Best Movie Theme Song of the Year "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Best Song Music Video Award "Kahit Na" Won
Best Male Music Video Award "Kahit Na" Won
National Mother's and Father's Day Foundation, Inc. Tanyag Na Ulirang Ama Himself Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Movie Theme Song of The Year "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
2002 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants Himself Won
Awit Awards Album of the Year "A Better Man" Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist "Ikaw Sana" Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2003 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance In A Concert "OA Sa Hits!" Won
Entertainer Of The Year "OA Sa Hits!" Won
Famas Awards Best Movie Theme Song of the Year "Kailangan Kita" Won
Manila Film Festival Best Original Movie Theme Song of the Year "Pangarap Ko" Won
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Favorite Male Artist Himself Won
National Press Club Tinig Awards Top Ten Singers of the Philippines Himself Included
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Movie Theme Song of the Year "Kailangan Kita" Won
2004 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert (Male) "OA @ 15" Won
Awit Awards Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer Himself Won
Golden Screen TV Awards Best Original Song "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" Won
Best Male TV Host "S.O.P." Won
National Press Club Tinig Awards Top Ten Singers of the Philippines Himself Included
PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host "S.O.P." Won
Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2005 Aliw Awards Entertainer Of The Year Himself Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer Himself Won
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag Show Bubble Gang Won
2006 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert Himself Won
Entertainer Of The Year Himself Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Entertainer of the Year Himself Won
MYX Music Awards Favorite Male Artist Himself Nominated
Favorite Mellow Video "Hello" Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Collaboration "Hindi Ko Na Kayang Masaktan Pa" with Regine Velasquez Nominated
2008 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert Male Himself Won
Entertainer of the Year Himself Won
Awit Awards Best Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song "Paano kita Iibigin" Won
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Theme Song Of The Year Pano Ba Kita Iibigin Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2022 Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host It's Showtime Nominated

Business career

  • Owner of chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.
  • He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant
  • He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant
  • He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store
  • Founder of ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) 2014–present www.ateam.com.ph

Non-showbiz activities

  • President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers (2010 – present)
  • Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission (2011 – 2016)
  • Sagip Foundation Spokesperson
  • Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay
  • National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador
  • Childhope Asia Spokesperson

Personal life

In 1995, Alcasid married Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren, who represented Australia in the 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippines. Together, they have two children, Leila (born 1997) and Sarah (born 2002). In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and van Eimeren had separated.

On June 7, 2024, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her graduation was attended by her sister, Leila Alcasid, and their mom, Michelle van Eimeren.

On December 22, 2010, he married Regine Velasquez at a resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011. On April 25, 2024, Nate graduated primary education at Centro Montessori Internationale, Xavierville Ave, Quezon City.

Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends Victory Christian Fellowship services.

Filipino comedienne Ai-Ai De las Alas is his cousin through his mother.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ogie Alcasid para niños

kids search engine
Ogie Alcasid Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.