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Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.
August 27, 1967 Taal, Batangas, Philippines
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| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Children | 3, including Leila |
| Relatives | Ai-Ai delas Alas (cousin) Tita Duran (aunt-in-law) |
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Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a famous Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director, and producer. He is well-known for writing many popular songs and working with other music artists.
Ogie has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He was a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013; 2025–present). He also hosted and performed on SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP (2017–present). He is married to singer Regine Velasquez, and they have a child together.
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Ogie's Early Career
Ogie Alcasid was part of an all-male singing group called Kundirana in 1984. His first music album came out in 1989. His first movie, Feel Na Feel, was released in 1990 by Regal Entertainment. In 1991, Ogie made his first movie with VIVA Films, called Pitong Gamol.
Ogie's TV Journey
Ogie's TV career began in 1992 as a host for the comedy show Small Brothers on ABS-CBN. He also appeared in other comedy shows like Mana Mana (1991–92), Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995), and Bubble Gang (1995–2013). He was also in Ay, Robot! (2005–07) and the sitcoms Show Me Da Manny (2010–11) and Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (2025-present).
Ogie also hosted game shows. He hosted Game Na Game Na! in 1995 and Family Feud in 2001. He was a host on SOP Rules. He got a big role in Hanggang Kailan, his first drama show, and sang its main song. In 1995, he moved from ABS-CBN to GMA Network. In 2003, he played Juan Flavier in a story about his life on Magpakailanman.
Ogie was a judge for Pinoy Idol. He also hosted game shows like Da Big Show and Hole in the Wall. In 2013, he moved from GMA Network to TV5. His first project there was The Mega and the Songwriter.
In 2016, Ogie returned to ABS-CBN. He became a judge for Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime. He also judged Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids starting with its first season. He is now a main performer on ASAP Natin 'To and a co-host of It's Showtime.
He has also appeared as a guest on several GMA Network shows. These include Yan Ang Morning!, Sunday PinaSaya, and Eat Bulaga!. He was a special guest on Sarap Diva, hosted by his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. He also visited Bubble Gang, where he was a cast member for many years.
Ogie's Music Career
Ogie Alcasid started his singing career in 1989 with his first album, Ogie Alcasid. This album quickly became a gold record. His first single, "Nandito Ako" ("I Am Here"), was named "Song of the Year" by a local radio station.
Since then, he has released 18 albums. These include a Christmas album, a live album, and several greatest hits collections. He has earned many awards for his music, including twelve gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records.
Albums by Ogie Alcasid
- 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)
- 2002: OA sa Hits (Live)
- 2003: Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (Stories of Love) (Double Platinum)
- 2004: The Songbird and the Songwriter (Platinum)
- 2004: I Am a Singer (Gold)
- 2005: Ogie Alcasid Greatest Hits (Gold)
- 2006: Greatest Hits, an Audio-visual Anthology
- 2006: Lumilipad (Flying)
- 2007: Ogie All the Classics
- 2008: The Great Filipino Songbook (Gold)
- 2010: Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco (Gold)
- 2012: The Songwriter & the Hitmakers (Gold)
- 2016: Ikaw ang Buhay Ko
- 2017: Nakakalokal
Popular Songs by Ogie Alcasid
Ogie has released many popular songs, including:
- "Peksman" (his first single, 1988)
- "Nandito Ako"
- "Sa Kanya"
- "Pangako"
- "Ako‘y Iyong Iyo"
- "Ikaw Sana"
- "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw"
- "Pagkakataon"
- "Kung Mawawala Ka" (featuring Karylle)
- "Hanggang Ngayon" (featuring Regine Velasquez)
- "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang"
- "Ikaw Lamang"
- "Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap"
- "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala"
- "Dito sa Puso Ko"
- "Kape Ka Ba?" (his first hip-hop song)
- "Nakakalokal"
- "'Di Ka Pababayaan"
- "Ikaw Ang Tanging Pag-Ibig Ko"
- "Tabakonabes?"
- "Tong Kantang Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang"
- "Beautiful" (featuring Moira Dela Torre)
- "Thank You, Pa"
- "Pasko ng mga Pinoy"
- "ILY" (with Regine Velasquez and DJ M.O.D)
- "Maga Ako Manas Ako"
- "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"
- "Let’s Pray For Healing"
- "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (Reimagined)"
- "Mahal Kita Walang Iba (Reimagined)"
- "Please Don't Go Away (Reimagined)"
- "Nandito Ako (Reimagined)"
- "Hanggang Dito Na Lang Ba Tayo?"
Ogie's Film and TV Roles
Ogie Alcasid has starred in many films and television shows throughout his career.
Movies
- Feel Na Feel (1990)
- Michael and Madonna (1990)
- Small and Terrible (1990)
- Tiny Terrestrial: The Tiny Professors (1991)
- Pitong Gamol (1991)
- Jesus Dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles (1991)
- Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail (1991)
- Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama (1991)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III ("Yaya" segment) (1991)
- Working Students (1992)
- Ano Ba Yan? (1992)
- Magnong Rehas (1992)
- Mahirap Maging Pogi (1992)
- Ali in Wonderland (1992)
- Mamas Boys: Mga Praning-ning (1993)
- Mga Siyanong Parak (1993)
- Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal (1994)
- Si Ayala at Si Zobel (1994)
- Mamas Boys 2: Let's Go Na! (1994)
- Manolo en Michelle Hapi Together (1994)
- O-Ha! Ako Pa? (1994)
- Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip (1995)
- Isko: Adventures in Animasia (1995)
- Barkada Walang Atrasan (1995)
- Pwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beachboys) (1995)
- Ten Little Indians (1996)
- Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (It's Okay, My Buddy) (1997)
- May Sayad (1998)
- Nanggigigil Ako sa Iyong Kagandahan (1998)
- Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback (2000)
- Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse (2002)
- A.B. Normal College (2003)
- Captain Barbell (2003)
- Masikip sa Dibdib (2004)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 ("Aquarium" segment) (2005)
- Desperadas 2 (2008)
- OMG (Oh, My Girl!) (2009)
- Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009)
- Ang Panday (2009)
- Noy (2010)
- Boy Pick-Up: The Movie (2012)
- I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! (2012)
- Raketeros (2013)
- Ang Larawan (2017)
- Kuya Wes (2018)
- Pakboys Takusa (2020)
Television Shows
- Eat Bulaga! (1988–1989)
- Small Brothers (1990–1991)
- Game Na Game Na! (1994–1996)
- Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995)
- ASAP (1995–1996; 2017–present)
- Bubble Gang (1995-2013, 2025–present)
- SOP (1997–2010)
- Family Feud Philippines (2001–2002; 2024)
- Cyborg Kuro-chan (2002) - Voice of Kuro
- Magpakailanman: Minsan May Isang Doktor (2003) - Played Juan Flavier
- Hanggang Kailan (2004) - George
- Ay, Robot! (2005) - Douglas
- Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin (2007) - Rodrigo
- Da Big Show (2008)
- Pinoy Idol (2008) - Idol Jury Member
- Hole in the Wall (2009–2010)
- Show Me Da Manny (2010) - Manny Pa-Cute
- Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition (2010)
- Diva (2010)
- Party Pilipinas (2010–2013)
- Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break (2011)
- Daldalita (2011) - Mateo Matias
- Pare & Pare (2012)
- My Daddy Dearest (2012) - Bong Adonis / Sampaguita / Bong Adonis Clone
- Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (2013)
- Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar Story (2013) - Rolando Niangar
- Sunday All Stars (2013)
- Tropa Mo Ko Unli (2013)
- The Mega and the Songwriter (2013)
- Confessions of a Torpe (2014) - Christopher "Tupe" Catacutan
- Let's Ask Pilipinas (2014)
- No Harm No Foul (2015) - Coach Jawo
- Happy Truck ng Bayan (2015)
- Born to Be a Star (2016)
- Happy Truck HAPPinas (2016)
- HAPPinas Happy Hour (2016)
- Bubble Gang: 21 Gang Salute (2016)
- It's Showtime (2016–present) - Tawag ng Tanghalan judge (since 2016); Co-host (since 2021)
- Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (2017)
- I Can See Your Voice (2017)
- Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids season 2 (2018)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers (2019) - Carlo Magno
- Your Face Sounds Familiar season 3 (2021)
- Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2024)
Awards and Recognition
Ogie Alcasid has received many awards for his work in music and television. Some of his notable awards include:
- Awit Awards for Best Produced Record, Best Inspirational/Religious Recording, Best Ballad Recording, and Song of the Year.
- FAMAS Golden Artist Awardee (2008).
- Gold and Platinum Record Awards for his albums.
- Aliw Awards "Entertainer of the Year" multiple times (2008, 2005, 2006, 2003).
- PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor many times (2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018).
- STAR AWARDS FOR MUSIC (Male Recording Artist - First Recipient) (2009).
- 2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards - Male Concert Performer of the Year.
- Myx Music Awards 2016 Magna Awardee.
- CMMA Best Inspirational Song (2018).
- Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer of the Year (2018, 2019).
Ogie's Business Ventures
Beyond entertainment, Ogie Alcasid is also a businessman:
- He owns a chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.
- He is a co-owner of Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant.
- He also co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant.
- He is the Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store.
- He founded ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) in 2014.
Community Work
Ogie is involved in several non-showbiz activities:
- He has been the President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM), an organization for Filipino singers, since 2010.
- He was a Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission from 2011 to 2016.
- He is a spokesperson for the Sagip Foundation.
- He supports the Kapuso Foundation with his wife, Regine, through their "Ukay-Ukay" project.
- He is an Ambassador for Heritage/ASEAN for the National Commission for Culture and Arts.
- He is also a spokesperson for Childhope Asia.
Ogie's Personal Life
In 1995, Ogie married Michelle van Eimeren, an Australian beauty queen. Michelle represented Australia in the 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippines. They have two daughters, Leila (born 1997) and Sarah (born 2002). In 2007, Ogie announced that he and Michelle had separated.
On June 7, 2024, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her sister, Leila Alcasid, and their mom, Michelle van Eimeren, attended her graduation.
On December 22, 2010, Ogie married singer Regine Velasquez in Nasugbu, Batangas. They have a son named Nathaniel James, also known as Nate, who was born on November 8, 2011. On April 25, 2024, Nate finished his primary education at Centro Montessori Internationale in Quezon City.
Ogie Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends services at Victory Christian Fellowship. Comedienne Ai-Ai De las Alas is his cousin.
Images for kids
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Ogie Alcasid in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Ogie Alcasid para niños
