Ogie Alcasid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ogie Alcasid
Alcasid in 2012
Born	Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr. (1967-08-27) August 27, 1967 (age 56) Taal, Batangas, Philippines
Education	University of the Philippines Diliman(BA)
Years active	1988–present
Spouse(s)	Michelle van Eimeren ​ ​ (m. 1995; ann. 2007)​ Regine Velasquez ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	3, including Leila and Nate
Relatives	Ai-Ai delas Alas (cousin) Tita Duran (aunt-in-law)
Musical career
Genres	OPM pop novelty CCM
Occupation(s)	Actor singer songwriter parodist comedian television personality
Labels	Octoarts MCA Music Philippines Viva Records Universal Records Star Music

Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (Tagalog: [ˈɔɡi ɐlˈkasɪd]; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer and television host. He is currently the president of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit.

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

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

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 Iyong Iyo"
• "Ikaw Sana"
• "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.)
• "Huwag Ka Nang 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)
• "Nakakaloka"
• "Tabakonabes?"
• "Tong Kanta 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"
• "Do You Wanna Dance with Me"
• "Live with Jesus"

Covers

• "Dito Ba?" (original by Kuh Ledesma)
• "Kung Tayo Magkakalayo" (original by Rey Valera; also covered by Gary V.)
• "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)
• "Bato Sa Buhangin" (original by Cinderella Band; also covered by Juan Pablo Dream)

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

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 Eimeren had separated. He is also cousins with Ai-Ai delas Alas through his mother.

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.

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

He is also cousins with Ai-Ai De las Alas.

See also

In Spanish: Ogie Alcasid para niños