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Wally Bayola
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Bayola in 2012
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Walter James B. Bayola
May 3, 1972 Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Kalyeserye Co-host of Eat Bulaga! |
| Spouse(s) | Riza Bayola |
| Children | 5 |
Walter James B. Bayola (born May 3, 1972), known by many as Wally Bayola, is a famous Filipino comedian and actor. He is well-known for playing characters like Lola Nidora in the Kalyeserye part of the TV show Eat Bulaga!. He often works with his co-hosts Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros. Together, they are called JoWaPao. They are a popular trio in the "Juan for All, All for Juan" part of the show.
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Early Life and School Days
Wally Bayola grew up in Naga, Camarines Sur. He was raised by his great-uncle, Francisco Nepomuceno, who was a priest. Wally lived in a church convent. This happened because his father went to the United States for work. His mother was also busy finishing her studies. After his great-uncle passed away, his grandmother took care of him.
Wally went to college at Ateneo de Naga University. Later, he moved to Naga College Foundation. There, he received a scholarship. He got this scholarship because he was a member of the school's theater club.
Wally's Journey to Stardom
Before becoming a TV star, Wally Bayola had many jobs. He worked as a storekeeper. He was also a host at a sing-along bar. He even played in a band. Later, he became a comedian at a comedy bar.
He was discovered while performing at a comedy bar. On May 3, 2000, his 28th birthday, he became a host for Eat Bulaga!. He then formed a funny duo with Jose Manalo.
In 2011, Wally joined a new comedy show on TV5. It was called The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto. He starred with Jose Manalo, Vic Sotto, and Jimmy Santos. Wally also appeared in movies from Star Cinema with Vic Sotto. These movies included Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! and Enteng ng Ina Mo. In 2011, he also visited ABS-CBN shows like The Buzz and ASAP to promote their films.
On March 2, 2012, Wally and Jose had their first concert. It was called Jose and Wally Show: A Party for Juan and All. The concert was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. They had their second concert at the same place in 2013.
Wally won the Best Supporting Actor award in 2014. This was at the Dabarkads Awards. He still performs regularly at Klownz and Zirkoh Comedy Bars. He often performs with Jerricho Sison Calingal, also known as Echo.
Becoming Lola Nidora
After returning to Eat Bulaga!, Wally Bayola became very famous. He played characters like Doktora Dora de Explorer. This was for Eat Bulaga!'s Juan for All, All for Juan: Problem Solving. He also played Donya Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala de Explorer, known as Lola Nidora. Other roles included Duhrizz de Explorer (Duh) and Rihanna. Rihanna was a helper at Lola Nidora's house. These characters were part of the Kalyeserye segment. Wally was also part of the Sunday comedy show Sunday PinaSaya. He was with Jose Manalo, Marian Rivera, and Ai-Ai delas Alas.
Family Life
Wally Bayola married Riza Bayola when he was twenty years old. They have five children together. His first grandchild was born in 2016.
Film Appearances
Wally Bayola has acted in many movies. Here are some of them:
- 1997: Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
- 2003: Lastikman as Wally
- 2003: Fantastic Man
- 2004: Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend
- 2005: Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! as Wally
- 2005: Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues
- 2006: Oh My Ghost!
- 2006: Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On
- 2007: Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend
- 2008: Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! as Bogart
- 2008: Scaregivers as Bob
- 2008: Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
- 2009: Patient X
- 2009: Love on Line as Bok
- 2010: Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote as Bodyguard Bogart
- 2011: Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! as Phil
- 2011: Enteng ng Ina Mo as Bodyguard Bogart
- 2012: Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako as Bodyguard Bogart
- 2012: D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! as Bruno Kilabot
- 2014: My Big Bossing's Adventure as Barangay Captain
- 2015: My Bebe Love as Lola Nidora
- 2016: Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers as Nini/Lola Nidora
- 2019: Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity as Bruno Hunyango
- Future: Petrang Kabisote as Bodyguard Bogart
Television Shows
Wally Bayola has been in many TV shows. Here are some of them:
- 2000–present: Eat Bulaga! as Himself (on GMA Network, TV5, RPTV)
- 2005: Wow Hayop as Himself (on GMA Network)
- 2005: H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over as Himself (on Q)
- 2005: I Laugh Sabado as Himself (on Q)
- 2009: Cool Center (on GMA Network)
- 2009: SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Reunion (on GMA Network)
- 2010: My Darling Aswang as Bal (on TV5)
- 2010: Laugh Or Lose (on TV5)
- 2010: Pepito Manaloto as Dodong (on GMA Network)
- 2011: R U Kidding Me? (on TV5)
- 2012: The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto as Wally Revilla (on TV5)
- 2012–2013: Celebrity Bluff as Himself / Celebrity Gangnammm (on GMA Network)
- 2013: Magpakailanman: Behind The Laughter: The Wally Bayola Story as Himself (on GMA Network)
- 2013: Vampire ang Daddy Ko as Dong (on GMA Network)
- 2014: Hakbang ng Pangarap: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special as Galo (on GMA Network)
- 2015: Pinagpalang Ama: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special as Win-Win (on GMA Network)
- 2015: Sabado Badoo as Herself (cameo) (on GMA Network)
- 2015–2019: Sunday PinaSaya as Himself (on GMA Network)
- 2015: CelebriTV as Himself (guest) (on GMA Network)
- 2015: Starstruck as Coach Cynthia (guest judge) (on GMA Network)
- 2016: Kaputol ng Buhay: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special as Lola Nidora (on GMA Network)
- 2016: God Gave Me You: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special as Lance (on GMA Network)
- 2016–2017: Hay, Bahay! as Sikat / Romualdo Del mar (on GMA Network)
- 2018: Pamana as Nanay Nunal (on GMA Network)
- 2018–2023: Daddy's Gurl as Marikit Otogan / Matilda (on GMA Network)
- 2020–2021: Bawal Na Game Show as Himself (host) (on TV5)
- 2021: Fill in the Bank as Himself (guest player) (on TV5)
- 2021–present: Balita One Nan as Himself (host) (on TV5
BuKo Channel) - 2024: Selda ng Kahapon: Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special as Maximo (on TV5)
Awards and Recognitions
Wally Bayola has received many awards for his work.
- 2012:
- Won the Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award with Jose Manalo at the 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards.
- Won Most Popular Male Novelty Singer with Jose Manalo for their songs Shembot & Jump Brothers.
- Named Certified Comedy Concert Artist for Jose & Wally: A Party for Every Juan.
- 2013:
- Won Most Popular Novelty Singers with Ryzza Mae Dizon & Jose Manalo for Cha-Cha Dabarkads song.
- Won Male Concert Performers of the Year for Jose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All.
- 2014:
- Won Best Supporting Actor at the Dabarkads Awards for Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Presents: Hakbang Ng Pangarap.
- 2015:
- Won Catholic Social Media Inspirational Award for promoting good values with Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, TAPE Inc., and Eat Bulaga! for Eat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye.
- Nominated for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the 28th Aliw Awards for Eat Bulaga!.
- Won Most Innovative TV Comedian at the Illumine Awards.
- Won Favorite Actor and Comedian at the OFW Gawad Parangal.
- Inducted into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
- Nominated for Best Male TV Host at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television for Eat Bulaga!.
- 2016:
- Won Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon at the USTv Students' Choice Awards with Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros as Kalye's Angels for Eat Bulaga!: Kalye Serye.
- Won Trinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character at the Platinum Stallion Media Awards for Eat Bulaga!: Kalye Serye.
- Won Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award with Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros at the 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
- Won Editors' Choice: Male Comedy Star of the Year at the 3rd PEP List Awards for Eat Bulaga!.
- Nominated for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the 29th Aliw Awards for Eat Bulaga!.
- Nominated for Best Comedy Actor at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television for Hay, Bahay!.
Images for kids
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Wally Bayola during an Eat Bulaga! event.
See also
In Spanish: Wally Bayola para niños
