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Wally Bayola
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Bayola (left), Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros in August 2024
Born
Walter James Bayola

(1972-05-03) May 3, 1972 (age 53)
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actor
  • TV host
  • stand-up comedian
Years active 2000–present
Known for Kalyeserye
Co-host of Eat Bulaga!
Spouse(s) Riza Bayola
Children 5

Walter James "Wally" Bayola (born May 3, 1972) is a famous Filipino comedian and actor. Many people know him for playing Lola Nidora and other fun characters 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 known as JoWaPao and appear in the "Juan for All, All for Juan" part of the show.

Early Life and School Days

Wally Bayola grew up in Naga, Camarines Sur. He was raised by his great-uncle, who was a priest, in a church convent. This happened because his father went to the United States for work, and his mother was still studying. After his great-uncle passed away, his grandmother took care of him.

Wally went to Ateneo de Naga University for college. Later, he moved to Naga College Foundation. There, he received a scholarship because he was a member of the school's theater club.

Wally's Career Journey

Before becoming a TV star, Wally Bayola had many different jobs. He worked as a storekeeper and also hosted at a sing-along bar. He was even part of a band and performed as a comedian at a comedy bar.

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Joining Eat Bulaga!

Wally was discovered while performing at a comedy bar. He then became a host for the popular TV show Eat Bulaga! on May 3, 2000, which was also his 28th birthday! He soon formed a funny comedy team with Jose Manalo.

Other TV Shows and Movies

In 2011, Wally Bayola joined a new comedy show on TV5 called The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto. He starred alongside Jose Manalo, Vic Sotto, and Jimmy Santos. Wally also appeared in movies from Star Cinema with Vic Sotto, like Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! and Enteng ng Ina Mo. He even promoted his films on ABS-CBN shows such as The Buzz and ASAP.

Concerts and Awards

Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo held their first big concert on March 2, 2012. It was called Jose and Wally Show: A Party for Juan and All and took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. They had another successful concert at the same place in 2013.

In 2014, Wally won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Dabarkads Awards. He also performs regularly at Klownz and Zirkoh Comedy Bars.

Famous Roles in Kalyeserye

After returning to Eat Bulaga!, Wally Bayola became very well-known for his roles in the "Juan for All, All for Juan: Problem Solving" segment. He played Doktora Dora de Explorer.

Lola Nidora and Other Characters

He became even more famous for his characters in the Kalyeserye segment. These included Donya Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala de Explorer, also known as Lola Nidora. He also played Duhrizz de Explorer (Duh) and Rihanna, a helper at Lola Nidora's house. Wally was also part of the Sunday midday comedy show Sunday PinaSaya with Jose Manalo, Marian Rivera, and Ai-Ai delas Alas.

Wally's Family Life

Wally Bayola has been married to Riza Bayola since he was 20 years old. They have five children together. In 2016, he welcomed his first grandchild into the family.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role
1997 Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
2003 Lastikman Wally
Fantastic Man
2004 Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend
2005 Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! Wally
Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues
2006 Oh My Ghost!
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! Bogart
Scaregivers Bob
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) Sting
2009 Patient X
Love on Line Bok
2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Bodyguard Bogart
2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Phil
Enteng ng Ina Mo Bodyguard Bogart
2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Bruno Kilabot
2014 My Big Bossing's Adventure Barangay Captain
2015 My Bebe Love Lola Nidora
2016 Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Nini/Lola Nidora
2019 Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity Bruno Hunyango

Television Shows

Year Title Role
2000–present Eat Bulaga! Himself
2005 H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over Himself
I Laugh Sabado
2009 Cool Center
SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Reunion
Wow Hayop Himself
2010 My Darling Aswang Bal
Laugh Or Lose
Pepito Manaloto Dodong
2011 R U Kidding Me?
2012 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Wally Revilla
2012–2013 Celebrity Bluff Himself / Celebrity Gangnammm
2013 Magpakailanman: Behind The Laughter: The Wally Bayola Story Himself
Vampire ang Daddy Ko Dong
2014 Hakbang ng Pangarap: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special Galo
2015 Pinagpalang Ama: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special Win-Win
Sabado Badoo Herself (cameo)
2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Himself
2015 CelebriTV Himself (guest)
Starstruck Coach Cynthia (guest judge)
2016 Kaputol ng Buhay: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special Lola Nidora
God Gave Me You: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special Lance
2016–2017 Hay, Bahay! Sikat / Romualdo Del mar
2018 Pamana Nanay Nunal
2018–2023 Daddy's Gurl Marikit Otogan / Matilda
2020–2021 Bawal Na Game Show Himself (host)
2021 Fill in the Bank Himself (guest player)
2021–present Balita One Nan Himself (host)
2023–2024 Wow Mali Doble Tama
2024 Selda ng Kahapon: Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Maximo

Awards and Recognitions

Wally Bayola has received many awards for his talent in comedy and hosting. Here are some of them:

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2012 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Jose Manalo) N/A Won
Most Popular Male Novelty Singer (with Jose Manalo) Shembot & Jump Brothers songs Won
Certified Comedy Concert Artist Jose & Wally: A Party for Every Juan Won
2013 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Novelty Singers (with Ryzza Mae Dizon & Jose Manalo) Cha-Cha Dabarkads song Won
Male Concert Performers of the Year Jose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All Won
2014 Dabarkads Awards Best Supporting Actor Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Presents: Hakbang Ng Pangarap Won
2015 1st Catholic Social Media Awards Catholic Social Media Inspirational Award for promoting virtues, values, chivalry, modesty, morality and respect for elders (with Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, TAPE Inc. & Eat Bulaga!) Eat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye Won
28th Aliw Awards Best Stand-Up Comedian Eat Bulaga! Nominated
Illumine Awards Most Innovative TV Comedian Won
OFW Gawad Parangal Favorite Actor and Comedian Won
Eastwood City Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Star Inductee N/A Inducted
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host Eat Bulaga! Nominated
2016 USTv Students' Choice Awards Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon Eat Bulaga!: Kalye Serye (with Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros as Kalye's Angels) Won
Platinum Stallion Media Awards Trinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character Won
47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Jose Manalo, and Paolo Ballesteros) N/A Won
3rd PEP List Awards Editors' Choice: Male Comedy Star of the Year Eat Bulaga! Won
29th Aliw Awards Best Stand-Up Comedian Nominated
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Hay, Bahay! Nominated

See also

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