Willie Revillame facts for kids
Wilfredo Buendia Revillame (Tagalog: [wilˈpɾɛdɔ bwɛnˈdɪja rɛˈbɪʎamɛ]; born January 27, 1961), popularly known as Willie Revillame, is a Filipino television host, comedian, drummer, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman.
Career
Revillame started out as the host of GMA Network's noontime variety program Lunch Date in the late 1980s together with Randy Santiago. In 1995–1997, Revillame sang the theme song of the TV drama series Villa Quintana as a duet with Rockstar 2. He later began to appear on different movies, playing sidekick to big-named stars.
In 1998, he started co-hosting the ABS-CBN noontime show 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. After the show was cancelled to make way for his big break in Magandang Tanghali Bayan, he also started appearing in Richard Loves Lucy. Other shows he hosted within the network were Willingly Yours, Masayang Tanghali Bayan and Wowowee, as well as TV5 variety programs like Willing Willie, Wil Time Bigtime and Wowowillie.
On March 20, 2015, Revillame marked his homecoming in GMA Network (his original home network), his long-awaited return to Philippine showbiz and to Philippine television via his newest weekly-variety program Wowowin, airing on GMA Network every Sunday afternoon since May 10, 2015 until it became a weekday-variety program on February 1, 2016, due to the huge popularity of the show. On February 5, 2022, GMA Network announced that Revillame's contract with the network will end on February 15, 2022. His program, Wowowin aired its final broadcast on February 11, 2022, until its resumption on All TV on September 13.
Business ventures
Revillame is known for developing a business, the Wil Tower Mall near ABS-CBN Eugenio Lopez Drive in Quezon City with business partner Manny Villar. It held its grand opening on September 15, 2013. Revillame is also a former owner of the restaurants W Bar and Wil Steak Town at Wil Events Place located near Wil Tower Mall and ABS-CBN along Sgt. Esguerra Avenue in South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City. Wil Tower Mall was developed by the real estate firm Vista Land, but Revillame's holdings were sold to his business partner and friend, former Senator Manny Villar.
Revillame was interviewed for the April 2015 episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho at his own rest house in Tagaytay City after the signing of contract with GMA Network. During the interview, GMA 7 broadcast journalist Jessica Soho said that Revillame is planning to build a 5-star resort-hotel located within the 5-hectare lot that he acquired from the Madrigal family. His own rest house is also located within the same lot.
Following the acquisition of Advanced Media Broadcasting System by the Villar family, Villar tapped Revillame to invest in the company's plans on broadcast ventures.
Personal life
Revillame was first married to actress Princess Punzalan. In March 2005, he married Liz Almoro in a civil ceremony at Lipa, Batangas, officiated by then former Mayor Vilma Santos. This was followed by a church wedding in June 2005. Their marriage was annulled in 2008.
Revillame has four children including Meryll Soriano.
Filmography
Films
Title | Year | Character/Role |
---|---|---|
Bobo Cop | 1988 | |
Joe Pring 2: Kidlat ng Maynila | 1990 | |
Barbi for President | 1991 | |
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) | Angelo | |
Joey Boy Munti, 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntilupa | ||
Sagad Hanggang Buto | ||
Contreras Gang | ||
Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya | 1992 | |
Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut | Danding Mitra | |
Ako | 1993 | |
Abrakadabra | 1994 | |
The Eddie Fernandez Story | ||
Hector | ||
Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsya 2, Tapusin Na Natin ang Laban | 1995 | |
Ikaw Pa Eh Love Kita! | ||
Sa Kamay ng Batas | ||
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin | 1996 | |
Go Johnny Go | 1997 | |
Bobby Barbers, Parak | ||
Kasangga Kahit Kailan | 1998 | Muerte |
Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais | Boy Tigas | |
Matalino Man ang Matsing Na-iisahan Din! | 2000 | Mando |
Pera o Bayong (Not da TV) | Bartolome | |
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | 2009 | Himself |
Engkwento |
Television
Title | Network | Year |
---|---|---|
Inday Will Always Love You | GMA Network | 2018 |
Pepito Manaloto | 2016 | |
CelebriTV | 2015 | |
Wowowin | GMA Network (2015–2022) All TV (2022–2023) |
2015–2023 |
Wowowillie | TV5 | 2010–2013 |
Willing Willie/Wil Time Bigtime | ||
Wowowee | ABS-CBN | 2005–2010 |
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | 2005 | |
Pinoy Big Brother | ||
Puso o Pera | TV5 | 2004 |
Masayang Tanghali Bayan | ABS-CBN | 2003 |
Willingly Yours | 2002–2003 | |
Labs Ko Si Babe | 1999–2000 | |
ASAP | 1998–2010 | |
Magandang Tanghali Bayan | 1998–2001 | |
Richard Loves Lucy | ||
Maynila | GMA Network | 1999 |
Gillage People | 1997 | |
Villa Quintana | 1995–1997 | |
Tondominium | TV5 | 1995 |
Haybol Rambol | GMA Network | 1994–1995 |
Actually 'Yun Na! | RPN | 1994 |
Barangay U.S.: Unang Sigaw | ||
Four da Boys | IBC | 1993 |
Love Notes | TV5 | |
Kate en Boogie | GMA Network | 1993–1994 |
GMA Telesine Specials | 1992 | |
Lovingly Yours, Helen | 1991 | |
Young Love, Sweet Love | RPN | |
Barangay USA | PTV | 1990 |
Pabuenas sa Siyete | GMA Network | 1989 |
Regal Family | IBC | |
Dance Tonight | 1988 | |
Ayos Lang Tsong! | ||
Lunch Date | GMA Network | 1987–1993 |
Loveliness | ABS-CBN/IBC | 1987–1989 |
Awards
- Best Male TV Host (2005 and 2007) - Won
- Consumers Award Outstanding Variety Show (2008) - Won
- Consumers Award Outstanding Male TV Host (2008) - Won
- Novelty Singer of the Year (2010) - Won
- 2011 - PMPC Star Awards for TV - Best Variety Show (as Willing Willie)
- Celebrity Inductee, Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2014- Won
- 2015 - PMPC Star Awards for TV - Best Game Show (Wowowin of GMA-7)
- 2015 - PMPC Star Awards for TV - Best Male Game Show Host
- 2016 - Inding-Indie Short Film Festival - Best Public Service TV Personality
- 2016 - Inding Indie Short Film Festival - Best Public Service TV Program of the Decade (Wowowin of GMA-7)
- 2016 - PMPC Star Awards for TV - Best Game Show (Wowowin of GMA-7)
- 2016 - Illumine Awards for Television (Global City Innovative College) - Most Innovative Game Show (Wowowin of GMA-7)
- 2017 - NwSSU Students Choice Awards for Radio and Television (Northwest Samar State University) - Best Game Show (Wowowin of GMA-7)
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2008 | Awit Awards | Best Novelty Recording | "Sayaw Darling" | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Willie Revillame para niños