Ogie Alcasid

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Ogie Alcasid
Alcasid in 2012
Born
Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.

(1967-08-27) August 27, 1967 (age 56)
Taal, Batangas, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
Years active1988–present
Agent(s)ABS-CBN (1988–1995; 2016–present)
GMA Network (1995–2010)
TV5 Network (1993–1995; 2010–2016)
Spouses
  • (m. 1995; ann. 2007)
  • (m. 2010)
Children3, including Leila
RelativesAi-Ai delas Alas (cousin)
Tita Duran (aunt-in-law)
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr.[1] (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and television personality. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013), and a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP Natin 'To (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.

Early career[edit]

Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group Kundirana batch 1984[2] after Gary Valenciano.[3] 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.[4]

His first album was released in 1989.[5] His debut movie was Feel Na Feel[6][7] released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, Pitong Gamol.[7]

Television career[edit]

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).[8]

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.[9] 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.[citation needed] In 2003, he portrayed Juan Flavier on his life story featured on Magpakailanman.[10]

Alcasid became a judge for Pinoy Idol.[11] 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 [12] and of Your Face Sounds Familiar [13] 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.[14]

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.[15]

Recording career[edit]

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.[9]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year of release Title Certification
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
OA sa Hits (Live)
2003 Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (Stories of Love) Double Platinum
2004 The Songbird and the Songwriter Platinum
I Am a Singer Gold
2005 Ogie Alcasid Greatest Hits
2006 Greatest Hits, an Audio-visual Anthology
Lumilipad (Flying)
2007 Ogie All the Classics
2008 The Great Filipino Songbook Gold
2010 Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco
2012 The Songwriter & the Hitmakers
2016 Ikaw ang Buhay Ko TBA
2017 Nakakalokal TBA

Soundtracks[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • "Peksman" (debut single, 1988)[16]
  • "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‘y Iyong Iyo"
  • "Ikaw Sana"
  • "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw"
  • "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 Lang 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)
  • "Nakakalokal"
  • "Tabakonabes?"
  • "Tong Kantang 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"
  • "Pamilya Ang Sakalam"
  • "Jesus Lord We Praise You"
  • "Panginoon Ikaw Lamang"
  • "TOTGA nung Christmas" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
  • "Let’s Pray For Healing"

Extended Play[edit]

  • "Praise and Worship" (April 9, 2023, Star Music)
  • "Songs From Home" (July 14, 2023, Star Music)

Covers[edit]

  • "Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga" (original by Basil Valdez)
  • "Kung Sakali" (original by Pabs Dadivas)
  • "Dito Ba?" (original by Kuh Ledesma)
  • "Kung Tayo’y 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[edit]

  • 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"[17]
  • (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[18]
  • 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[19]
  • 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
Year Award Giving Body Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Results Ref.
2000 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants Himself Won
Awit Awards Best Ballad Recording "Kung Mawawala Ka" Won[20]
Song of the Year "Kung Mawawala Ka" Won[20]
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Best Male Music Video Award "Kung Mawawala Ka" Won
RX 93.1 Awards OPM Male Artist of the Year Himself Won
2001 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants Himself Won
Awit Awards Song of the Year "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
Best Ballad Recording "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
Best Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song Recording "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
Famas Awards Best Movie Theme Song of the Year "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Best Song Music Video Award "Kahit Na" Won
Best Male Music Video Award "Kahit Na" Won
National Mother's and Father's Day Foundation, Inc. Tanyag Na Ulirang Ama Himself Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Movie Theme Song of The Year "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Won
2002 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants Himself Won
Awit Awards Album of the Year "A Better Man" Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist "Ikaw Sana" Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2003 Aliw Awards Best Male Performance In A Concert "OA Sa Hits!" Won
Entertainer Of The Year "OA Sa Hits!" Won
Famas Awards Best Movie Theme Song of the Year "Kailangan Kita" Won
Manila Film Festival Best Original Movie Theme Song of the Year "Pangarap Ko" Won
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Favorite Male Artist Himself Won
National Press Club Tinig Awards Top Ten Singers of the Philippines Himself Included
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Movie Theme Song of the Year "Kailangan Kita" Won
2004 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert (Male) "OA @ 15" Won
Awit Awards Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer Himself Won
Golden Screen TV Awards Best Original Song "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" Won
Best Male TV Host "S.O.P." Won
National Press Club Tinig Awards Top Ten Singers of the Philippines Himself Included
PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host "S.O.P." Won
Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2005 Aliw Awards Entertainer Of The Year Himself Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer Himself Won
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag Show Bubble Gang Won
2006 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert Himself Won
Entertainer Of The Year Himself Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Entertainer of the Year Himself Won
MYX Music Awards Favorite Male Artist Himself Nominated[21]
Favorite Mellow Video "Hello" Nominated[21]
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Collaboration "Hindi Ko Na Kayang Masaktan Pa" with Regine Velasquez Nominated[22]
2008 Aliw Awards Best Major Concert Male Himself Won
Entertainer of the Year Himself Won
Awit Awards Best Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song "Paano kita Iibigin" Won
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Theme Song Of The Year Pano Ba Kita Iibigin Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won
2022 Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host It's Showtime Nominated [23][24]

Business career[edit]

  • Owner of chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.[25]
  • He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant[26]
  • He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant[27]
  • He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store[28][29]
  • Founder of ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) 2014–present[30] www.ateam.com.ph

Non-showbiz activities[edit]

  • President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers (2010[31] – present)
  • Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission (2011[32] – 2016[33])
  • Sagip Foundation Spokesperson[34]
  • Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay[34]
  • National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador[35][36]
  • Childhope Asia Spokesperson[37]

Personal life[edit]

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).[38][39] In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and Eimeren had separated.[38] 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.[40] Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011.[41]

Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends Victory Christian Fellowship services.[42]

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

References[edit]

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