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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hipolito and the surname or paternal family name is Navarro.
Vhong Navarro
Navarro in 2011
Born
Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro

(1977-01-04) January 4, 1977 (age 47)[1]
Makati, Philippines[1]
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • dancer
  • recording artist
  • television host
Years active1992–present
AgentABS-CBN Entertainment (2008–present)
Spouses
Bianca Lapus
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​
(m. 1998; ann. 2008)​
Tanya Bautista
​
(m. 2019)​
Children2

Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro (born January 4, 1977),[1] known professionally as Vhong Navarro, is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist and television host. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime. He was also part of the dance group Streetboys alongside fellow It's Showtime host Jhong Hilario.

Assault incident/rape charges

On January 22, 2014, Navarro was attacked and severely beaten by a group of men inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, according to his manager, Chito S. Roño. Roño said Navarro was invited by a female friend named Deniece Cornejo to visit her condominium unit, where he was tied up and blindfolded by several men, threatened and then beaten up.[2] The perpetrator was identified as Cedric Lee, who was also accompanied by several other men during the time of the incident. Following this, it was stated that Navarro would temporarily not be appearing on It's Showtime and other television projects while he continues to recover.[3]

Navarro was accused of attempted rape, which he denied. In an interview with TV host Boy Abunda on Buzz ng Bayan, Navarro said he just arrived at the model's condo unit and then suddenly there were armed men that beat him up.[4][5] On January 29, 2014, one week after the incident, Cornejo filed a rape case against Navarro, but the National Bureau of Investigation said it was unlikely that there was an attempted rape on Cornejo, based on the CCTV footage.[6][7]

The controversial incident had initially raised ideologically motivated concerns over rape culture and victim blaming, particularly surrounding the negative treatment of Cornejo, the supposed rape victim. Navarro earned himself sympathy from the public as himself a victim of defamation and physical violence, whereas Cornejo faced the brunt of the public's ire.[8] The public quickly dismissed the fact that Navarro willingly cheated on his girlfriend, Tanya Winona, with the unsuspecting Cornejo.[9] Moreover, the public responded to Navarro's mauling by sending Cornejo death threats, and even more rape threats.[10] In an article posted on GMA News Online, Carljoe Javier expressed consternation with the treatment of the alleged rape of Cornejo:

"I understand that there are certain aspects of this case which raise possible opportunities for discussion. The most important point for discussion would be the way that we are now discussing rape. It's disgusting how certain people have taken this as an opportunity to attempt to discredit rape victims as people who are just crying wolf. Many women are victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse and we must acknowledge this and attempt to prevent these terrible acts from happening. This is a truth regardless of the veracity of the claims of Deniece Cornejo."

When asked to explain her situation, Cornejo reported to the Inquirer and stated, "Victim blaming is a very common practice throughout the world especially for rape victims".[11]

On February 19, 2014, another rape case was filed against Navarro, by a woman named Roxanne Cabanero, alleging the rape took place in 2010.[12]

On March 8, 2014, Navarro made a return to It's Showtime.[13]

On April 10, 2014, DOJ dismissed the rape complaint filed by Deniece Cornejo against Navarro.[14] A week later, DOJ issued a warrant of arrest against Cornejo and Lee. On April 26, Lee and his accomplice were captured and arrested in Oras, Eastern Samar.[15] On May 5, Cornejo surrendered to Camp Crame.

On September 16, 2014, the Taguig court set a PhP 500,000 bail for Lee, Raz and Cornejo.[16]

On January 25, 2015, businessman Ferdinand Guerrero was arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) inside the penthouse of Ritz condominium in Makati as one of the suspects.[17]

On July 21, 2022, the Court of Appeals' 14 Division reversed the DOJ's decision to dismiss Cornejo's complaint. [18] [19]

Navarro's mug shot after he surrendered to the NBI on September 19, 2022

On September 19, 2022, the Taguig Court issued an arrest warrant against Navarro 8 years after the incident happened.[20] He surrendered to the NBI on the same day.[21]

On September 19, 2022, Navarro surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after trial courts in Taguig issued him separate warrants for rape and "acts of lasciviousness" committed against Deniece Cornejo in 2014. Prosecutors said that the rape and molestations occurred at the hotel where Navarro was also falsely imprisoned and beaten by Cedric Lee and his accomplices as a result; the extent of his injuries made headlines at the time, and his assailants were eventually convicted. Navarro has maintained he did not rape Cornejo, claiming the pair did not engage in any sexual activity; and that Cornejo, Lee and his companions were seeking to extort him for financial gain.[20][21]

On November 17, 2022, the NBI received orders from the Taguig city court to transfer Navarro to a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facility in Camp Bagong Diwa while pending the resolution of his petition for bail.[22]

On December 6, 2022, the court allowed Navarro to post ₱1 million (roughly $18,000) bail.[23]

On January 12, 2023, the court denied Cornejo's appeal to cancel Navarro's bail.[24][25] In March 2023, the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed the charges due to lack of probable cause as well as noted what they considered to be material inconsistencies in complainant Deniece Cornejo's complaint-affidavits concerning one of the elements of the crime charged in the indictment.[26]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Totoy Bibbo (2004)
  • Don Romantiko (2005)
  • Chickboy (2007)
  • Let's Dance (2008)

Compilation albums

  • Best Novelty Hits (2008)

Songs/music videos

  • "Hari ng Dance Floor" (It's Showtime the Album)
  • "Mr. Papabol" (I Star 15 album)
  • "Ayos Na Ang Buto-Buto"
  • "Cha Cha Cha"
  • "Chickboy" (from the movie Agent X44)
  • "Don Romantiko" (from the movie D' Anothers)
  • "Huwag Kang Makulit" (from the TV series Kulilits)
  • "Magandang Umaga"
  • "Minahal Kita" (featuring Gloc-9)
  • "Pata-Pata-Pon" (featuring Streetboys)
  • "Pamela" (from the movie Otso-Otso, Pamela-Mela Wan)
  • "Supah Papalicious Man" (from the movie Supah Papahlicious)
  • "Totoy Bibbo"
  • "Da Vhong Song" ('from the movie Da Possessed)

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Refs.
1992 Home Along Da Riles Hurculies ABS-CBN
1996–1999 Super Laff-In Himself / host
1996–present ASAP Himself / Performer
1997 Spice Boys Himself / host
1999–2001 Pwedeng Pwede Samson
2001 Wansapanataym: Tiquio, Tiquio in the Cue Ball Joe the Master
Whattamen Elton
2003 Wansapanataym: Lampaeng Paeng
Wazzup Wazzup Himself / host Studio 23
Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis Bok Tyson ABS-CBN
2004 Pirated CD (Celebrity Disguise) Himself / host
MTB Ang Saya Saya
Yes, Yes Show!
2006 Gudtaym
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Gary
Love Spell: Pasko Na Santa Ko Donato
2007 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Eskappar / Miguel Asis / Lastikman
2008 I am KC: Love to Dance Eman
I Love Betty La Fea Nicholas "Kulas" Moro
Pilipinas, Game KNB? Himself / host
2009 May Bukas Pa Moy
George and Cecil Guest appearance
2009–present It's Showtime Himself / host
2010 Magpasikat
Wowowee
Kokey @ Ako Bruce Kho Reyes / Belat
2011 100 Days to Heaven Elpidio "Pido" Abucay
2011–2013 Toda Max Justin Bibbo
2014 Home Sweetie Home Jerome
Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco Oscar "Oca" Palmera
2015 Dance Kids Judge
2017 Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing Himself / Player
2019–2020 Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Ferdinand "Ferdie" Bustamante [27]
Your Moment Himself / host
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar Philippines Himself / guest

Film

Year Title Role Production Company
1994 Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin Streetboys
Separada Star Cinema
1996 Istokwa Macky
1998 Labs Kita...Okey Ka Lang Jason
2000 Tugatog Monset
Daddy O! Baby O! Benny Star Cinema
Anghel Dela Guardia Raphael
Spirit Warriors Thor
2001 Oops Teka Lang Diskarte Ko 'To Dencio
Banyo Queen (Navarro's first Viva film) Pating Viva Films
2002 May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? Lesther
Got 2 Believe Rudolph Star Cinema
Cass and Cary: Who Wants to be a Billionaire? Cary
Jologs Kulas
2003 Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut Thor
Keka Bhong Viva Films
Pinay Pie Butch Star Cinema
AsBoobs: Asal Bobo Kitoy
Utang ng Ama Babaero
Mr. Suave Rico Suave Star Cinema
Gagamboy Junie / Gagamboy
2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela Wan Amboy / Dao Star Cinema
2005 D' Anothers Hesus Resurrection
2007 Agent X44 Reserve Agent King Agila / Agent X44
2008 Supahpapalicious Adonis / Dodong / Tita Barbara / Lola Paulina / Apl Dayap
My Only U Bong
2009 Astig Real Estate Buyer
Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Cameo Spring Films, MJM Production
2010 RPG: Metanoia Cel / Sargo (voice) Star Cinema, Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation Production
2011 Bulong Conan Star Cinema
2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll 14 Hank Regal Entertainment
2014 Starting Over Again Cameo Star Cinema
Da Possessed Ramon Star Cinema, Regal Entertainment
Moron 5.2: The Transformation Cameo Viva Films
2015 Buy Now, Die Later Odie Quantum Films
2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Mang Kepweng Cineko Productions, Viva Films
Woke Up Like This Nando
Sabrina		 Regal Entertainment
2018 Unli Life Benedict
2020 I'm in Love with My Asylum Black Sheep Productions
Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Mang Kepweng Star Cinema, Cineko Productions

Awards and recognitions

Year Award-Giving Body/Critics Category Work Result Ref
2010 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis Nominated
Anak TV Awards Anak Makabata Awardee — Won
24th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Host[a] It's Showtime Nominated [28]
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [29]
2012 Anak Makabata Awards Anak Makabata Awardee — Won
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Toda Max Nominated [30]
Best Reality and Game Show Host[a] It's Showtime Won
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Toda Max Nominated [31]
Best Male TV Host It's Showtime Nominated
2014 5th Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Male Host in a Musical or Variety Program Nominated [32]
4th Yahoo OMG! Awards Best Male TV Host Won [33]
2015 6th Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Male Host in a Musical or Variety Program Nominated [34]
2016 Anak TV Awards Anak Makabata Awardee — Won
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host It's Showtime Nominated [35]
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Nominated [36]
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [37]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Shared with It's Showtime hosts.

References

  1. ^ a b c Mutsoli, Vivian (December 16, 2019). "Vhong Navarro son name, age, instagram, profile". kami.com.ph. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
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  3. ^ "Vice Ganda on Vhong's condition: Nakakapanginig". ABS-CBN News. January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  4. ^ Suerte, Cecille (November 13, 2013). "Vhong: I am a not rapist and will never be | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "Vhong Navarro denies rape charge | Inquirer Entertainment". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 27, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Carcamo, Dennis (November 13, 2013). "NBI: No attempt to rape Deniece | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  7. ^ "CCTV footage appears to bolster Vhong's version of events | GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Anne Curtis speaks up, backs Vhong". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  9. ^ Jansen Tumabing (February 9, 2014). "Tanya Winona Bautista and Vhong Navarro after the mauling incident". Amazingnews.ph. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "Deniece Cornejo in high spirits despite 'threats' – Calleja". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  11. ^ "Deniece Cornejo denies being an escort | Inquirer Entertainment". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 17, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  12. ^ Dumaual, Miguel (February 21, 2014). "Vhong Navarro a 'monster,' Roxanne claims". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "WATCH: Happy Vhong Navarro gives speech on 'It's Showtime because of support to his case even though he mean it'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "DOJ junks Deniece's rape case vs Vhong". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  15. ^ "Cedric Lee, accomplice nabbed in Samar". April 27, 2014.
  16. ^ "Vhong Navarro dismayed by court ruling for bail to Deniece Cornejo et al". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 16, 2014.
  17. ^ "Suspect in Vhong Navarro mauling arrested". Rappler. January 26, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  18. ^ "CA directs DOJ to file rape case against Vhong Navarro, DOJ abides". Rappler. July 31, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  19. ^ Macairan, Evelyn. "CA orders rape case vs Vhong Navarro filed". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Taguig court orders arrest of TV host Vhong Navarro". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  21. ^ a b "Vhong Navarro surrenders after court issues arrest warrant". Rappler. September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
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  23. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (December 6, 2022). "Vhong Navarro allowed P1M bail for rape". Retrieved December 6, 2022.
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  25. ^ "Vhong Navarro welcomes court decision denying Deniece Cornejo's appeal to cancel his bail". Manila Bulletin. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
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  36. ^ "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP.ph. September 22, 2019.
  37. ^ "Star Awards for TV: Coco, Judy Ann, Maja among top acting nominees". news.abs-cbn.com. July 19, 2021.
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