Allan K.

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Allan K.
Born
Alan Joveness Quilantang

(1958-12-13) December 13, 1958 (age 65)
Other namesAllan K., A.K., Ma'am Allan, Miss A, Pambansang Ilong ng Pilipinas
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, singer, TV host
Years active1995–present

Alan Joveness Quilantang (born December 13, 1958), popularly known by his stage name Allan K., is a Filipino comedian, actor, singer and TV host. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga![1]

Career

Allan K's first appearance in Eat Bulaga! was in the segment "Bulagaan"; before joining the show he performed in bars, and in other countries.

He became a regular host of Eat Bulaga! with his own segment entitled "Allan Nose (a pun on the English word knows) Best".

During his stay in Eat Bulaga!, one challenge for him was to walk from Broadway Centrum (Quezon City) to Cathedral of Antipolo (estimated distance: 16.8 km) and perform in the EB Babes' Bebot division competition.

Alongside Eat Bulaga!, Allan K was also a host of All Star K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge together with singer and host Jaya Ramsey from 2004 to 2009.

He also previously hosted BandaOke with co-host Jaya Ramsey, and co-hosted the comedy talent show Comedy Bar with Eugene Domingo.

Allan K was also inducted into the "Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame" in 2014 for contributing his singing, acting, and hosting.

He owns comedy bars called Klownz and Zirkoh. There are several celebrities who permanently perform every night in his comedy bars.

Allan K identifies as gay.[2]

Filmography

Television

Television
Year Title Role Network
2017 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Inay Binet GMA Network
2016 Superstar Duets Himself / Judge
2016 Kalyeserye Mrs. Caitlyn "Dudang" Smash
2016 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Walang Kapalit Gil
2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo footage featured
2015 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Diva
2015 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Sukli ng Pagmamahal Lino
2014 Bubble Gang Himself
2014 Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Ilaw Ng Panahon Julie
2010–2011 Comedy Bar Host
2009–2010 BandaOke
2004–2009 All-Star K!
2002 The Weakest Link IBC
2000 GMA Telecine Specials Various GMA Network
2000 Beh Bote Nga Himself / Guest
1999–2001 1 for 3 Gorgonio "Gorgy" Magalpoc
1998–2003 Sing Galing! Host ABC
1998–2001 Easy Money: Ang Cash Ng Bayan
1995–present Eat Bulaga! Co-host GMA Network

Film

Awards

  • Winner, Best Male TV Host For Eat Bulaga on GMA 7 in 2011
  • Inducted into the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame 2014

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bonding time with the 'Eat Bulaga' family". Manila Bulletin. 2 April 2009. Archived from the original on 16 April 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  2. ^ Vanzi, Sol Jose (30 April 2003). "ALLAN K. TO CONQUER THE BIG DOME". www.newsflash.org.