Betong Sumaya
Betong Sumaya | |
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Birth name | Alberto S. Sumaya Jr. |
Born | Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines | November 21, 1975
Medium | Television |
Alma mater | San Isidro Elementary School
Antipolo National High School Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
Years active | 1996–present |
Genres | Observational comedy |
Albert "Betong" S. Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975) is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Filipino and a minor in mass communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.[1]
Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011), where he also became the eventual victor. He appears in GMA's longtime-running gag show Bubble Gang.
Television career
Betong has numerous roles as Antonietta in various GMA TV shows, CelebriTV, Celebrity Bluff and Wowowin; with Boobay and Donita Nose.
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown
Betong Sumaya was named as the second Celebrity Sole Survivor in the season, Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown. The live announcement was held at the GMA Network Studio hosted by Richard Gutierrez on February 10. Betong made it to the Top 3 along with fellow castaways, Mara Yokohama and Stef Prescott.[2]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1996–2003 | The Probe Team | Supervising Producer | GMA Network |
2003–2004 | Kay Susan Tayo | Segment Host | |
2004–2005 | Lakas Magsasaka | Host | |
2005 | Lovely Day | Himself | |
2009 | Survivor Philippines: Palau – Reunion Special Surbayboy Philippines: Palau |
Tara | |
2009–2010 | The Beat | Segment Host | Q |
Full Time Moms | Himself | ||
2010 | Happy Land | GMA Network | |
Maynila | Various | ||
Day Off | Himself | QTV 11 | |
Eateria | Himself / Segment Host | GMA Network | |
2011 | Sunnyville | Himself | |
AHA! | Himself / Segment Host | ||
Unang Hirit | Segment Host | ||
Ang Pinaka | Host | GMA News TV | |
2011–2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown[3] | Himself / Castaway / Sole Survivor | GMA Network |
2012 | Eat Bulaga | Himself / Performer | |
May Tamang Balita | Himself | GMA News TV | |
Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | GMA Network | |
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Reunion Special |
Himself | ||
Tunay Na Buhay | Himself | ||
Spooky Valentine: Manikurista | Curie Manikurista | ||
Bubble Gang | Himself | ||
Wish Ko Lang | Himself | ||
Manny Many Prizes | Co-Host | ||
Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master | Special Guest | ||
Travel More Fun In The Philippines | Host | GMA News TV | |
Spooky Nights Presents: Korona | TBA | GMA Network | |
Tweets For My Sweet | Justin B. | ||
Celebrity Bluff | Celebrity Contestant | ||
2012–2013 | Go Negosyo | Guest Host | GMA News TV |
2013 | Bayan Ko | Various | |
Genesis | Lito 'Tolits' Dimagiba | GMA Network | |
Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Julio | ||
2014 | Magpakailanman: The Boy Logro Story | Young Boy Logro | |
Don't Lose The Money | Himself / Contestant | ||
2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Sebastian Poblador | |
Sabado Badoo | Host | ||
Kris TV | Cameo | ABS-CBN 2 | |
Alamat: Ang langgam at ang tipaklong | Langgam | GMA Network | |
The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself / Guest | ||
ASOP: A Song Of Praise Season 4 | Finalist | UNTV 37 | |
Because of You | Albert | GMA Network | |
Dangwa | Antonietta | ||
2016 | Celebrity Bluff | Other co-host | |
Juan Tamad | Tatang Albularyo | ||
Dear Uge | Antonietta | ||
Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Celebrity Contestant Performer | ||
Laff, Camera, Action! | Host | ||
Conan, My Beautician | Mimi | ||
Tsuperhero | Julius | ||
2017 | I Heart Davao | Patrick "Tasoy" Alcancez | |
All Star Videoke | Host | ||
2018 | Haplos | Julius | |
Inday Will Always Love You | Madam Britney | ||
Studio 7 | Guest Performer | ||
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko | Mokong | ||
2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Guest Performer | |
The Gift | Asi | ||
2020 | All-Out Sundays | Himself/ co-host | |
Centerstage | Himself/ co-host |
TV specials
Films
Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
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2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Bogart | GMA Films |
Of All The Things | ????? | Viva Films & GMA Films | |
2013 | My Lady Boss | Sponky | Regal Entertainment & GMA Films |
Ang Huling Henya | Zombie | Viva Films | |
2014 | Basement | Bernard | Coffee House Productions Springboard Film Productions |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Macoy † | Regal Films | |
2016 | I Love You To Death | TBA | Regal Films |
2017 | Haunted Forest | TBA | Regal Films |
2019 | Taran Tanods | TBA | MichaelAngelo Productions |
Awards and recognitions
Year | Organization | Award | Result |
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2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Celebrity Sole Survivor | Won |
Celebrity Bluff | 500,000 Pesos | Won |
References
- ^ "Betong eyes Sole Survivor title and cash prize in Survivor Philippines finals | Showbiz". GMA News. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ "(Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ "Celebrity Sole Survivor Betong Sumaya reveals that he will use the P3M prize to pay debts | Showbiz". GMA News. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
External links
- 1975 births
- Living people
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino comedians
- Filipino male actors
- Filipino actors
- People from Antipolo
- Male actors from Rizal
- Tagalog people
- GMA Artist Center
- GMA Network personalities
- Survivor (franchise) winners
- Survivor Philippines contestants
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines alumni
- GMA Music artists
- Filipino actor stubs