Pooh (comedian)
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| Pooh | |
|---|---|
| Pseudonym | Pooh |
| Birth name | Reynold Garcia |
| Born | December 15, 1974 Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines |
| Genres | Impersonations, skits |
| Notable works and roles | Banana Sundae Banana Split |
Reynold Garcia (born December 15, 1974, in Laoang, Northern Samar), known professionally as Pooh, is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, singer and host. He is known for currently starring in the comedy gag show Banana Split. He is also known for impersonating boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao.[1]
He was the 2006 and 2007 awardee for Aliw Award best male stand-up comedian. He was again nominated in 2008.
Career[edit]
Pooh first worked at the now-defunct Nota'Kwela, a comedy bar in Caloocan. He then moved to Music Box and later to Jazz Café. He was eventually scouted by Andrew del Real of The Library.
Pooh had guested on GMA Network's SiS and in a sequence on an afternoon show of the network. He claims it was ABS-CBN that gave him the opportunity to get known to a larger audience.[2]
The comedian became a part of the Banana Split cast; he did skits and made impersonations as part of the show. By 2013, he became known for his impersonation of Manny Pacquiao. In additional to his stint with ABS-CBN, he occasionally receives assignments abroad as a comedian and impersonator.[3]
In the same year, he expressed contentment with his involvement in the show and wouldn't mind if he were offered additional roles or not, and would not rather force a role onto himself which he considered as not his forte. He said that he would rather not become as popular as Vice Ganda, as he wouldn't be able to handle the fame.[3]
Comedic style[edit]
Pooh says that his forte in comedy is more on impersonations and skit-based. He said he is not comfortable using insults in doing comedy, saying that he may not handle it well and end up offending someone.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
- John en Shirley (ABS-CBN) - Giovanni (2006)
- Love Spell: "Click Na Click" (ABS-CBN) - Manilyn (2006)
- Pangarap na Bituin (ABS-CBN) - Berns Bautista (2007)
- I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - as Eda (2009)
- Banana Split/Banana Sundae (ABS-CBN) - Various roles (2009–2020)
- Shall We Dance? (TV5) - Co-host (2009)
- Ruffa & Ai (ABS-CBN) - Himself (2009)
- Florinda (ABS-CBN) - George (2009)
- Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - Barry (2010)
- Your Song: Love Me, Love You (ABS-CBN) - Guest Actor (2010)
- Pilipinas Win Na Win (ABS-CBN) - Co-host with Pokwang (2010)[4]
- Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) - Sandra (2010)
- Gandang Gabi, Vice! (ABS-CBN) - Himself (2011)
- Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - Xenon (2013)
- Ningning (ABS-CBN) - Jewel (2015)
- FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (ABS-CBN) - Wanda (2016)
- Stay-In Love (TV5) - Dencio (2020)
- Niña Niño (TV5) - Andie (2021)
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA Network) - Himself (2021)
- Open 24/7 (GMA Network) - Papu (2023)
Films[edit]
- Annie B. (Viva Films) - Bar Comedian (2004)
Guestings[edit]
- ABS-CBN
- ASAP
- It's Showtime
- Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
- Pilipinas, Game KNB?
- Quizon Avenue
- The Singing Bee
- Wowowee
- GMA
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Awards and nominations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 2006 | Aliw Award | Best Male Stand-up Comedian | — | Won |
| 2007 | — | Won | ||
| 2008 | — | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Banana Split | Won |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Nominated | ||
Personal life[edit]
As of 2008, Anak ng Pooh-ta has resided in a house in Caloocan since 1978. He had a boyfriend who later went abroad.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Incredible look-alikes in showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
- ^ a b c Garcia, Rose (4 August 2013). "Comedian Pooh on handling fame and success: "Natatakot ako, e. Ayoko kasi na, kahit sa buhay ko, ayoko ng nabibigo."" [Comedian Pooh on handling fame and success: "Um, I'm scared, I don't like, because even in my life, I don't want to fail."] (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ "Pilipinas Win Na Win hosts express gratitude for the support they receive from viewers". PEP.ph.
