Robi Domingo
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 Domingo in 2022 | |
| Born | Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo September 27, 1989 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Robi Domingo |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University, (BS) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Employer(s) | ABS-CBN Viva Communications |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2008–present) Viva Artists Agency (2011–present) Viva Films (2011–present) A-List Models & Artists Vidanes Celebrity Marketing |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse |
Maiqui Pineda (m. 2024) |
| Partner | Gretchen Ho (2012–2017) |
Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo (Tagalog pronunciation: [jʊˈsebjo dɔˈmiŋgɔ], born September 27, 1989), professionally known as Robi Domingo (Tagalog: [ˈɾɔbɪ dɔˈmiŋgɔ]), is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and host. He first gained fame as a reality show contestant by joining and ending up as the first runner-up of the reality competition series Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus in 2008, after which he became a member of ABS-CBN's group of film and television talents collectively known as Star Magic.
Early life and education
[edit]Domingo was born on September 27, 1989, to parents who are both doctors. His father, Roberto "Boy" Domingo who acted as his guardian inside the PBB house, is a General Surgeon while his mother, Mary Ann Eusebio Domingo works as the company doctor of SSS. Domingo has a younger brother named Robert Marlo Domingo (known as Maro) who also went inside the PBB house for one day. He was in a relationship with former Ateneo Lady Eagle now turned host, Gretchen Ho.[citation needed]
Domingo has been attending Ateneo de Manila University since elementary and decided to continue studying there for his pre-med studies after exiting the PBB house. On March 23, 2012, Domingo graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences. Instead of immediately going to medical school as he originally planned, he opted to take a year of absence from his studies to focus on his showbiz career. Domingo was expected to begin studying medicine sometime in June 2013, however, the latest influx of hosting projects offered to him this year convinced him to further postpone his return to school. He hasn't made any other announcements regarding his future school plans.[citation needed]
Career
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Domingo, together with his fellow housemate Josef Elizalde, entered the Pinoy Big Brother house as the "Plus housemates". Their entry was given the "school rivalry" angle because they both came from schools that are considered as rivals in the Philippines.[1] During the first week, they were given the secret task of convincing their housemates that they were "Best buds forever" who have been estranged for a number of years only to see each other again in the show's auditions. They were not able to succeed in their task because their ruse was discovered. Domingo would go on to be part of the Teen Big Four, eventually winning the Second Teen Big Placer award at the end of the season.[citation needed]
Shortly after exiting the PBB house, Domingo joined the cast of the Philippine remake of My Girl with Elizalde, and another ex-housemate, Nicole Uysiuseng.[2] A few months later, Domingo joined another reality contest, the Myx VJ Search, which he eventually won with 3 others.[3] He was also given a regular spot in ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show, ASAP as part of the dance group, Gigger Boys. His next project was also with the group when he took the role of Arkin in Your Song Presents: Boystown. Aside from being a regular in the main show, he also started hosting the online counterpart of the show, ASAP Chill-Out, with his co-host/s changing over the years.[citation needed]
In late 2010, Domingo and his fellow Gigger Boys were launched as the hosts of the short-lived youth oriented teen variety show called Shoutout!. The show was cancelled on February 11, 2011, after a few months on air because of low ratings. However, not long after, it was announced that Domingo was being tapped to join the elite roster of hosts for Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited, together with Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales. A week after the finale of Unlimited, Domingo launched the opening of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 with Gonzaga, Gonzales, and newly minted host, John Prats. He also became a guest star in ABS-CBN's Kahit Puso'y Masugatan late in December 2012, wherein he played the part of Gerald Fernandez opposite Andi Eigenmann's Veronica Salvacion. Aside from this, he was also a semi-regular co-host in Sarah Geronimo's now defunct Sunday night variety show, Sarah G. Live.[citation needed]
After a few months of speculation, it was confirmed that ABS-CBN had decided to tap Domingo as one of the co-hosts for its Philippine franchise of the popular reality show, The Voice of the Philippines in late 2013.[4] He was reunited with Gonzaga for this project, and joined by her younger sister, Alex Gonzaga. In early 2014, he was a host for the second season of ABS-CBN's afternoon reality show, I Dare You, reuniting with Prats, and joined by IDY season 1 host Melisa Cantiveros and Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited housemate, Denise Joaquin. In addition to this, Domingo was also chosen to be a game master in the second season of the reality show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles with Matteo Guidicelli in February 2014.[citation needed]
Domingo is announced to return as co-host for the 5th season of Pinoy Big Brother dubbed as Pinoy Big Brother: All In in April 2014, but it still remains unknown if he will return to co-host of the second season of The Voice of the Philippines, which is scheduled to air in the mid-2014. In addition, during the 2014 "MYX Music Awards", it was announced that Domingo was officially back on the roster of Myx VJs and was given the segment "Tuesdays with Robi".[citation needed]
Aside from television, Domingo has also starred in a few films, one of which was Cinco, a five-part horror anthology. This film marked the last project that he would have with fellow Gigger Boy AJ Perez before the latter died at the age of 18 in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac on midnight of April 17, 2011.[5]
Domingo is also an endorser, and among the brands that he has endorsed, is still endorsing or is affiliated with at present time are: Nokia, Oppo, Bench, Coca-Cola, Dole, Greenwich Pizza, Jollibee, Skechers, Globe Telecom, Adidas, Wade Shoes, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, Ray-Ban, The Body Shop, Your Own Time and Folded & Hung. He also took part in the Bench "Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future" Denim and Underwear Show at the Araneta Coliseum when he tore his sando in the Furne One's Far East segment.[citation needed]
In January 2011, Domingo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.[citation needed]
As of 2020, he quits again as a host VJ for MYX for the second time due to retrenchment of ABS-CBN's non-renewal of their franchise and also due to COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, but still active in mostly Kapamilya programs.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]He is the second cousin of Pinoy Dream Academy Champion Yeng Constantino.[citation needed]
Domingo was previously in a relationship with host and athlete Gretchen Ho from 2012 to 2017.[6] He married Maiqui Pineda on January 6, 2024 at the Pulilan Church in Bulacan. In 2023, Maiqui was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Paano na Kaya | JC | Star Cinema | [8] |
| Cinco | Ronald | [9] | ||
| 2011 | Won't Last A Day Without You | Oscar | [10] | |
| 2018 | Petmalu | Tropa Talent Show Host | Red Nine Entertainment |
TV specials
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future | Model | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–2018 2021–present |
Miss Philippines Earth | Host | |
| 2014–present | PMPC Star Awards For TV | ||
| 2015–present | Dowee Donut Band Competition Grand Finals | ||
| 2017–present | Mr. & Ms. Chinatown Grand Coronation Night | ||
| 2024 | Miss Earth | A2Z |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | ASAP | Won |
| Pure N' Fresh Top Teen Awards | Top Teen Male Heartthrob | — | Won | |
| 2010 | 1st Kabarkada Choice Awards | Choice Kabarkada | — | Won |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Cutie | — | Won | |
| 2011 | 13th Gawad PASADO Awards | Pinakapasadong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Pelikula at Akademya | — | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Host (shared with The Voice of the Philippines host) | The Voice of the Philippines | Won |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Reality Show Host | Pinoy Big Brother: All In (shared with Pinoy Big Brother: All In hosts) | Won |
| I Dare You (shared with I Dare You) | Nominated | |||
| The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles (shared with The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles host) | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 2015 FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Host shared with Luis Manzano and Kim Chiu | The Voice Kids (Philippines season 3) | Won |
| 2016 | 6th EdukCircle Awards | Best Talent Show Host | Dance Kids | Won |
| 2017 | Alta Media Icon Awards | Best Reality/ Talent Show Host | The Voice Kids (Philippines season 3) | Won |
| 7th EdukCircle Awards | Best Male Variety Show Host | ASAP | Won | |
| Comguild Media Awards | Advertisers Friendly Host of the Year | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ ""PBB Teen Edition Plus," an exciting mix of diverse youngsters". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "(Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "Robi Domingo, other new MYX VJs relish victory". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "Toni confirms Robi is part of 'The Voice PH'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- ^ AJ Perez (18) is dead retrieved on April 17, 2011 via www.pep.ph
- ^ "Robi Domingo, Gretchen Ho confirm breakup". Rappler. March 2, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedriane (February 7, 2024). "Robi Domingo marks 1st month of his and Maiqui Pineda's wedding". GMA Integrated News.
- ^ Lebumfacil, Marigold (January 30, 2010). "Robi Domingo a worthy role model". Philstar. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, and AJ Perez talk about the challenges of doing the horror film 'Cinco". Push. July 10, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ Olaño, Kirsten. "FLASHBACK: Remember Robi Domingo's first-ever movie outing?". Star Cinema. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
External links
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Media related to Robi Domingo at Wikimedia Commons- Robi Domingo at IMDb
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino television variety show hosts
- Pinoy Big Brother contestants
- Star Magic
- Filipino video jockeys
- Filipino YouTubers
- ABS-CBN people
- Viva Artists Agency
- Male actors from Quezon City
- Filipino male comedians
- Comedians from Quezon City