Wacky Kiray
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Ricardo Balarosa Jr. (born June 24, 1978 in Pasay City), better known by his stage name Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in a celebrity talent competition I Can Do That of ABS-CBN and was declared winner as The Greatest Entertainer in 2017.[1] He also became part as one of the Sing-vestigators of the hit Korean game show franchise I Can See Your Voice.[2]
Career
Wacky Kiray started his career in stand-up comedy when he was discovered by the bar manager of former Raymund's Bar in Malate while he was singing as a guest of the said sing-along bar in 2000.[3] He is currently a mainstay and resident stand-up comedian in Punchline and Laffline comedy bars.
He started working in ABS-CBN as an audience jester for the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in September 2015 and followed by different Kapamilya programs like Gandang Gabi Vice, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, The Voice Kids, Pilipinas Got Talent s5, etc.[2]
Wacky Kiray's biggest break was when he became part of the hit celebrity talent show I Can Do That in 2017.[4] He was named the winner of the said competition and was hailed as "The Greatest Entertainer" on June 4, 2017.[5]
Filmography
Television[2]
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bagani | Dagat | |
| 2017–present | I Can See Your Voice | himself | |
| 2017–present | Home Sweetie Home | Joaquin Acosta | |
| 2017–present | Banana Sundae | Supporting Host | |
| 2017 | Funny Ka Pare Ko Season 4 | Wacky Kiray | |
| 2017 | I Can Do That | himself |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 (soon) | Wander Bra | Black Lady |
| 2018 (soon) | Ang Sikreto ng Piso | Anday |
| 2017 | Gandarrapiddo:The Revenger Squad | Pospora / Bul-dog |
| 2012 | EDSA XXX | various |
Guestings
- Banana Sundae (2017) [6]
- Umagang Kay Ganda (2017)[7]
- Minute To Win It (2016, 2017) [8][9][10]
- Magandang Buhay (2017) [11][12]
- Family Feud (2016, 2017) [13][14]
- It’s Showtime (2015; Lip Swak daily winner, Lip Swak Olympics Grand Champion) [15][16]
References
- ^ "Comedian Wacky Kiray Named Greatest Entertainer of "I Can Do That" - Orange Magazine". Orange Magazine. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ a b c Corp., ABS-CBN. "LOOK! The different faces of Wacky Kiray in 16 photos - Photos". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBNENT.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "Wacky Kiray wins 'I Can Do That'".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Sunshine, Jayson, Jobert at Wacky Kiray, sumabak sa "Isang Salita"". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "Wacky Kiray, nagpakitang gilas sa 'UKG'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ http://k.entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/minutetowinit/videos/2016/08/08/7580816-wacky-kiray-humataw-ala-bamboo.
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{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Wacky Kiray at Empoy, ginaya ang style sa pagde-date nina Luis at Jessy". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "PHOTOS: Magandang Buhay with Gab, Sue and Wacky Kiray - Photos". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Wacky Kiray, MC at Lassy, sinabi ang kanilang Christmas wish". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ Corp., ABS-CBN. "Wacky Kiray, may matinding rebelasyon kay Kiray". ABS-CBNENT. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
- ^ http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/familyfeud/videos/2017/03/04/55030417-wacky-kiray-itinuro-kay-klarisse-ang-kaniyang-vocalization-technique.
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