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In this Philippine name, the family name is Goc-ong.
Yamyam Gucong
Born
William Goc-ong[1][2]

(1993-12-08) December 8, 1993 (age 30)
Inabanga, Bohol, Philippines
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
Years active2019–present
AgentABS-CBN Star Hunt Management (2019 (2019)–present) ABS-CBN Star Magic (2022 (2022)–present)
Known forPinoy Big Brother Otso Big Winner
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
PartnerElaine Toradio
Children1
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers155 thousand[3]
Total views1.49 million[3]
100,000 subscribers2020
Last updated: 10 May 2024
Website
Yamyam Gucong on Twitter
Yamyam Gucong on Instagram
Yamyam Gucong on TikTok

William Goc-ong[1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈgukɔŋ]; born December 8, 1993), professionally known as Yamyam Gucong, is a Filipino comedian and actor known for winning the Philippine reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso.[4][5]

Early life

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Yamyam was born on December 8, 1993, in Brgy. Anonang in the town of Inabanga, Bohol, Philippines. Before winning Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, he stopped pursuing education at fifth grade in order to sustain his family's financial needs. He worked several jobs in Cebu such as a water-delivery man and as a house help. On August 12, 2018, Gucong auditioned as an adult housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. He later landed a spot as a housemate on January 8, 2019, and eventually became the show's big winner.[6][7]

Career

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After their temporary exit, Yamyam appeared on several mall shows, and guested several ABS-CBN shows. He was also cast in a supporting role in the Filipino sit-com Home Sweetie Home.[8][9] In May 2019, Gucong appeared on the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso album entitled "Ang Soundtrack ng Bahay Mo" on the track "Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso Ko" alongside his fellow batchmate, Fumiya Sankai.[10][11]

After PBB, Yamyam appeared in several TV Shows of ABS-CBN, including his first dramatic acting stint in Maalaala Mo Kaya, episode entitled "Bukid", which showed his life story prior to his PBB stint. He starred alongside veteran actors, Lito Pimentel and Glenda Garcia; and ex-PBB housemates Yong Muhajil, Banjo Dangalan and Wealand Ferrer. The episode received a good feedback from viewers, and trended in the Philippines and Worldwide.[12][13]

In 2020, he hosted an online digital show, "Tipid Nation", which was aired on ABS-CBN YouTube channel and ABS-CBN Facebook Page produced by TVDG. This digital show gives advices on how we can save money on such situations, such as buying new clothes for Job Interviews and Street food Hacks.[14] [15]

He was also hosting a travel digital show in TFC Online, entitled "Highway Harvest", along with his friend and ex-PBB housemate, Fumiya Sankai. This show premiered on April 9, 2020, and is one of the most viewed shows in TFC Online.[16][17]

He is also included in an Online show entitled "Usapang Lalaki" every 12nn in Star Hunt Kumu account. This is together with Argel Saycon and discusses various topics related to men.[18]

He was also cast in 2020 MMFF entry, "Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim". This is also his first movie in his entire showbiz career.[19]

He is also cast in the IWantTFC Series "Hoy, Love You!" together with Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo, and ex-PBB OTSO housemates Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza.[20]

Personal life

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After PBB, he got his condominium unit prize, which is sponsored by Suntrust.[21][22][23]

He also built his own bakeshop business named "Yamito's Bakeshop". He used his prize money to invest in it. The first branch of the bakeshop, which is located in his hometown in Inabanga opened on December 8, 2019, which coincided on his 26th birthday. After few months, he opened another branch in Ubay, Bohol last March 8, 2020.[24][25]

Gucong had been in a relationship with Elaine Toradio, his non-showbiz girlfriend, where he proposed to her in October 2021.[26] It was revealed in December 2021 that he was to have a child with Toradio,[27] to which they welcomed a baby daughter on February 21, 2022.[28]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Remarks Ref
2024 Konnichiwa Manila Host/Himself ALLTV Aired from May 12, 2024 to May 26, 2024
2023 Can't Buy Me Love Brian Kapamilya Channel/ A2Z/ TV5/ Netflix Guest Role
2023 The Chosen One: Kakatacute Morgan Solis PIE Channel Player
2022 Hoy, Love You! Season 3 Bart iWant TFC/Kapamilya Channel/ A2Z Support Role
2022 Palong Follow Himself PIE Channel Guest with Fumiya Sankai
2021 Hoy, Love You! Season 1 and Season 2 Bart iWant TFC/Kapamilya Channel/ A2Z Support Role [29]
Pinoy Big Brother: Connect Houseguest Kapamilya Channel/ A2Z Houseguest with Fumiya Sankai for PPop Weekly Task [30]
2020 Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan Elmer Kapamilya Channel Guest Role: Elmer Padilla Story [31]
Team FitFil Guest Guest with Team LAYF [32]

[33]

Matanglawin Guest ABS-CBN Guest for 12th Anniversary Episode (March 1, 2020, episode) [34]
Umagang Kay Ganda Guest Matira Machika segment (February 20, 2020, episode)
2019-2020 Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Bogs First TV appearance; Supporting role
Magandang Buhay Guest Guest in various episodes [35]
2019 Myx Celebrity VJ Myx Guest Celebrity VJ for December 2019 with Fumiya Sankai [36]

[37] [38] [39] [40]

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid Himself ABS-CBN First dramatic acting debut stint; Acting his life story
Minute To Win It: Last Tandem Standing Celebrity Player Tandem Player with Fumiya Sankai

(May 14, 2019, and September 6, 2019, episodes)

[41]
ASAP Guest Performer Performed with Team LAYF and Ultimate Big 4 [42]
Banana Sundae Guest Performer Performed with Ultimate Big 4
It's Showtime Guest Performer Performed with Fumiya Sankai [43]

[44]

Gandang Gabi Vice Guest Guest with Lou, Andre and Fumiya [45]
Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest Guest on various episodes [46][47]
Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Housemate Himself; Later proclaimed as Ultim8 Big Winner
2018 Star Hunt: The Grand Kapamilya Audition Auditionee Audition for PBB Otso

Digital

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Year Title Role Platform Remarks Ref
2021 The FumiYam Show Host Kumu
2020 Still Connected Hector KTX/ KUMU Pilikula Serye produced by TVDG [48]

[49]

Legit Bros Buboy Lazada LazSerye Premiered on Sept. 8; Co-Produced with TVDG and LazadaPH
Usapang Lalaki Host/ Himself Kumu Produced by Star Hunt, segment hosted together with Argel Saycon [50]
Highway Harvest Host/Himself TFC Online Produced by TFC, together with Fumiya Sankai [16][17]
Tipid Nation Host/Himself OKS Produced by ABS-CBN TVDG [51]

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2019 IWant ASAP Guest Performer iWant TFC Performed with Fumiya and Ultim8 Big 4 [53]

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2020 Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Disappear Official Entry to 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival [55]


Discography

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Singles

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Year Track Details
2019 Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso ko

(with Fumiya Sankai)

  • First Live TV Performance: PBB Otso, March 24, 2019
  • Album: Ang Soundtrack Ng Bahay Mo
  • Release date (digital platforms): May 12, 2019
  • Label: Star Music
  • YouTube release date: June 17, 2019[56]

Concerts and Tours

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  • FumiYam in Singapore (October 20, 2019)
  • Fumiya Amazing ‘Di Ba? (as guest with Lou Yanong and Andre Brouillette) (November 15, 2019)
  • A Beautiful LAYF in Baliwag (November 24, 2019)

Awards and nomination

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Year Award Show Category Result Ref
2020 Star Hunt Awards 2020 PILIKULA: Still Connected Best PILI-kula Won [57]
2020 Star Hunt Awards 2020 PILIKULA: Still Connected Best PILI-kula Actor Nominated [58]
2020 Star Hunt Awards 2020 Usapang Lalaki Best Program Host (with Argel Saycon) Nominated [59]
2020 RAWR Awards 2020 Fans Club of the Year (for FumiYam) Nominated [60]
2020 Myx Awards 2020 Myx MYX Celebrity VJ Of the Year (with Fumiya Sankai) Nominated [61]
2020 VP Choice Awards 2020 N/A Most Promising Male Star Nominated [62]
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Best New Male TV Personality Nominated [63]
2019 RAWR Awards 2019 Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Newbie of the Year (with Fumiya Sankai)

Fans Club of the Year (for FumiYam)

Nominated [64]

References

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Preceded by Pinoy Big Brother
Big Winner
2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Pinoy Big Brother Regular Season
Big Winner
2018 		Succeeded by
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