Buboy Villar
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| Born | Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. March 21, 1998 Cebu City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center |
| Partner | Angillyn Serrano Gorens (2016–2018) |
Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. He is currently one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, Tahanang Pinakamasaya!, since 2023. Villar is signed under GMA's talent agency Sparkle.[1]
Early life[edit]
Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998, in Cebu City but raised in Metro Manila. He is the son of Robert Villar, Sr.[2] As of April 2016, Villar is in a relationship with Angillyn Serrano Gorens, an American. Villar stated in July 2017 that he and Gorens, with both their parents' approval, had been living together.[3] Villar began dating Gorens in 2015, but it was not until February 2016 that their relationship became official. On September 1, 2017, Gorens gave birth to the couple's child, a girl.[4] Villar has also revealed his intention to marry Gorens in the United States in that same year. But as of 2018 they are separated but not divorced.[5]
Career[edit]
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His first television appearance was when he auditioned in ABS-CBN's Little Big Star. He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, the Mak and the Dudes. Villar's breakthrough performance was in Dyesebel in 2008. He has appeared in high-profile films such as Supahpapalicious, Shake, Rattle & Roll X, Ang Panday, and Philippine dramas such as Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, Darna, and Panday Kids. Villar became one of the new hosts of the reformatted Eat Bulaga! after a huge resignation of the original cast due to an alleged internal conflict with TAPE Inc until the production company renamed the show Tahanang Pinakamasaya! on January 6, 2024.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
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| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Young Hercules | Star Cinema |
| Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Oohn | OctoArts Films APT Entertainment M-Zet Productions | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Junie | Regal Films | |
| 2009 | Ang Panday | Bugoy | GMA Films Imus Productions |
| Kamoteng Kahoy | Atong | OctoArts Films | |
| 2010 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe[6] | Digo | Regal Films |
| 2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Bugoy | GMA Films Imus Productions |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill | Viva Films | |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | Manny Pacquiao | Ten17P |
| Angela Markado | Jun | Oro de Siete Films Viva Films | |
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Boy | Star Cinema |
Television[edit]
Discography[edit]
| Album | Year of release | Track listing |
|---|---|---|
| Oldies But Kiddies
(Mak and the Dudes) |
2007 |
"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34th Metro Manila Film Festival[10] | Best Child Performer | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Won |
| 2009 | 25th Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Nominated | |
| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival[10] | Best Child Performer | Ang Panday | Won | |
| 40th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[11] | Most Popular Child Actor, Movies & TV | Won | ||
| 2010 | 26th Star Awards for Movies[12] | Best Child Performer | Ang Panday | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Solis, Lolit. "Sparkle stars, nag-shine!". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ "Buboy Villar Opens Up About Being A Father at 17 Years Old". Toni Talks.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (July 14, 2016). "Buboy Villar admits living with American girlfriend". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Buboy Villar's girlfriend Angillyn Gorens gives birth to baby girl". GMA News and Public Affairs. September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (July 15, 2016). "Buboy Villar is living in with American girlfriend". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/7210/Marian-Rivera-studies-mixed-martial-arts-for-the-action-sequences-of- Archived January 20, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Super-Inday
- ^ "'All-Out Sundays' kicks off GMA's 71st anniversary with special episode this Sunday". Manila Bulletin. June 10, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Tekla nakikipagkita uli sa ex-dyowa na nagpa-Tulfo sa kanya, pero may 'pagbabanta'". INQUIRER.net. December 28, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie M. "Running Man Philippines is off to a good start". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 6, 2010). "Child star Buboy Villar says winning acting awards will not puff up his head". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Annabelle Rama and daughter Ruffa Gutierrez reconcile because of Richard's accident".
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