Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Michael V. Starts
The Bubble G Anthology
In 2006, Michael released his newest studio album, The Bubble G Anthology, which is a compilation of his song parodies from the TV show Bubble Gang. His new album can be described as "an audio-visual venture", with songs such as Mamaw, which is a parody of Kamikazee's song Narda, and DJ Bumbay, a comical take at the Indian merchants that are doing business in the Philippines. Some the songs in his album, like Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin, poked fun at his gay colleague Diego, which is also a regular at Bubble Gang.It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performaces, since, because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions.
Trivia
- He first started out as a rap artist, whose first single was Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget), which was a reaction to the hugely popular rap song Humanap Ka Ng Panget. Although the song and its accompanying album became a hit, it, along with his rap career, became largely obscured by his current career as a comedian.
- It was revealed in an interview with Sunday Inquirer Magazine that his stage name was derived from two performers that he admires: Michael Jackson and Gary V. It was also customary among Filipino male rappers during the early 1990s (see above) to reduce their stage surnames to a single initial, such as Francis M and Andrew E.
- Michael V.'s first movie appearance was in Regal Films' comedy flick, "Banana Split" topbilled by Joey Marquez. But his star shone more brightly when Octo Arts Films started to include him in several comedy flicks that cast him alongside Vic Sotto ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "D' Sisters", "Lastikman"), Ogie Alcasid ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "Manolo en Michelle", etc.), Francis M, and many more. But he has yet to appear in a movie alongside legendary comedian Dolphy, since this has been his longtime dream.
- Bitoy has also tried his hand in directing, when he was appointed as TV director for GMA Network's practical joke show "Ooops!" in 1999. The show was hosted by Bitoy's "Bubble Gang" co-stars Antonio Aquitania, Wendell Ramos and Jessa Zaragosa. "Ooops!" lasted for 2 seasons on the air.
- It was said that he made a parody of the song My Humps entitled "Anghang" (which was a hit among Filipino internet users), although it wasn't likely that he made the said spoof, judging from the quality of the recording.
Michael V.
Singing comic Michael V., also known as “Bitoy” [real name Beethoven del Valle Bunagan], denies allegations that he is changing networks.
According to the comedian, he has no reason to do so especially since he is very happy with the amount of work he is getting with his current network, GMA.
“Hindi. Malabo. Masaya ako dito,” said he during a recent TV interview.
He hastily added, “’Tsaka may shows ako. ‘Di pwede.”
Michael V. asserted that the bit of news is groundless even as he pointed to a leading daily being among those possibly spreading the gossip via a “blind item.”
“Nakita ko nga ‘yun na parang blind item sa Inquirer. [Sabi doon] top comic, pero… baka nga kasi hindi din ako ang tinutukoy duon,” he explained.
“Pero baka kasi nagpunta din lang ako ng Amerika ng isang buwan…so [that might have started it all],” he said.
Michael V. is still very much involved with the long-running gag show “Bubble Gang.”
He is also busy with the hit series “Hole in the Wall” and “Pepito Manaloto.”
“Kaya nga sabi ko paano iisiping lilipat ako, e, ang dami kong trabaho sa ngayon,” he said.
Michael V. admits that he isn’t earning as much as the network's other big stars but that he is “happy and content.”
“I don't have a lot but I'm satisfied with what I have. I'm comfortable. Ao naman basta komportable ako, komportable pamilya ko… [basta] masaya kami e, ayos na ako.”
*credits to : http://www.mb.com.ph/node/266399/michael-v-
According to the comedian, he has no reason to do so especially since he is very happy with the amount of work he is getting with his current network, GMA.
“Hindi. Malabo. Masaya ako dito,” said he during a recent TV interview.
He hastily added, “’Tsaka may shows ako. ‘Di pwede.”
Michael V. asserted that the bit of news is groundless even as he pointed to a leading daily being among those possibly spreading the gossip via a “blind item.”
“Nakita ko nga ‘yun na parang blind item sa Inquirer. [Sabi doon] top comic, pero… baka nga kasi hindi din ako ang tinutukoy duon,” he explained.
“Pero baka kasi nagpunta din lang ako ng Amerika ng isang buwan…so [that might have started it all],” he said.
Michael V. is still very much involved with the long-running gag show “Bubble Gang.”
He is also busy with the hit series “Hole in the Wall” and “Pepito Manaloto.”
“Kaya nga sabi ko paano iisiping lilipat ako, e, ang dami kong trabaho sa ngayon,” he said.
Michael V. admits that he isn’t earning as much as the network's other big stars but that he is “happy and content.”
“I don't have a lot but I'm satisfied with what I have. I'm comfortable. Ao naman basta komportable ako, komportable pamilya ko… [basta] masaya kami e, ayos na ako.”
Michael V.
*credits to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitoy%27s_Funniest_Videos
Michael V.
Basic Info
Name: Michael V
Nickname: Bitoy
Birthday: December 17, 1969
Birth Place: Pandacan, Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: February 1, 1991
Personal
Adjectives that best describe you:
"Silly."
Fashion:
"Does “proper” count?"
Pet Peeves:
"Being late."
Fears:
"Losing my family."
Unforgettable childhood memory:
"Junk building."
Goals: To make a difference
Role Model: My kids
Favorites
Bitoy's hit list:
1. He knows how to draw, paint and sculpt.
2. He's a video game fan!
3. Jay Ilagan, Eddie Garcia and Amy Austria are his favorite local actors.
4. His Hollywood faves are Tommy Lee Jones and Kristie Alley.
5. He enjoyed watching the movie Flatliners.
6. He likes the voice of Lani Misalucha.
7. His common expression is "Yun eh!"
His most treasured item is his cellphone.
Star Trivia:
Bitoy's favorite author is Neil Gaiman.
Q & A
On the spot:
What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
“Tropang Trumpo.”
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"I’d probably be in Advertising."
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"To learn how to play the guitar."
What do most people don’t know about you?
"That I can sculpt clay."
What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
"The moment that I felt my first son’s kick inside my wife’s womb."
What are you most proud of?
"My family."
What do you value most?
"My family."
What do you want to achieve?
"To actually make a difference in the industry."
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Set your goals and follow them faithfully."
*credits to : http://www.igma.tv/profile/michael-v
Name: Michael V
Nickname: Bitoy
Birthday: December 17, 1969
Birth Place: Pandacan, Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: February 1, 1991
Personal
Adjectives that best describe you:
"Silly."
Fashion:
"Does “proper” count?"
Pet Peeves:
"Being late."
Fears:
"Losing my family."
Unforgettable childhood memory:
"Junk building."
Goals: To make a difference
Role Model: My kids
Favorites
Bitoy's hit list:
1. He knows how to draw, paint and sculpt.
2. He's a video game fan!
3. Jay Ilagan, Eddie Garcia and Amy Austria are his favorite local actors.
4. His Hollywood faves are Tommy Lee Jones and Kristie Alley.
5. He enjoyed watching the movie Flatliners.
6. He likes the voice of Lani Misalucha.
7. His common expression is "Yun eh!"
His most treasured item is his cellphone.
Star Trivia:
Bitoy's favorite author is Neil Gaiman.
Q & A
On the spot:
What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
“Tropang Trumpo.”
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"I’d probably be in Advertising."
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"To learn how to play the guitar."
What do most people don’t know about you?
"That I can sculpt clay."
What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
"The moment that I felt my first son’s kick inside my wife’s womb."
What are you most proud of?
"My family."
What do you value most?
"My family."
What do you want to achieve?
"To actually make a difference in the industry."
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Set your goals and follow them faithfully."
Michael V.
Michael V. (born Beethoven Bunagan), also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor and parodist, who appears in the hit GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos. He is known for his "translations" and parodies of Filipino and foreign pop songs, and has made original songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko", in a way that can consider him the Weird Al Yankovic of the Philippines. He's the second Filipino to have graced the cover of Readers' Digest.
Beethoven was born on December 17, 1969 in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. An extremely shy young man, he was often pessimistic about his life, thinking that he was too dumb to have a future. Then one day, little did he know that while drunk and singing a certain song, his voice was actually being recorded by his wife.
Mr. Beethoven, aka Bitoy, is indeed an actor worth of admiration. Unlike his peers in the industry, this writer and actor has an academic degree in Mass Communication from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
He has won the Asian Television Awards for the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performaces, since, because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions.
*credits to : http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Michael_V.
Beethoven was born on December 17, 1969 in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. An extremely shy young man, he was often pessimistic about his life, thinking that he was too dumb to have a future. Then one day, little did he know that while drunk and singing a certain song, his voice was actually being recorded by his wife.
Mr. Beethoven, aka Bitoy, is indeed an actor worth of admiration. Unlike his peers in the industry, this writer and actor has an academic degree in Mass Communication from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
He has won the Asian Television Awards for the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
The Bubble G Anthology
In 2006, Michael released his newest studio album, The Bubble G Anthology, which is a compilation of his song parodies from the TV show Bubble Gang. His new album can be described as "an audio-visual venture", with songs such as Mamaw, which is a parody of Kamikazee's song Narda, and DJ Bumbay, a comical take at the Indian merchants that are doing business in the Philippines. Some the songs in his album, like Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin, poked fun at his gay colleague Diego, which is also a regular at Bubble Gang.It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performaces, since, because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions.
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